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[SentientStone]

You mean for the cables hanging directly from the TV?
I probably should, but I will need to find a good solution (not planning to hide it inside the wall or anything), maybe some tube or something.

 

[Proc]

big daddy figure + snake figure img

Does the big daddy figure really look like that in the CE? If so...I'm having second thoughts.

 

[rs7k]

Syncmaster 226BW
Logitech X-230 2.1
PS3 & PC hooked up

and in case anyone's wondering:

To say it's not the best setup in here would be an understatement, but I'm happy with it .

My setup is the exact same. Shit, I think I have that same table. Replace the PS3 with a 360, and it's like a mirror image.

 

[MaizeRage25]

Does the big daddy figure really look like that in the CE? If so...I'm having second thoughts.

It's always looked like that.

 

[BlackGoku03]

Pics too big? Oh well.

I need to clean up my cables but it's a pretty nice set-up. Sounds and looks great. Needs more all decor but I'm moving out in a few months so it's pointless to put up anything.

 

[bantha]

Does the big daddy figure really look like that in the CE? If so...I'm having second thoughts.

It isn't really a figure, more like a small statue. It's made of resin and solid and weighs almost 1 lb. It's one of the best videgame collectibles I have ever seen IMO. Paint job is top notch too.

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

Nice stand...where did you get it from and what's the model number?

Retravision, but I don't know the model number. I'm from Aus though, you from the US??

Sorry about the late reply.

 

[alistairw]

I'm gunning for most improved. I think I stand a fairly good shot, given that this was what my lounge looked like at the start of the year. What a difference a few months (and a few published pieces of industry research) can make, eh? So, to recap:

Before

After

Same house, same corner, believe it or not. For the record, the green thing is in the kitchen now, where it is full of tasty pasta and flour. Also some baking powder.

 

[UncleGuito]

I'm gunning for most improved. I think I stand a fairly good shot, given that this was what my lounge looked like at the start of the year. What a difference a few months (and a few published pieces of ind.

Looks awesome- great job, dude.

 

[65536]

Does the big daddy figure really look like that in the CE? If so...I'm having second thoughts.

Yeah, I don't think it looks very good either to be honest. I'm buying the CE for the soundtrack and making-of disc rather than anything else.

That fan-made one looked a lot better in my opinion:

 

[alistairw]

Looks awesome- great job, dude.

Thanks man. It feels awesome to have it all done. I've had the TV for a while now, but only got the speakers a little while ago, and wanted to wait for that before the big reveal. So to speak.

Admittedly, the couch is a hand-me-down, but it's universally adored by all who have experienced its cushiony goodness. Singly the best couch I've ever owned, bar none. Though, to be fair, most of the other couches came from the side of the road, so...

 

[neojubei]

I'm gunning for most improved. I think I stand a fairly good shot, given that this was what my lounge looked like at the start of the year. What a difference a few months (and a few published pieces of industry research) can make, eh? So, to recap:

Before

http://users.tpg.com.au/112358/gamingsetup2007.jpg

After

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z262/littlemaths/IMGP3232.jpg

[IMG]http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z262/littlemaths/IMGP3231.jpg

[IMG]http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z262/littlemaths/IMGP3233.jpg

[IMG]http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z262/littlemaths/IMGP3235.jpg

Same house, same corner, believe it or not. For the record, the green thing is in the kitchen now, where it is full of tasty pasta and flour. Also some baking powder.[/QUOTE]

Reminds me of that tampon commercial with that idiot girl saying "upgrade"

Oh and great set up. I should post my before and after.

 

[BlackGoku03]

Didn'r know Polaroid made thier TVs in black... mine above is the only Polariod HDTV color I've seen.

Looks good alistairw.

 

[alistairw]

Didn'r know Polaroid made thier TVs in black... mine above is the only Polariod HDTV color I've seen.

Looks good alistairw.

I guess it's the new model. Or the old one? Who knows. They're solid TVs, eh? Great for the price, though the speed at which it shuffles between input sources is hilariously slow.

 

[TTP]

*pics*

So u finally managed to sell the cocaine you had in that old closet.

 

[BlackGoku03]

I guess it's the new model. Or the old one? Who knows. They're solid TVs, eh? Great for the price, though the speed at which it shuffles between input sources is hilariously slow.

