Archive for the 'Consumer Electronics' Category

Recording With A Digital Video Camera Straight To Your Computer by robert on October 29, 2007

Q: Is it possible to hook up a digital video camera (Canon zr200) to a computer (HP laptop) and have the camera record directly to the computer? How do I do that? Is there a certain program I need to get? I want to be able to record for several hours straight and review it [...]

Wireless Devices And Wireless Internet Not Playing Well Together by robert on October 16, 2007

Q: This question is regarding losing my wireless Internet connection. When my surround sound system (for my TV) is turned on, the rear speakers are wirelessly controlled. I never ever lost my wireless Internet connection before this sound system was hooked up 3 weeks ago. It seems like I have a wireless signal from my [...]

Putting DVD Video on a Sansa e200 MP3 Player by elise on October 4, 2007

Q: I have just purchased a SanDisk Sansa e200 MP3 player and want to put a movie from a DVD on it. I have the Sansa Media Converter Software and it will not take the format of the DVD. How do I solve this problem? Any ideas?
A: In order to convert a DVD to a [...]

Downloading Video and Images from a Sony Video Camera by elise on October 4, 2007

Q: I need to download video from a SONY DCR-TRV260 NTSC to my computer. I am running Windows XP and am wondering what I need to do this. Please keep it simple I was born analog
A: You should be able to download video directly from your camera to your PC provided that it meets [...]

How to Convert DVD Video to iPod Video by elise on September 26, 2007

Q: What is the best download for an iMac to convert DVDs to video that works on an iPod?
A: The easiest way to extract DVD video to a format that can be played on an iPod is by using an application called Handbrake. There is a tutorial on how to configure Handbrake to extract and [...]

Available Video Card Resolutions by elise on September 21, 2007

Q: I just set up my Philips 23″ LCD TV to use a monitor to my HP pavilion computer. The TV prompts me to use a display resolution of 1280 X 768. I checked all modes available in my computer and the closest I can get is 1024 x768. Is there any update I [...]

Where not to Store Home Theater Equipment by elise on September 14, 2007

An Into Tomorrow listener submitted the following question!
Q: I want to move my electronics equipment, which consists of a cable box, surround sound amp, PS3, and VCR, into another room but the only space available is a closed bottom kitchen cabinet. Is this a good idea?
A: The kitchen is not an ideal place for any [...]

Playing DVDs From Other Regions by elise on September 14, 2007

Q: I have a DVD from Australia but it won’t play in my DVD player I just get an error telling me that the DVD’s regional code needs 2 be changed. The DVD will play on my laptop though. Is there anything I can do to get it to play on my DVD player so [...]

Wireless Headphones for TV and Laptop by elise on September 9, 2007

Q: Is it possible to buy a set of wireless headphones that work on both a TV and a laptop? I’m overwhelmed by all the different types but I’m not sure what to buy as a gift for an individual that wants to use it on both.
A: There are a number of Bluetooth enabled [...]

GPS for the Palm Lifedrive by elise on August 27, 2007

An Into Tomorrow listener submitted the following question!
Q: I have a Palm Lifedrive and I would like to know if I can add software or upgrade it to have the capability of a GPS. It would also be great if it could handle voice commands.
A: There are a wide variety of Bluetooth enabled GPS receivers [...]