DIS/DISUnplugged/Dreams December Event Info – DISapalooza (continued)

[Renysmom]

I am making some this week as well.

 

[firsttimemom]

We use Avast (for free) at home and Malwarebytes (for a fee) at work. I have not had an issue with either system. They both work well.

I just wish Don had mentioned the ALARM that would go off it something was found during a scan. It sounded like an air raid siren!

 

[dpuck1998]

I just wish Don had mentioned the ALARM that would go off it something was found during a scan. It sounded like an air raid siren!

Yea, it is pretty annoying isn't it. I have found it to be a little overzealous and register some false positives on occasion.

 

[AnneR]

Holiday decorations get put off another week.

Friday felt like a Monday. And the weekend was full of catch up sleep. I'm not ready to go back to work tomorrow, but on the bright side, tomorrow I can do the single digit dance!!!!!!

I've had 4.5 days off but it does not feel like it because they have been so busy. This week is packed so it should fly by.

I am one day behind you - I am not flying into Chicago to start the celebration on Wednesday but I do feel like I got started this weekend spending time with John, Katherine, the boys, Stacy and Kelly.

Waiting anxiously for my single digit dance.

 

[kathrna]

I bought the T-shirt Transfer material for Dark colored shirts today. I am going to make my shirts this week. WOO HOO!!

What is different about dark colored shirts transfer stuff? Is it that it has like white outlines instead of black?

 

[kathrna]

Just a reminder -

The Disney Holiday Special is on HGTV tonight starting at 8pm EST.

Drat! I missed the beginning! But it's on again at 3 am if you all want to set your DVRs or VCRs. And it's on again on Dec. 11 at 8 pm and 3 am (technically the 12th).

 

[georgemoe]

Well, I bought a TV today. Panasonic 42" Plasma. The only down side is, is won't be delivered until December 10th. The day before I leave for DAP. I may ask for technical support after I get back. I'm not about to pay for Best Buy to come and "calibrate" my TV. The cost is obscene. I will try to read up about it online. I was surprised they didn't try to sell me the HDMI cables and such. I think I will get that on Amazon.

Kim

Kim. Monoprice.com is your best bet for HDMI cables. Even Amazon can't touch them. If a 6 footer will do I suggest getting this.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3992&seq=1&format=2

Are you planning to mount it on the wall or on a stand with the included pedestal? If wall, Monoprice also has these significantly cheaper than Walmart, Best Buy, etc.

Don't worry about the calibrating. I'll help you out when the time comes. Please PM or post the model # of your set so I can do a little research.

Many THX certified DVD's include a THX video test patterns that help you get a decent basic setup on your DVD input. That is really all you need.

I can walk you through some basics for your cable/sat box as well.

 

[jeanigor]

I just wish Don had mentioned the ALARM that would go off it something was found during a scan. It sounded like an air raid siren!

I love/hate when it does that....

 

[tlcoke]

What is different about dark colored shirts transfer stuff? Is it that it has like white outlines instead of black?

It is like printing on a white background, rather than a translucent background, so it makes your image visible on darker colors. You can trim the image leaving a white border or you can trim to the edge of the image not leaving a border.

 

[georgemoe]

Kim, buy a DVD that has a THX video calibration (like the Star Wars DVD). It walks you through the steps to calibrate your TV.

NEVER PAY MORE THAN $20.00 FOR A HDMI CABLE. HDMI is digital and does not suffer from signal interference like analog cables. Digital is 0's and 1's and not a modulated carrier(not Todd). It is 5volts + or -. A monster cable will perform the same as a cheap cable made in China.

And follow Alicia's post for the AVS forum. That is a great place to learn stuff and things.

Oops. He beat me.

 

[k5jm]

Oops. He beat me.

....and what George said!

Great minds think alike!

 

[kathrna]

Well, I bought a TV today. Panasonic 42" Plasma. The only down side is, is won't be delivered until December 10th. The day before I leave for DAP. I may ask for technical support after I get back. I'm not about to pay for Best Buy to come and "calibrate" my TV. The cost is obscene. I will try to read up about it online. I was surprised they didn't try to sell me the HDMI cables and such. I think I will get that on Amazon.

Kim

Congratulations on your newest purchase! I know how you feel about wondering how you will move everything else around to accommodate it. I want to buy a new one for the game room, but have the 100 lb. dinosaur (which works fine, but I'm kinda tired of moving with it every couple of years) and with DH not coming home until the end of January it would be an eyesore to have two tvs sitting next to each other. Have fun with your new toy!

 

[spaddy]

I am so excited after watching the HGTV special. I cannot wait until next week.

 

[AnneR]

I am so excited after watching the HGTV special. I cannot wait until next week.

Me too! I know that I am not going to be able to see it all!

 

[tiggerbell]

I am so excited after watching the HGTV special. I cannot wait until next week.

And I know some people who hope I got all the tears out watching the special!

 

[wildfan1473]

Drat! I missed the beginning! But it's on again at 3 am if you all want to set your DVRs or VCRs. And it's on again on Dec. 11 at 8 pm and 3 am (technically the 12th).

I missed it too, I was putting the kids to bed. I don't have a DVR, so no recording it tonight. And by time the 11th comes around, I'll be viewing it for real

 

[chirurgeon]

Kim. Monoprice.com is your best bet for HDMI cables. Even Amazon can't touch them. If a 6 footer will do I suggest getting this.

http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3992&seq=1&format=2

Are you planning to mount it on the wall or on a stand with the included pedestal? If wall, Monoprice also has these significantly cheaper than Walmart, Best Buy, etc.

Don't worry about the calibrating. I'll help you out when the time comes. Please PM or post the model # of your set so I can do a little research.

Many THX certified DVD's include a THX video test patterns that help you get a decent basic setup on your DVD input. That is really all you need.

I can walk you through some basics for your cable/sat box as well.

Thank you so much, George. I knew I could count on my DIS friends for help. I was looking at the THX list and I think I already have a few of those THX titles. Thank you Disney.

Kim

 

[AnneR]

And I know some people who hope I got all the tears out watching the special!

Not me - I know I will have tears when I am really there.

 

[Disneybridein2k3]

Hi guys

I learned how to do time lapse video using one of my video cameras this morning. I am thinking we may see DAP in a whole new way this year,ot at least DATW

Look - Time Lapse Christmas Tree

That is SO cool! Man, now I want to do that too but I still haven't even organized my pictures from my Feb Disney trip, PCC 1.0, or my Vegas trip.

I'm packing some toothpicks for DAP. Katherine needs to have her eyelids propped open for pictures.

You have a way with words, George! Good thing John and Kat like you!

 

[chirurgeon]

And everyone remember, HGTV is running a contest for a 4 night vacation that includes a stay in the Castle. You can enter once a day between now and the end of December. I will have to see if I can enter on my phone on for the 2 or 3 days I won't be at home. Here is the link:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv-holiday-getaway-sweepstakes/package/index.html

But you all might as well not enter, because this one is MINE!!!!!!!!

Kim