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    UFO Megaset - No Closed Captions but....

    Yes, I know that about forbidden captioning due to lack of support by A&E. I did contacted A&E some time ago and was told that they does not provide closed captioing on all movies unless they own (due to a loophole in FCC requirements). I did looked into that code-free DVD player and that is...
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    Teletext?! (for DVD subtitles)

    Hello folks, I noticed that someone mentioned about teletext in UK/Europe area in my other postings. I now have a question for you. Which do DVD software players support teletext for subtitles, etc? Cyberlink PowerDVD? etc.. I like to know more information about teletext specs, etc...
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    UFO Megaset - No Closed Captions but....

    UFO Volumes 1-4/5-8 box sets Hello folks, Thanks for your replies. I was able ordered two box sets (UFO vol. 1-4 and UFO vol. 5-8) through eBay today. ITV DVD offers closed caption for hearing impairment for their DVD products. Good news! I checked Space 1999 by ITV DVD and they has...
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    Looking for CEA 608/708 specs.

    No answers but... Hello folks, No replies but I now found them at global.ihs.com. Thanks. Tim
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    Looking for CEA 608/708 specs.

    Hello folks, I am looking for CEA 608 and 708 specs for MPEG programming, etc. Does anyone have any sources about that? Thanks. Tim
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    No more CC on WB DVD "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"

    SDH and CC are the same. Hello folks, Well, both SDH and CC are the same. SDH is desgined for digital subtitles includes background sounds but CC is designed for legacy analog line 21 format. If DVD/BD/HD discs mentions SDH or CC, I will buy that. Tim
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    AT&T Wireless TAP plan

    Hello folks, I forget something about it since I heard about new data plans and 5GB limit per month. I have another question about TAP plan. Does that applies to TAP plan for deaf community? Does AT&T wireless still offer TAP plan for deaf community? If so, how do I contact them...
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    Sprint PC data cards.

    Hello folks, Does anyone have any experience with Sprint PC data cards for laptop? Does Sprint Relay still offer that like Blackberry 8703e that I bought last year? Thanks, Tim
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    AT&T Wireless New Data plans.... 5GB limit too.

    Hello folks, I heard that AT&T wireless changed data plans on starting Jan 20th. They is implementing 5GB limit per month like Verizon Wireless, Time Warner, etc. I believe that 5 GB limit is too low for boardband access and VRS/VP calls, etc. For tethering plan, pay extra now (total...
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    Looking for powerful headphone (up to 120db)

    Hello folks, I am looking for powerful headphone for several/profound hearing loss (80 to 110 db) which can be used for audiometer system. With web search, I found that most headphones are not enough powerful (up to 80 db only). I can't hear anything except some loud like dog barks...
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    New phone - OpenMoko

    Hello folks, I recently discovered that they introduces new open-source Linux-based phone called OpenMoko. That is GSM-based cellphone but it does not have thumb keyboard. Check Openmoko.org Portal Site. If it does have thumb keys, that would be good news so that someone can develop...
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    UFO Megaset - No Closed Captions but....

    Hello folks, I checked Amazon.com about UFO Megaset box-set by A&E home but they do not have closed caption or SDH. However, I discovered that UK edition has closed caption but only DVD region 2 when I checked UK version of Amazon web site. That will not play in US DVD players due to...
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    Sprint 8703e - Coverage problems.

    Hello folks, My friend told me that she had some experiences with no voice/data coverage between Northern Frederick, MD and Breezewood, PA. She travelled through Breezewood, PA from Washington/Baltimore area on I-70 road. When she reached Breezewood, PA, she finally got signal. On...
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    Space 1999 (A&E) - Still not Captioned!

    Thanks for replies but... Well, where is that law requres DVD and similar formats (Blu-Ray and HD-DVD) to have closed caption or subtitled?! That is only problem that Congress missed - perhaps loophole or so. There are a few video distributors like A&E, Lionsgate, and Echobridge. They take...
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    Space 1999 (A&E) - Still not Captioned!

    Hello folks, I received e-mail about new Space 1999 megaset release in July from "TV Shows on DVD" web site. On Amazon.com, I was ordered a copy of Space 1999 megaset under $100 but I noticed that it did not mention closed caption... I checked A&E TV web site and it did not mention closed...
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    Never buy DVDs from....

    All folks, Yes, I second that. Also A&E does not offer closed caption on on-air movies and shows like Space 1999, etc. I was ordering a copy of Space: 1999 30th Annv. Megaset for under $100 on Amazon.com but I noticed that it did not mention closed caption. I looked into A&E TV web site...
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    Sprint BB 8703e - no phone icon

    Yeah. Thanks for replies. I discussed with other wireless forum and learned something. When I hold down ALT key and pressed the trackwheel then selected "View All". Two hidden icons appeared on my screen - BES and phone apps. Thanks, Tim
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    Sprint BB 8703e - no phone icon

    Hello folks, I noticed no phone icon on the main screen on my new Sprint BB 8703e. Did someone remove phone icon and installed Sprint relay app? On other howard forums, I discussed with someone to find about SID number and was told to have dial to get info like IP address, SID, etc. on...
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    Sprint - Blackberry

    Hello folks, How do I check PRL version on my new 8703e? I was looking for something on it but can't find it anywhere. Thanks! Tim
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    Good news from Sprint for Deaf and HOH

    Good News!! I finally got a package today! It takes 10 business days to arrive.... Thanks!!! Tim
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