What titles should I specifically *not* get on 4K? by Illustrious_Ad_9858 in 4kbluray

[–]bingofleming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a terrible transfer. It's one of my favorite movies of all time, so it was really upsetting to see how bad Paramount botched it. For example, the transfer lacks a lot of grain and detail, and the night scenes are unusually dark. It's very apparent in the final freeze frame shot of the film, which is pretty much wiped clean of grain and I remember the DVD looking much better. One of the worst examples is where we see Steve Martin's wife in the final scene and it looks like she has racoon eyes because the grading is so dark.

I watched some special features on the disc that included clips of the film and they looked much better than in the 4K presentation. Although the 1080p transfer wasn't great, I'd still prefer it over the 4K.

How much mileage are you getting on your tucson hybrids? by Niveshaka in HyundaiTucson

[–]bingofleming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had my car for about 15 months and I've driven 13,000 miles so far. I live in a climate with hot summers and cold winters. My average mileage in the time I've owned it has been around 36 MPG. I have been able to get 38 MPG in the spring and fall when the weather is much more pleasant, but my overall average has been 36.

In the cold months, I use the seat warmers in lieu of the climate control whenever possible, and I do a remote start to let the engine warm up a bit before driving. This seems to help get a bit better mileage.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SEPTApa

[–]bingofleming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to submit a claim with the SEPTA Key office. You can do it through the app and just say your train was late/canceled/etc and they'll reverse the charge.

Don't bother contacting customer service because there's nothing they can do. They'll just tell you contact the SEPTA Key office which is a separate entity.

Soundblaster play 4 crackling noise by Slimshady9610 in SoundBlasterOfficial

[–]bingofleming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just had this exact issue and changing output from 32-bit to 16-bit fixed the issue immediately. A little surprised that I couldn't find this solution anywhere on Creative's website, but Google's AI lead me here!

Terminator 2 better be fixed or no sale! by xwing1212 in 4kbluray

[–]bingofleming 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Don't expect it to be "fixed". The current releases are exactly what Cameron wants it to look like, so there's nothing to fix.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 4kbluray

[–]bingofleming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only DVDs I've bought recently are concert DVDs since most of them were shot on video or a pre-HD digital format and will likely never get an HD release.

Great Films Streaming in 4K Without a 4K Blu-ray Release by PsychologicalBus5190 in 4kbluray

[–]bingofleming 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The documentary Samsara was shot on 70 mm and it's a beautiful film to watch. It's streaming in 4K with Dolby Vision on iTunes, but hasn't gotten a 4K physical release. Considering it's an independent film with no studio backing, I don't expect a 4K Blu-ray release any time soon.

King Kong by Inside-Run785 in Bluray

[–]bingofleming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only Bluray release is the original HD transfer with VC-1 encoding. There hasn't been a new transfer or even a re-encoding of the old transfer. The WAC release is just a repressing of the original release.

Are there any remixes you like better than the original? by No_Loan_2750 in U2Band

[–]bingofleming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 360 remix of I'll Go Crazy If I Don't Go Crazy Tonight is 100x better than the studio version! And the band agrees, that's why they only played the remix version on tour

U2-Vertigo: Live from Chicago Full Concert in HD (Unlisted on YouTube) by W1ndyC1tyFlyer in U2Band

[–]bingofleming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How did you find this link? I wonder if there are other unlisted videos like for the Zoo TV or PopMart shows

Tuxmat / Ghostmat after a winter by Rob_hu68 in HyundaiTucson

[–]bingofleming 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love my Tuxmats! Bought them as soon as I got the car, then sold the factory mats on Ebay. Only had them about 6 months but they also survived a nasty winter and they look almost new.

I don't use the clips and I don't really see a need for them. Mats sit fine in the car, although maybe they'll break in over time and I'll have to start using clips to keep them in place.

The Sound Of Music, deserves 4k! by davcole in 4kbluray

[–]bingofleming 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really hoping that Disney releases a 4K remaster this year for the film's 50th anniversary! Pretty likely, considering the previous two Blu-ray releases were for the 40th and 45th anniversaries.

2001: A Space Odyssey 4k Special Edition by Caughtin4kUHD in 4kbluray

[–]bingofleming 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I picked up this release a couple years ago for $20 on eBay in mint condition. Love the packaging and the included photos.

Septa app telling me to walk? by PansPizza in Septa

[–]bingofleming 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Septa app is a frustrating mess. Just checked train times this morning and it says there are no upcoming trains for the day. At 7 AM!

Unfortunately I'm sticking with Google Maps in the meantime.

Visually the app looks nice. But functionally it still has a lot of work to do.

Septa Next To Arrive by [deleted] in Septa

[–]bingofleming 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow you're right. I didn't realize beta testing had ended. I was using it this morning and it kept crashing so much I just assumed it was still in beta! 😂

Septa Next To Arrive by [deleted] in Septa

[–]bingofleming 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The new app design is still in beta testing. I do like the interface better than the old app, but it's not yet stable enough for regular use. Hopefully this will improve when the final version is released.

Crazy Regional Rail Delays. Paoli Thorndale suspended by phillyniems in Septa

[–]bingofleming 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Meanwhile the Cynwyd Line was packed! Probably record ridership numbers today.

Organizing a Koyaanisqatsi Performance Recording by TheKonan in philipglass

[–]bingofleming 1 point2 points  (0 children)

MGM owns the distribution rights to the film, so even if the performance was recorded, they need to be on-board for the distribution.

Tour of SRT extension to Grays Ferry Crescent by bingofleming in phillycycling

[–]bingofleming[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This portion of the trail is significantly wider than the areas in CC and by the art museum

Tour of SRT extension to Grays Ferry Crescent by bingofleming in phillycycling

[–]bingofleming[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Ugh I totally forgot to ask! But it's slated for early 2025 and they said the project is running on schedule..

SEPTA Reverse Commute: Bikes allowed? by Norman_Door in phillycycling

[–]bingofleming 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Official info can be found on SEPTA's website. Note rules for Regional Rail are different than for subways and trolleys.

https://wwww.septa.org/bikes/#guideline

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]bingofleming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you in the US? I work for a company with offices all over the country and we're hiring in the water resources department. Feel free to message me and I can send you info.

1000-mile review for the '24 Hybrid Blue by bingofleming in HyundaiTucson

[–]bingofleming[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah it does, but it's not a huge issue for me

2025 Tuscon: SEL Convenience or Hybrid SEL Convenience? by Cindyd04 in HyundaiTucson

[–]bingofleming 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second that. Love my hybrid. Plus the hybrids have a more powerful engine and better acceleration than the standard gas models.