Info and forum posts by 'BuffyAngel'

RE: Guys need help with Macrovision...Sonel MacMaster!!!!!!!!

Hey there,

`NTSC PLAYBACK ON PAL TV` is often a misleading statement. Many VCRs displaying this actually play back the video at `PAL 60`, which means a UK colour (PAL) format but the original framerate/refresh rate (NTSC).

Needless to say, this means you can`t tape your US movies without a PAL/NTSC converter box (around £150) or a new VCR which actually converts the NTSC signal to `true` PAL (aka PAL 50). I am not sure how common these machines are...

Sorry to inform you,
BuffyAngel

This item was edited on Saturday, 2nd June 2001, 21:16

RE: Anyone have a Sonel `Mac Master`?

Great,

Thanks for your comments everyone. I will be buying one on Monday.

BuffyAngel

RE: WARNING: DVD `Side Effects`

Yep, I`ve got to agree with you all.

I even have multiple copies of DVDs now just because of different features. Sad to admit, but I have three HALLOWEEN 5s (Reg1, Reg2 and a Reg0 Limited Edition Tin), two MATRIXs and three AMERICAN PIEs.

Even worse are the BUFFY boxsets. I already own them all on video, but have just shelled out £91 for the Season 1 and 2 DVD sets. Shocking...

True also is the statement about buying DVDs you wouldn`t even consider buying on VHS. Idle Hands and Deep Rising spring to mind.

I bet our credit card companies love us, though :)

BuffyAngel

Anyone have a Sonel `Mac Master`?

Hi there,

I am considering buying a Mac Master from Sonel and wanted to know if anyone is using it/what they think of it?

Does it work on ALL macrovision sources, or just DVD? Also, did you have to buy a power lead separately for it?

Finally, £24.99 is cheap for a macrovision-remover box, right?

Thanks
BuffyAngel