Battery Operated Televisions

does anyone know how to make this Portable Satellite TV for PC 04.2009 Titanium Edition work? i have opened it thn it says error "could not find file 'C:\users\xray\AppData\local\TempData.mdb' can anyone help me solve this ty in advance:D

anyone purchased dazzle tv or infact any portable tv usb drives for your pc,? i just brought a dazzle tv one,, i live in the south east and i was just wondering what sort of reception people have been getting on their laptops,using the portable satellite provided, not a roof satellite.

Portable satellite dish for sky tv? Hi. I cannot use SKY satellite service as there is no way to fix the dish in our apartment. Are there any portable solutions that can be kept inside home in combination with the digicomp? Thanks

where can i buy a portable satellite dish for direct tv?

Is there any way that a person can watch all of the cable channels on a portable tv while, say, camping? I want to watch football games while camping, but I dont have a satellite tv anywhere near me!

How do I use a satellite finder with a portable satellite dish? I am trying to set up a portable satellite dish for use with a TV and receiver in my RV. I was trying to make it work at home so I know what to do when I get to the campsite. I followed the directions that came with the satellite finder and the portable satellite dish. I powered up the receiver which gave me the azmuth and elevation for the satellite dish, but I cannot get the satellite finder to work. It is brand new - a Winegard SF-1000. I attached the coax which I attached to the TV port (I don't know what to call this, but it is where I attach a coax when the camp ground furnishes satellite or cable TV and all I have to do is turn on the TV and it works) on the outside of the RV to the TO RCVR side of the satellite finder, so the satellite finder is between the dish and the receiver. The receiver has power, but the satellite finder doesn't. Am I doing something wrong? This is the portable satellite dish I am using: http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=12618&ta

How much does it cost to get broadband via phoneline and satellite tv in Russia? Preferably always on broadband. Not dial up. If someone just bought a regular satellite dish and hooked it up on say the balcony of an apartment would you get English language tv channels in Russia? I guess you can also get English lanuage tv via a cable provider (non-dish)? Can you get internet via on of those little portable modems that you plug into your laptop? Any idea of the prices? Thanks

Portable satellite system for tvs,can they be used on computers?

does Disney's pop century resort have cable or satellite TV? And do you get more than just the Disney channel? This may sound like an odd question but I have a good reason for asking it, LoL. We are staying at pop century and my son has a small portable flat screen TV, if the resort has regular cable we can hook it up for him so he'll have his own TV to watch while we are there, however if it is satellite, i don't know if I can hook it up of not? Also is it true that you only get the Disney channel? Someone told me that and I was just wondering if it was true.

How do I connect a satellite dish receiver to a portable dvd player? Which portable DVD player would be best for this? What options should I look for? I would like to hook it up via a standard Co-ax cable. I would prefer a portable DVD player with a antenna TV tuner built in. Apparently there are a few models with such an option.

I have a Winegard portable satellite dish. If I use a splitter, am I able to hook up two Directv Boxes to it? This would allow me to watch different things on two tvs at my tailgate.

caravan portable tv reception? on most caravan sites that i visit the TV reception is hopeless,i have a portable flat screen TV with built in free-view, i am thinking of purchasing a portable TVcaravanng kit which contains a 38cm satellite dish a receiver and all the gubbings to go with it, is all this necessary or is there another way round it, also what is the difference between a receiver and a free-view box

What do I need to watch TV on my laptop ? I have a laptop with windows. Got the built in wireless. I would like to be able to use my laptop as a portable tv. What do I need to buy ? I don't want to hook up to cable or antenna. On-line live shows don't download with a steady stream making it hard to watch sports. I think I could do better grabbing the signal. Do I need a decoder for the satellite signals ? Thanks.

I have a portable TV that I would like to watch on the road in the U.S. !? Do I really need a Satellite dish or cable ? If not, what do I need? Digital antenna won't work! Thanks!

