a good tv tuner for my mac would cost 150 dollars and a standard crt 19 inch tv will cost me around the same much. i have a a 19 inch lcd monitor (dual monitors)
should i buy a tv tuner or just get a new tv.
my old one is about to die.
Should i get a new tv or a tv tuner?
It depends on the usage of TV compared to usage of the computer , but by the sound of the question you will be better off with a new TV tuner.
Also everything will look better on a LCD compared to a CRT screen.
Reply:You should buy the tuner because it'll take up less room and you'll be able to record TV on your Mac.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
My parents and I disagree about TV?
There are several things.
1. I can't watch TV on schoolnights (including Sunday night)
I don't find this fair because usually I finish my schoolwork and even study extra by 9 or so and have time so I would like to watch TV, maybe only half-an-hour but my parents totally say no.
2. I won a TV at a school raffle and they won't let me put it in my room.
They say we have enough TVs in the house and they are afraid it will lower my grades. I already promised I wouldn't watch except on weekends but they say "wouldn't you rather watch on the bigger TV" and while the answer is yes I would like to be able to watch late night shows and sports and doing that in bed would be super convenient...plus it's a free TV
BTW I am in High School, I have all As and high Bs but the main problem is that I am Asian and I have stereotypical Asian parents so....
what can I do so they let me watch at least half an hour a day and let me have the TV in my room?
any help is appreciated
My parents and I disagree about TV?
Maybe you can approve a bedtime with them (ten?). And you can only watch T.V. if you have your hw done. Then you can watch T.V., until it is time to go to bed. If you get a T.V. in your room, make an agreement that if your grades start to get bad, your parents may take the T.V. out of you room, till your grades get up. If your parents are worried about you watching "bad" shows, ask them to put a lock on your T.V., then you can't watch certain channels.
Reply:It's their house, their rules.
Reply:Well, that means you have less than 4 years when you and your TV will be off to college! Just stick it out!! Then you can go to school where ever you want.
Reply:tell them you have to watch tv for school. and that teachers ask question about whats happeneing on tv and you have no idea because you cant watch it. and if they wont let you have your own tv then sell it and get a handheld tv that you can watch and they wont find out!
Reply:just ask them if everyday after you have finished you homework and studied for any tests you are allowed to watch tv only if thay agree. and i they see any of your grades lower then they can take it a away until you get it back up and then thaey can still keep it from you for 1 more week then you can have it back agin.
ps: if they say know you can watch tv shows on the internet.
Hope this hellped♥♥♥
Reply:Maybe try to suck up to them, like do more "good deeds" around the house, or do Xtra chores. They will c that u r more responsible and maye they'll let u watch TV after skool or have one in ur room. But don't bring the whole TV thing up until u've been doing some Xtra work for a week or 2.
1. I can't watch TV on schoolnights (including Sunday night)
I don't find this fair because usually I finish my schoolwork and even study extra by 9 or so and have time so I would like to watch TV, maybe only half-an-hour but my parents totally say no.
2. I won a TV at a school raffle and they won't let me put it in my room.
They say we have enough TVs in the house and they are afraid it will lower my grades. I already promised I wouldn't watch except on weekends but they say "wouldn't you rather watch on the bigger TV" and while the answer is yes I would like to be able to watch late night shows and sports and doing that in bed would be super convenient...plus it's a free TV
BTW I am in High School, I have all As and high Bs but the main problem is that I am Asian and I have stereotypical Asian parents so....
what can I do so they let me watch at least half an hour a day and let me have the TV in my room?
any help is appreciated
My parents and I disagree about TV?
Maybe you can approve a bedtime with them (ten?). And you can only watch T.V. if you have your hw done. Then you can watch T.V., until it is time to go to bed. If you get a T.V. in your room, make an agreement that if your grades start to get bad, your parents may take the T.V. out of you room, till your grades get up. If your parents are worried about you watching "bad" shows, ask them to put a lock on your T.V., then you can't watch certain channels.
Reply:It's their house, their rules.
Reply:Well, that means you have less than 4 years when you and your TV will be off to college! Just stick it out!! Then you can go to school where ever you want.
Reply:tell them you have to watch tv for school. and that teachers ask question about whats happeneing on tv and you have no idea because you cant watch it. and if they wont let you have your own tv then sell it and get a handheld tv that you can watch and they wont find out!
Reply:just ask them if everyday after you have finished you homework and studied for any tests you are allowed to watch tv only if thay agree. and i they see any of your grades lower then they can take it a away until you get it back up and then thaey can still keep it from you for 1 more week then you can have it back agin.
ps: if they say know you can watch tv shows on the internet.
Hope this hellped♥♥♥
Reply:Maybe try to suck up to them, like do more "good deeds" around the house, or do Xtra chores. They will c that u r more responsible and maye they'll let u watch TV after skool or have one in ur room. But don't bring the whole TV thing up until u've been doing some Xtra work for a week or 2.
Why does my little girls tv keep changing channels?
Last night my little girl was watching tv. The channels just kept changing. She has the pink disney tv with the purple at the top. Even when I would put the tv back on the right channel and start the movie again, about a minute later, the tv would change channels again. Its like when you do the auto tuning on the bigger family tv's how the channels change, hers would do that. Any suggestions?
Why does my little girls tv keep changing channels?
If you are in a dry climate, it could be static electricity. The blanket on the bed could be full of static. Try a different blanket that is not furry.
Another possibility, someone else nearby is using a remote control that is on the same frequency. Try moving the television to another part of the room away from the window.
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Why does my little girls tv keep changing channels?
If you are in a dry climate, it could be static electricity. The blanket on the bed could be full of static. Try a different blanket that is not furry.
Another possibility, someone else nearby is using a remote control that is on the same frequency. Try moving the television to another part of the room away from the window.
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Wondering about a TV Tuner?
If I were to get a USB TV Tuner or TV Tuner card for my PC, would I have to pay for basic programming. My mom and I already have Rogers Digital Cable with their cable terminal for downstairs, and my computer upstairs is connected to the internet via Rogers High Speed Internet(cable). So if I were to get a TV tuner for the PC, and splice a perfectly clean cable connection to my computer, since modems just use the data from the cable signal. Would I have to tell Rogers that I am going to use a TV Tuner, and want basic cable for my room? Would I have to pay extra(or at all), and would the digital service be affected, and how easy is it to do such a thing? I am just thinking about it.
Wondering about a TV Tuner?
It depends on which package you have. If you are on digital basic, then the additional analog outlet would cost $6.99/mth and you would get channels 2 - 28. If you are on a digital VIP package then the extra outlet fee would be included in your package already and you would get channels 2 - 70. Either way the digital service would not be affected.
Reply:If you are linking directly from a coax cable, then you should not need to inform them. However, if you are using a cable converter box (for HDTV or equal), then you would not be able to split the cable effectively.
Wondering about a TV Tuner?
It depends on which package you have. If you are on digital basic, then the additional analog outlet would cost $6.99/mth and you would get channels 2 - 28. If you are on a digital VIP package then the extra outlet fee would be included in your package already and you would get channels 2 - 70. Either way the digital service would not be affected.
Reply:If you are linking directly from a coax cable, then you should not need to inform them. However, if you are using a cable converter box (for HDTV or equal), then you would not be able to split the cable effectively.
I have a tv running thru my video card.wont play any media player or netflix. what to do?
card is workin good,running up to date xp. tv shows everything but media players.media player is running on monitor but on the tv evtire screen is same as monitor but player screen is black. wanted to be able to watch downloaded programs on my older 36 inch tv. video card as connected to the older tv by s-video jack.all works good but those media players.
I have a tv running thru my video card.wont play any media player or netflix. what to do?
It is because of the way the video window of the media players is drawn, not all video cards support video on the second monitor, some only in "some" modes
You can try the latest driver for your video card,
Right click on the desktop select properties, look for "extend my desktop" and try checking or unckecking that box , it may work your second monitor or tv in a different mode
When the box is checked it "extends" your desktop rather than duplicating the monitor, just drag the video window out of the monitor onto the TV
Again different cards act differently, Good Luck
I have a tv running thru my video card.wont play any media player or netflix. what to do?
It is because of the way the video window of the media players is drawn, not all video cards support video on the second monitor, some only in "some" modes
You can try the latest driver for your video card,
Right click on the desktop select properties, look for "extend my desktop" and try checking or unckecking that box , it may work your second monitor or tv in a different mode
When the box is checked it "extends" your desktop rather than duplicating the monitor, just drag the video window out of the monitor onto the TV
Again different cards act differently, Good Luck
Are two HDMI ports enough on a new TV for my situation?
I am thinking of getting a TV with 2 HDMI ports (and 2 component ports) and I am wondering if this is enough.
This is my situation:
-I will also get a standard $500 type speaker set
-I will be hooking up a High-Def TV tuner thing from my cable company to watch television in HD
-I will be hooking up a DVD player (an upcoverting 1080p player, which has component and HDMI slots)
-I will be hooking up a PS3 (which has component and HDMI slots) occassionally
I could use one HDMI port on the TV for my TV tuner and the other HDMI port on the TV for my DVD player (and then just switch my PS3 with the DVD player whenever I am hooking up my PS3 or just hook the PS3 up with component cables).
These are my questions:
1) Do you think 2 HDMI ports will be enough for me or should I get a standard 3 HDMI port TV?
2) Will the speaker system require an HDMI port (if so, I'll probably need a 3 port TV)
3) Is it a big deal to just hook some stuff with component to solve the 2 HDMI problem?
Are two HDMI ports enough on a new TV for my situation?
1) As for two ports for hdmi, that will work, but they also make an hdmi switch to manually change between input signals for less than $30.
2) As for speakers, no, just use the standard audio out jacks to output audio to your speaker system and turn off speakers on your tv.
3) Not really, but it would be better if your lcd/plasma was on a more versatile wall mount. They have some that swing out away from the wall. The hanging type is more restricting, but that depends on where they put the panel for the jacks/ports.
Good luck.
Reply:Component will be good for the upconverter and the cable box.
Digital cable has a max resolution of 720p at the moment. Instead of getting a $500 speaker system, get a receiver with HDMI switching so you can plug all of your HDMI equipment in one and switch with one remote.
But 2 HDMI ports should be fine.
This is my situation:
-I will also get a standard $500 type speaker set
-I will be hooking up a High-Def TV tuner thing from my cable company to watch television in HD
-I will be hooking up a DVD player (an upcoverting 1080p player, which has component and HDMI slots)
-I will be hooking up a PS3 (which has component and HDMI slots) occassionally
I could use one HDMI port on the TV for my TV tuner and the other HDMI port on the TV for my DVD player (and then just switch my PS3 with the DVD player whenever I am hooking up my PS3 or just hook the PS3 up with component cables).
These are my questions:
1) Do you think 2 HDMI ports will be enough for me or should I get a standard 3 HDMI port TV?
2) Will the speaker system require an HDMI port (if so, I'll probably need a 3 port TV)
3) Is it a big deal to just hook some stuff with component to solve the 2 HDMI problem?
Are two HDMI ports enough on a new TV for my situation?
1) As for two ports for hdmi, that will work, but they also make an hdmi switch to manually change between input signals for less than $30.
2) As for speakers, no, just use the standard audio out jacks to output audio to your speaker system and turn off speakers on your tv.
3) Not really, but it would be better if your lcd/plasma was on a more versatile wall mount. They have some that swing out away from the wall. The hanging type is more restricting, but that depends on where they put the panel for the jacks/ports.
Good luck.
Reply:Component will be good for the upconverter and the cable box.
Digital cable has a max resolution of 720p at the moment. Instead of getting a $500 speaker system, get a receiver with HDMI switching so you can plug all of your HDMI equipment in one and switch with one remote.
But 2 HDMI ports should be fine.
The satellite tv for my room isn't working?
we just got satellite tv today ( Dish network ) and i was using the remote that came w/ it, but it was going to slow, so i just tried using the remote that came with the tv.. when i pressed channel up, it went blue. ive been pressing buttons and in the book they say to use the recover button, but i can't tell if its actually working?
is there a certain combination of buttons im supposed to press? there is also the main tv with dish net. that works fine
The satellite tv for my room isn't working?
How are you coming out of the Dish receiver to the TV? Are you using the Coax (round black cable) to your TV input or are you using the Yellow RCA plug?
COAX: Set the TV on Ch3 or Ch4.
RCA: Set the TV to Line1, Line2, whichever input you are using. My line inputs are accessed when you channel down past Channel 2 on the remote. Yours may differ, but all you did was get off the Dish input channel either way. Good luck
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is there a certain combination of buttons im supposed to press? there is also the main tv with dish net. that works fine
The satellite tv for my room isn't working?
How are you coming out of the Dish receiver to the TV? Are you using the Coax (round black cable) to your TV input or are you using the Yellow RCA plug?
COAX: Set the TV on Ch3 or Ch4.
RCA: Set the TV to Line1, Line2, whichever input you are using. My line inputs are accessed when you channel down past Channel 2 on the remote. Yours may differ, but all you did was get off the Dish input channel either way. Good luck
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NTL cable tv how to split to other tv?
Hi,
We have NTL cable for the TV in the lounge, i want split this to my TV in my bedroom. I can see you can buy splitters but would this mean i can only watch the same channel as is on in the front room?
If so how do i go about having it so i can watch separate channel in the bedroom.
Thanks in advance.
NTL cable tv how to split to other tv?
depending on ur cable company and how much signal power they use in their cable depends on how signal u can truly get. most cable companys use only 750 mghz so to be safe, go up to a 1000 mghz spilter, and if installed correctly (even if installed incorrectly) u wont have to have watch the same channel in ur bedroom as the living room channel. but to get a better pic, make sure the cable coming out of the wall goes into the in part of the splitter and the outs go to ur tv. if its an unequal splitter (i.e. out 3.5 db and 7 db) make the 3.5 db go to the tv longer away.
We have NTL cable for the TV in the lounge, i want split this to my TV in my bedroom. I can see you can buy splitters but would this mean i can only watch the same channel as is on in the front room?
If so how do i go about having it so i can watch separate channel in the bedroom.
Thanks in advance.
NTL cable tv how to split to other tv?
depending on ur cable company and how much signal power they use in their cable depends on how signal u can truly get. most cable companys use only 750 mghz so to be safe, go up to a 1000 mghz spilter, and if installed correctly (even if installed incorrectly) u wont have to have watch the same channel in ur bedroom as the living room channel. but to get a better pic, make sure the cable coming out of the wall goes into the in part of the splitter and the outs go to ur tv. if its an unequal splitter (i.e. out 3.5 db and 7 db) make the 3.5 db go to the tv longer away.
Any good tv series?
hi,
i like comedy, sci-fi and fantasy tv series
i want to ask about, is there any good new tv series like entourage, weeds, eureka?
and is there any tv-series with fantasy setting, like zena, hercules. i dont found any good fantasy "new series" recently
i like torchwood, the story is okey, but it seem like a cheap film when i saw the series, the camera make it look like a cheap movie.
so, is the any good "not look like a cheap film" and new may be year 2000+ that you recommend?
thanks
Any good tv series?
Based on the shows you listed here some I think you may like: Doctor Who, Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, the Dead Zone, Battle Star Galactica. Not sure how you feel about anime, but you can find some good series there, Fullmetal Alchemist, Cowboy Bebop, etc.
Reply:two words THE OFFICE the best comedy since seinfeld thursdays at 9 on nbc
Reply:don't know about any of those but both Prison Break and Dexter are flippin Sweet Potato series. watch em
i like comedy, sci-fi and fantasy tv series
i want to ask about, is there any good new tv series like entourage, weeds, eureka?
and is there any tv-series with fantasy setting, like zena, hercules. i dont found any good fantasy "new series" recently
i like torchwood, the story is okey, but it seem like a cheap film when i saw the series, the camera make it look like a cheap movie.
so, is the any good "not look like a cheap film" and new may be year 2000+ that you recommend?
thanks
Any good tv series?
Based on the shows you listed here some I think you may like: Doctor Who, Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, the Dead Zone, Battle Star Galactica. Not sure how you feel about anime, but you can find some good series there, Fullmetal Alchemist, Cowboy Bebop, etc.
Reply:two words THE OFFICE the best comedy since seinfeld thursdays at 9 on nbc
Reply:don't know about any of those but both Prison Break and Dexter are flippin Sweet Potato series. watch em
Does secular TV creep you out?
Inspired by a poster to another question who wrote (in part):
I enjoy many programs on TV...I think it is wonderful that Christian TV exists. I get sick and tired of watching, murder, rape, torture and sex every night on TV...be careful judging...We are not to judge but instead to pray.
