I'm buying a new TV: Explain to me the mumbojumbo!

GilloD — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 07:08:49 -0800

HDM-Wha?! 1080i-who? I'm buying a new TV for the first time EVER and I'm in over my head. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108028

I posted the above to an Off-Topic videogaming forum looking to slicit some advice on a new TV. While I got some great suggestions, I also got a lot of technical mumbojumbo that makes me feel way in over my head. So, I implore you, MeFi, HELP! What's all this HDMI 1080i whatever business? I'm usually pretty tech savy, but I just haven't been in the market for a TV or a monitor in, oh, ever, actually. My TV now is a little 12 incher that does the job fine, but I was looking to get an XBox360 and, well, what's the point with a set that small?

In addition, any recommendations or advice to a new buyer are well appreciated. Thanks!

I need an adaptor but am an electricity ignoramus

docgonzo — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 18:09:29 -0800

I can sequence DNA, but when it comes to electricity, I can't tell my AC from my DC. Help me. I bought an Audiovox XM Radio reciever for Papa Docgonzo from Christmas. Unfortunately, I bought the car kit version, not the home kit version. He primary wants to use the unit in the home or his office. I've searched high and low and can't find the home kit anywhere.

So, the question: The power cord for the vehicle is, obviously, of a kind that goes into the cigarette lighter and then plugs into the unit via a typical plug. Can I buy any adaptor with a plug for a house, or will only an adaptor for this unit work?

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I'm buying a new TV: Explain to me the mumbojumbo!

I need an adaptor but am an electricity ignoramus