Has anyone ever received the portable DVD player the liars at Direct TV promise? AT&T talked me into doing the bundle package for my dsl,satellite & phone. Nothing is as they promised. I didn't know a huge company like that could get away with such blatant lies. The list is long about what AT&T said I would be getting & what is not truth. I'm curious if ANYONE has ever received the dvd player they have in their promos.

whats the better for this football season? The Sirius satellite radio or a portable Tv. I like The Browns, But I live in Los Angeles, and I know I don't to watch the raiders every sunday and just watch the highlights of my team on the local news. I was wondering if the Satellite radio is the better buy?

Is there a way to transfer the movies I record on to my television satellite box to my computer? The satellite box I use is from direct TV & it has a USB port on the front of it. Is there any way for me to take the files I record onto the box and move3 them o my lap-top or a portable drive? If so How?

What cord(S)/Cable(s) do i need do play Wii/xBox on my laptop? I recently bought a Toshiba satellite with a 17'' screen and thought it would be nice to use like a portable TV, it doesn't have Video and Sound input ports. is there any cord out there that i can plug into a USB port that will allow me to do so? Any help would be great! :)

Is there a such thing as a portable television that you have to pay monthly or yearly.? sort of like xm satellite radio only a tv?

TV Reception? i just bought a cabana on the beach and i want to put a tv in it so i can watch espn and baseball during the summer, but i cant get cable and i doubt i can get a full size satellite dish. Is there any way i can get reception without any of those things. I want to use a full size TV not a portable.

Are you ready for Digital Tv ? I suppose most of us are ready for Digital tv because of cabel and Satellite feeds but are you prepared for the change from the analog to digital signal? I have cabel but i have one old black and white 12 in portable with rabbit ears on it. This tv will be missed when the cabel company has problems and no signal at all and it's not worth the cost to buy the converter box. You can apply for coupons for a free converter box if you don’t have a digital-ready TV set or cable and satellite hook up. First come first served basis. http://www.aarp.org/money/consumer/articles/digital_tv.html?cmp=NLC-WBLTR-CTRL-120508-F4 https://www.dtv2009.gov/ApplyCoupon.aspx

Car Opinion? i'm getting my car this week. I think this sounds badass, but i dont know anything about cars. 2005 Mazda rx8 2 door coupe Color:Red or Black Interior:Stock 2 tone Red and black Type:2 wheel Drive Automatic [i smoke, and i'm not giving rides much] Engine: 1.3L, 4 Cylinder HP: 238hp @ 8500 RPM Other: Cruise/ Traction control, Sunroof, under 20k Mi. RIMS I WANT Brand: ZEN Type: Mazda rx8 PHANTOM II Color: Black w/ polished face -SYSTEM I WANT- AMP Brand: Sony Xplod Details: 1200w Class AB bridgeable 2 Ch. Model: XM-GTR2022 SUBS Brand:Sony Details:12" Dual voice Coil 4ohm w/ ferrite magnite. Sensitivity: 89 DB i want two of these in a custom box with 0 gauge wiring. RADIO Brand:SIRIUS Type: Stilleto 2 Portable satellite receiver. Features:100 Hours Storage, WiFi* :], Micro SD slot, Uploads, TV Model:SL2PK1 what do you think?

How expensive would it be to get a digital phone line added to a rural home? If that is possible.? I live in a rural part of Georgetown, Ontario. The only type of internet I can get here is Bell WiMax portable high speed. It runs at 2-3 mbps download and about .50 mbps upload. DSL is not available due to my phone line not being digital or something. They said this would be installed eventually, but I really need DSL now so that I can get have speeds of 12mbps or higher for online gaming / home networking. I am mainly looking into bell DSL for fast internet. I get 12mbps download speed for only $40/mth. If anyone could post back and tell me if its possible to pay someone to install a digital phone line or install it myself please post back with pricing. By the way, I cant get cable where I live either, only satellite tv.I read online that if I sign some sort of a contract to stay with a companies internet service for a long time, they would possibly install it for me for free.