Does secular TV creep you out?
Yes, "TV" is not good.
Besides i could wright far better than that, without killing, raping, torture, sex, or the like; i mean who couldn't?
Reply:Ah yes, Christian TV, where you can moralize against sex, murder, rape, and torture, while ignoring that that's most of what's actually in the Bible.
Reply:I just don't watch it.
It seems so childish.
Love and blessings don
Reply:if all we had is christian TV - I would long for rape killing and porn!
Reply:God tv creeps me out.
I dont think its supposed to be funny but it makes me laugh in a "I shouldn`t be laughing" kind of way.
Its the last place i would go to learn about religion.....especially the "evangelists" asking for donations....
Reply:I haven't seen any rape torture or sex lately. You must be confusing tv with those web sites you're visiting.
Mostly I see humor(seinfeld, simpsons), life-saving(greys anatomy/house), and the range of human intelligence and talent(american idol).
TV is our best entertainment value.
Reply:Christian TV creeps me out when they ask us to send them money.
Reply:Ah, yes. Religious TV. "Donate your hard earned money! Don't be greedy and gluttonous! Tithe! God will love you more!"
No thanks.
Reply:clowns creep me out.. not TVs
Reply:What?
Where do you get to see rape, torture and sex every night on TV??
I must be watching the wrong danged shows!!
Reply:WOW! What programs are you watching? Don't they have cable where you live? Yikes. But anyway, I sure am glad you're not judging.
P.S. We BOTH know that it's impossible for TV to exist. It was created by science, and science is a big lie and a huge hoax.
Reply:I watch Spongebob, I've never seen a rape scene. Family Guy gets a little racy, but it's all in good fun.
Reply:What is "secular TV"?
Reply:sometimes...that's why I love things like discovery channel, travel channel, food network, Disney, TLC, and history channel. Good wholesome family tv (most of the time).
Reply:I think what is typically called "Christian" TV today, is pretty much all false prophets.
And I don't care if someone thinks I'm judging. The Bible says to judge doctrine at all times. And the doctrine of the TV "Christians" is almost always putrid.
As for non-Christian TV, too much violence for me.
Reply:No.
I am so glad you have those televangelists asking you for money, or the on/off button and leave the regular programming alone.
Reply:It doesn't creep me out...but, it bores me....I am so tired of most reality shows that "vote" people off, encourage them to shack up, etc...
However, I do like the Amazing Race, which is about physical ability, mental aptitude, skill, and some pure luck....
I also like Lost, which seems original....
Most other t.v. just sucks, and I find myself watching Discovery or Public Television....oh, antiques roadshow is kinda fun.
Reply:Sure there's lots of junk programming. But there's lots of trash on Christian TV too. Watching Benny Hinn pile flopping bodies on the floor is about as trashy as it gets.
Reply:Only the news.
I enjoy many programs on TV...I think it is wonderful that Christian TV exists. I get sick and tired of watching, murder, rape, torture and sex every night on TV...be careful judging...We are not to judge but instead to pray.
Does secular TV creep you out?
Yes, "TV" is not good.
Besides i could wright far better than that, without killing, raping, torture, sex, or the like; i mean who couldn't?
Reply:Ah yes, Christian TV, where you can moralize against sex, murder, rape, and torture, while ignoring that that's most of what's actually in the Bible.
Reply:I just don't watch it.
It seems so childish.
Love and blessings don
Reply:if all we had is christian TV - I would long for rape killing and porn!
Reply:God tv creeps me out.
I dont think its supposed to be funny but it makes me laugh in a "I shouldn`t be laughing" kind of way.
Its the last place i would go to learn about religion.....especially the "evangelists" asking for donations....
Reply:I haven't seen any rape torture or sex lately. You must be confusing tv with those web sites you're visiting.
Mostly I see humor(seinfeld, simpsons), life-saving(greys anatomy/house), and the range of human intelligence and talent(american idol).
TV is our best entertainment value.
Reply:Christian TV creeps me out when they ask us to send them money.
Reply:Ah, yes. Religious TV. "Donate your hard earned money! Don't be greedy and gluttonous! Tithe! God will love you more!"
No thanks.
Reply:clowns creep me out.. not TVs
Reply:What?
Where do you get to see rape, torture and sex every night on TV??
I must be watching the wrong danged shows!!
Reply:WOW! What programs are you watching? Don't they have cable where you live? Yikes. But anyway, I sure am glad you're not judging.
P.S. We BOTH know that it's impossible for TV to exist. It was created by science, and science is a big lie and a huge hoax.
Reply:I watch Spongebob, I've never seen a rape scene. Family Guy gets a little racy, but it's all in good fun.
Reply:What is "secular TV"?
Reply:sometimes...that's why I love things like discovery channel, travel channel, food network, Disney, TLC, and history channel. Good wholesome family tv (most of the time).
Reply:I think what is typically called "Christian" TV today, is pretty much all false prophets.
And I don't care if someone thinks I'm judging. The Bible says to judge doctrine at all times. And the doctrine of the TV "Christians" is almost always putrid.
As for non-Christian TV, too much violence for me.
Reply:No.
I am so glad you have those televangelists asking you for money, or the on/off button and leave the regular programming alone.
Reply:It doesn't creep me out...but, it bores me....I am so tired of most reality shows that "vote" people off, encourage them to shack up, etc...
However, I do like the Amazing Race, which is about physical ability, mental aptitude, skill, and some pure luck....
I also like Lost, which seems original....
Most other t.v. just sucks, and I find myself watching Discovery or Public Television....oh, antiques roadshow is kinda fun.
Reply:Sure there's lots of junk programming. But there's lots of trash on Christian TV too. Watching Benny Hinn pile flopping bodies on the floor is about as trashy as it gets.
Reply:Only the news.
Is my TV a HDTV?
My tv info says,
Broadcast Format Displayed 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Broadcast Format Supported 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Does this mean my tv only goes up to 480?
or it can go to 1080i?
I have a Samsung Plasma TV
Model Number: PPM42S3QX/XAA
Is my TV a HDTV?
Your TV most defenitely is HD. It says what format is currently being displayed as 480, but it says it will support 720 or 1080 (those are just the number of pixels horizontally across your screen).
You will probably need to find the function in your set up menu to figure out how to change the display to 1080. The instruction manual should give instructions for that. Sorry I am not familiar with your particular model.
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This answer is entirely 100% wrong. Unfortunately the askwer is non e-mailable.. I hope he reads this. The TV stats specifically indicate it's EDTV.. the native resolution is less then HD. Report It
Reply:agree with grgurmg Report It
Reply:Actually.. no it's not. Contrary to the concensus so far, your TV is NOT AN HDTV but actually an EDTV.. though I understand how the confusion emerged. I suspected this was the case at first, then did some research to further confirm my thoughts.
EDTV stands for Enchanced or Extended Definition TV. That particular model is rather interesting as it supports many TV standards including NTSC, PAL, and all sorts of video input from different resolutions. Essentially the most the screen can display is 852 x 480 progressive. This does make it slightly better then a normal set as it is progressive and supports more horizontal resolution then standard TV, which is 720 by 480. This is of course because of the widescreen element of the screen. This essentially makes it a good standard definition TV for widescreen images, but not an HDTV.
By Broadcast Format Supported, they mean that the TV is capable of taking input signals at 1080i.. 720p.. etc... but will scale it down to display at 852 x 480 (EDTV 480p) on your set. How well it does this I'm not sure... but it's still slightly better then watching something in HD on a regular standard def TV.
For example if you actually plug a Blu-Ray/HD-DVD player up to it and watch a movie.. then compare it to the DVD of the same movie... the picture quality gain will only be minimal. There probably we be less noticable compression artifacts and the actual horizontal resolution would be higher.. since it can scale an actual 16:9 HD-DVD/Blu-Ray image down to the screens full 852 x 480 and take advantage of the extra resolution.. whereas as widescreen DVD is still only 720 x 480.. it just squeezes the widescreen image into the squarer picture space then stretches it out on your screen, thus less horizontal definition.
But yeah.. long story short.. it's not high definition. If you compare HDTV or an HD Moviedisc on your screen and on a real 1080p/i TV.. you'll see the huge difference.
Reply:Yes in an HDTV
Reply:NO it's not. This one is only EDTV (enhanced definition TV).
I pulled the user manual for PPM42S3Q which also covers the PPM50H3Q and the PPM63H3Q. The PPM42S3Q (the one you have) has a native display resolution of 852x480. It displays 852x480 progressive at 60 hertz so it can go up to 480p60.
It's a progressive display with the same aspect ratio as HDTV (16:9 or 1.77:1 meaning the width is 1.77 times the height).
The PPM50H3Q and the PPM63H3Q, however, have native display of 1366x768 which is more pixels than 720 but fewer pixels than 1080.
You can watch HD on your TV, but your TV will display it at 480p (either 1080 or 720 input signals)
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Broadcast Format Displayed 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Broadcast Format Supported 1080i (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) • 480p (EDTV) • 480i (SDTV)
Does this mean my tv only goes up to 480?
or it can go to 1080i?
I have a Samsung Plasma TV
Model Number: PPM42S3QX/XAA
Is my TV a HDTV?
Your TV most defenitely is HD. It says what format is currently being displayed as 480, but it says it will support 720 or 1080 (those are just the number of pixels horizontally across your screen).
You will probably need to find the function in your set up menu to figure out how to change the display to 1080. The instruction manual should give instructions for that. Sorry I am not familiar with your particular model.
Reply:RED ALERT. %26gt;%26gt;
This answer is entirely 100% wrong. Unfortunately the askwer is non e-mailable.. I hope he reads this. The TV stats specifically indicate it's EDTV.. the native resolution is less then HD. Report It
Reply:agree with grgurmg Report It
Reply:Actually.. no it's not. Contrary to the concensus so far, your TV is NOT AN HDTV but actually an EDTV.. though I understand how the confusion emerged. I suspected this was the case at first, then did some research to further confirm my thoughts.
EDTV stands for Enchanced or Extended Definition TV. That particular model is rather interesting as it supports many TV standards including NTSC, PAL, and all sorts of video input from different resolutions. Essentially the most the screen can display is 852 x 480 progressive. This does make it slightly better then a normal set as it is progressive and supports more horizontal resolution then standard TV, which is 720 by 480. This is of course because of the widescreen element of the screen. This essentially makes it a good standard definition TV for widescreen images, but not an HDTV.
By Broadcast Format Supported, they mean that the TV is capable of taking input signals at 1080i.. 720p.. etc... but will scale it down to display at 852 x 480 (EDTV 480p) on your set. How well it does this I'm not sure... but it's still slightly better then watching something in HD on a regular standard def TV.
For example if you actually plug a Blu-Ray/HD-DVD player up to it and watch a movie.. then compare it to the DVD of the same movie... the picture quality gain will only be minimal. There probably we be less noticable compression artifacts and the actual horizontal resolution would be higher.. since it can scale an actual 16:9 HD-DVD/Blu-Ray image down to the screens full 852 x 480 and take advantage of the extra resolution.. whereas as widescreen DVD is still only 720 x 480.. it just squeezes the widescreen image into the squarer picture space then stretches it out on your screen, thus less horizontal definition.
But yeah.. long story short.. it's not high definition. If you compare HDTV or an HD Moviedisc on your screen and on a real 1080p/i TV.. you'll see the huge difference.
Reply:Yes in an HDTV
Reply:NO it's not. This one is only EDTV (enhanced definition TV).
I pulled the user manual for PPM42S3Q which also covers the PPM50H3Q and the PPM63H3Q. The PPM42S3Q (the one you have) has a native display resolution of 852x480. It displays 852x480 progressive at 60 hertz so it can go up to 480p60.
It's a progressive display with the same aspect ratio as HDTV (16:9 or 1.77:1 meaning the width is 1.77 times the height).
The PPM50H3Q and the PPM63H3Q, however, have native display of 1366x768 which is more pixels than 720 but fewer pixels than 1080.
You can watch HD on your TV, but your TV will display it at 480p (either 1080 or 720 input signals)
tooth extraction
Cannot get widescrren on new tv when watching DVD's?
We bought a new 32" lcd screen tv (samsung lcd hd ready). But when we watch DVD's there is a black line on the top and bottom of the screen. My old Tv (just a standard widescreen TV) didn't have this. The setting on the TV are set to 16:9.....but this makes no difference atl all. I'm sure that I could change the setting on my DVD player before, but I cannot now, it blocks me out of that setting area. Its an alba dvd player. any ideas???
Also, are all new tv's widescreen?
Cannot get widescrren on new tv when watching DVD's?
Are you using the FULLSCREEN Version of the DVDs or the Wide Screen version??
Full screen will create shadow boxes %26lt;%26lt;AND%26gt;%26gt; grey out the Widescreen choice in your Alba DVD player !!
I'm Good.....I'm well worth the points, I have dealt with this problem for years.....
Reply:On the DVD, press the "setup" button on remote, and most have a function under picture / TV or similar to reset it to send the output as widescreen.
Check the DVD manual if you can find it, of google with model No and widescreen to find out exactly where on your model.
Reply:Your Samsung widescreen TV displays black lines on top and bottom because the DVD was produced in an even wider ratio (compared to 16:9) such as 2.35:1. That's the problem. To fix this, your remote probably has a blue botton called "P. Size". Press that and it will stretch the picture so it fills the whole screen. Alternatively, you can go to your TV's menu and select the appropriate zoom level.
But if you do this, you will notice that the picture is a little stretched.
And no, not all new TVs are 16:9 widescreen. They are TVs (including CRT and LCDs) that still offer 4:3 aspect ratio.
If this didn't solve your problem, please provide your TV's model No. so I can check all the specifications.
Hope this helps!
Don't forget to choose the best answer!
Reply:The black line at the top and bottom of the screen is normal for 16:9 widesreens. There is no need to stress over it and it is not a problem, it is just how DVDs are played on wide-screen HDTVs. But there still is a way to get rid of it. Using your TV's remote, change the display mode to 'Zoom', or S.Stretch', or 'Theatre Wide', and select the setting that allows you to fill your entire screen with video. This may slightly degrade quality but it is the only way.
Reply:did you buy the widescreen version of the movie? or is it regular version. look on the dvd box. it's on the top of the front of the box. if it's the widescreen version then you don't have the option of changing thos settings. my husband makes the mistake of buying regular dvd's because all our tv's are widescreen. lol...
see site below, other customers are having same problem.
Also, are all new tv's widescreen?
Cannot get widescrren on new tv when watching DVD's?
Are you using the FULLSCREEN Version of the DVDs or the Wide Screen version??
Full screen will create shadow boxes %26lt;%26lt;AND%26gt;%26gt; grey out the Widescreen choice in your Alba DVD player !!
I'm Good.....I'm well worth the points, I have dealt with this problem for years.....
Reply:On the DVD, press the "setup" button on remote, and most have a function under picture / TV or similar to reset it to send the output as widescreen.
Check the DVD manual if you can find it, of google with model No and widescreen to find out exactly where on your model.
Reply:Your Samsung widescreen TV displays black lines on top and bottom because the DVD was produced in an even wider ratio (compared to 16:9) such as 2.35:1. That's the problem. To fix this, your remote probably has a blue botton called "P. Size". Press that and it will stretch the picture so it fills the whole screen. Alternatively, you can go to your TV's menu and select the appropriate zoom level.
But if you do this, you will notice that the picture is a little stretched.
And no, not all new TVs are 16:9 widescreen. They are TVs (including CRT and LCDs) that still offer 4:3 aspect ratio.
If this didn't solve your problem, please provide your TV's model No. so I can check all the specifications.
Hope this helps!
Don't forget to choose the best answer!
Reply:The black line at the top and bottom of the screen is normal for 16:9 widesreens. There is no need to stress over it and it is not a problem, it is just how DVDs are played on wide-screen HDTVs. But there still is a way to get rid of it. Using your TV's remote, change the display mode to 'Zoom', or S.Stretch', or 'Theatre Wide', and select the setting that allows you to fill your entire screen with video. This may slightly degrade quality but it is the only way.
Reply:did you buy the widescreen version of the movie? or is it regular version. look on the dvd box. it's on the top of the front of the box. if it's the widescreen version then you don't have the option of changing thos settings. my husband makes the mistake of buying regular dvd's because all our tv's are widescreen. lol...
see site below, other customers are having same problem.
Monitor and TV problem?
