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Hi-Tech - Reviews, Advice, Best Places to Buy

Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Reviews
Extensive digital camera database with specifications for 1092 cameras with images, reviews and links to manufacturer sites. Compare cameras by specification using their feature or side by side search. Check out their Latest News Area.	Check out their Digital Cameras Features Page to see which cameras have the features you want. They also have a great side by side digital picture comparison page and information on accessories Check out their Step by Step Camera Lessons.
Digital Camera and Camcorder reviews with big pictures of them. Real handy to if you haven't had a chance to get some hands on, or if you don't remember which one was the one you liked. Also, Accessories Reviews - Printer Reviews.	Digital Camera reviews from CNet, with editors top picks. Select cameras by price, style features and sizes.
More Photo and Scanner forums - and Camera talk - Once here - click on "Discussion Forums" to find yours.
Here's one way add lenses - make a 49mm adapter. You'll need a PVC 1.5" schedule 40 coupling cut to about an inch in length. A 49mm filter ring and two #4 No-Sew Dungaree Buttons as rubber band anchors. No buttons? - Try it the second way.
Led Lighting - What to know for kitchens and outdoors
Led Kits - 2825 White Led Kits \| RGB Color Changing Connectors - 5050 Multi Color Connector Remotes - Single Color RF \| Multi Color RF \| Wired Motion Sensor - Dimmer Switch Timer Transformers - 12v 30a \| 12V 6A \| 9V Battery	Learn more about Leds: Color Ranges for Warm, Natural or Pure White Leds and color temperature ranges. How to Install LED Strip Lights. Mounting Brackets \| Music Controller
Video - DVD Recorders, Players, Software
TiVo Upgrade information If you want more (you will), try these also: Converting DVD's to Watch on Tivo TiVo Problem Wizard TiVo Forums	All kinds of information about setting up your Home Theater System, including user reviews and remote controls.
DVD Player and Blu-ray Player list - This site has a DVD Player VCD,SVCD,CD-RW, DVD-R/W Compatibility list. They have prices, ratings and user reports. Check here first before you buy a DVD for your home or computer.	MAKE DVDs - This site will help you to make your own VideoCDs, SVCDs or DVDs that can be played on your standalone DVD Player from video sources like DVD, Video, TV, DV, Cam or downloaded movie clips.
ALL this on one page - What is DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL? What's the difference? - DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18 - \| - DVD-VCD, DVD-SVCD, DVD-MP3, DVD-ISO. Write and read speed time in minutes for 1x 2x 2.4x 4x 6x 8x 12x 16x. PAL Video Specs vs NTSC specs. AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS - see what's in these files. Blank media - quality guide & FAQ.
Top Pick - DVDFab DVD Copy - Clone/Burn/Decrypt/Copy/Backup any DVD. 8 copy modes are available: Full Disc, Main Movie, Split, Merge, Customize, Customize Split, Clone and Write Data.
Fix a Scratched CD Fix a Scratched DVD You may be able to repair the damage. Cleaning and there's some software too.
More Info How to - Ripping a DVD with "ImgBurn/DVD Decrypter"
How to turn old videotapes into digital discs. Converting your old tapes to digital form allows you to edit them, add music or narration, and output them to DVD. You will have your movies in a more compact and easily stored form than VHS -- and you'll be able to watch them again and again without worrying that each replay might damage your tape.
They have a number of computer hook-up items that can be shipped to the store for free pickup. SVID2COMP \| Cat#: 55011234 works with an IBM T42.	Before you run out to Radio Shack, see how to activate and connect your PC to your TV.

Fix it - Need help fixing things? Here's some tips for both hardware and software.

Fix your own hardware with their free service manuals. PC Repair, Game Console Repair, Camera Repair, iPhone Repair, iPad Repair, iPod Repair, Mac Repair, Phone Repair.

ONLINE VIDEO TEST PATTERNS
Just click on one to quickly test your mointor.
The site also includes instructions on how to use them for your CRT projector, dvd player, or TV. More here.

Your old monitor acting up?
Check out this site and find some common fixes.

If you're holding that thing-a-ma-jig in your hand right now, Repair Clinic has large sized parts pictures for your reference, repair manuals, and free online help from their "RepairGuru!"

	Have questions? Try their Appliance Forum
They say they have the best price on parts.

Home Troubleshooting Tips
Air Conditioning Problems & Solutions Page.
Air Conditioning Diagnosis, Inspection, Repair Guide.
Heating Problems & Solutions Page.
Humidifier problems.

Where to buy Electronic parts

Jameco

Digi-Key

Mouser Electronics

Anatek

Electronix.com

Electronic Parts, Components, and Services List

B & D Enterprises
Has some component spec sheets online

Electronics Information

Electronics Information Homepage

FREE electronic circuits & do-it-yourself diagrams

1939 to 2005 RADIO SHACK CATALOG ARCHIVE

Chip lists, pinouts and manufacturers are all here.

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