what would cause a high hydro bill? few months now i been getting $200 bills for hydro. Bill showing 1071 kWh and meter read 36084. Were just a family of 3. Heats on low, we power laptops, watch TV hot showers the normal stuff i guess. What could cause this? wifi? Satellite? 2 portable heaters (used at nite? if anyone has insight on this would help, i will be calling hydro one

A Bush Family Member posted the following.How many mistakes can you find? Have You Ever Noticed, Most Countries Make Money From Copying U.S. Inventions? AMERICAN INVENTIONS: (Everything on this list is proven to be an American invention.) (This was posted by reporter_on_the_streetsss.) Electronic televisions (http://www.tvhistory.tv/philo.htm... ), email, transistors, microwave oven, tobacco cigarette, refrigerator, lcd screens, plasma TVs, computer chips, lightbulb, fluorescent light, electronic calculators, VCR, harddrive, internet, telephone, cellphone, satellite communication, portable communication radios(walkie talkie), digital satellites, stabilized rubber(shoes, condoms, tires, etc), nuclear powerplants, moon rovers, martian rovers, digital music(a/d converters), inkjet printers, laser printers, copy machine, best modern medicines, iron furnace stove, electric stove, air conditioning, airplane(engine-powered), animation (motion-picture), aspartame(sugarless sweetner), assembly line, automated teller machine (ATM), prepared baby food, bag (flat-bottomed paper), bandage (adhesive), barcode, barbed wire, blood bank, blow dryer, bra, bread slicing machine, portable camera, food cans, can openers, cardboard (corrugated). carbon 14 dating, cash register, cat litter, mail order catalogs, breakfast cereal, chewing gum, laptop computer, personal computer, oral contraceptives, cotton gin, crayons, credit card, heart defibrillator, smoke detector, artificial diamond, disposable diapers, dishwasher, drinking fountain, electric chair, modern rocket, escalator, fiberglass, freeze dried food, frozen food, genetic engineering, electric guitar, coat hanger(wire), electric iron, jeans, jello, kevlar, laundromat, laser, lipstick, LED, electric motor, morse code, nylon, paper towel, parking meter, phonograph (records), petroleum jelly, Post-it Notes, potato chips, car radio, electric razor, safety razor, revolver (gun), remote control(television), roller coaster, safety pin, Scotch tape, stapler, first successful steamboat, drinking straw, sunscreen, tampon(cotton), teflon, telegraph, toilet tissue, disposable tissue, tractor, automatic signal lights, viagra, video games, washing machine(electric), digital watches, zipper, high level computer languages, computer databases, handheld computers, optical recording and playback (used in DVD and CD ), glass bottle making machine, CCD(digital chips used in all digital cameras) which are used to convert light into pictures(also used in missiles made by the U.S., Russia, and Europe), DSL, CAT Scans "diagnostic X ray systems", laser ranging, laser multiplexing, air brakes, silicon solar cells, digital light processor, digital signal processor(used in all digital telephones), fiber optic wire, nearly all types of lasers, MASER, first laser medical treatments, microprocessor, automated telephone switches, radiator, modem, word processor, ethernet, computer mouse and computer windows, I'll start - light bulb & rubber were invented by Brits. TV by a Scotsman. Motion picture invented by Lumiere Bros from France The telephone - do you learn nothing in the US Alexander graham Bell was Scottish. Electric Motor invented by a Brit. Radiator uinvented by an Italien born German who lived in Russia.