OK, what I want to do is have my monitor extended onto my TV. But my TV doesn't have an SVIDEO port. But the video card (Gforce 7600gt) came with a svideo to RCA adapter. So I plugged that in to a RCA leading to the TV. Well the computer doesn't see the TV. So I put on Force TV detection. Still nothing. So I activated the TV for M/NTSC at 640X480 acting as my second moniter. Still....Nothing. Whats weird is the computer is acting like there are two moniters because I can drag the cursor and windows to where the second moniter should be. Any ideas on whats going on? I think it is sending out a signal but somthings not working right. Thanks
Monitor and TV problem?
make sure both the TV and computer are set to NTSC or PAL
also you may have to use both interlaced or deinterlaced (progressive scan)
Monitor and TV problem?
make sure both the TV and computer are set to NTSC or PAL
also you may have to use both interlaced or deinterlaced (progressive scan)
PC to TV - no desktop?
I am trying to get my PC to display on my Philips 32" Ambilight TV. Connected it up with the supplied TV to VGA cable connector and get the XP boot up picture with the blue bar running.
When it is time for the desktop to appear, the screen goes blue with the message "picture format not available".
I have tried the lowest resolution without result and now have it set to 800 x 600 @ 60HZ which the TV manual says is supported. Still nothing but blue screen.
After carrying the PC up and down stairs for about 20 times, changing settings using the PC monitor, I feel like throwing a brick through the piece of cr$p of a TV.
Salesman told me it was plug and play just about.
My video card is a Nvidia GeforceMX420, the tv out is enabled and the forced TV detection feature is checked as on at startup.
Anyone had the same problems or know what is going wrong?
PC to TV - no desktop?
Have you tried the TVs menu system, there may be a setting for signal input method VGA/EXT etc?
When it is time for the desktop to appear, the screen goes blue with the message "picture format not available".
I have tried the lowest resolution without result and now have it set to 800 x 600 @ 60HZ which the TV manual says is supported. Still nothing but blue screen.
After carrying the PC up and down stairs for about 20 times, changing settings using the PC monitor, I feel like throwing a brick through the piece of cr$p of a TV.
Salesman told me it was plug and play just about.
My video card is a Nvidia GeforceMX420, the tv out is enabled and the forced TV detection feature is checked as on at startup.
Anyone had the same problems or know what is going wrong?
PC to TV - no desktop?
Have you tried the TVs menu system, there may be a setting for signal input method VGA/EXT etc?
I have 2 TV's. One in the kitchen and one in the living room. When I turn the TV on in the kitchen...?
and I'm watching some arbitrary channel, and when I turn on the TV in the living room and I'm watching the same channel in the kitchen, the tv in the kitchen is "faster" than the tv in the living room. By faster I mean, lets say I'm watching football on the tv in the kitchen, and a team is in position to score the field goal. I would know what happens first on the tv in the kitchen then the tv in the living room, why is that?
I have 2 TV's. One in the kitchen and one in the living room. When I turn the TV on in the kitchen...?
Is one a HIDEF TV? ive noticed there is a bit of delay on hi-def channels
Reply:Is one of your tv's connected to cable or satellite? If so, you could be getting the feed on a slight time delay.
Reply:Is your TV in the living room Dig Cable or Hi def.Is your other TV on reg. cable, or over the air w/ant? Hi deaf and Dig signals or slower than analog signal
Reply:Does your kitchen TV operate on a normal TV ariel and your living room TV work with a satellite dish?
You will see what's happening on your kitchen TV before your living room TV cos the broadcast signal takes a second or two longer to bounce off the satellite back into your living room TV, if this is the case.
Reply:do you have cable or satellite or both. satallite is a little slower because of signal transmission.
tooth fairy
I have 2 TV's. One in the kitchen and one in the living room. When I turn the TV on in the kitchen...?
Is one a HIDEF TV? ive noticed there is a bit of delay on hi-def channels
Reply:Is one of your tv's connected to cable or satellite? If so, you could be getting the feed on a slight time delay.
Reply:Is your TV in the living room Dig Cable or Hi def.Is your other TV on reg. cable, or over the air w/ant? Hi deaf and Dig signals or slower than analog signal
Reply:Does your kitchen TV operate on a normal TV ariel and your living room TV work with a satellite dish?
You will see what's happening on your kitchen TV before your living room TV cos the broadcast signal takes a second or two longer to bounce off the satellite back into your living room TV, if this is the case.
Reply:do you have cable or satellite or both. satallite is a little slower because of signal transmission.
tooth fairy
Why are tv stations so stupid?
On september 15 the cardinals have a double header against the cubs, and on their schedule the second game is listed to be on tv, but not the first one, as if it wasn't even going to be on cable tv... now first of all, why would you show one game on cable and another on tv, and second why would you show one game on tv and the other not at all? how stupid are they? and besides it's on a saturday so it's not conflicting with any real programs, maybe a movie or something... so why not show both games? and while we're on the subject why is it that they only show most games on cable anyway, why not show them on both tv and cable unless there's an important show on on tv...?
Why are tv stations so stupid?
Perhaps Game 1 will be on FOX at 2:55 CT and Game 2 will be at 7:10 as usual.
Reply:Cable channels pay for the right to air baseball games, and major networks don't. Networks are more interested in Football, with their fewer games, and greater following, you get more bang for your buck with each game.
Bsaeball, on the other hand, is spread out over 162 games, with a smaller following. So, networks don't think it's a worthwhile expenditure.
Reply:We start with the fact that this is not a scheduled double-header. The first game is a makeup of a previous rainout.
I don't know the television situation in St. Louis that well, but my guess is that the local station and Fox had previous commitments to broadcast other events that afternoon, and couldn't add the game on relatively short notice. Could both be busy with college football? Probably. You can't pay out millions in rights fees and then say, "Sorry, the Cardinals have a game then, so give us our money back."
As you might guess, most games are on cable because of money. The cable networks pay major dollars to get the games. Most sporting events don't outdraw regular programming, so the major networks aren't interested in them (note: this applies to everything but football). However, the cable channels love sports programming as it is sought be a good demographic of viewers.
Reply:Upsetting, huh?
Reply:y r u
Why are tv stations so stupid?
Perhaps Game 1 will be on FOX at 2:55 CT and Game 2 will be at 7:10 as usual.
Reply:Cable channels pay for the right to air baseball games, and major networks don't. Networks are more interested in Football, with their fewer games, and greater following, you get more bang for your buck with each game.
Bsaeball, on the other hand, is spread out over 162 games, with a smaller following. So, networks don't think it's a worthwhile expenditure.
Reply:We start with the fact that this is not a scheduled double-header. The first game is a makeup of a previous rainout.
I don't know the television situation in St. Louis that well, but my guess is that the local station and Fox had previous commitments to broadcast other events that afternoon, and couldn't add the game on relatively short notice. Could both be busy with college football? Probably. You can't pay out millions in rights fees and then say, "Sorry, the Cardinals have a game then, so give us our money back."
As you might guess, most games are on cable because of money. The cable networks pay major dollars to get the games. Most sporting events don't outdraw regular programming, so the major networks aren't interested in them (note: this applies to everything but football). However, the cable channels love sports programming as it is sought be a good demographic of viewers.
Reply:Upsetting, huh?
Reply:y r u
Kids watching tv?
why do ppl have such an issue with kids watching tv? i was reading an article in time mag. it was saying that children who watch to much tv dont learn to talk as soon as children who dont watch that much tv.ithink that that is a bunch of bs because lets take dora for example she encourages kids to talk to her. ex: dora: who do we ask for help when we dont know which way to go? ( then there is a pause so the children will answer.) my daughter always talked back to dora or any other tv show she watched and still does. Now i am not saying sit kids in front of the tv all day because of course they need excersise and fresh air. but id ont see anything wrong with kids watching tv%26gt;
Kids watching tv?
I think they had to start focusing on tv because so many people use it as the in home babysitter.
I agree, I think educational cartoons and such help kids learn to talk and sometimes read. A lot of kid shows also promote good behavior.
The only thing I agree on about to much TV is it takes away from a child’s imagination if they watch to much of it. I like the rule of no more than 2-3 hours a day. I mean if you think about it, once a kid starts school 2-3 hours is most of the time they are home between school and bedtime.
I read an article that kids who watch hours of tv and video games have attention problems in school, and that is because the teacher is much less interesting than the cartoons, colors, and sounds that are on the tv. Which makes sense, but heck watching some tv shows or a movie isn't going to hurt anyone. I grew up with Sesame Street as my babysitter, and I got through school just fine!
Reply:because kids who watch to much tv dont interact with real people. They dont learn ANYTHING that is not on the TV in front of them. Tv is not bad for kids but people and conversation is better. AS long as you have the right balance of both you will be okay.
Reply:It's what they watch. You don't want your daughter watching 'I love New York 2' (haha) or Maury while you are just not available....obviously. There needs to be a balance. You can't rely on TV to teach your child and you can also not deny the fact that alot of programs do teach the 'right' thing. Sesame street, super why, between the lions, dora, diego and others are beneficial, but not to be relied upon entirely.
I watched a news program one time that said that sugar had no effect on children's behavior whatsoever.....that's bs.
Alot of times these statistics are one-sided and not accurate.
Its just takes some common sense.
Reply:i think they are talking about the people who use the tv as a baby sitter not the ones who use it to get the dishes done.my kids watched tv and learned all sorts of stuff from barney-yuck
Reply:Absolutely! TV is a God send when you're trying to get a minute. And I don't think it's damaging--when properly limited.
Reply:I don't think it is wrong. I think NEGLECT is wrong. Parents who use the TV as a frequent babysitter.
My 2 y/o watches a good amount of TV. She just turned 2 a couple months ago and can hold a decent conversation. Well over 100 words.
It is all about the time you spend with your child other than during TV. If you are talkign to them, interacting, teaching...TV is not goign to hurt them.
People freak out too much.
Reply:The biggest thing I see with kids watching TV isn't how much time they watch it but what they watch. A lot of parents tend to let the TV be the babysitter and then you end up with 8 year olds watching sex in the city and south park which are totally inappropriate for that age. My kids are 8 10 and 15. They watch TV a lot but they have rules, homework and chores first, no tv during dinner and it goes off 30 minutes before bed and they read. They also know if catch them watching something adult oriented they loose tv for a week. I think as long as parents use common sense with it their is nothing wrong with tv and it has nothing to do with speech I don't care what some overpayed shrink says.
Kids watching tv?
I think they had to start focusing on tv because so many people use it as the in home babysitter.
I agree, I think educational cartoons and such help kids learn to talk and sometimes read. A lot of kid shows also promote good behavior.
The only thing I agree on about to much TV is it takes away from a child’s imagination if they watch to much of it. I like the rule of no more than 2-3 hours a day. I mean if you think about it, once a kid starts school 2-3 hours is most of the time they are home between school and bedtime.
I read an article that kids who watch hours of tv and video games have attention problems in school, and that is because the teacher is much less interesting than the cartoons, colors, and sounds that are on the tv. Which makes sense, but heck watching some tv shows or a movie isn't going to hurt anyone. I grew up with Sesame Street as my babysitter, and I got through school just fine!
Reply:because kids who watch to much tv dont interact with real people. They dont learn ANYTHING that is not on the TV in front of them. Tv is not bad for kids but people and conversation is better. AS long as you have the right balance of both you will be okay.
Reply:It's what they watch. You don't want your daughter watching 'I love New York 2' (haha) or Maury while you are just not available....obviously. There needs to be a balance. You can't rely on TV to teach your child and you can also not deny the fact that alot of programs do teach the 'right' thing. Sesame street, super why, between the lions, dora, diego and others are beneficial, but not to be relied upon entirely.
I watched a news program one time that said that sugar had no effect on children's behavior whatsoever.....that's bs.
Alot of times these statistics are one-sided and not accurate.
Its just takes some common sense.
Reply:i think they are talking about the people who use the tv as a baby sitter not the ones who use it to get the dishes done.my kids watched tv and learned all sorts of stuff from barney-yuck
Reply:Absolutely! TV is a God send when you're trying to get a minute. And I don't think it's damaging--when properly limited.
Reply:I don't think it is wrong. I think NEGLECT is wrong. Parents who use the TV as a frequent babysitter.
My 2 y/o watches a good amount of TV. She just turned 2 a couple months ago and can hold a decent conversation. Well over 100 words.
It is all about the time you spend with your child other than during TV. If you are talkign to them, interacting, teaching...TV is not goign to hurt them.
People freak out too much.
Reply:The biggest thing I see with kids watching TV isn't how much time they watch it but what they watch. A lot of parents tend to let the TV be the babysitter and then you end up with 8 year olds watching sex in the city and south park which are totally inappropriate for that age. My kids are 8 10 and 15. They watch TV a lot but they have rules, homework and chores first, no tv during dinner and it goes off 30 minutes before bed and they read. They also know if catch them watching something adult oriented they loose tv for a week. I think as long as parents use common sense with it their is nothing wrong with tv and it has nothing to do with speech I don't care what some overpayed shrink says.
Ps2 tv problems?
my tv won't hook up to my ps2 slim. the slim has three little cords that are colored and my tv only has one where can i get an adapter thing a ma bob
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my tv makes this horrible buzzing nosie when i play the game i know its coming from the tv how can i fix it?
or is my tv to old for my ps2?
Ps2 tv problems?
Gabriel: Try posting this in the "Games %26amp; Gear-PlayStation" forum! This is where all the serious gamers hang out and where you are most likely to get a real, authoritative answer on game questions. If you get one here, it's just luck. :-)
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my tv makes this horrible buzzing nosie when i play the game i know its coming from the tv how can i fix it?
or is my tv to old for my ps2?
Ps2 tv problems?
Gabriel: Try posting this in the "Games %26amp; Gear-PlayStation" forum! This is where all the serious gamers hang out and where you are most likely to get a real, authoritative answer on game questions. If you get one here, it's just luck. :-)
Problem with TV card?
I have installed a Mecury TV capture card on my PC. For me to watch any TV program using the TV card I have to plug in the speakers on the TV card and then replug it on the PC's sound card to play movies or music on the hard disk. The problem I have is when I try to capture TV programs or from any external source using the TV capture card. The capture of video is okay but there is no audio in the capture. What could be the problem?
Problem with TV card?
It could be that the computer's using the wrong sound input for it's source. Click on the speaker (sound settings) on the task bar. When you get to volume control, click on "options" On the window that comes up, you'll see a tab for "mixing" device, or input device. Click open the dropdown menu, and see if you're T.V. card's sound function is listed. Should be all that's needed.
dental hygenist
Problem with TV card?
It could be that the computer's using the wrong sound input for it's source. Click on the speaker (sound settings) on the task bar. When you get to volume control, click on "options" On the window that comes up, you'll see a tab for "mixing" device, or input device. Click open the dropdown menu, and see if you're T.V. card's sound function is listed. Should be all that's needed.
dental hygenist
No TV - will the kids missing out?
My husband and I have a television set, but we've had no cable and get zero TV channels for about 3 years now. The only thing we use the TV for is to watch movies. We don't really notice anymore that we don't "have TV" and we still watch The Office and Lost on the internet. I do, however, miss all the interesting shows on the Discovery Channel about pregnancy, medicine, children and families, etc.
The reason we opted to get rid of TV is because both of us would just watch it all the time! So my husband is very resistant to getting it back because he really wants to be productive in life and not waste away on the couch. So, I am supportive of this.
My question is, when we have children, will it be fair to deprive them of TV when all their friends have it? Will it actually be a gift to them to shelter them from all the terrible advertisements and inappropriate imagery? They could still watch DVDs of television shows... What is your opinion?
No TV - will the kids missing out?
My son and daughter-in-law have not had a TV since they got married 3 years ago and our grandson is now 2 and has not had a TV in his face since the beginning. Sure they use the 'puter for videos and stuff but for the most part he's not been introduced to having the TV be the babysitter. Most interesting to me is that when they come to visit us it's not like he plops in front of the thing and says "wow what is THIS thing that I've been denied all my life". He practically ignores it unless there is something that really catches his attention.
In my mind he's better off without it since he is getting more time with his mom and dad. I know it's only 2 years...but so far it's working great for him.
Reply:i agree with others that you're doing them a favor.
and regarding the comment that they'll be clueless about current events ... i don't watch tv news, but i do read a newspaper. by the time a kid is old enough to be watching the news, i think a newspaper is a better choice, anyway.
Reply:good job! I wish I had the guts to do it.
Reply:dvd's is fine, you can get sesame street, baby einstein, and any other shows, there really is no need to get cable, but they will want it when they are teens LOL
Reply:i wish we didn't have a TV. Your kids will be fine. TV is not culture, they will actually have... gasp!... imaginations!
