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nubee2010
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[OT!] Google Ad in the ARGN Audio Repository The ARGN audio file repository for ILB has had this ad for MaxTheater, Inc. . This looks like a hoax because the price is too good to be true and there's no actual schematic of how the product is set up or how the technology is supposed to work.
Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 4:01 pm
drseuss90
Decorated
If it works you would never be able to get a high def image....
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 4:06 pm
thebruce
Dances With Wikis
it's not actually a 175" tv. It's a lens that magnifies the image from a tv or monitor up to 36". Technically that could be a valid price. But without a light, you need either a very dark room, or squint a lot.
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 5:24 pm
Clayfoot
Entrenched
MaxTheater is vaporware I ordered this product on October 23, 2004. I got an order confirmation by email, and... that's all. My order never arrived. I followed up with MaxTheater's customer support system but never got a response. I also tried email, and even the phone number listed on the credit card charge. Same result: no response. Yesterday (Nov. 11, 2004), I finally contacted my credit card to dispute the charge. Whether MaxTheater ever delivered any kits before, at present, I believe this product is pure vaporware .
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 5:56 pm
DreamOfTheRood
Unfettered
In that case, whoever handles ARGN's ads should be notified of the invalidity of the company.
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 6:55 pm
Clayfoot
Entrenched
Submitted complaint to Google Adwords The ads are Google-based. I submitted a complaint to Google about that particular ad. Maybe, Google will pull the ad if enough people complain about it.
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 7:18 pm
vpisteve
Asshatministrator
Thanks for the heads up. I'll filter out those ads and let Google know.
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Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2004 7:19 pm
Clayfoot
Entrenched
MaxTheater comes through after all . . . ? Today, a full 3 weeks after I ordered it, I got my order from MaxTheater.com. It was sent by US Mail, and postmarked on 11/10/04. I don't think it's a coincidence that I filed a charge dispute with my credit card that same day.
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Posted: Sat Nov 13, 2004 11:23 pm
thebruce
Dances With Wikis
yeah, I've seen this kind of product before, long ago, even someone having it made with a tv in a box, a lens and a hole pretty much... ie, you can make it at home...
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Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 12:41 am
vpisteve
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Well, I've removed MaxTheater from the ARGN banner rotation. I really apologize that this has caused problems.
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Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 12:43 am
johnny5
Entrenched
Re: MaxTheater comes through after all . . . ?
gkrohne wrote:
Today, a full 3 weeks after I ordered it, I got my order from MaxTheater.com. It was sent by US Mail, and postmarked on 11/10/04. I don't think it's a coincidence that I filed a charge dispute with my credit card that same day.
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 11:33 am
Shad0
I Have No Life
Re: MaxTheater comes through after all . . . ? According to their own web site :
MaxTheater wrote:
We stand behind our product 100%. This means if you are unsatisfied for any reason whatsoever, simply send the TV kit back for a refund. Our refund period extends 15 days from the day you receive your product in the mail. This allows you to try your 175" bigscreen completely risk free for 15 days. Our refund policy is a no questions asked guarantee. This means you may return it for absolutely any reason.
right now if I were you.
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Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 9:14 pm
AnthraX101
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Something for the DIYer.
http://www.tomshardware.com/howto/20041113/index.html
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Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 10:41 pm
thebruce
Dances With Wikis
re: Tom's Hardware link
that's something I'd love to try out if I had the $
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Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 4:05 pm
Last edited by thebruce on Mon Nov 15, 2004 4:31 pm; edited 1 time in total
Clayfoot
Entrenched
Well, the cheapo version is up and running on a 13" TV. On a white wall, it's brighter than you would think. Of course, turning on the lights washes it out completely. However, the next step is to paint a giant screen reflective silver and see if the brightness comes up. Also, I have to get a couple of glass plates and a mirror. The Fresnel lens won't stay flat on its own, so I'll have to sandwich it between the glass plates. The mirror is to get the text reoriented left to right.
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Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 4:30 pm
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