Sam Clemens's Profile

Just thought this was pretty funny considering the price and color. http://www.walmart.com/ip/20551594?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227015159421&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=17426420590&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem

This sort of thing kind of hurts my brain. While I admit the brilliance of creating such a device, isn't it just working backwards? Sort of like converting your high quality mp3s or CDs to a cassette tape? It's not like there aren't keyboards already available. If you need to type that much, maybe the iPad isn't the right device for you?

The Restoration Hardware product page has a close-up of the brackets which shows how they connect to the shelves. You just put screws through them.

http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod1870749

I have some walnut planks I've been wondering what to do with. I think I now know.

Are these really our only two options? Being "surrounded by" hard copies or not buy them at all? Come on. Look, I get it. I too have ridden myself of all the plastic cases from CDs and DVDs, but that doesn't mean I don't want the contents. Is it really too confining to put these thin little discs into sleeves and put them in a cabinet? I stream content all the time but there are movies I already own and some I wish to own that I enjoy re-watching. Want to watch Gladiator? Boom. Here it is. Pop it in and enjoy. Or - to bring myself into the 21st century, this Gen-Xer even backed up his movies and CDs to a hard drive that can be shared on a home network. I'm just saying there are more options than to buy Blu-rays OR stream.

Honest question here, does this custom shelving allow enough space for ventilation? It looks too tight to me. (It also looks really good.)

I built my house last year and put this system in. About $20,000 for 2k ft is right on (in Missouri), though it's not the install that adds so much to the cost. The manufacturer adds cost to the unit because they know, and the buyer knows you'll be saving money. We love ours. Works great, and we are saving monthly money. What hasn't been mentioned is the 30% federal tax credit on these systems. (The manufacturers know that too). They are quieter than traditional and there's also no reason you'd need a big house for one, or a big lot. Instead of the long trenches, the loops can also be dug straight down. Thumbs up from me.