(Can't get rid of the TV/ Dish because DH is an addict;-)
Reply:I would limit television to shows that are age appropriate, their friends will have television and your family will be different if they don't, you have to be aware of that but you also have to do whats best for your family.
Reply:I didn't have a TV for 3 years due to reception problems, so understand your issue.
However, isolating older children from TV isolates them from their peers as well as the world at large. There are many things to be learned from places such as Discovery Channel, as you well know. Younger kids it doesn't matter. No TV is probably a better choice, but keep in mind, they can become DVD addicts as well.
I went to school with a gal whose family opted out of TV. Their reasoning was based on life of the 50s and 60s. The kids were always out of touch with everybody at school as well as current events. TV of the 2000s is very different and very educational if you select wisely. You and your husband are now adults and certainly can learn to manage your viewing time.
Your choice of television shows may also be the problem. I see no point in either one, but then I derive no entertainment in either as well. I'm more the science fiction/history channel geek.
Reply:Idle minds are the devil's workshop! It will in no way be harmful or neglectful if you keep the television out of your home. I think TV is the worst thing in our homes. It has caused us to become a lazy country. It is so addictive! I recently got married and have 2 stepchildren and their mother uses the TV and video games for a babysitter. When they visit us, we limit their tv and game time to one hour a day and it is supervised. I was watching a show on Nickelodeon with the kids one day and on the ending credits it actually said hypnotist team! Our children should be enjoying life, family and the outdoors as much as possible. When they get older they will not have time to indulge in these simple pleasures! I think you will be a great parent!
Reply:No this will cause them the exercise Good going MoM
Reply:Good for you. Your future kids will be better off without watching mindless stuff on television. They will read more and play more and will probably be more physically fit. I don't know of any child who has a better life because they can watch Hanna Montana twenty times a day. There may be a point in time when they feel left out, especially when they start school, but they can always watch TV at friends' houses. Plus, there's books, the internet, and DVDs to keep them clued in to pop culture. As they get older and want to know about important things like current events, politics, etc. they can go online to read about it on the internet and read a newspaper. I think not having TV is something to be admired. Keep it up!
Reply:I think that you should stay cable-less until your child is at least elementary school age. TV for kids under 2 is not recommended at all, and its not that great for kids above that. If you would like your child to be exposed to some shows prior to that or some educational programming, rent movies or download off the internet. My husband and I got rid of our cable tv because we kept wasting away in front of it as well. Since we've gotten rid of it, we've been much more active in life and actually spend more quality time together. Now that I have a 3 month old daughter, I sit and interact and play with her rather than watch a tv program, which I may have been tempted to do before.
My husband and I order Netflix, so we have movies all the time. We can also rent and watch shows. They have children programming as well, so you could always subscribe to something such as that for television programming. Shows like the Magic Schoolbus and Bill Nye the Science Guy would be great choices for youngsters to watch!
Reply:...better watch that Disney channel...they can be unkind...
If youve rid yourself of it, Id keep it out. Kids were raised for thousands of years without the danged things anyway.
When Direct TV, or somebody makes a package with History channel types...only...You may wanna look into that. They dont now.
i think your children may have a much better imagination. Who knows, they may be just who is needed to come along and change television...
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Reply:i've grown up with tv but its really just a waste of time unless it the discovery channel or youre watching a movie with the family
Reply:They will be much better off!!!
We have TV with over 100 channels %26amp; we hardly ever watch it, there really isn't much worth watching.
Reply:Television + TiVo + Children = wonderful combination. My five-year-old has seen only age-appropriate television content and has never seen an advertisement.
We control 100% of what he sees and he gets to watch the Disney channel, as all his friends do.
Reply:No you won't be depriving them as long as you have LOTS of other fun things for them to do such as games, paints, toys, and movies. If the kids never knew there was no TV, then they'd have no reason to want or miss it!!!
And it can be helpful in raising them because TV will not be exposed to violence and sex associated with TV.
When they set old enough to go over friend's houses, that's when you have to worry...maybe at that point, if they really can't do without a TV, get them a small one in their room.
The reason we opted to get rid of TV is because both of us would just watch it all the time! So my husband is very resistant to getting it back because he really wants to be productive in life and not waste away on the couch. So, I am supportive of this.
My question is, when we have children, will it be fair to deprive them of TV when all their friends have it? Will it actually be a gift to them to shelter them from all the terrible advertisements and inappropriate imagery? They could still watch DVDs of television shows... What is your opinion?
No TV - will the kids missing out?
My son and daughter-in-law have not had a TV since they got married 3 years ago and our grandson is now 2 and has not had a TV in his face since the beginning. Sure they use the 'puter for videos and stuff but for the most part he's not been introduced to having the TV be the babysitter. Most interesting to me is that when they come to visit us it's not like he plops in front of the thing and says "wow what is THIS thing that I've been denied all my life". He practically ignores it unless there is something that really catches his attention.
In my mind he's better off without it since he is getting more time with his mom and dad. I know it's only 2 years...but so far it's working great for him.
Reply:i agree with others that you're doing them a favor.
and regarding the comment that they'll be clueless about current events ... i don't watch tv news, but i do read a newspaper. by the time a kid is old enough to be watching the news, i think a newspaper is a better choice, anyway.
Reply:good job! I wish I had the guts to do it.
Reply:dvd's is fine, you can get sesame street, baby einstein, and any other shows, there really is no need to get cable, but they will want it when they are teens LOL
Reply:i wish we didn't have a TV. Your kids will be fine. TV is not culture, they will actually have... gasp!... imaginations!
(Can't get rid of the TV/ Dish because DH is an addict;-)
Reply:I would limit television to shows that are age appropriate, their friends will have television and your family will be different if they don't, you have to be aware of that but you also have to do whats best for your family.
Reply:I didn't have a TV for 3 years due to reception problems, so understand your issue.
However, isolating older children from TV isolates them from their peers as well as the world at large. There are many things to be learned from places such as Discovery Channel, as you well know. Younger kids it doesn't matter. No TV is probably a better choice, but keep in mind, they can become DVD addicts as well.
I went to school with a gal whose family opted out of TV. Their reasoning was based on life of the 50s and 60s. The kids were always out of touch with everybody at school as well as current events. TV of the 2000s is very different and very educational if you select wisely. You and your husband are now adults and certainly can learn to manage your viewing time.
Your choice of television shows may also be the problem. I see no point in either one, but then I derive no entertainment in either as well. I'm more the science fiction/history channel geek.
Reply:Idle minds are the devil's workshop! It will in no way be harmful or neglectful if you keep the television out of your home. I think TV is the worst thing in our homes. It has caused us to become a lazy country. It is so addictive! I recently got married and have 2 stepchildren and their mother uses the TV and video games for a babysitter. When they visit us, we limit their tv and game time to one hour a day and it is supervised. I was watching a show on Nickelodeon with the kids one day and on the ending credits it actually said hypnotist team! Our children should be enjoying life, family and the outdoors as much as possible. When they get older they will not have time to indulge in these simple pleasures! I think you will be a great parent!
Reply:No this will cause them the exercise Good going MoM
Reply:Good for you. Your future kids will be better off without watching mindless stuff on television. They will read more and play more and will probably be more physically fit. I don't know of any child who has a better life because they can watch Hanna Montana twenty times a day. There may be a point in time when they feel left out, especially when they start school, but they can always watch TV at friends' houses. Plus, there's books, the internet, and DVDs to keep them clued in to pop culture. As they get older and want to know about important things like current events, politics, etc. they can go online to read about it on the internet and read a newspaper. I think not having TV is something to be admired. Keep it up!
Reply:I think that you should stay cable-less until your child is at least elementary school age. TV for kids under 2 is not recommended at all, and its not that great for kids above that. If you would like your child to be exposed to some shows prior to that or some educational programming, rent movies or download off the internet. My husband and I got rid of our cable tv because we kept wasting away in front of it as well. Since we've gotten rid of it, we've been much more active in life and actually spend more quality time together. Now that I have a 3 month old daughter, I sit and interact and play with her rather than watch a tv program, which I may have been tempted to do before.
My husband and I order Netflix, so we have movies all the time. We can also rent and watch shows. They have children programming as well, so you could always subscribe to something such as that for television programming. Shows like the Magic Schoolbus and Bill Nye the Science Guy would be great choices for youngsters to watch!
Reply:...better watch that Disney channel...they can be unkind...
If youve rid yourself of it, Id keep it out. Kids were raised for thousands of years without the danged things anyway.
When Direct TV, or somebody makes a package with History channel types...only...You may wanna look into that. They dont now.
i think your children may have a much better imagination. Who knows, they may be just who is needed to come along and change television...
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Reply:i've grown up with tv but its really just a waste of time unless it the discovery channel or youre watching a movie with the family
Reply:They will be much better off!!!
We have TV with over 100 channels %26amp; we hardly ever watch it, there really isn't much worth watching.
Reply:Television + TiVo + Children = wonderful combination. My five-year-old has seen only age-appropriate television content and has never seen an advertisement.
We control 100% of what he sees and he gets to watch the Disney channel, as all his friends do.
Reply:No you won't be depriving them as long as you have LOTS of other fun things for them to do such as games, paints, toys, and movies. If the kids never knew there was no TV, then they'd have no reason to want or miss it!!!
And it can be helpful in raising them because TV will not be exposed to violence and sex associated with TV.
When they set old enough to go over friend's houses, that's when you have to worry...maybe at that point, if they really can't do without a TV, get them a small one in their room.
Connecting philips lcd tv 37pf5321, philips dvd player dvp5100 and a 5.1 Videologic surround system?
1-I would like to connect the surround 5.1 system to my dvd player and tv so that the sound from tv, whether watching normal digital freeview or dvd/cd playbacks, comes out of the surround speakers system. Subwoofer has a digital coaxial which I can connect to the dvd's digital coaxial. I can also connect the dvd's YPbPr to the tv's YPbPr for progressive scan. To hear the sound of dvd player through the tv, I can connect audio out (red and white jacks) to the tv's audio in (red and white jacks). By doing this, there seem to be one more connection, that is from the subwoofer's analog red and white jacks. Cannot connect these to my dvd player as there are no more audio jacks available.
2- Tv's sound system is, virtual dolby surround, stereo.
The surround's centre unit/speaker is also the control unit which has various modes: DTS, dolby digital, pro logic, stereo, theater and hall. Assuming I can connect the system,WITH YOUR HELP,
will this mute the volume on my tv or just turn it down
Connecting philips lcd tv 37pf5321, philips dvd player dvp5100 and a 5.1 Videologic surround system?
If you can give a model number for the videologic surround sound system it would be good.
You DO NOT want to connect the subwoofer to the DVD player. The Subwoofer is supposed to be connected to the Surround sound system, it will only send low frequency (bass) sound to the subwoofer, a coaxial port is a digital port that can feasabily send any sound, not necessarily just subwoofer sounds. You also DO NOT want to hook any sound into your TV if possible! Your TV's sound is not nearly as good as the surround sound system.
There are multiple ways that you can hook up the system and it all depends on what type of inputs you have on your surround sound system as to how you would do it.
BEST SOLUTION:
You have good enough inputs (and enough of them) to hook everything into your reciever for your surround sound system. You would hook your component (Y-Pb-Pr) out from the DVD Player into the Reciever, along with either a coaxial or optical cable for the sound. Then you would hook in your cable box (or just the coaxial from the wall) into your surround sound system. Then you would use the video out from the surround sound system and send that to the TV. If you have a Plasma/LCD/LCD Projection or other HD TV, then you are going to want at LEAST a component out, if not DVI or HDMI out from your reciever. So in conclusion...if you have a component in and at least a component out of your reciever, than this would be a good method, otherwise, move on to the next one.
GOOD SOLUTION:
Hook everything into the TV, the coaxial from the wall (for your cable), the DVD player's component out and an optical out from the DVD Player, then ASSUMING your TV has a good audio out (coaxial or optical) then send the audio from the TV to the reciever.
OK SOLUTION:
If your TV doesn't have a decent audio out (coaxial or optical) and your reciever doesn't have a decent video out (component, DVI or HDMI) then you will have to split up your outputs. Send the Component out from the DVD (Y-Pb-Pr) to the TV, and an audio out to the reciever (the best that the reciever will recieve). then you're going to need some way of splitting up the video and audio for your cable. Either use a cable box, or plug the coaxial into your tv and use your TV's audio out's to your reciever. If you're not using a cable box, you're not going to be getting that great of sound anyways.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
As far as audio goes, here is the hirearchy of best connection to worst connection:
1. Optical (converts audio to light pulses and therefore has no signal degradation or interference)
2. Coaxial (Converts an analog voltage signal to a digital voltage signal)
3. RCA (your standard red and white cables, just passes an analog signal)
Clarification on Coaxial:
Coaxial cables refer to two types of cables in your entertainment center. As far as audio is concerned they are a digital type signal for sound. But the cable that comes out of your wall for Cable TV is also called a coaxial cable, sorry for any confustion that might have caused.
A note on HD cables:
1. HDMI is a single cable that transmits digital audio and video over one single wire, it looks like an oversized USB cable.
2. DVI is the predecessor of HDMI, it sends a digital video signal, it's being replaced by HDMI.
Model #'s:
I tried searching on philips' website and I cant find either of your model numbers, please verify that they are correct!
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2- Tv's sound system is, virtual dolby surround, stereo.
The surround's centre unit/speaker is also the control unit which has various modes: DTS, dolby digital, pro logic, stereo, theater and hall. Assuming I can connect the system,WITH YOUR HELP,
will this mute the volume on my tv or just turn it down
Connecting philips lcd tv 37pf5321, philips dvd player dvp5100 and a 5.1 Videologic surround system?
If you can give a model number for the videologic surround sound system it would be good.
You DO NOT want to connect the subwoofer to the DVD player. The Subwoofer is supposed to be connected to the Surround sound system, it will only send low frequency (bass) sound to the subwoofer, a coaxial port is a digital port that can feasabily send any sound, not necessarily just subwoofer sounds. You also DO NOT want to hook any sound into your TV if possible! Your TV's sound is not nearly as good as the surround sound system.
There are multiple ways that you can hook up the system and it all depends on what type of inputs you have on your surround sound system as to how you would do it.
BEST SOLUTION:
You have good enough inputs (and enough of them) to hook everything into your reciever for your surround sound system. You would hook your component (Y-Pb-Pr) out from the DVD Player into the Reciever, along with either a coaxial or optical cable for the sound. Then you would hook in your cable box (or just the coaxial from the wall) into your surround sound system. Then you would use the video out from the surround sound system and send that to the TV. If you have a Plasma/LCD/LCD Projection or other HD TV, then you are going to want at LEAST a component out, if not DVI or HDMI out from your reciever. So in conclusion...if you have a component in and at least a component out of your reciever, than this would be a good method, otherwise, move on to the next one.
GOOD SOLUTION:
Hook everything into the TV, the coaxial from the wall (for your cable), the DVD player's component out and an optical out from the DVD Player, then ASSUMING your TV has a good audio out (coaxial or optical) then send the audio from the TV to the reciever.
OK SOLUTION:
If your TV doesn't have a decent audio out (coaxial or optical) and your reciever doesn't have a decent video out (component, DVI or HDMI) then you will have to split up your outputs. Send the Component out from the DVD (Y-Pb-Pr) to the TV, and an audio out to the reciever (the best that the reciever will recieve). then you're going to need some way of splitting up the video and audio for your cable. Either use a cable box, or plug the coaxial into your tv and use your TV's audio out's to your reciever. If you're not using a cable box, you're not going to be getting that great of sound anyways.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
As far as audio goes, here is the hirearchy of best connection to worst connection:
1. Optical (converts audio to light pulses and therefore has no signal degradation or interference)
2. Coaxial (Converts an analog voltage signal to a digital voltage signal)
3. RCA (your standard red and white cables, just passes an analog signal)
Clarification on Coaxial:
Coaxial cables refer to two types of cables in your entertainment center. As far as audio is concerned they are a digital type signal for sound. But the cable that comes out of your wall for Cable TV is also called a coaxial cable, sorry for any confustion that might have caused.
A note on HD cables:
1. HDMI is a single cable that transmits digital audio and video over one single wire, it looks like an oversized USB cable.
2. DVI is the predecessor of HDMI, it sends a digital video signal, it's being replaced by HDMI.
Model #'s:
I tried searching on philips' website and I cant find either of your model numbers, please verify that they are correct!
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Is TV necessary? Does anyone out there NOT have a TV?
I'm thinking of getting rid of my cable service and just go with bad reception network TV. Just to watch the news and maybe a few shows.