Mine suffers from slight ghosting on standard def cable... but I don't watch much TV. As soon as a get a good antenna I'll get some OTA HD.

But yeah, it's a great TV for the price. PS3 and Blu-Ray movies look great on it.

 

[UncleGuito]

Mine suffers from slight ghosting on standard def cable... but I don't watch much TV. As soon as a get a good antenna I'll get some OTA HD.

But yeah, it's a great TV for the price.

Get the Terk HDTVa. It's less than $30 and the picture quality for OTA ATSC is fantastic.

 

[zombi]

Pics too big? Oh well.

I need to clean up my cables but it's a pretty nice set-up. Sounds and looks great. Needs more all decor but I'm moving out in a few months so it's pointless to put up anything.

http://i9.tinypic.com/4uymqef.jpg
http://i11.tinypic.com/4y5nxhl.jpg

What kind of speakers do you have there? I have a very similar setup.

 

[BlackGoku03]

Get the Terk HDTVa. It's less than $30 and the picture quality for OTA ATSC is fantastic.

I wasn't sure which to get... but that was one of my options. I guess I'll go with that, thanks.

What kind of speakers do you have there? I have a very similar setup.

Kenwood. Everything is Kenwood except the Bose surround sound speakers. One is slightly broken... my dog chewed it up so I'll be buying a new pair soon. Might get a new reciever with a HDMI input along with it.

 

[alistairw]

So u finally managed to sell the cocaine you had in that old closet.

Well, you know how it is...first you get the money, then you get the Xbox 360...

 

[Alpha_eX]

I got Taiko no Tatsujin for the PS2 today.

I live in the UK, I haven't got a swap disc or anything to play import PS2 games yet so, here's my Taiko set up,

 

[ant1532]

So what makes this TV "worst TV ever"?

They have so many geometry problems which can be made slightly better, but never perfect. The Slimfit line has the worst geometry problems out of any CRT displays out there. I swear, I spent a whole day configuring it but, it will never be good overall. Just when you think you got it, you'll play a different game and your life bar is almost off the screen.


I've also had the rainbow effect occur once and got that fixed, and then have had a blur problem on each left and right side twice where you couldn't even read words it was so bad on the edges.

Yeah, if your thinking about it since they are cheap and HD... Don't be fooled like I was.

 

[60_gig_PS3]

I need a camera

 

[Kewk]

I need a camera

You need an entertainment center

 

[60_gig_PS3]

Well, you know how it is...first you get the money, then you get the Xbox 360...

where did you get your entertainment center?!

 

[donkey show]

Posted this in the Wii setup thread, so why not here?

Got rid of my 20" Viewsonic LCD monitor for the king of all CRTs, the Sony GDM-FW900 Widescreen. Then I added wheels to my arm chair so it is easier to navigate my desk.

Nothing new on this end though, except that my JP Wii is now black and my US Wii is chrome.

 

[Flock]

CRT for the older consoles.

360 is hooked up to the 22' Samsung, as is the Macbook. Gotta make some room for a PS3 and Wii soon. Will come up with a solution for those cords aswell. Ideas?

 

[BaneDrain]

Sorry about the quality of the shots but until I get a new digital camera or fix the old one, this is the best I can do. And they get the point across of what my set up is like.

 

[Livin_Lovin]

Then I added wheels to my arm chair so it is easier to navigate my desk.

Ok, I normally don't comment on these things because I'm in a shitty college dorm, but Jesus Christ...Like, really?

 

[AgentOtaku]

:lol :lol oh jesus....

 

[Solideliquid]

What, the man likes to stay mobile.

 

[The Jer]

New apartment - new setup.

Below is the living room. A PS3 is connected to the LCD monitor and a PS2 is connected to the CRT TV. They are on the same network. So, yes, some gaming over a LAN goes down with some PS2 games.

And if any PC gaming goes down, it goes down here:

 

[Dyne]

I posted this in the Wii setup thread, but it is kind of an all-purpose picture showing off my new TV.

The only thing missing is my charcoal green Sumo beanbag, which is on its way as we speak!

 

[MoNuckah]

Sanyo PLV-Z4 HD projector. 5.1 surround, no windows.

 

[donkey show]

Ok, I normally don't comment on these things because I'm in a shitty college dorm, but Jesus Christ...Like, really?

LOL, ya rly.