Have You Ever Noticed, Most Countries Make Money From Copying U.S. Inventions? AMERICAN INVENTIONS: (Everything on this list is proven to be an American invention.) (This was posted by reporter_on_the_streetsss.) Electronic televisions (http://www.tvhistory.tv/Philo.htm ), email, transistors, microwave oven, tobacco cigarette, refrigerator, lcd screens, plasma TVs, computer chips, lightbulb, fluorescent light, electronic calculators, VCR, harddrive, internet, telephone, cellphone, satellite communication, portable communication radios(walkie talkie), digital satellites, stabilized rubber(shoes, condoms, tires, etc), nuclear powerplants, moon rovers, martian rovers, digital music(a/d converters), inkjet printers, laser printers, copy machine, best modern medicines, iron furnace stove, electric stove, air conditioning, airplane(engine-powered), animation (motion-picture), aspartame(sugarless sweetner), assembly line, automated teller machine (ATM), prepared baby food, bag (flat-bottomed paper), bandage (adhesive), barcode, barbed wire, blood bank, blow dryer, bra, bread slicing machine, portable camera, food cans, can openers, cardboard (corrugated). carbon 14 dating, cash register, cat litter, mail order catalogs, breakfast cereal, chewing gum, laptop computer, personal computer, oral contraceptives, cotton gin, crayons, credit card, heart defibrillator, smoke detector, artificial diamond, disposable diapers, dishwasher, drinking fountain, electric chair, modern rocket, escalator, fiberglass, freeze dried food, frozen food, genetic engineering, electric guitar, coat hanger(wire), electric iron, jeans, jello, kevlar, laundromat, laser, lipstick, LED, electric motor, morse code, nylon, paper towel, parking meter, phonograph (records), petroleum jelly, Post-it Notes, potato chips, car radio, electric razor, safety razor, revolver (gun), remote control(television), roller coaster, safety pin, Scotch tape, stapler, first successful steamboat, drinking straw, sunscreen, tampon(cotton), teflon, telegraph, toilet tissue, disposable tissue, tractor, automatic signal lights, viagra, video games, washing machine(electric), digital watches, zipper, high level computer languages, computer databases, handheld computers, optical recording and playback (used in DVD and CD ), glass bottle making machine, CCD(digital chips used in all digital cameras) which are used to convert light into pictures(also used in missiles made by the U.S., Russia, and Europe), DSL, CAT Scans "diagnostic X ray systems", laser ranging, laser multiplexing, air brakes, silicon solar cells, digital light processor, digital signal processor(used in all digital telephones), fiber optic wire, nearly all types of lasers, MASER, first laser medical treatments, microprocessor, automated telephone switches, radiator, modem, word processor, ethernet, computer mouse and computer windows, For Yes to democrats: England gladly accepted nuclear submarine missiles the U.S. gave to them within the last few years. You should be thankful. Clinton would never help out England in such a way. Electronic televisions were invented in America. http://www.tvhistory.tv/Philo.htm "They achieved the first fully electronic television picture on September 7, 1927, with the transmission of a straight line. Later that year, they successfully transmitted a 'puff of smoke' from Cliff's cigarette.' An American invented refigeration: "Perkins also invented an early refrigerator (really an ether ice machine). " http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bljacobperkins.htm America invented the electronic calculator. Any references to an 1960's english calculator are irrelevant: "In 1954, IBM, in the U.S.A., demonstrated a large all-transistor calculator and, in 1957, the company released the first commercial all-transistor calculator" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calculator#The_development_of_electronic_calculators The U.S. invented the VCR. They were custom machines used by TV show makers to record shows for storage or later playback. An American (Jack Mullen) invented the technology sold by Ampex. "Ampex revolutionised the radio and recording industry with its famous Model 200 tape deck, developed directly from Mullin's modified Magnetophones" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Mullin Jack Mullen and Wayne R. Johnson invented the electronics to record video onto audio tapes. "Bing Crosby Enterprises (BCE) gave the world's first demonstration of a videotape recording in Los Angeles on November 11, 1951. Developed by John T. Mullin and Wayne R. Johnson since 1950" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Videotape#Open_reel The integrated circuit was invented in America. Drummer's attempt (1956) at making one didn't work. "The first integrated circuits were manufactured independently by two scientists: Jack Kilby [American] of Texas Instruments filed a patent for a "Solid Circuit" made of germanium on February 6, 1959. Kilby received patents U.S. Patent 3,138,743 , U.S. Patent 3,138,747 , U.S. Patent 3,261,081 , and U.S. Patent 3,434,015"..."Robert Noyce[American] of Fairchild Semiconductor was awarded a patent for a more complex "unitary circuit" made of Silicon on April 25, 1961. " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integrated_circuit#The_birth_of_the_IC Microwave oven: America invented the microwave oven using American technology. A microwave oven works on the principle of using microwaves (generated from another American invention) to move and create friction mainly in water molecules in food. Sounds simple to make but it is not. One of the most difficult problems was finding the microwave frequency that worked best for heating water. It was a problem because the inventor only had access to 1940's technology. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microwave_oven. About magnetrons ("microwave generators"), they were invented in America. Modified ones were used by England during WW2. "two-pole magnetrons were developed in the 1920s by Albert Hull at General Electric's Research Laboratories (Schenectady, New York)" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavity_magnetron#History Also a important American invention is the Audion: "De Forest is one of the fathers of the "electronic age", as the Audion helped to usher in the widespread use of electronics" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_DeForest The first working transistor was invented in America. It was one of the most important inventions of the 20th century. "John Bardeen and Walter Brattain and William Shockley received the Nobel Prize in 1956 for the invention of the transistor." http://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa061698.htm http://www.pbs.org/transistor/background1/events/miraclemo.html http://www.cedmagic.com/history/transistor-1947.html Edison invented the first "working" lightbulb. He received two patents for it.

