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Formula One to return to BBC TV
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erindoors



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:53 am    Post subject: Formula One to return to BBC TV Reply with quote
Finally we'll be able to enjoy uninterrupted coverage....
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7306123.stm

Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Never a truer word written! Very Happy

Although I'm going to miss the Pamper nappy adverts interrupting the final dramatic moments of a race. Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
and if they decide to show it in High Definition, it'd be a good excuse to buy a better telly!! Smile

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wonder if it will still be padded out with hours of mindless juvenile waffling
before the practice or racing begins? I hope not. Confused
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Rick wrote:
and if they decide to show it in High Definition, it'd be a good excuse to buy a better telly!! Smile

R



We've been thinking about that here also but if the racing doesn't start getting better we won't need a tv. Sad

We already have HD satellite service (Direct TV) so need a HD-TV to get the full effect.
Been looking at Sony 37" to 46" screens, plasma and digital. Still undecided and need to learn more.
Any suggestions?
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Can't really help stuchamp. Is it me or do these really big TVs look quite blurry and indistinct when you stand fairly close to them? whenever I look at them in the supermarket the picture always seems a bit blurred and no better than our old normal telly. Perhaps they aren't set up properly? plus this fad for widescreen simply makes people look fat Smile

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 3:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The ones we have been looking at are super clear from any distance. The projection type tv's seem to blur though.
I sit about 8' away and the wife is about 12' away so we're probably leaning toward a 37". The 46" is probably too large for our size living room but then again, I like the big screen theater feel. Surround sound is also on the list! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 4:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
stuchamp wrote:
I sit about 8' away and the wife is about 12' away Very Happy


Hughhhh????? Shocked Shocked


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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
erindoors wrote:
stuchamp wrote:
I sit about 8' away and the wife is about 12' away Very Happy

Hughhhh????? Shocked Shocked
Erindoors


You still sitting on Rick's lap! Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
stuchamp wrote:
You still sitting on Rick's lap! Laughing


Only when I've been a good girl...... Shocked Embarassed

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
what and block the view of the telly? no chance Smile

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 5:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi
Don't forget to go on here and get your vote in for the return of The Chain as well.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/fivelivebreakfast/2008/03/f1_coming_back_and_the_tune_1.html

Turn your speakers up and relive it as well.

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Plasma tend to be an easier picture on the eye than digital, meaning you can watch it for longer without getting tired. Unfortunately, Plasma TVs need to be recharged every once in a while & it's not cheap.
Projection screens are great if you buy a decent one - the lens will determine what minimum size room it can be used in, but again, the bulbs have a life span & are not cheap.
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 11:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi

I have allways wanted a projector, to project onto my wall, or a pull down screen infront of my window!

Seem very dear though!

Cheers

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Should we not have a whip round and send Ferrari a bit of petrol money?

If you've seen the sports news, you'll all know what I am talking about...
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