Things Smackie Thinks You Need to Know...

[vansmack]

The driver of the vehicle that ran the red that struck Nick's car was drunk, and driving on a suspended license for a previous DUI, according to Fullerton Police.

That will be a murder charge in California.

"The minivan's driver fled the scene and was later arrested, Brower said. Andrew Thomas Gallo, 22, of Riverside will face charges of manslaughter, felony driving under the influence and hit-and-run" [source]

Suspect in Adenhart Crash Charged with 3 Counts of Murder

[sweetcell]

this coulda been you, smax

edit: ewwwwwww (somehow i had missed this... sorry i caught up)

[vansmack]

this coulda been you, smax

Sorry, but my list of Stephen Coletti exes is topped by LC.

[Venerable Bede]

this coulda been you, smax

how ryan reynolds got out of marrying alanis morrissette, then ended up with scarlett johansen is truly mind-boggling.

[vansmack]

how ryan reynolds got out of marrying alanis morrissette, then ended up with scarlett johansen is truly mind-boggling.

True.  That might deserve a thread of its own.

[kosmo vinyl]

 Robbie Williams's big comeback record to be produced by Trevor Horn enough said

[vansmack]

Robbie Williams's big comeback record to be produced by Trevor Horn enough said

Now that is how I like to start my day.  Thanks for the heads up Kosmo!

[Julian, Alleged Computer F**kface]

this coulda been you, smax

Sorry, but my list of Stephen Coletti exes is topped by LC.

Wise man.

[vansmack]

Not that anybody has any left, but if you do....

Trade in your HD DVDs for Blu-ray editions

[walkonby]

Not that anybody has any left, but if you do....

Trade in your HD DVDs for Blu-ray editions

i thought blu ray would be dead by now.  the whole thing, after owning it for about six months seems sort of gimmicky and in your face with , "you must buy into this because it is new."  i guess though if i had a killer sound system it would make all the difference.

[godsshoeshine]

i have a blu ray, and i think it would be good if you are in to that sort of thing. i cant say i really watch too many dvds or blu rays

[vansmack]

Tangible media is dead.  The disc itself is simply a delivery medium that is no longer needed.

As soon as business models for internet content delivery evolve into business models for disc content (I'm talking to you Blockbuster! Vansmack is offering you your only chance of survival FREE OF CHARGE), people will stop buying tangible media.

I'm probably the biggest gadget guy I know and have never seen the need for a Blu-Ray player, and probably never will. 

[godsshoeshine]

i am with you. mine was a gift

[chaz]

Not that anybody has any left, but if you do....

Trade in your HD DVDs for Blu-ray editions

i thought blu ray would be dead by now.  the whole thing, after owning it for about six months seems sort of gimmicky and in your face with , "you must buy into this because it is new."  i guess though if i had a killer sound system it would make all the difference.

I?ve got a really nice sound system to go along with my really nice display ? the high-def audio codecs contained in Blu-ray discs make a huge difference to me?possibly more than the much improved picture over DVD?.depending on the film though

[vansmack]

I?ve got a really nice sound system to go along with my really nice display ? the high-def audio codecs contained in Blu-ray discs make a huge difference to me?possibly more than the much improved picture over DVD?.depending on the film though

I'd agree with that.  But the 5.1 surround codec comes with the HD download as well.  I have yet to make the 7.1 jump yet as there is not enough on the market in my eyes to justify the jump, but I eventually will.  By the time I do, I'm sure the 7.1 codec will be in the download (if it's not already - I haven't checked in a while).

One of the main differences I've noticed with newer DVD/Blu-Ray players is when folks use an optical cable the player itself selects the correct audio out codec (Dolby D, Dolby EX, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS etc.) and your stereo adjusts accordingly.  That makes a huge difference in the sound quality, especially for those that don't take the time to fully understand their equipment.  The quality was probably always there, the user just didn't know it.  Now it's nearly fool proof.