Televised Sports in the 21st Century I recently invested in one of these new fangled satellite dish thingies to widen the viewing on my 15 inch portable. I came across an American channel showing a lot of young men playing rounders. Why is this school girl sport being shown on TV and what happened to the good old sport of ruggers? Moreover, why did some of these boys feel the need to wear protective face wear, are they a nation of wimps?

Rogers in Alberta...? Does Rogers have any plans to expand their Internet and Cable services into Alberta? I know they already have portable internet, but I was wondering if they have plans to launch their High-Speed Internet and Digital TV services in Alberta. They offer these services in Ontario already. When will they launch internet and digital cable in Alberta? Shaw offers absolutely garbage. Their internet sucks along with their cable. Telus has too many problems and I don't want satellite from Bell. So does anyone know when Rogers will offer High-Speed Internet and digital cable in Alberta?

What is this HDTV takeover on televisions about in February? Does this mean unless we have a HDTV or satelite or cable with HD we can't watch. I have several room sizeTVs and several portable for carrying on vacation or to work or wherever. Does this mean we will not be able to watch our TV's . I can't afford to go and buy special equipment or new HDTVs just to watch TV. In fact, there are millions of people who all can't afford to buy adaptable equipment. As the world knows, television is the poor man's entertainment. There is the elderly, the shut ins and many others who depend on their TVS that use outside or tv attached antennaes. Most of my TVs rely on the attached aereal antennae. Who came up with this idea? Whose pockets is this going to pad from the changeover? and, most of all, Why do this to so many people when what we had worked and was available to everyone free, other than the electricity used. If people have satellite or cable, it is their choice to pay for it. If I am all wrong about HDTV please let me and the millions of others who don't understand, know. Thank you