I feel that TV has become a major intrusion. I don't want to be inundated with all those images anymore that have nothing to do with my own life.
Anyone doesn't have a TV at all or maybe just network reception? And why? And do you feel that you're missing out on what's going on in the world and in popular culture? Is TV necessary?
Is TV necessary? Does anyone out there NOT have a TV?
I have a tv, but no cable. We don't even get just network reception here, and I don't have the slightest problem with it. If I need to know what's going on in the world, I can always look it up on cnn.com or something. I think NOT having a tv makes it a lot easier to go out and do things.
Reply:it's not necessary for me. i have a TV, mainly to keep my visitors entertained, %26amp; cuz i guess my place would look funny without one. i really only watch it during the half hour it takes me to eat dinner. otherwise, i prefer to spend my free time absorbed in a good book.
Reply:I feel as if Amercians have become addicted to television. It is not a neccessity to have a t.v. You can live without it. Personallly I am trying to cut back on watching t.v. Although we are not the country that watches television the most it is the Swedens.
Reply:you have a lot more courage than me my friend. I don't think I could ever give up tv. Especially cable. Network doesn't have too many good shows except for the CSIs and NBC's Thursday night line up.
Reply:I love TV, i tried to live with out one for a while but I just went crazy.
So yes we need it, it is the best cheap for of entertainment.
Reply:I must admit I enjoy my TV after a stressful day Satellite has so many choices its relaxing..besides my kids would kill me if I ever got rid of it..
Reply:I don't watch TV near as much as I used to.
I am on the PC more now. It isn't necessary,but comes in handy once in a while!
Reply:Well, I just have network reception at home, because my dad doesn't want to purchase the cable service. but it works out ok. I have no problem without a cable service. Basically I do not watch TV that much since i have no time and my free time, if i have any, goes to internet surfing.
Reply:well,its kinda good because there are some important thing that needs to be heard but there should be a limit of watching it. Life will definitely be boring without tv, then u wouldn't know whats going on around you
Reply:I have a tv but it doesn't have good reception so I don't watch it. Actually I think people on the internet are experiencing more authentic popular culture than tv watchers.
Remember--"watching tv requires no skills and improves no skills." At least on the internet you're actively thinking.
Reply:i didn't have TV for the longest time, and i didn't miss it. i didnt watch enough for the $40/month cable bill...
Reply:I gave up TV and took up the Internet. What's the difference?
Reply:i got rid of my cable, and couldn't be happier. news is the only thing worth watching. and any shows i want to watch, i can do it online. much cheaper.
Reply:your on your way to being one of those wierd people that everyone avoids. turn around now,come back to the real world before its too late.
Reply:I have seven tv's in my house. They are good for when you're bored and stuff.
Reply:I don't have a TV and have not for a very long time. I never miss it and am thankful that my mind is not being poisoned on a daily basis. Although I suppose the Internet is not much better, talk radio just doesn't cut it 100% of the time. Main stream media is politically driven anyway (propaganda garbage) but some things, like the weather you do need to know. I suggest lose the TV, watch your shows on their networks website or sites such as veoh.com and youtube.com. Watch your news on sites like reuters.com or drudgereport.com. The Internet is definitely all you need and personally I don't see how any one could have the time to do both.
Reply:I love to have the cable turned off for the summer. It makes the kids find something creative to do...I have always believed that the tv affects them negatively, sucks their brain cells out, turns them into couch potatoes, and teaches them to disrespect me and be mean to each other (sit-coms often have stupid parents who are parented by the kids...need I say more??).
On the other hand, after 9/11, I had a desperate need for information, and reassurance, and I offered the cable company extra money to re-connect me ASAP.
There are a lot of bad things about TV, including it being a waste of time. When we sit in front of the tv, claiming it is "family time", we are all focused on the tv, and NOT on each other, and if someone speaks while the tv is on, we all shush them, and act like hearing the tv is MUCH more important than anything they have to say....
Thanks!! You've really made me think about it!!!
Reply:TV is more of an obbsession. we'd all die without tv. AND DONT TOUCH MY COMPUTER!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Well TV is bad for your brain. Because it gets locked in your brain and you will want to watch it every time.Same with computers.
I only have 1 TV because it is a bad habit and it also takes away from my grades. I just got rid of a TV And now i am the top of my class when i was in the middle.
Its very bad for you. I would say just go with whatever just dont watch it a lot. Have a daily limit
Reply:No it isn't. I don't have cable... I only watch a few shows, such as American Idol, Family Guy %26amp; American Dad.
Reply:if tv dictates your life that can be a bad thing list your hours and minutes for an average day i think you might find 30 minutes put to better use. dont try to fill all 14 hours at once.
Reply:I have a tv but not cable. I used to want certain stations on cable but the more I thought about it, the more I felt the same way. T.V. wastes so much time. I have a few shows I like to watch but other then that it takes so much precious time away from our already short lives.
Tonight for instance I wanted to watch something on T.V. but instead I took my son out in the yard. I was having a crappy time at first but then I realized what a great time I was having with my son and if I had stayed inside all I would have been doing was sitting on the couch while my son learned to be just as lazy. Instead I was able to provide my son with a few hours of quality time and excersize.
Reply:own 4 and watch none!!
Reply:I didn't have a TV until my husband brought his with him when we got married. I still don't watch much, though we bought a big screen a year ago. I don't think I miss out on much, I have the internet, and I do use it a lot. I don't see much use in the TV, but he still loves it, and he feels it relaxes him. It's not actually hurting me, so I don't fuss about having it, but when he's not home, I don't watch it!
Reply:I haven't had TV or cable in ... at least 30 years. Don't miss it a bit, 'cept for some of the nature documentaries. I have a television and a DVD/Video player. Watch the vids I want (and some I goofed big time one but ...). Don't miss the garbage at all. I get a lot more done, too.
Reply:Well, it's certainly not a necessity. I have a friend who's never owned a tv set before. She doesn't feel like she's missing out on a lot.
However, I have another friend who's tv has been taken for servicing and she's really miserable without it.
It really depends on you and your viewpoint. If you never watch cable and you're taking it away, good for you. You have more important things in your life.
Reply:I don't have a TV. And I haven't for about 4 years. Sometimes I miss it. But most of time I don't. I am very big into music. And when I am bored, I find something around the house to fix or clean. But when I go to someones house that does have TV, I find myslef falling in to trans watching it. Like there is nothing around kinda dazz. But other then that, No I don't miss it about.
I feel that TV has become a major intrusion. I don't want to be inundated with all those images anymore that have nothing to do with my own life.
Anyone doesn't have a TV at all or maybe just network reception? And why? And do you feel that you're missing out on what's going on in the world and in popular culture? Is TV necessary?
Is TV necessary? Does anyone out there NOT have a TV?
I have a tv, but no cable. We don't even get just network reception here, and I don't have the slightest problem with it. If I need to know what's going on in the world, I can always look it up on cnn.com or something. I think NOT having a tv makes it a lot easier to go out and do things.
Reply:it's not necessary for me. i have a TV, mainly to keep my visitors entertained, %26amp; cuz i guess my place would look funny without one. i really only watch it during the half hour it takes me to eat dinner. otherwise, i prefer to spend my free time absorbed in a good book.
Reply:I feel as if Amercians have become addicted to television. It is not a neccessity to have a t.v. You can live without it. Personallly I am trying to cut back on watching t.v. Although we are not the country that watches television the most it is the Swedens.
Reply:you have a lot more courage than me my friend. I don't think I could ever give up tv. Especially cable. Network doesn't have too many good shows except for the CSIs and NBC's Thursday night line up.
Reply:I love TV, i tried to live with out one for a while but I just went crazy.
So yes we need it, it is the best cheap for of entertainment.
Reply:I must admit I enjoy my TV after a stressful day Satellite has so many choices its relaxing..besides my kids would kill me if I ever got rid of it..
Reply:I don't watch TV near as much as I used to.
I am on the PC more now. It isn't necessary,but comes in handy once in a while!
Reply:Well, I just have network reception at home, because my dad doesn't want to purchase the cable service. but it works out ok. I have no problem without a cable service. Basically I do not watch TV that much since i have no time and my free time, if i have any, goes to internet surfing.
Reply:well,its kinda good because there are some important thing that needs to be heard but there should be a limit of watching it. Life will definitely be boring without tv, then u wouldn't know whats going on around you
Reply:I have a tv but it doesn't have good reception so I don't watch it. Actually I think people on the internet are experiencing more authentic popular culture than tv watchers.
Remember--"watching tv requires no skills and improves no skills." At least on the internet you're actively thinking.
Reply:i didn't have TV for the longest time, and i didn't miss it. i didnt watch enough for the $40/month cable bill...
Reply:I gave up TV and took up the Internet. What's the difference?
Reply:i got rid of my cable, and couldn't be happier. news is the only thing worth watching. and any shows i want to watch, i can do it online. much cheaper.
Reply:your on your way to being one of those wierd people that everyone avoids. turn around now,come back to the real world before its too late.
Reply:I have seven tv's in my house. They are good for when you're bored and stuff.
Reply:I don't have a TV and have not for a very long time. I never miss it and am thankful that my mind is not being poisoned on a daily basis. Although I suppose the Internet is not much better, talk radio just doesn't cut it 100% of the time. Main stream media is politically driven anyway (propaganda garbage) but some things, like the weather you do need to know. I suggest lose the TV, watch your shows on their networks website or sites such as veoh.com and youtube.com. Watch your news on sites like reuters.com or drudgereport.com. The Internet is definitely all you need and personally I don't see how any one could have the time to do both.
Reply:I love to have the cable turned off for the summer. It makes the kids find something creative to do...I have always believed that the tv affects them negatively, sucks their brain cells out, turns them into couch potatoes, and teaches them to disrespect me and be mean to each other (sit-coms often have stupid parents who are parented by the kids...need I say more??).
On the other hand, after 9/11, I had a desperate need for information, and reassurance, and I offered the cable company extra money to re-connect me ASAP.
There are a lot of bad things about TV, including it being a waste of time. When we sit in front of the tv, claiming it is "family time", we are all focused on the tv, and NOT on each other, and if someone speaks while the tv is on, we all shush them, and act like hearing the tv is MUCH more important than anything they have to say....
Thanks!! You've really made me think about it!!!
Reply:TV is more of an obbsession. we'd all die without tv. AND DONT TOUCH MY COMPUTER!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Well TV is bad for your brain. Because it gets locked in your brain and you will want to watch it every time.Same with computers.
I only have 1 TV because it is a bad habit and it also takes away from my grades. I just got rid of a TV And now i am the top of my class when i was in the middle.
Its very bad for you. I would say just go with whatever just dont watch it a lot. Have a daily limit
Reply:No it isn't. I don't have cable... I only watch a few shows, such as American Idol, Family Guy %26amp; American Dad.
Reply:if tv dictates your life that can be a bad thing list your hours and minutes for an average day i think you might find 30 minutes put to better use. dont try to fill all 14 hours at once.
Reply:I have a tv but not cable. I used to want certain stations on cable but the more I thought about it, the more I felt the same way. T.V. wastes so much time. I have a few shows I like to watch but other then that it takes so much precious time away from our already short lives.
Tonight for instance I wanted to watch something on T.V. but instead I took my son out in the yard. I was having a crappy time at first but then I realized what a great time I was having with my son and if I had stayed inside all I would have been doing was sitting on the couch while my son learned to be just as lazy. Instead I was able to provide my son with a few hours of quality time and excersize.
Reply:own 4 and watch none!!
Reply:I didn't have a TV until my husband brought his with him when we got married. I still don't watch much, though we bought a big screen a year ago. I don't think I miss out on much, I have the internet, and I do use it a lot. I don't see much use in the TV, but he still loves it, and he feels it relaxes him. It's not actually hurting me, so I don't fuss about having it, but when he's not home, I don't watch it!
Reply:I haven't had TV or cable in ... at least 30 years. Don't miss it a bit, 'cept for some of the nature documentaries. I have a television and a DVD/Video player. Watch the vids I want (and some I goofed big time one but ...). Don't miss the garbage at all. I get a lot more done, too.
Reply:Well, it's certainly not a necessity. I have a friend who's never owned a tv set before. She doesn't feel like she's missing out on a lot.
However, I have another friend who's tv has been taken for servicing and she's really miserable without it.
It really depends on you and your viewpoint. If you never watch cable and you're taking it away, good for you. You have more important things in your life.
Reply:I don't have a TV. And I haven't for about 4 years. Sometimes I miss it. But most of time I don't. I am very big into music. And when I am bored, I find something around the house to fix or clean. But when I go to someones house that does have TV, I find myslef falling in to trans watching it. Like there is nothing around kinda dazz. But other then that, No I don't miss it about.
LCD, Plasma TV VS Good Old TV?
New technology has brought a new wave of bigger %26amp; supposedly better TV experience via LCDS %26amp; Plasmas. Every time I go inside 1 of those fancy shops where they sell such tvs, I am impressed by the picture quality.
I however, noticed that the quality is much lower when the screen is connected to any tv station!! to be honest, i think the old tv has a better quality when it comes to watching tv programs and since most of us watch more tv than DVDs. My question is why pay so much for a HDTV that will only work when watching dvd?
your feedback will be highly appreciated.
LCD, Plasma TV VS Good Old TV?
Yep, they give the BEST Signal to the MOST EXPENSIVE TVs, and standard signal to all the others...
From experience, I avoid NEW technology so I don't pay thru the nose for it.....
I was forced to buy a HD TV set, since my 18 year old Mitsubishi Projection TV couldn't be repaired --Parts not available!
I didn't buy a Plasma, or a DLP or LCD....The new ones break down faster.
I Purchased a good ol' reliable Projection CRT TV....the Hitachi 51F59 model...they make them in 57 and 65 inch sizes too....
That technology has been around since 1978 and it shows in picture quality and reliability....
I chose it because it has 1080i NATIVE RESOLUTION...that's what you see on the screen with your eyes...Also, has HDMI and 2 HD inputs with 2 Lo Def inputs.....I hook up my DVD and my Satellite to those inputs. What else do I need? Well, I paid $800 for a HDTV that does EXACTLY what the $2500 1080P units do....1080 lines of resolution!
The salesman at Circuit city said the 1080P displays have 1920 dots of Line Resolution in 1080P and only 1276 Dots in 1080i.... while that may be TRUE in LCD and DLP and PLASMA units, THE PROJECTION CRT TVS do not have a DOT MATRIX AT ALL!!
3 crts with a phosphor coating make up the picture on a projection CRT...No matrix at all - No Squares, No Screendoor Effect...the horiz resolution is ONLY determined by the smallness of the scanning beams!! And they have been TIGHT for years!!
Reply:I agree with you. to me, the bigger screen is what made me think about it, and the smaller space it occupies, but considering the high price difference, i agree with you, it doesn't worth it.
I always buy new technology when it isn't that "new" anymore.
Reply:here's a link on ebay that you can read reviews of them by ebay members
Reply:In Feb. 2009, basically all stations will be required to broadcast in HD. So if you buy an standard non-hd tv now, it would be a waste of money in my opionion. Now, if you buy an HDTV you have to upgrade your service , whether its cable or sat. to enjoy the benefits of your HDTV. Clearly, the picture is much better when you can view a program in hd vs. standard tv signals, because the number of resolution lines (lines that make up the picture) is greater. Depending on your service provider, (and your budget) anywhere between 10-25 hd tv channels may be available. Besides the picture quality, hdtv's also offer size (smaller footprint), weight (weigh considerably less) and the wall mount option (space saving/coolness).You will probably have to buy one eventually, but the good news is like all tech. prices go lower and improvements are made.
Reply:Not just dvd. I dont even buy the hd dvd. You upgrade your cable to the HD broadcasts so you can watch regular tv in HD.
Reply:Because on 02/17/09 HDTV will be the only format used. The only thing you will be able to watch on your old tv is DVD's. When you talk about tv station do you mean cable or over the air. The quality is lower because a lot of the stations have not switched yet so there are not a lot of HDTV station to watch yet.
Reply:The new technology TVs are designed to be used with HD signals. If you are not subscribing to HD formats or picking-up local HD channels then you are waisting the capabilities of the TV. Traditional analog signals carry interference and cable and satelite signals are compressed to be sent to the consumer's homes and then decompressed in the home which looses some of the quality of the signal. HD signals are much cleaner and better than twice the definition of the traditional format. To sum this up, if buying an HD TV make sure to give it an HD signal source for best viewing. Read the directions carefully on how to hook-up the cables for HD. I see too many people that think they are watching HD and are paying for it but did not have it installed correctly.
