u/HofstraJet

Hi everyone.

Looking for a home CCTV system. Asked about Dahua products here and it seemed like Dahua was decent for my needs, despite the certification issues.

Fast forward to yesterday when I received the part numbers for the products I was quoted from an installer. They are from a 2021 catalog and are VCam products (Google tells me that they are white labeled Dahua products, which is fine if that's the case).

NVR-C402HP6-16P with a 4 TB WD Purple drive - USD 760

VIPD5349TMV 4 MP dome cameras - USD 245 each

Labor/installation not included in these prices - that is just for the hardware.

Need a reality check as the systems I am seeing online look like they have much better specs, particularly the cameras.

Is this overpriced leftover merchandise the dealer is trying to pawn off on me or am I overreacting?

I understand this is a residential application and I don't need top of the line products, but I also don't want technology that is outdated before it is even installed.

I originally wanted to buy my own hardware and hire an installer but thought it might be better to have an "all in one" solution, but that might be a mistake.

Thanks!

I've been reading up on the restrictions on Dahua in the US. I have a vendor who wants to sell me a residential camera/NVR system in the US. Is this still permitted? If yes, should I be concerned about purchasing Dahua equipment?

Thanks!

So I’m finally ready to migrate my two bridges to a Bridge Pro.

Wanted to see what tips and tricks people have found to make the migration easier and any troubleshooting tips.

Thanks!

Select theaters will be showing these two movies through Wednesday to honor Dolly.

Select theaters will be showing these two movies through Wednesday to honor Dolly.

Select theaters will be showing these two movies through Wednesday to honor Dolly.

I subscribe to AMC+ directly and I see titles that are available on AMC+ if I subscribe through Amazon, but when I go to the app, (as I subscribe directly), they’re not available. The Departed is the latest example.

I contacted support and they said that the providers decide what content they carry. I asked how a provider carries more content than the distributor. Crickets. 🤷🏻

Fun movie however nothing was really explained at the end. Left me wanting a little more. I like how they made the Sagan references and inserted a little bit of the science, but that part really didn’t have much to it.

Some of that acquired a bit of suspension of disbelief, like the young boy holding back the snake. But it’s all good.

Saw it in LieMax and there were lots of aspect ratio changes at weird times (usually it’s before an action scene). Should’ve just kept it at full LieMax aspect ratio the whole time.

Excellent use of surround speakers which I think most modern audio mixes don’t bother doing.

They have the pinpoint capability with Atmos (which I know IMAX doesn’t have) but so few movies use it. Stay until after the credits for some extra ambient sounds (no extra video).

I will also note that seeing Ewan as the father made me feel old thinking of him as Renton.

7/10

Confirmation and shipping emails say “two home items” or “one apparel item” and provide no further details.

They used to say nothing other than the order number so I guess this is a step up, but it seems so silly.

Why can’t they show what I ordered or what is being shipped? What’s the big secret?

I have tickets for today (Saturday, Aug 1) and tomorrow for Odyssey at Lincoln Square and am unable to attend. I need to cancel but the website and app are unable to do it. Tickets show as "undefined" in description with correct theater and poster. I tried doing it from Order History but same issue.

I emailed guest services with their absurd numerous attempts to direct me to self help (the final insult being that you have to respond to their automated email to get to a human and then telling me they will get back to me in six days!!!).

Any suggestions? Don't want to get dinged for no-shows and for out of town showings.

**Please no DMs asking to buy the tickets - they are A-List so it won't work. Thanks!**

SOLVED - the tickets for today appeared around 10:00 AM Eastern. Tomorrow's still show as undefined, but I expect that will resolve tomorrow morning. Guess this is how they are handling their IT problems.

I have tickets for tomorrow (Saturday, Aug 1) and Sunday August 2 for Odyssey at Lincoln Square and am unable to attend. I need to cancel but the website and app are unable to do it. Tickets show as "undefined" in description with correct theater and poster. I tried doing it from Order History but same issue.

I emailed guest services with their absurd numerous attempts to direct me to self help (the final insult being that you have to respond to their automated email to get to a human and then telling me they will get back to me in six days!!!).

Any suggestions? Don't want to get dinged for no-shows and for out of town showings.

Please no DMs asking to buy the tickets - they are A-List so it won't work. Thanks!

SOLVED - the tickets for today appeared around 10:00 AM Eastern. Tomorrow's still show as undefined, but I expect that will resolve tomorrow morning. Guess this is how they are handling their IT problems.

If a theater is having 2AM showings of Spider Man and Odyssey in IMAX/Dolby, why wouldn’t they have showings in all of the other auditoriums?

Since they’re all digital, do they actually have projectionists in each theater?

I have tickets to Odyssey in Buford, GA for next week. I bought tickets a while ago when the auditorium was empty and planned to sign up for RU the day before and then cancel/rebuy with RU (I didn't want to sign up for RU at the time as I wouldn't be able to use it until August).

Now I see that showtime (midweek midday) is full and I'm concerned with doing the cancel/rebuy as there may be bots set up to snipe the seats as soon as I cancel.

What's the best way to handle this so that I can get the RU pricing/benefits for this movie? Can I go to the theater and sign up and then get a price adjustment on the tickets on the day of the showing?

Thanks!

Does anyone know the licensing history behind The Distinguished Gentleman?

For years, it was unavailable on streaming and now all of a sudden it’s available everywhere.

It’s one of my favorite movies and I have a physical copy, but wanted the convenience of having it on my iPhone and iPad as a mindless comfort movie to listen to.

Happy to now have it available but am curious what the hold up was for so many years.