FFXI graphics are messed up...? I have installed both Warhammer online and FFXI on my Toshiba Satellite model A305-S6858 which has Vista on it. Warhammer looks fine however FFXI isn't looking correct with mostly the characters and mobs in the game. They flicker and appear to only show some of the colors or all the colors and parts of the character or mob are missing. I'm not sure what settings I need to change if I can to make this work correctly. I have installed the newest DirectX and video drivers and still not working properly and this is even after I reinstalled the OS. Which I did for other reason. I am probably giving more info than needed or maybe not enough.. However if someone can direct me the direction needed to get this solved I would be most greatful! Thanks ahead of time! Jen System information follows: Manufacturer: Toshiba Part Number:PSAG0U-02D00M General Platform Technology: Intel Centrino Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers , Wireless LAN antenna Width: 14.3 in Depth: 10.5 in Height: 1.5 in Weight: 6 lbs Color: Fusion finish with horizon pattern Localization: United States Notebook type: Thin-and-light (4-6 lbs.), Budget Screen type: Widescreen Wireless capabilities: IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11 n (draft) Processor Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo T5750 / 2 GHz Multi-Core processor technology: Dual-Core 64-bit processor: Yes Data bus speed: 667 MHz Chipset type: Mobile Intel GM965 Express Cache Memory Type: L2 cache Cache size: 2 MB RAM Installed Size: 4 GB / 4 GB (max) Technology: DDR2 SDRAM - 667 MHz Memory specification compliance: PC2-5300 RAM configuration features: 2 x 2 GB Environmental Parameters Environmental & energy standards compliance: RoHS Min Operating Temperature: 41 ?F Max Operating Temperature: 95 ?F Humidity Range Operating: 20 - 80% Storage Controller Storage controller type: Serial ATA/IDE Storage Controller / Serial ATA Interface: Serial ATA-150 Storage Floppy Drive: None Hard Drive: 320 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm Storage Removable: None Hard drive type: Portable Optical Storage Type: DVD?RW (?R DL) / DVD-RAM - Integrated CD / DVD read speed: 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) CD / DVD write speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD?R) / 4x (DVD?R DL) CD / DVD rewrite speed 16x (CD) / 6x (DVD-RW) / 8x (DVD+RW) / 5x (DVD-RAM) Disc Labeling Technology: Labelflash Technology Optical Storage (2nd) 2nd optical storage type: None Card Reader Card reader type: 5 in 1 card reader Supported flash memory cards: Memory Stick , MultiMediaCard , SD Memory Card , XD-Picture Card , Memory Stick Pro Display Display Type: 15.4 in TFT active matrix Max Resolution: 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) Widescreen Display: Yes Features: TruBrite Video Graphics Processor / Vendor: Intel GMA X3100 Dynamic Video Memory: Technology 4.0 Video Memory 128 MB Max Allocated RAM Size: 358 MB Audio Audio output type: Sound card Audio Output Features: Harman/kardon stereo speakers Audio Input: Microphone Notebook Camera Camera Type: Integrated Multimedia Functionality TV Tuner Type: None Radio Tuner Type: FM radio Input Device(s) Input device type: Keyboard , Touchpad Keyboard localization and layout: US Features: Toshiba EasyKeys Telecom Modem: None Max transfer rate: 56 Kbps Networking Networking: Network adapter Networking / Wireless LAN Supported: Yes Wireless NIC: Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Data link protocol: Ethernet , IEEE 802.11a , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , Fast Ethernet , IEEE 802.11n (draft) Networking standards: IEEE 802.11a , IEEE 802.11b , IEEE 802.11g , IEEE 802.11n (draft) Expansion / Connectivity Expansion Slots Total (Free): 2 ( 0 ) x Memory , 1 ( 1 ) x ExpressCard/54 Interfaces 1 x Display / video - VGA - 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) , 1 x Display / video - S-video output , 1 x Audio - SPDIF output/headphones , 1 x Microphone - Input - Mini-phone 3.5 mm , 1 x Headphones - Output - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm , 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire) , 4 x Hi-Speed USB - 4 pin USB Type A , 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45 , 1 x FM antenna Miscellaneous Features: 802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless LAN , Camera Compliant Standards: RoHS Power Power device form factor: External Voltage Required: AC 120/230 V Battery Technology: Lithium ion Installed Qty: 1 Battery capacity: 6000 mAh Operating System / Software OS Provided: Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Software: Skype , Napster , Toshiba Assist , Memeo AutoBackup , LoJack for Laptops , Norton 360 (Trial) , Toshiba ConfigFree , Toshiba DVD Player , Adobe Acrobat Reader , Toshiba Disc Creator , Toshiba Game Console , CyberLink PowerCinema , Toshiba Speech System , Microsoft Office Ready , Toshiba Bluetooth Stack , Face Recognition software , Toshiba Value Added Package , Sun Java 2 Runtime Environment , Ulead DVD MovieFactory 5 for Toshiba , Microsoft Office Professional 2007 (60 days trial) , Toshiba Extended Tiles for I found out some info and I am looking for a Intel X3100 (GM965 chipset) driver thats 64 bit...could only find the 32 bit one... Its a specail fix for the graphic issue I am having...so if anyone knows of where I can find it that would be great! Untill then I will keep searching. Thanks! A friend of mine found a link on intels site that has the 64 bit version downloadable. http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Product_Filter.aspx?ProductID=2800&lang=eng If link wont work, just do the following: You go to Intels main page click downloads under work section. (takes you to a new window) Select "Graphics" on the left side Select "laptop graphic contollers" Select "Mobile Intel 965 express chipset family" (takes you to a new window) Just select the OS and go from there. As of last night they did have the vista home premium for downloading. I am not sure for the othe other os downloads. Hope this helps out! When I edit the question stating about the 64 bit driver being found, that was when I had the issue resolved... So thanks to you all for replying. Just glad I can play now with graphics back to normal.