It makes this humongous ass armchair 100x more usable.

 

[Maverick]

My setup is the exact same. Shit, I think I have that same table. Replace the PS3 with a 360, and it's like a mirror image.

I'm thinking about picking up the 22" Samsung for my room setup. I'll be hooking my PS3 up to it...Are you guys just running a HDMI>>DVI cable from the PS3 to the monitor? What are you doing for sound?

 

[Geezer]

I'm thinking about picking up the 22" Samsung for my room setup. I'll be hooking my PS3 up to it...Are you guys just running a HDMI>>DVI cable from the PS3 to the monitor? What are you doing for sound?

You take the sound from the composite cables or optical output.

 

[Solideliquid]

I'm thinking about picking up the 22" Samsung for my room setup. I'll be hooking my PS3 up to it...Are you guys just running a HDMI>>DVI cable from the PS3 to the monitor? What are you doing for sound?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824014139


(w/ HDMI as well)

 

[Core407]

I'm thinking about picking up the 22" Samsung for my room setup. I'll be hooking my PS3 up to it...Are you guys just running a HDMI>>DVI cable from the PS3 to the monitor? What are you doing for sound?

226BW w/ hdmi to dvi cable setup. Audio is running through the regular a/v cables which is hooked up to a 5.1 stereo system (it's only 2.1 right now, though). Monitor kicks ass and runs 1080p downscaled to 1680x1050. You get an annoying "resolution error" message that goes away after a minute or after hitting the menu button. I hope they fixed that in newer models. If they did, I'll probably just buy one and return my old one.

 

[Kadey]

Mostly everyone saw my personal setup. This is the main room for gaming with friends/family for now. A Saturn, DC and Wii are hooked up to the 65" Sony.

The extended side of room to the right which is separated from the main and has a fireplace not pictured to the right. Also where most of the freeloading takes place. And yes, I have two 50 gallon fish tanks. Kinda hard to take care of the bastards so most of them died. Plus I tend to overfeed them. :lol

The main seated area directly connected to the outside.

Another view from a different spot.

 

[Minotauro]

No offense meant, Kadey, but do you live with your grandmother by any chance? All the tech gadgets and uber-geek paraphernalia don't seem to jive with the whole porcelain dish, random plant, and stuffed animal motif you've got going otherwise.

 

[Giant Robot]

Another view from a different spot.

do you have stuffed animals and tissue boxes in the back window of your Toyota Camry too?

 

[thetrin]

Kadey definitely has the grandmother's house look down pat. I mean DAMN.

 

[MarkMan]

Asian household.

 

[Femmeworth]

Mostly everyone saw my personal setup. This is the main room for gaming with friends/family for now. A Saturn, DC and Wii are hooked up to the 65" Sony.

I didn't know my grandma was a gamer.

 

[alistairw]

where did you get your entertainment center?!

Ooops, sorry about not replying before. I got it from Target, in Australia. It was, like...$100, or something. It looks rad, but it was an absolute bitch to put together. :lol

edit: unless you mean the old green one, in which case I found it on the side of the road on Andrew St in Edwardstown.

 

[Kadey]

Asian household.

Yep. Mark knows what it's about.

To answer some questions. No, no one lives with me. I'm going for a mixture of Asian/American look since ya know that's me. If my grandmother lived with me, there would be even more plants around the house. That's just the living room area which is similiar to the den. Every other room has a vastly different color scheme and everything.
My house is always a work in progress though. It's going to be quite a few years before everything is settled.

Den room.

 

[Router]

Ooops, sorry about not replying before. I got it from Target, in Australia. It was, like...$100, or something. It looks rad, but it was an absolute bitch to put together. :lol

edit: unless you mean the old green one, in which case I found it on the side of the road on Andrew St in Edwardstown.

Target has retarded monkeys design their flat pack furniture. After having to bash together 3 different units I am sure of this.

 

[Ashhong]

wait so you live alone kadey? i dont know if its much of a bachelors pad...

 

[Sypher]

I posted this in the Wii setup thread, but it is kind of an all-purpose picture showing off my new TV.

The only thing missing is my charcoal green Sumo beanbag, which is on its way as we speak!

I dont know how to explain this, but for some reason that room looks so cozy. With all the foliage, the tv at that angle playing MP3, the cluttered walls....It has a nostalgic feeling about it.