Oscar J.

Finding date on this site? - this is the most random dating site in the world... click on a 1000 girls and maybe you will get 1 double match from some ugly girl in Ohio. Not particularly worth it I think. But it is really cheap and it is fun to do. I downloaded the google app and can now find dates while doing my regular work. Sure I may never land a 9.5 girl, but if I'm in the mood for a 3.4 girl, then I can get me some action.

The premiere dating website - I think this is probably the best dating site out there, purely because it has such a large number of people to sort through. I also like the quality of the people on the site. Most are very real people and not just looking to have fun. These are people who are really looking for a relationship and it is great that you can screen them ahead of time. I will admit that there were a number of people who didn't look quite like their photo, but it wasn't that far off. I have tried dating on CL, and usually it ended up badly. Lots of flakes on CL. But I have always been rather impressed by the match.com people. Definitely worth signing up for their 6 month deal. Guys, my 2 cents is to just put down the higher income bracket, I initially put down a lower amount of money and found the girls would more likely go out with me if I just put down the higher bracket. And, hey, someday I'll make that much...

Sony destroyed this MMO - Vanguard was set to be a pretty good MMORPG, but clearly it was modeled after EQ2 and it was probably going to steal some of the EQ players. So, what did sony do? They bought it and buried it. They put almost no development effort into it and let it just pretty much die. EQ2 is pretty much dead at this point in time and EQ is also on its last legs. Too bad...

Fury... stay away from this MMO - This is a complete waste of money, it is trying to solve the problem of MMORPG PVP game play and failed miserably. Sure, if you want PVP in your MMO, it usually is a tough thing to balance out. Just look at WoW and all of the balance problems they have. It is tough to implement PVP in an MMO... so instead Fury makes PVP the main aspect of their game. However, there really is no skill involved... it is like PVP with NO real game. If you played WoW pretend you are in the arena and that is the extent of the entire game. What a waste... save your money and skip this title

Slingbox to take your HDTV on the road - I was a little skeptical at first, but now that I have tried a slingbox I can tell everyone that they really do work. You can connect your HDTV tuner or DVR to a slingbox and via the internet you can watch all of your favorite shows in HD on your laptop. It really is an amazing piece of technology. Once this catches on it will be like Tivo.

Marantz is better than sony - When the average consumer thinks to by home theater equipment, they think of Sony as a premium name brand. But Marantz is the brand that the real audio/videophiles trust. Not quite as pricey as Runco, but they are almost just as good.

Great buys on HDTVs and other electronics - This company is large enough that they will occassionaly offer really good deals. My favorite thing is to get their catalog... if you are considering buying a new Plasma/LCD TV, just ask for their catalog and you can see all of their latest deals.

They do have periodic email offers, so if you sing up for their mailing list you may find something you want someday for really cheap.

Perfect colors for your HDTV - When HDTVs are shipped from the factory, the settings are usually not great and need to be adjusted. The problem is that if you try to adjust the colors/contrast/brightness/gamma all on your own, you may not end up with the colors that are optimal. Ovation offers there famed Avia DVD which helps you to calibrate your HDTV.

If you spend $4k on a plasma, an additional 20 bucks to get your set calibrated is well spent.

Great source of knowledge - started by some great guys who really know home theater, this is a valuable resource for AV gear. I have even bought a screen from them in the past and delivery was perfect.

Cheap and high quality projector screens - Everyone says, buy stewart greyhawk screens or the firehawk, but who can afford those things?

If you are like me, you want a screen that doesn't cost more than your projector that is of high quality. That is where carada screens come into play... these are great deal and wonderful screens. Crisp blacks and vibrant colors.

Best place for HDMI or component cables - If you are looking for long DVI, HDMI or component cables, this is the place to buy them. Get there here rather than from some guy who is installing your HDTV, you'll save some $$$

Best screen for your home theater - When you buy a front projector you need a good screen. In fact, the screen is just as important as the projector. Most people put all of their money into the projector and ignore the screen, but the reality is that the screen is just as important as the projector. Do not skimp on the screen. Stewart is the leading manufacturer of screens and this is the company you want to buy from. Using the latest technology they are able to make screens that show the deepest blacks, which of course is the hardest thing to do

All HD content Voom... is it good? - VOOM HD was a great idea before comcast and direct TV started carrying all of the HD channels. A few years ago, HD content was non existant, but now all major networks are in HD and cable is offered in HD. Now, not everything is in HD yet, but its getting there. So, while it was reasonable to purchase VOOM years ago, now it is seemingly pointless. Especially with blu ray and HD DVDs. Save your money... the only thing VOOM HD had going for it was porn in HD, but they don't really even have that now.

Great place to buy a Projector online - Okay here is the deal... never ever buy a front projector at a store... they are rip offs. You go to your local home theater store to LOOK at the projector and see which one you like. There is a difference between DLP, LCD, LCOS and once you decide which one you like the most... then you go online and find that projector for cheap. These things are not big TVs which require deliver. They are nice and small and perfect for online shopping.

This is one of the best stores out there for front projectors and these guys know their stuff. They can also help you choose the right screen for your PJ and can help you decide what PJ can fit your room set up.