I however, noticed that the quality is much lower when the screen is connected to any tv station!! to be honest, i think the old tv has a better quality when it comes to watching tv programs and since most of us watch more tv than DVDs. My question is why pay so much for a HDTV that will only work when watching dvd?
your feedback will be highly appreciated.
LCD, Plasma TV VS Good Old TV?
Yep, they give the BEST Signal to the MOST EXPENSIVE TVs, and standard signal to all the others...
From experience, I avoid NEW technology so I don't pay thru the nose for it.....
I was forced to buy a HD TV set, since my 18 year old Mitsubishi Projection TV couldn't be repaired --Parts not available!
I didn't buy a Plasma, or a DLP or LCD....The new ones break down faster.
I Purchased a good ol' reliable Projection CRT TV....the Hitachi 51F59 model...they make them in 57 and 65 inch sizes too....
That technology has been around since 1978 and it shows in picture quality and reliability....
I chose it because it has 1080i NATIVE RESOLUTION...that's what you see on the screen with your eyes...Also, has HDMI and 2 HD inputs with 2 Lo Def inputs.....I hook up my DVD and my Satellite to those inputs. What else do I need? Well, I paid $800 for a HDTV that does EXACTLY what the $2500 1080P units do....1080 lines of resolution!
The salesman at Circuit city said the 1080P displays have 1920 dots of Line Resolution in 1080P and only 1276 Dots in 1080i.... while that may be TRUE in LCD and DLP and PLASMA units, THE PROJECTION CRT TVS do not have a DOT MATRIX AT ALL!!
3 crts with a phosphor coating make up the picture on a projection CRT...No matrix at all - No Squares, No Screendoor Effect...the horiz resolution is ONLY determined by the smallness of the scanning beams!! And they have been TIGHT for years!!
Reply:I agree with you. to me, the bigger screen is what made me think about it, and the smaller space it occupies, but considering the high price difference, i agree with you, it doesn't worth it.
I always buy new technology when it isn't that "new" anymore.
Reply:here's a link on ebay that you can read reviews of them by ebay members
Reply:In Feb. 2009, basically all stations will be required to broadcast in HD. So if you buy an standard non-hd tv now, it would be a waste of money in my opionion. Now, if you buy an HDTV you have to upgrade your service , whether its cable or sat. to enjoy the benefits of your HDTV. Clearly, the picture is much better when you can view a program in hd vs. standard tv signals, because the number of resolution lines (lines that make up the picture) is greater. Depending on your service provider, (and your budget) anywhere between 10-25 hd tv channels may be available. Besides the picture quality, hdtv's also offer size (smaller footprint), weight (weigh considerably less) and the wall mount option (space saving/coolness).You will probably have to buy one eventually, but the good news is like all tech. prices go lower and improvements are made.
Reply:Not just dvd. I dont even buy the hd dvd. You upgrade your cable to the HD broadcasts so you can watch regular tv in HD.
Reply:Because on 02/17/09 HDTV will be the only format used. The only thing you will be able to watch on your old tv is DVD's. When you talk about tv station do you mean cable or over the air. The quality is lower because a lot of the stations have not switched yet so there are not a lot of HDTV station to watch yet.
Reply:The new technology TVs are designed to be used with HD signals. If you are not subscribing to HD formats or picking-up local HD channels then you are waisting the capabilities of the TV. Traditional analog signals carry interference and cable and satelite signals are compressed to be sent to the consumer's homes and then decompressed in the home which looses some of the quality of the signal. HD signals are much cleaner and better than twice the definition of the traditional format. To sum this up, if buying an HD TV make sure to give it an HD signal source for best viewing. Read the directions carefully on how to hook-up the cables for HD. I see too many people that think they are watching HD and are paying for it but did not have it installed correctly.
Monitor and TV problem?
OK, what I want to do is have my monitor extended onto my TV. But my TV doesn't have an SVIDEO port. But the video card (Gforce 7600gt) came with a svideo to RCA adapter. So I plugged that in to a RCA leading to the TV. Well the computer doesn't see the TV. So I put on Force TV detection. Still nothing. So I activated the TV for M/NTSC at 640X480 acting as my second moniter. Still....Nothing. Whats weird is the computer is acting like there are two moniters because I can drag the cursor and windows to where the second moniter should be. Any ideas on whats going on? I think it is sending out a signal but somthings not working right. Thanks
Monitor and TV problem?
make sure both the TV and computer are set to NTSC or PAL
also you may have to use both interlaced or deinterlaced (progressive scan)
Monitor and TV problem?
make sure both the TV and computer are set to NTSC or PAL
also you may have to use both interlaced or deinterlaced (progressive scan)
PC to TV - no desktop?
I am trying to get my PC to display on my Philips 32" Ambilight TV. Connected it up with the supplied TV to VGA cable connector and get the XP boot up picture with the blue bar running.
When it is time for the desktop to appear, the screen goes blue with the message "picture format not available".
I have tried the lowest resolution without result and now have it set to 800 x 600 @ 60HZ which the TV manual says is supported. Still nothing but blue screen.
After carrying the PC up and down stairs for about 20 times, changing settings using the PC monitor, I feel like throwing a brick through the piece of cr$p of a TV.
Salesman told me it was plug and play just about.
My video card is a Nvidia GeforceMX420, the tv out is enabled and the forced TV detection feature is checked as on at startup.
Anyone had the same problems or know what is going wrong?
PC to TV - no desktop?
Have you tried the TVs menu system, there may be a setting for signal input method VGA/EXT etc?
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When it is time for the desktop to appear, the screen goes blue with the message "picture format not available".
I have tried the lowest resolution without result and now have it set to 800 x 600 @ 60HZ which the TV manual says is supported. Still nothing but blue screen.
After carrying the PC up and down stairs for about 20 times, changing settings using the PC monitor, I feel like throwing a brick through the piece of cr$p of a TV.
Salesman told me it was plug and play just about.
My video card is a Nvidia GeforceMX420, the tv out is enabled and the forced TV detection feature is checked as on at startup.
Anyone had the same problems or know what is going wrong?
PC to TV - no desktop?
Have you tried the TVs menu system, there may be a setting for signal input method VGA/EXT etc?
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I have 2 TV's. One in the kitchen and one in the living room. When I turn the TV on in the kitchen...?
and I'm watching some arbitrary channel, and when I turn on the TV in the living room and I'm watching the same channel in the kitchen, the tv in the kitchen is "faster" than the tv in the living room. By faster I mean, lets say I'm watching football on the tv in the kitchen, and a team is in position to score the field goal. I would know what happens first on the tv in the kitchen then the tv in the living room, why is that?
I have 2 TV's. One in the kitchen and one in the living room. When I turn the TV on in the kitchen...?
Is one a HIDEF TV? ive noticed there is a bit of delay on hi-def channels
Reply:Is one of your tv's connected to cable or satellite? If so, you could be getting the feed on a slight time delay.
Reply:Is your TV in the living room Dig Cable or Hi def.Is your other TV on reg. cable, or over the air w/ant? Hi deaf and Dig signals or slower than analog signal
Reply:Does your kitchen TV operate on a normal TV ariel and your living room TV work with a satellite dish?
You will see what's happening on your kitchen TV before your living room TV cos the broadcast signal takes a second or two longer to bounce off the satellite back into your living room TV, if this is the case.
Reply:do you have cable or satellite or both. satallite is a little slower because of signal transmission.
I have 2 TV's. One in the kitchen and one in the living room. When I turn the TV on in the kitchen...?
Is one a HIDEF TV? ive noticed there is a bit of delay on hi-def channels
Reply:Is one of your tv's connected to cable or satellite? If so, you could be getting the feed on a slight time delay.
Reply:Is your TV in the living room Dig Cable or Hi def.Is your other TV on reg. cable, or over the air w/ant? Hi deaf and Dig signals or slower than analog signal
Reply:Does your kitchen TV operate on a normal TV ariel and your living room TV work with a satellite dish?
You will see what's happening on your kitchen TV before your living room TV cos the broadcast signal takes a second or two longer to bounce off the satellite back into your living room TV, if this is the case.
Reply:do you have cable or satellite or both. satallite is a little slower because of signal transmission.
Why are tv stations so stupid?
On september 15 the cardinals have a double header against the cubs, and on their schedule the second game is listed to be on tv, but not the first one, as if it wasn't even going to be on cable tv... now first of all, why would you show one game on cable and another on tv, and second why would you show one game on tv and the other not at all? how stupid are they? and besides it's on a saturday so it's not conflicting with any real programs, maybe a movie or something... so why not show both games? and while we're on the subject why is it that they only show most games on cable anyway, why not show them on both tv and cable unless there's an important show on on tv...?
Why are tv stations so stupid?
Perhaps Game 1 will be on FOX at 2:55 CT and Game 2 will be at 7:10 as usual.
Reply:Cable channels pay for the right to air baseball games, and major networks don't. Networks are more interested in Football, with their fewer games, and greater following, you get more bang for your buck with each game.
Bsaeball, on the other hand, is spread out over 162 games, with a smaller following. So, networks don't think it's a worthwhile expenditure.
Reply:We start with the fact that this is not a scheduled double-header. The first game is a makeup of a previous rainout.
I don't know the television situation in St. Louis that well, but my guess is that the local station and Fox had previous commitments to broadcast other events that afternoon, and couldn't add the game on relatively short notice. Could both be busy with college football? Probably. You can't pay out millions in rights fees and then say, "Sorry, the Cardinals have a game then, so give us our money back."
As you might guess, most games are on cable because of money. The cable networks pay major dollars to get the games. Most sporting events don't outdraw regular programming, so the major networks aren't interested in them (note: this applies to everything but football). However, the cable channels love sports programming as it is sought be a good demographic of viewers.
Reply:Upsetting, huh?
Reply:y r u
Why are tv stations so stupid?
Perhaps Game 1 will be on FOX at 2:55 CT and Game 2 will be at 7:10 as usual.
Reply:Cable channels pay for the right to air baseball games, and major networks don't. Networks are more interested in Football, with their fewer games, and greater following, you get more bang for your buck with each game.
Bsaeball, on the other hand, is spread out over 162 games, with a smaller following. So, networks don't think it's a worthwhile expenditure.
Reply:We start with the fact that this is not a scheduled double-header. The first game is a makeup of a previous rainout.
I don't know the television situation in St. Louis that well, but my guess is that the local station and Fox had previous commitments to broadcast other events that afternoon, and couldn't add the game on relatively short notice. Could both be busy with college football? Probably. You can't pay out millions in rights fees and then say, "Sorry, the Cardinals have a game then, so give us our money back."
As you might guess, most games are on cable because of money. The cable networks pay major dollars to get the games. Most sporting events don't outdraw regular programming, so the major networks aren't interested in them (note: this applies to everything but football). However, the cable channels love sports programming as it is sought be a good demographic of viewers.
Reply:Upsetting, huh?
Reply:y r u
Kids watching tv?
why do ppl have such an issue with kids watching tv? i was reading an article in time mag. it was saying that children who watch to much tv dont learn to talk as soon as children who dont watch that much tv.ithink that that is a bunch of bs because lets take dora for example she encourages kids to talk to her. ex: dora: who do we ask for help when we dont know which way to go? ( then there is a pause so the children will answer.) my daughter always talked back to dora or any other tv show she watched and still does. Now i am not saying sit kids in front of the tv all day because of course they need excersise and fresh air. but id ont see anything wrong with kids watching tv%26gt;
Kids watching tv?
I think they had to start focusing on tv because so many people use it as the in home babysitter.
I agree, I think educational cartoons and such help kids learn to talk and sometimes read. A lot of kid shows also promote good behavior.
The only thing I agree on about to much TV is it takes away from a child’s imagination if they watch to much of it. I like the rule of no more than 2-3 hours a day. I mean if you think about it, once a kid starts school 2-3 hours is most of the time they are home between school and bedtime.
I read an article that kids who watch hours of tv and video games have attention problems in school, and that is because the teacher is much less interesting than the cartoons, colors, and sounds that are on the tv. Which makes sense, but heck watching some tv shows or a movie isn't going to hurt anyone. I grew up with Sesame Street as my babysitter, and I got through school just fine!
Reply:because kids who watch to much tv dont interact with real people. They dont learn ANYTHING that is not on the TV in front of them. Tv is not bad for kids but people and conversation is better. AS long as you have the right balance of both you will be okay.
Reply:It's what they watch. You don't want your daughter watching 'I love New York 2' (haha) or Maury while you are just not available....obviously. There needs to be a balance. You can't rely on TV to teach your child and you can also not deny the fact that alot of programs do teach the 'right' thing. Sesame street, super why, between the lions, dora, diego and others are beneficial, but not to be relied upon entirely.
I watched a news program one time that said that sugar had no effect on children's behavior whatsoever.....that's bs.
Alot of times these statistics are one-sided and not accurate.
Its just takes some common sense.
Reply:i think they are talking about the people who use the tv as a baby sitter not the ones who use it to get the dishes done.my kids watched tv and learned all sorts of stuff from barney-yuck
Reply:Absolutely! TV is a God send when you're trying to get a minute. And I don't think it's damaging--when properly limited.
Reply:I don't think it is wrong. I think NEGLECT is wrong. Parents who use the TV as a frequent babysitter.
My 2 y/o watches a good amount of TV. She just turned 2 a couple months ago and can hold a decent conversation. Well over 100 words.
It is all about the time you spend with your child other than during TV. If you are talkign to them, interacting, teaching...TV is not goign to hurt them.
People freak out too much.
Reply:The biggest thing I see with kids watching TV isn't how much time they watch it but what they watch. A lot of parents tend to let the TV be the babysitter and then you end up with 8 year olds watching sex in the city and south park which are totally inappropriate for that age. My kids are 8 10 and 15. They watch TV a lot but they have rules, homework and chores first, no tv during dinner and it goes off 30 minutes before bed and they read. They also know if catch them watching something adult oriented they loose tv for a week. I think as long as parents use common sense with it their is nothing wrong with tv and it has nothing to do with speech I don't care what some overpayed shrink says.
Kids watching tv?
I think they had to start focusing on tv because so many people use it as the in home babysitter.
I agree, I think educational cartoons and such help kids learn to talk and sometimes read. A lot of kid shows also promote good behavior.
The only thing I agree on about to much TV is it takes away from a child’s imagination if they watch to much of it. I like the rule of no more than 2-3 hours a day. I mean if you think about it, once a kid starts school 2-3 hours is most of the time they are home between school and bedtime.
I read an article that kids who watch hours of tv and video games have attention problems in school, and that is because the teacher is much less interesting than the cartoons, colors, and sounds that are on the tv. Which makes sense, but heck watching some tv shows or a movie isn't going to hurt anyone. I grew up with Sesame Street as my babysitter, and I got through school just fine!
Reply:because kids who watch to much tv dont interact with real people. They dont learn ANYTHING that is not on the TV in front of them. Tv is not bad for kids but people and conversation is better. AS long as you have the right balance of both you will be okay.
Reply:It's what they watch. You don't want your daughter watching 'I love New York 2' (haha) or Maury while you are just not available....obviously. There needs to be a balance. You can't rely on TV to teach your child and you can also not deny the fact that alot of programs do teach the 'right' thing. Sesame street, super why, between the lions, dora, diego and others are beneficial, but not to be relied upon entirely.
I watched a news program one time that said that sugar had no effect on children's behavior whatsoever.....that's bs.
Alot of times these statistics are one-sided and not accurate.
Its just takes some common sense.
Reply:i think they are talking about the people who use the tv as a baby sitter not the ones who use it to get the dishes done.my kids watched tv and learned all sorts of stuff from barney-yuck
Reply:Absolutely! TV is a God send when you're trying to get a minute. And I don't think it's damaging--when properly limited.
Reply:I don't think it is wrong. I think NEGLECT is wrong. Parents who use the TV as a frequent babysitter.
My 2 y/o watches a good amount of TV. She just turned 2 a couple months ago and can hold a decent conversation. Well over 100 words.
It is all about the time you spend with your child other than during TV. If you are talkign to them, interacting, teaching...TV is not goign to hurt them.
People freak out too much.
Reply:The biggest thing I see with kids watching TV isn't how much time they watch it but what they watch. A lot of parents tend to let the TV be the babysitter and then you end up with 8 year olds watching sex in the city and south park which are totally inappropriate for that age. My kids are 8 10 and 15. They watch TV a lot but they have rules, homework and chores first, no tv during dinner and it goes off 30 minutes before bed and they read. They also know if catch them watching something adult oriented they loose tv for a week. I think as long as parents use common sense with it their is nothing wrong with tv and it has nothing to do with speech I don't care what some overpayed shrink says.
