What like apple TV but without the limitations? I want to stream the internet from my ipad / laptop without having to use the cord.
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posted by JJkiss
on Jan 31, 2012 -
18 answers
How accurate, from a medical perspective, is the typical TV/Movie representation of someone nearly drowning? I refer to the "Receive mouth to mouth resuscitation whilst unconscious, cough up a little water and regain consciousness then everything's fine again." depiction of drowning.
posted by dougrayrankin
on Jan 30, 2012 -
28 answers
Can you direct me to genuinely funny comedic soft-core or hard-core pornographies? Along the lines of naked sitcoms?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 28, 2012 -
23 answers
I recently bought a new TV, replacing one from the early 90s. And I went a bit crazy plugging in ALL the things. The trouble is... there's still nothing on! Is there some kind of master TV / movie / media guide I can use to tell me what device or service(s) offer what I want to watch?
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posted by marylynn
on Jan 20, 2012 -
7 answers
Please recommend mindlessly relaxing American sitcoms to me along the lines of How I Met Your Mother, Community, New Girl, Happy Endings etc. I'm currently under massive amounts of stress and these are the only things that help me relax.
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posted by Ziggy500
on Jan 20, 2012 -
65 answers
Where did this TV/movie trope originate: the one where someone can no longer play a musical instrument because of a painful past incident....
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posted by deern the headlice
on Jan 19, 2012 -
9 answers
Is there a real world referent for that bleeping typing noise used in some films as a text (usually a location note) appears on the screen? It's a similar thing to that chunka-chunka typing sound used in the X-Files when the location of a new scene would be announced, but it's like a very rapid, high-pitched "beedeebeedeebeedeebeep" sound played while the letters appear.
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posted by col_pogo
on Jan 18, 2012 -
20 answers
I'm trying to find a TV show theme song via a vague recollection of the song that might not even be correct.
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posted by emelenjr
on Jan 12, 2012 -
8 answers
Which TV shows are exciting and absorbing enough to make the minutes fly by while doing cardio?
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posted by amarynth
on Jan 9, 2012 -
43 answers
What are some examples of movies, tv shows, or music videos that use the "high production value/low production value" trope like in this Coldplay video?
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posted by idledebonair
on Jan 4, 2012 -
7 answers
After recommendations from friends, I've just recently discovered 30 Rock. I started watching from Season 1, Episode 1. Turns out I love the show. But here's the problem: I'm in a place in my life with very little time to dedicate to TV. So while I want to be caught up so I can watch the most recent episodes and talk about them with friends, there's no way I can watch all of the episodes. So, MeFi - what are the
must-watch 30 Rock episodes? I've Googled around, but would love your opinions.
posted by demagogue
on Jan 4, 2012 -
15 answers
When I purchase an on-demand movie from Blockbuster on Tivo, why do I receive only the "letterboxed" (480i) version instead of the "full-screen" 1080 HD? I understand the ratio/aspect reasoning behind letterboxing but I find it hard to watch at my viewing distance from the screen. Is there a way to change the settings to receive full-screen HD or are only "letterboxed" versions available from Blockbuster on Tivo? My search for an answer has been fruitless. I have a 46" Sharp 1080P HDTV and use RCN cable. Thanks.
posted by mbx
on Jan 4, 2012 -
9 answers
Can anyone identify this TV show about historical weaponry I saw in the late '90s/early 2000s? Basically, every episode featured the host learning how to use a different weapon.
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posted by gueneverey
on Jan 1, 2012 -
3 answers
What is this piece of music in the BBC Four Program "Shock and Awe: The Story of Electricity"?
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posted by katyggls
on Dec 26, 2011 -
1 answer
I am planning on purchasing a new, larger monitor to connect to my 13" 2011 MacBook Pro. I'd like to consider the possibility of using a TV as a monitor, so I can possibly get a larger sized screen. However, I've never purchased a TV, only using someone else's old school hand-me-downs, so I know nothing about them. Looking for advice.
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posted by 4ster
on Dec 25, 2011 -
11 answers
My Blu-Ray player will play AVI, MKV & other video files but it is a little too finicky about which ones it will accept. Is there a more liberal, tolerant, and accepting player on the market?
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posted by anazgnos
on Dec 23, 2011 -
8 answers
I want watch on my TV the videos that are on my computer. HD (720p) format. Video streaming of content not necessary. What is the easiest and cheapest way to go about this?
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posted by zardoz
on Dec 21, 2011 -
25 answers
I need TV speakers for my parents. How do I figure out which ones I need?
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posted by pmed
on Dec 17, 2011 -
4 answers
[College/Career Filter] How do I guide my HS daughter in her ambitions towards Theater production?
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posted by jamesalbert
on Dec 15, 2011 -
14 answers
Emperor Wang Gun. It is one of the best TV shows you have never seen. Unfortunately, I have only seen parts of it. Is there any way I can purchase this show at a reasonable price? All I can find is a heartbreakingly priced $300 DVD set.
posted by furiousxgeorge
on Dec 15, 2011 -
3 answers
What is the statute of limitations for a juvenile assaulting another juvenile in England. I'm in the US., laid up for a few days and have been watching
"Midsommer Murders" on DVD. This would answer a plot point I have.
This is a VERY dangerous town to live in, every show 2 to 3 people die.
Don't go there!
Thanks
posted by Pecantree
on Dec 1, 2011 -
3 answers
Concerned about "backlight bleed" on Samsung 40" I just bought, can you help me out?
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posted by ascetic
on Nov 26, 2011 -
6 answers
Recommendations please for using a big screen LCD TV (40+"?) as a computer display. "Don't" is fine as a response but please justify. Cost is a significant issue; we can spend up to or little over $700.
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posted by anadem
on Nov 25, 2011 -
10 answers
I need advice about hiring someone to mount our 40" LCD TV on the brick wall above the fireplace in our New York City apartment.
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posted by sleepinglion
on Nov 14, 2011 -
2 answers
I have a Hauppauge WinTV950Q USB tuner that I use to watch over-the-air television (usually HD) on my laptop. I have tried to record shows (using the WinTVv7 software), but the files it creates are enormous .ts files, ~10GB per hour or more, which I can't save/burn/share. How do I compress these to some usable size? I've often watched TV shows which are ~500MB/h and the quality doesn't seem too degraded.
posted by pjenks
on Nov 12, 2011 -
8 answers
