Archive for August, 2007
I recorded this with the intention of simply transcribing it and posting it here. It turns out Paul was a very a good storyteller and his personality and character really comes out when you hear him speak, and I felt that simply posting the words on here would not do it, or him, justice. […]
August 30th, 2007 | Posted in Features, Field Trips | 1 Comment
Sound Advice
By Don Lindich
Week 34, 2007
Q: I made the mistake of buying an LCD TV that requires a cable or satellite box. The TV is not returnable. The store’s tech guy said I can use a VCR to watch the TV. I don’t even own a VCR anymore. What’s your advice?
GEORGE ACTIVE,
Ocean City, NJ
A: Since […]
August 26th, 2007 | Posted in Advice on Purchasing, DVD Players, HDTV, Newspaper Columns, Television, Televison Reception (Antenna), VHS/Video Tape | No Comments
Sound Advice
By Don Lindich
Week 33, 2007
Q: I like to listen to AM radio for news and sports, but my docked iPod produces so much noise and static that it’s unlistenable. Is this unusual? I can’t even listen to AM in the garage! When I unplug the iPod from the dock, all is well. Is there […]
August 26th, 2007 | Posted in Accessories, DVD Burning/DVD Creation, DVD Players, Newspaper Columns, iPod/Portable Audio | No Comments
Sound Advice
By Don Lindich
Week 32, 2007
Q: I’m trying to figure out if it’s still too early to buy an HD DVD player. There are a number of DVDs available in HD format, but I suspect that the vast majority of them were filmed with non-HD cameras and converted to HD. Do you know if […]
August 26th, 2007 | Posted in Advice on Purchasing, Blu-ray, DVD Players, HD DVD, HDTV, Newspaper Columns | No Comments
Few companies have a devoted a customer base as Paul C. Buff, Inc., the United States’ leading manufacturer of studio lighting equipment. In fact, “fan base” may be a more accurate description! Though many of my readers may not have considered purchasing lighting equipment before, most Buff products are so reasonably priced […]
August 23rd, 2007 | Posted in Digital Photography, Digital Photography Tips, Field Trips | 3 Comments
Sound Advice
By Don Lindich
Week 31, 2007
Q: I have been looking for the right digital camcorder so that I can do the pass through method to put analog to DVD after editing. I’d like to go with MiniDV as it has been recommended by you and an Apple Pro, but most of the Mini DV camcorders […]
August 10th, 2007 | Posted in Advice on Purchasing, Camcorders/Home Moviemaking, DVD Burning/DVD Creation | No Comments
Sound Advice
By Don Lindich
Week 30, 2007
Q: I am currently using a Kodak EasyShare DX 6490 camera and except for the very slow response time, I have found it to be easy to use and the pictures are sort of satisfactory, though a little grainy. Most of my pictures are of grandchildren who have […]
August 10th, 2007 | Posted in Advice on Purchasing, Digital Photography, iPod/Portable Audio | No Comments