Ps2 tv problems?
my tv won't hook up to my ps2 slim. the slim has three little cords that are colored and my tv only has one where can i get an adapter thing a ma bob
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my tv makes this horrible buzzing nosie when i play the game i know its coming from the tv how can i fix it?
or is my tv to old for my ps2?
Ps2 tv problems?
Gabriel: Try posting this in the "Games %26amp; Gear-PlayStation" forum! This is where all the serious gamers hang out and where you are most likely to get a real, authoritative answer on game questions. If you get one here, it's just luck. :-)
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my tv makes this horrible buzzing nosie when i play the game i know its coming from the tv how can i fix it?
or is my tv to old for my ps2?
Ps2 tv problems?
Gabriel: Try posting this in the "Games %26amp; Gear-PlayStation" forum! This is where all the serious gamers hang out and where you are most likely to get a real, authoritative answer on game questions. If you get one here, it's just luck. :-)
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Problem with TV card?
I have installed a Mecury TV capture card on my PC. For me to watch any TV program using the TV card I have to plug in the speakers on the TV card and then replug it on the PC's sound card to play movies or music on the hard disk. The problem I have is when I try to capture TV programs or from any external source using the TV capture card. The capture of video is okay but there is no audio in the capture. What could be the problem?
Problem with TV card?
It could be that the computer's using the wrong sound input for it's source. Click on the speaker (sound settings) on the task bar. When you get to volume control, click on "options" On the window that comes up, you'll see a tab for "mixing" device, or input device. Click open the dropdown menu, and see if you're T.V. card's sound function is listed. Should be all that's needed.
Problem with TV card?
It could be that the computer's using the wrong sound input for it's source. Click on the speaker (sound settings) on the task bar. When you get to volume control, click on "options" On the window that comes up, you'll see a tab for "mixing" device, or input device. Click open the dropdown menu, and see if you're T.V. card's sound function is listed. Should be all that's needed.
No TV - will the kids missing out?
My husband and I have a television set, but we've had no cable and get zero TV channels for about 3 years now. The only thing we use the TV for is to watch movies. We don't really notice anymore that we don't "have TV" and we still watch The Office and Lost on the internet. I do, however, miss all the interesting shows on the Discovery Channel about pregnancy, medicine, children and families, etc.
The reason we opted to get rid of TV is because both of us would just watch it all the time! So my husband is very resistant to getting it back because he really wants to be productive in life and not waste away on the couch. So, I am supportive of this.
My question is, when we have children, will it be fair to deprive them of TV when all their friends have it? Will it actually be a gift to them to shelter them from all the terrible advertisements and inappropriate imagery? They could still watch DVDs of television shows... What is your opinion?
No TV - will the kids missing out?
My son and daughter-in-law have not had a TV since they got married 3 years ago and our grandson is now 2 and has not had a TV in his face since the beginning. Sure they use the 'puter for videos and stuff but for the most part he's not been introduced to having the TV be the babysitter. Most interesting to me is that when they come to visit us it's not like he plops in front of the thing and says "wow what is THIS thing that I've been denied all my life". He practically ignores it unless there is something that really catches his attention.
In my mind he's better off without it since he is getting more time with his mom and dad. I know it's only 2 years...but so far it's working great for him.
Reply:i agree with others that you're doing them a favor.
and regarding the comment that they'll be clueless about current events ... i don't watch tv news, but i do read a newspaper. by the time a kid is old enough to be watching the news, i think a newspaper is a better choice, anyway.
Reply:good job! I wish I had the guts to do it.
Reply:dvd's is fine, you can get sesame street, baby einstein, and any other shows, there really is no need to get cable, but they will want it when they are teens LOL
Reply:i wish we didn't have a TV. Your kids will be fine. TV is not culture, they will actually have... gasp!... imaginations!
(Can't get rid of the TV/ Dish because DH is an addict;-)
Reply:I would limit television to shows that are age appropriate, their friends will have television and your family will be different if they don't, you have to be aware of that but you also have to do whats best for your family.
Reply:I didn't have a TV for 3 years due to reception problems, so understand your issue.
However, isolating older children from TV isolates them from their peers as well as the world at large. There are many things to be learned from places such as Discovery Channel, as you well know. Younger kids it doesn't matter. No TV is probably a better choice, but keep in mind, they can become DVD addicts as well.
I went to school with a gal whose family opted out of TV. Their reasoning was based on life of the 50s and 60s. The kids were always out of touch with everybody at school as well as current events. TV of the 2000s is very different and very educational if you select wisely. You and your husband are now adults and certainly can learn to manage your viewing time.
Your choice of television shows may also be the problem. I see no point in either one, but then I derive no entertainment in either as well. I'm more the science fiction/history channel geek.
Reply:Idle minds are the devil's workshop! It will in no way be harmful or neglectful if you keep the television out of your home. I think TV is the worst thing in our homes. It has caused us to become a lazy country. It is so addictive! I recently got married and have 2 stepchildren and their mother uses the TV and video games for a babysitter. When they visit us, we limit their tv and game time to one hour a day and it is supervised. I was watching a show on Nickelodeon with the kids one day and on the ending credits it actually said hypnotist team! Our children should be enjoying life, family and the outdoors as much as possible. When they get older they will not have time to indulge in these simple pleasures! I think you will be a great parent!
Reply:No this will cause them the exercise Good going MoM
Reply:Good for you. Your future kids will be better off without watching mindless stuff on television. They will read more and play more and will probably be more physically fit. I don't know of any child who has a better life because they can watch Hanna Montana twenty times a day. There may be a point in time when they feel left out, especially when they start school, but they can always watch TV at friends' houses. Plus, there's books, the internet, and DVDs to keep them clued in to pop culture. As they get older and want to know about important things like current events, politics, etc. they can go online to read about it on the internet and read a newspaper. I think not having TV is something to be admired. Keep it up!
Reply:I think that you should stay cable-less until your child is at least elementary school age. TV for kids under 2 is not recommended at all, and its not that great for kids above that. If you would like your child to be exposed to some shows prior to that or some educational programming, rent movies or download off the internet. My husband and I got rid of our cable tv because we kept wasting away in front of it as well. Since we've gotten rid of it, we've been much more active in life and actually spend more quality time together. Now that I have a 3 month old daughter, I sit and interact and play with her rather than watch a tv program, which I may have been tempted to do before.
My husband and I order Netflix, so we have movies all the time. We can also rent and watch shows. They have children programming as well, so you could always subscribe to something such as that for television programming. Shows like the Magic Schoolbus and Bill Nye the Science Guy would be great choices for youngsters to watch!
Reply:...better watch that Disney channel...they can be unkind...
If youve rid yourself of it, Id keep it out. Kids were raised for thousands of years without the danged things anyway.
When Direct TV, or somebody makes a package with History channel types...only...You may wanna look into that. They dont now.
i think your children may have a much better imagination. Who knows, they may be just who is needed to come along and change television...
.
Reply:i've grown up with tv but its really just a waste of time unless it the discovery channel or youre watching a movie with the family
Reply:They will be much better off!!!
We have TV with over 100 channels %26amp; we hardly ever watch it, there really isn't much worth watching.
Reply:Television + TiVo + Children = wonderful combination. My five-year-old has seen only age-appropriate television content and has never seen an advertisement.
We control 100% of what he sees and he gets to watch the Disney channel, as all his friends do.
Reply:No you won't be depriving them as long as you have LOTS of other fun things for them to do such as games, paints, toys, and movies. If the kids never knew there was no TV, then they'd have no reason to want or miss it!!!
And it can be helpful in raising them because TV will not be exposed to violence and sex associated with TV.
When they set old enough to go over friend's houses, that's when you have to worry...maybe at that point, if they really can't do without a TV, get them a small one in their room.
The reason we opted to get rid of TV is because both of us would just watch it all the time! So my husband is very resistant to getting it back because he really wants to be productive in life and not waste away on the couch. So, I am supportive of this.
My question is, when we have children, will it be fair to deprive them of TV when all their friends have it? Will it actually be a gift to them to shelter them from all the terrible advertisements and inappropriate imagery? They could still watch DVDs of television shows... What is your opinion?
No TV - will the kids missing out?
My son and daughter-in-law have not had a TV since they got married 3 years ago and our grandson is now 2 and has not had a TV in his face since the beginning. Sure they use the 'puter for videos and stuff but for the most part he's not been introduced to having the TV be the babysitter. Most interesting to me is that when they come to visit us it's not like he plops in front of the thing and says "wow what is THIS thing that I've been denied all my life". He practically ignores it unless there is something that really catches his attention.
In my mind he's better off without it since he is getting more time with his mom and dad. I know it's only 2 years...but so far it's working great for him.
Reply:i agree with others that you're doing them a favor.
and regarding the comment that they'll be clueless about current events ... i don't watch tv news, but i do read a newspaper. by the time a kid is old enough to be watching the news, i think a newspaper is a better choice, anyway.
Reply:good job! I wish I had the guts to do it.
Reply:dvd's is fine, you can get sesame street, baby einstein, and any other shows, there really is no need to get cable, but they will want it when they are teens LOL
Reply:i wish we didn't have a TV. Your kids will be fine. TV is not culture, they will actually have... gasp!... imaginations!
(Can't get rid of the TV/ Dish because DH is an addict;-)
Reply:I would limit television to shows that are age appropriate, their friends will have television and your family will be different if they don't, you have to be aware of that but you also have to do whats best for your family.
Reply:I didn't have a TV for 3 years due to reception problems, so understand your issue.
However, isolating older children from TV isolates them from their peers as well as the world at large. There are many things to be learned from places such as Discovery Channel, as you well know. Younger kids it doesn't matter. No TV is probably a better choice, but keep in mind, they can become DVD addicts as well.
I went to school with a gal whose family opted out of TV. Their reasoning was based on life of the 50s and 60s. The kids were always out of touch with everybody at school as well as current events. TV of the 2000s is very different and very educational if you select wisely. You and your husband are now adults and certainly can learn to manage your viewing time.
Your choice of television shows may also be the problem. I see no point in either one, but then I derive no entertainment in either as well. I'm more the science fiction/history channel geek.
Reply:Idle minds are the devil's workshop! It will in no way be harmful or neglectful if you keep the television out of your home. I think TV is the worst thing in our homes. It has caused us to become a lazy country. It is so addictive! I recently got married and have 2 stepchildren and their mother uses the TV and video games for a babysitter. When they visit us, we limit their tv and game time to one hour a day and it is supervised. I was watching a show on Nickelodeon with the kids one day and on the ending credits it actually said hypnotist team! Our children should be enjoying life, family and the outdoors as much as possible. When they get older they will not have time to indulge in these simple pleasures! I think you will be a great parent!
Reply:No this will cause them the exercise Good going MoM
Reply:Good for you. Your future kids will be better off without watching mindless stuff on television. They will read more and play more and will probably be more physically fit. I don't know of any child who has a better life because they can watch Hanna Montana twenty times a day. There may be a point in time when they feel left out, especially when they start school, but they can always watch TV at friends' houses. Plus, there's books, the internet, and DVDs to keep them clued in to pop culture. As they get older and want to know about important things like current events, politics, etc. they can go online to read about it on the internet and read a newspaper. I think not having TV is something to be admired. Keep it up!
Reply:I think that you should stay cable-less until your child is at least elementary school age. TV for kids under 2 is not recommended at all, and its not that great for kids above that. If you would like your child to be exposed to some shows prior to that or some educational programming, rent movies or download off the internet. My husband and I got rid of our cable tv because we kept wasting away in front of it as well. Since we've gotten rid of it, we've been much more active in life and actually spend more quality time together. Now that I have a 3 month old daughter, I sit and interact and play with her rather than watch a tv program, which I may have been tempted to do before.
My husband and I order Netflix, so we have movies all the time. We can also rent and watch shows. They have children programming as well, so you could always subscribe to something such as that for television programming. Shows like the Magic Schoolbus and Bill Nye the Science Guy would be great choices for youngsters to watch!
Reply:...better watch that Disney channel...they can be unkind...
If youve rid yourself of it, Id keep it out. Kids were raised for thousands of years without the danged things anyway.
When Direct TV, or somebody makes a package with History channel types...only...You may wanna look into that. They dont now.
i think your children may have a much better imagination. Who knows, they may be just who is needed to come along and change television...
.
Reply:i've grown up with tv but its really just a waste of time unless it the discovery channel or youre watching a movie with the family
Reply:They will be much better off!!!
We have TV with over 100 channels %26amp; we hardly ever watch it, there really isn't much worth watching.
Reply:Television + TiVo + Children = wonderful combination. My five-year-old has seen only age-appropriate television content and has never seen an advertisement.
We control 100% of what he sees and he gets to watch the Disney channel, as all his friends do.
Reply:No you won't be depriving them as long as you have LOTS of other fun things for them to do such as games, paints, toys, and movies. If the kids never knew there was no TV, then they'd have no reason to want or miss it!!!
And it can be helpful in raising them because TV will not be exposed to violence and sex associated with TV.
When they set old enough to go over friend's houses, that's when you have to worry...maybe at that point, if they really can't do without a TV, get them a small one in their room.
Connecting philips lcd tv 37pf5321, philips dvd player dvp5100 and a 5.1 Videologic surround system?
1-I would like to connect the surround 5.1 system to my dvd player and tv so that the sound from tv, whether watching normal digital freeview or dvd/cd playbacks, comes out of the surround speakers system. Subwoofer has a digital coaxial which I can connect to the dvd's digital coaxial. I can also connect the dvd's YPbPr to the tv's YPbPr for progressive scan. To hear the sound of dvd player through the tv, I can connect audio out (red and white jacks) to the tv's audio in (red and white jacks). By doing this, there seem to be one more connection, that is from the subwoofer's analog red and white jacks. Cannot connect these to my dvd player as there are no more audio jacks available.
2- Tv's sound system is, virtual dolby surround, stereo.
The surround's centre unit/speaker is also the control unit which has various modes: DTS, dolby digital, pro logic, stereo, theater and hall. Assuming I can connect the system,WITH YOUR HELP,
will this mute the volume on my tv or just turn it down
Connecting philips lcd tv 37pf5321, philips dvd player dvp5100 and a 5.1 Videologic surround system?
If you can give a model number for the videologic surround sound system it would be good.
You DO NOT want to connect the subwoofer to the DVD player. The Subwoofer is supposed to be connected to the Surround sound system, it will only send low frequency (bass) sound to the subwoofer, a coaxial port is a digital port that can feasabily send any sound, not necessarily just subwoofer sounds. You also DO NOT want to hook any sound into your TV if possible! Your TV's sound is not nearly as good as the surround sound system.
There are multiple ways that you can hook up the system and it all depends on what type of inputs you have on your surround sound system as to how you would do it.
BEST SOLUTION:
You have good enough inputs (and enough of them) to hook everything into your reciever for your surround sound system. You would hook your component (Y-Pb-Pr) out from the DVD Player into the Reciever, along with either a coaxial or optical cable for the sound. Then you would hook in your cable box (or just the coaxial from the wall) into your surround sound system. Then you would use the video out from the surround sound system and send that to the TV. If you have a Plasma/LCD/LCD Projection or other HD TV, then you are going to want at LEAST a component out, if not DVI or HDMI out from your reciever. So in conclusion...if you have a component in and at least a component out of your reciever, than this would be a good method, otherwise, move on to the next one.
GOOD SOLUTION:
Hook everything into the TV, the coaxial from the wall (for your cable), the DVD player's component out and an optical out from the DVD Player, then ASSUMING your TV has a good audio out (coaxial or optical) then send the audio from the TV to the reciever.
OK SOLUTION:
If your TV doesn't have a decent audio out (coaxial or optical) and your reciever doesn't have a decent video out (component, DVI or HDMI) then you will have to split up your outputs. Send the Component out from the DVD (Y-Pb-Pr) to the TV, and an audio out to the reciever (the best that the reciever will recieve). then you're going to need some way of splitting up the video and audio for your cable. Either use a cable box, or plug the coaxial into your tv and use your TV's audio out's to your reciever. If you're not using a cable box, you're not going to be getting that great of sound anyways.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
As far as audio goes, here is the hirearchy of best connection to worst connection:
1. Optical (converts audio to light pulses and therefore has no signal degradation or interference)
2. Coaxial (Converts an analog voltage signal to a digital voltage signal)
3. RCA (your standard red and white cables, just passes an analog signal)
Clarification on Coaxial:
Coaxial cables refer to two types of cables in your entertainment center. As far as audio is concerned they are a digital type signal for sound. But the cable that comes out of your wall for Cable TV is also called a coaxial cable, sorry for any confustion that might have caused.
