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    Griffin Beacon Universal Remote Control System

    I don't know if you guys are aware of this "Smartphone-As-Universal-Remote" business, but check it out (being released in May in the US): http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/08/griffin-beacon-universal-remote-control-system-hands-on/ http://www.greatereader.org/?p=12302 Only downside is you need an...
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    What Hi-Fi, what rubbish!

    Oh, I forgot to say I actually bought a copy yesterday. Haven't gotten around to reading it yet; haven't ever read the mag before. So thanks for the heads up.
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    What Hi-Fi, what rubbish!

    Wow! I better get a sweet wooden rack for my setup. You think I could pair it with a 4 ohm load? :)
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    Explainantions Required

    Then you sorted. Well, only if you okay with having your laptop in your lounge connected to your TV/receiver. The other thing to consider is how you are going to get sound from your laptop to the TV; for example my TV has a VGA input and associated audio in (RCA). It all depends on the...
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    Imogen Heap

    I went to see the concert in Cape Town (Paul Cluver Amphitheatre in Grabouw) yesterday. It was awesome! And what a great venue. Yes, she records most of the sounds before she plays the song, right in front of you, and then loops them. She then sings and plays piano over that. And she uses a lot...
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    Explainantions Required

    I agree with PearlJam; the laptop would do the same thing while running XBMC or Boxee. The cheapest I found the Mede8er was R1769 on Take2. I too was recently looking at getting a media player: either a Mede8er MED500X or a Popcorn Hour A-210. I eventually decided to get a PS3 instead (ironic...
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    AV Receiver Assistance

    Thanks for the replies, gents. I will have a look around. I'm the process of trying to find dealers in Cape Town. I don't mind picking up second hand stuff. So I'll hit the classifieds section as well.
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    AV Receiver Assistance

    Hi All I am not only new to AVForums but also to the AV scene. I've been reading the forums for a while and decided that it's time that I make use of this great resource to the fullest; so here I am. Hi connoisseurs! Here's my story: I will be moving into my own place soon and want to get my...
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