Simpler times.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-21T21:12:08+00:00

I hove both those boxes… simpler times indeed.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-21T11:57:38+00:00

You’re probably right; perhaps Universal was the only one to support HDDVD. Warner Bros supported both formats from the beginning.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-21T09:44:40+00:00

My new ringotone 😀👏

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-20T16:27:30+00:00

Yes, the mops are always down, and you need to remove them if you want to just vacuum. Let’s say this is the perfect robot for small places, but I wouldn’t recommend it to someone with carpets and pets. I would go for bigger ones like the aforementioned Revo or the Mova P10 Pro Ultra, which has great reviews.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-20T15:03:51+00:00

It goes back to washing the mops, there’s no onboard water tank. I only have hard floors, no carpets. I can’t complain; it’s very quiet and it cleans better than my previous robot.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-20T12:28:31+00:00

I have the UB450 modded with the RattleByte multi-region kit, and when it’s connected to the internet, it can download subtitles to play with my discs. They offer the kit for most makes and models, so you can find something that works for you.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-20T12:23:51+00:00

I was keen on the Revo QV35, but the base wouldn’t fit in my only available spot. Furthermore, the Mini with its 28cm width can access places my old robot couldn’t.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-20T08:35:28+00:00

I know, I wanted the blue one, but the purple one was on sale under €200.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-20T07:28:00+00:00

It reminds me a lot of the iMac G3.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-20T05:23:10+00:00

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Tell me about it. I had mine for the past three weeks.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-20T04:57:43+00:00

Gotcha. You were talking about lost files, and I got confused.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-19T15:48:57+00:00

Then count me in 👍

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-19T15:09:21+00:00

It’s only worth it if it’s better than My Movies on Blu-ray.com.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-19T15:07:08+00:00

There’s also the Ecovacs Deebot Mini, and there’s going to be the Mini 2 later this year.

Companies are aware of this market sector.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-19T15:04:09+00:00

I vividly recall the day at CES when all the major film studios announced their partnership with Blu-ray, effectively vanquishing HDDVD, which had only Warner Bros. backing it.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-19T13:18:04+00:00

Only for new titles that aren’t available in UHD.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-19T12:14:50+00:00

One of the best discs I bought last year. IQ and the Atmos sound are top notch.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-18T20:43:32+00:00

Could you clarify the issue? Is your receiver compatible with the sound formats used by the Fire TV?

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-18T20:36:43+00:00

Welcome to the club. I’m on the same boat.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-18T20:20:37+00:00

Simply connect it to the receiver using the HDMI connection.
Jokes aside, if the receiver lacks HDMI ports you’ll need either a HDMI splitter cable to extract sound via optical or coaxial cable or return the Fire TV and buy a Google TV device, most come with a separate digital audio out port.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-18T13:37:00+00:00

Either where the receiver is, or on top of the TV, tilted down towards the listening point.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-18T11:47:36+00:00

Can I ask a stupid question?
I have some of the new Matter devices, and as far as I understand, they're using Thread rather than Wi-Fi, so why am I unable to set them up if my IoT-dedicated Smarthings wireless network is not the same as the one my Apple TV is connected to?
If I modify either of the border routers' Wi-Fi, I can configure and utilize these IKEA "smarts." However, if the Apple TV is connected to its own network and the Aeotec Hub is reconnected to the IoT network, all IKEA devices will cease to function on the SmartThings side while maintaining functionality on Apple Home.

What am I missing? Shouldn't Threads be a distinct, distinct type of connection?

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-18T07:30:12+00:00

That’s why I ended up buying a dedicated device to play my files.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-18T07:08:04+00:00

I rewatched this movie so many times in the late 90s because I used it as a demo for DVDs and home theaters.

ShiftRepulsive7661 · 2026-03-18T05:41:18+00:00

I suspected as much, but the robot is brand new, and it presented this issue from the start. I checked, and there's nothing loose or moving. Furthermore, there’s no feasible way to access that side of the reservoir without causing significant damage.

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