A note on HD cables:
1. HDMI is a single cable that transmits digital audio and video over one single wire, it looks like an oversized USB cable.
2. DVI is the predecessor of HDMI, it sends a digital video signal, it's being replaced by HDMI.
Model #'s:
I tried searching on philips' website and I cant find either of your model numbers, please verify that they are correct!
2- Tv's sound system is, virtual dolby surround, stereo.
The surround's centre unit/speaker is also the control unit which has various modes: DTS, dolby digital, pro logic, stereo, theater and hall. Assuming I can connect the system,WITH YOUR HELP,
will this mute the volume on my tv or just turn it down
Connecting philips lcd tv 37pf5321, philips dvd player dvp5100 and a 5.1 Videologic surround system?
If you can give a model number for the videologic surround sound system it would be good.
You DO NOT want to connect the subwoofer to the DVD player. The Subwoofer is supposed to be connected to the Surround sound system, it will only send low frequency (bass) sound to the subwoofer, a coaxial port is a digital port that can feasabily send any sound, not necessarily just subwoofer sounds. You also DO NOT want to hook any sound into your TV if possible! Your TV's sound is not nearly as good as the surround sound system.
There are multiple ways that you can hook up the system and it all depends on what type of inputs you have on your surround sound system as to how you would do it.
BEST SOLUTION:
You have good enough inputs (and enough of them) to hook everything into your reciever for your surround sound system. You would hook your component (Y-Pb-Pr) out from the DVD Player into the Reciever, along with either a coaxial or optical cable for the sound. Then you would hook in your cable box (or just the coaxial from the wall) into your surround sound system. Then you would use the video out from the surround sound system and send that to the TV. If you have a Plasma/LCD/LCD Projection or other HD TV, then you are going to want at LEAST a component out, if not DVI or HDMI out from your reciever. So in conclusion...if you have a component in and at least a component out of your reciever, than this would be a good method, otherwise, move on to the next one.
GOOD SOLUTION:
Hook everything into the TV, the coaxial from the wall (for your cable), the DVD player's component out and an optical out from the DVD Player, then ASSUMING your TV has a good audio out (coaxial or optical) then send the audio from the TV to the reciever.
OK SOLUTION:
If your TV doesn't have a decent audio out (coaxial or optical) and your reciever doesn't have a decent video out (component, DVI or HDMI) then you will have to split up your outputs. Send the Component out from the DVD (Y-Pb-Pr) to the TV, and an audio out to the reciever (the best that the reciever will recieve). then you're going to need some way of splitting up the video and audio for your cable. Either use a cable box, or plug the coaxial into your tv and use your TV's audio out's to your reciever. If you're not using a cable box, you're not going to be getting that great of sound anyways.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
As far as audio goes, here is the hirearchy of best connection to worst connection:
1. Optical (converts audio to light pulses and therefore has no signal degradation or interference)
2. Coaxial (Converts an analog voltage signal to a digital voltage signal)
3. RCA (your standard red and white cables, just passes an analog signal)
Clarification on Coaxial:
Coaxial cables refer to two types of cables in your entertainment center. As far as audio is concerned they are a digital type signal for sound. But the cable that comes out of your wall for Cable TV is also called a coaxial cable, sorry for any confustion that might have caused.
A note on HD cables:
1. HDMI is a single cable that transmits digital audio and video over one single wire, it looks like an oversized USB cable.
2. DVI is the predecessor of HDMI, it sends a digital video signal, it's being replaced by HDMI.
Model #'s:
I tried searching on philips' website and I cant find either of your model numbers, please verify that they are correct!
Is TV necessary? Does anyone out there NOT have a TV?
I'm thinking of getting rid of my cable service and just go with bad reception network TV. Just to watch the news and maybe a few shows.
I feel that TV has become a major intrusion. I don't want to be inundated with all those images anymore that have nothing to do with my own life.
Anyone doesn't have a TV at all or maybe just network reception? And why? And do you feel that you're missing out on what's going on in the world and in popular culture? Is TV necessary?
Is TV necessary? Does anyone out there NOT have a TV?
I have a tv, but no cable. We don't even get just network reception here, and I don't have the slightest problem with it. If I need to know what's going on in the world, I can always look it up on cnn.com or something. I think NOT having a tv makes it a lot easier to go out and do things.
Reply:it's not necessary for me. i have a TV, mainly to keep my visitors entertained, %26amp; cuz i guess my place would look funny without one. i really only watch it during the half hour it takes me to eat dinner. otherwise, i prefer to spend my free time absorbed in a good book.
Reply:I feel as if Amercians have become addicted to television. It is not a neccessity to have a t.v. You can live without it. Personallly I am trying to cut back on watching t.v. Although we are not the country that watches television the most it is the Swedens.
Reply:you have a lot more courage than me my friend. I don't think I could ever give up tv. Especially cable. Network doesn't have too many good shows except for the CSIs and NBC's Thursday night line up.
Reply:I love TV, i tried to live with out one for a while but I just went crazy.
So yes we need it, it is the best cheap for of entertainment.
Reply:I must admit I enjoy my TV after a stressful day Satellite has so many choices its relaxing..besides my kids would kill me if I ever got rid of it..
Reply:I don't watch TV near as much as I used to.
I am on the PC more now. It isn't necessary,but comes in handy once in a while!
Reply:Well, I just have network reception at home, because my dad doesn't want to purchase the cable service. but it works out ok. I have no problem without a cable service. Basically I do not watch TV that much since i have no time and my free time, if i have any, goes to internet surfing.
Reply:well,its kinda good because there are some important thing that needs to be heard but there should be a limit of watching it. Life will definitely be boring without tv, then u wouldn't know whats going on around you
Reply:I have a tv but it doesn't have good reception so I don't watch it. Actually I think people on the internet are experiencing more authentic popular culture than tv watchers.
Remember--"watching tv requires no skills and improves no skills." At least on the internet you're actively thinking.
Reply:i didn't have TV for the longest time, and i didn't miss it. i didnt watch enough for the $40/month cable bill...
Reply:I gave up TV and took up the Internet. What's the difference?
Reply:i got rid of my cable, and couldn't be happier. news is the only thing worth watching. and any shows i want to watch, i can do it online. much cheaper.
Reply:your on your way to being one of those wierd people that everyone avoids. turn around now,come back to the real world before its too late.
Reply:I have seven tv's in my house. They are good for when you're bored and stuff.
Reply:I don't have a TV and have not for a very long time. I never miss it and am thankful that my mind is not being poisoned on a daily basis. Although I suppose the Internet is not much better, talk radio just doesn't cut it 100% of the time. Main stream media is politically driven anyway (propaganda garbage) but some things, like the weather you do need to know. I suggest lose the TV, watch your shows on their networks website or sites such as veoh.com and youtube.com. Watch your news on sites like reuters.com or drudgereport.com. The Internet is definitely all you need and personally I don't see how any one could have the time to do both.
Reply:I love to have the cable turned off for the summer. It makes the kids find something creative to do...I have always believed that the tv affects them negatively, sucks their brain cells out, turns them into couch potatoes, and teaches them to disrespect me and be mean to each other (sit-coms often have stupid parents who are parented by the kids...need I say more??).
On the other hand, after 9/11, I had a desperate need for information, and reassurance, and I offered the cable company extra money to re-connect me ASAP.
There are a lot of bad things about TV, including it being a waste of time. When we sit in front of the tv, claiming it is "family time", we are all focused on the tv, and NOT on each other, and if someone speaks while the tv is on, we all shush them, and act like hearing the tv is MUCH more important than anything they have to say....
Thanks!! You've really made me think about it!!!
Reply:TV is more of an obbsession. we'd all die without tv. AND DONT TOUCH MY COMPUTER!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Well TV is bad for your brain. Because it gets locked in your brain and you will want to watch it every time.Same with computers.
I only have 1 TV because it is a bad habit and it also takes away from my grades. I just got rid of a TV And now i am the top of my class when i was in the middle.
Its very bad for you. I would say just go with whatever just dont watch it a lot. Have a daily limit
Reply:No it isn't. I don't have cable... I only watch a few shows, such as American Idol, Family Guy %26amp; American Dad.
Reply:if tv dictates your life that can be a bad thing list your hours and minutes for an average day i think you might find 30 minutes put to better use. dont try to fill all 14 hours at once.
Reply:I have a tv but not cable. I used to want certain stations on cable but the more I thought about it, the more I felt the same way. T.V. wastes so much time. I have a few shows I like to watch but other then that it takes so much precious time away from our already short lives.
Tonight for instance I wanted to watch something on T.V. but instead I took my son out in the yard. I was having a crappy time at first but then I realized what a great time I was having with my son and if I had stayed inside all I would have been doing was sitting on the couch while my son learned to be just as lazy. Instead I was able to provide my son with a few hours of quality time and excersize.
Reply:own 4 and watch none!!
Reply:I didn't have a TV until my husband brought his with him when we got married. I still don't watch much, though we bought a big screen a year ago. I don't think I miss out on much, I have the internet, and I do use it a lot. I don't see much use in the TV, but he still loves it, and he feels it relaxes him. It's not actually hurting me, so I don't fuss about having it, but when he's not home, I don't watch it!
Reply:I haven't had TV or cable in ... at least 30 years. Don't miss it a bit, 'cept for some of the nature documentaries. I have a television and a DVD/Video player. Watch the vids I want (and some I goofed big time one but ...). Don't miss the garbage at all. I get a lot more done, too.
Reply:Well, it's certainly not a necessity. I have a friend who's never owned a tv set before. She doesn't feel like she's missing out on a lot.
However, I have another friend who's tv has been taken for servicing and she's really miserable without it.
It really depends on you and your viewpoint. If you never watch cable and you're taking it away, good for you. You have more important things in your life.
Reply:I don't have a TV. And I haven't for about 4 years. Sometimes I miss it. But most of time I don't. I am very big into music. And when I am bored, I find something around the house to fix or clean. But when I go to someones house that does have TV, I find myslef falling in to trans watching it. Like there is nothing around kinda dazz. But other then that, No I don't miss it about.
dental equipment
I feel that TV has become a major intrusion. I don't want to be inundated with all those images anymore that have nothing to do with my own life.
Anyone doesn't have a TV at all or maybe just network reception? And why? And do you feel that you're missing out on what's going on in the world and in popular culture? Is TV necessary?
Is TV necessary? Does anyone out there NOT have a TV?
I have a tv, but no cable. We don't even get just network reception here, and I don't have the slightest problem with it. If I need to know what's going on in the world, I can always look it up on cnn.com or something. I think NOT having a tv makes it a lot easier to go out and do things.
Reply:it's not necessary for me. i have a TV, mainly to keep my visitors entertained, %26amp; cuz i guess my place would look funny without one. i really only watch it during the half hour it takes me to eat dinner. otherwise, i prefer to spend my free time absorbed in a good book.
Reply:I feel as if Amercians have become addicted to television. It is not a neccessity to have a t.v. You can live without it. Personallly I am trying to cut back on watching t.v. Although we are not the country that watches television the most it is the Swedens.
Reply:you have a lot more courage than me my friend. I don't think I could ever give up tv. Especially cable. Network doesn't have too many good shows except for the CSIs and NBC's Thursday night line up.
Reply:I love TV, i tried to live with out one for a while but I just went crazy.
So yes we need it, it is the best cheap for of entertainment.
Reply:I must admit I enjoy my TV after a stressful day Satellite has so many choices its relaxing..besides my kids would kill me if I ever got rid of it..
Reply:I don't watch TV near as much as I used to.
I am on the PC more now. It isn't necessary,but comes in handy once in a while!
Reply:Well, I just have network reception at home, because my dad doesn't want to purchase the cable service. but it works out ok. I have no problem without a cable service. Basically I do not watch TV that much since i have no time and my free time, if i have any, goes to internet surfing.
Reply:well,its kinda good because there are some important thing that needs to be heard but there should be a limit of watching it. Life will definitely be boring without tv, then u wouldn't know whats going on around you
Reply:I have a tv but it doesn't have good reception so I don't watch it. Actually I think people on the internet are experiencing more authentic popular culture than tv watchers.
Remember--"watching tv requires no skills and improves no skills." At least on the internet you're actively thinking.
Reply:i didn't have TV for the longest time, and i didn't miss it. i didnt watch enough for the $40/month cable bill...
Reply:I gave up TV and took up the Internet. What's the difference?
Reply:i got rid of my cable, and couldn't be happier. news is the only thing worth watching. and any shows i want to watch, i can do it online. much cheaper.
Reply:your on your way to being one of those wierd people that everyone avoids. turn around now,come back to the real world before its too late.
Reply:I have seven tv's in my house. They are good for when you're bored and stuff.
Reply:I don't have a TV and have not for a very long time. I never miss it and am thankful that my mind is not being poisoned on a daily basis. Although I suppose the Internet is not much better, talk radio just doesn't cut it 100% of the time. Main stream media is politically driven anyway (propaganda garbage) but some things, like the weather you do need to know. I suggest lose the TV, watch your shows on their networks website or sites such as veoh.com and youtube.com. Watch your news on sites like reuters.com or drudgereport.com. The Internet is definitely all you need and personally I don't see how any one could have the time to do both.
Reply:I love to have the cable turned off for the summer. It makes the kids find something creative to do...I have always believed that the tv affects them negatively, sucks their brain cells out, turns them into couch potatoes, and teaches them to disrespect me and be mean to each other (sit-coms often have stupid parents who are parented by the kids...need I say more??).
On the other hand, after 9/11, I had a desperate need for information, and reassurance, and I offered the cable company extra money to re-connect me ASAP.
There are a lot of bad things about TV, including it being a waste of time. When we sit in front of the tv, claiming it is "family time", we are all focused on the tv, and NOT on each other, and if someone speaks while the tv is on, we all shush them, and act like hearing the tv is MUCH more important than anything they have to say....
Thanks!! You've really made me think about it!!!
Reply:TV is more of an obbsession. we'd all die without tv. AND DONT TOUCH MY COMPUTER!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Well TV is bad for your brain. Because it gets locked in your brain and you will want to watch it every time.Same with computers.
I only have 1 TV because it is a bad habit and it also takes away from my grades. I just got rid of a TV And now i am the top of my class when i was in the middle.
Its very bad for you. I would say just go with whatever just dont watch it a lot. Have a daily limit
Reply:No it isn't. I don't have cable... I only watch a few shows, such as American Idol, Family Guy %26amp; American Dad.
Reply:if tv dictates your life that can be a bad thing list your hours and minutes for an average day i think you might find 30 minutes put to better use. dont try to fill all 14 hours at once.
Reply:I have a tv but not cable. I used to want certain stations on cable but the more I thought about it, the more I felt the same way. T.V. wastes so much time. I have a few shows I like to watch but other then that it takes so much precious time away from our already short lives.
Tonight for instance I wanted to watch something on T.V. but instead I took my son out in the yard. I was having a crappy time at first but then I realized what a great time I was having with my son and if I had stayed inside all I would have been doing was sitting on the couch while my son learned to be just as lazy. Instead I was able to provide my son with a few hours of quality time and excersize.
Reply:own 4 and watch none!!
Reply:I didn't have a TV until my husband brought his with him when we got married. I still don't watch much, though we bought a big screen a year ago. I don't think I miss out on much, I have the internet, and I do use it a lot. I don't see much use in the TV, but he still loves it, and he feels it relaxes him. It's not actually hurting me, so I don't fuss about having it, but when he's not home, I don't watch it!
Reply:I haven't had TV or cable in ... at least 30 years. Don't miss it a bit, 'cept for some of the nature documentaries. I have a television and a DVD/Video player. Watch the vids I want (and some I goofed big time one but ...). Don't miss the garbage at all. I get a lot more done, too.
Reply:Well, it's certainly not a necessity. I have a friend who's never owned a tv set before. She doesn't feel like she's missing out on a lot.
However, I have another friend who's tv has been taken for servicing and she's really miserable without it.
It really depends on you and your viewpoint. If you never watch cable and you're taking it away, good for you. You have more important things in your life.
Reply:I don't have a TV. And I haven't for about 4 years. Sometimes I miss it. But most of time I don't. I am very big into music. And when I am bored, I find something around the house to fix or clean. But when I go to someones house that does have TV, I find myslef falling in to trans watching it. Like there is nothing around kinda dazz. But other then that, No I don't miss it about.
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