Help with Dad Christmas gift - VERY hard to buy for - PLEASE HELP!!!!!!? Good looking, 55 yr. old VP of construction firm. He has everything he needs or wants! He drinks beer (only) and smokes cigars but only a certain kind (gift baskets with various types are not an option - I've tried). He restored a car, but it's perfected and nothing I could know is needed. ('57 Bel Aire) He works with tools but owns every type - probably more than one, he's already told me that. He wears cologne, but can't smell! He's a freemason, but I've exhausted all gifts that relate He golfs, but has brand new clubs, bag, shoes, magazine subscr. He already stocks up on golf balls and tees. He has a brand new computer, and doesn't care for any other tech-related items. He buys new clothes all the time and hates my taste (he's a bit, um, unstylish) He's fun - but have jokingly bought him nerf guns, portable videogames and remote control cars in the past. No hunting or fishing or bowling. He loves food - but a "meat and potatoes" type of guy - one that already has Omaha steaks deliver all the time. No sweet tooth. Will not watch a movie twice, nor tv shows. He gets gift cards from clients all the time. No ties. Renovating the house - well, hired help is He gardens, but barely. Tomatoes and squash only, I think. Likes jewelry, but his taste is not affordable. Doesn't care for sports - goes to some NFL games, but not a true "fan" New wallet. His type of watches wouldn't suit my budget. He already has a stack of books he claims to be "getting a start on" Mom deals with decor. Nothing like that would be of interest. No work gear and he has a company car. GPS, cell phone and accessories are redundant. Travels so much for work, he doesn't care to go for pleasure. Travel items - luggage, travel pillows, etc. would never be used. He's practical. We have a huge inground pool. Mom buys the fun stuff, and other people come to clean. We have a game room - likes billards and darts - new balls, cues, chalk-holder even. Table was recently recovered and whole dartboard set-up is new. Has an outdoor firepit - had two, gave me one- He already have me his old patio furniture that was from this summer, he didn't like it. He has all the music he cares for, I've tried to buy him some and he either already had it or didn't care b /c he has satellite radio. Would not be caught dead at a concert. Does his own lawn, oddly enough. He has all the needs, like mower, leaf blower, weed eater, pesticides... ANY other ideas? In reality he's fun but honestly has all the necessities. Therefore, I need a unique gift that isn't generic - but must be practical too. He's not a fan of "gifting for the sake of gifting." Also, not religious. I think all of you have given me some great ideas! Not sure which I'll pick, but I'll def check out some of the websites you all recommended. He loves nice wallets, and his are always getting worn out. As for the classic car stuff, I just have no idea where to begin - he's not the type for "novelty" items like keychains and such, but maybe I could get out of him if he'd like a new gear stick or seat covers - his car is bad-a and I get it eventually! The utopia beer from Sam Adams is a great idea (I worked at a liquor store all through college and we had the really neat looking metal bottle) for the connoisseur, but my dad likes bud and bud only... Anyways, thanks for all the ideas - you have helped immensely! Still, any other novel ideas are still welcome !!!

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