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NewVista 12-02-2010 11:56 PM

Every Home should Have One
 
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The Reflect-O-Scope
Television convergence Viewer
Should be issued to all citizens by the Govt.

Eric H 12-03-2010 12:05 AM

And to think, I've been using a mirror...

Seriously, how do you use that thing?

NewVista 12-03-2010 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric H (Post 2988369)
how do you use that thing?

I don't know, never tried it. It's kind of a reverse periscope.

NewVista 12-03-2010 01:46 AM

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Suction cup holds it to top of TV, can move over screen surface

Phil Nelson 12-03-2010 02:01 AM

Awesome. I'm making one! Reminds me of the periscopes we made in Cub Scouts.

Phil Nelson

Eric H 12-03-2010 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by NewVista (Post 2988378)
Suction cup holds it to top of TV, can move over screen surface

Um, OK, that'll work for getting the center converged but what about the rest of the screen! :stupid:

It appears to be made of the highest quality cardboard and black tape!

NewVista 12-03-2010 09:16 AM

Made in Minnesota using the finest Swedish cardboard tubing

Phil Nelson 12-03-2010 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric H (Post 2988381)
Um, OK, that'll work for getting the center converged but what about the rest of the screen!

Hey, it can do sides as well as center. Top and bottom . . . not so much. There's a reason why we don't see these in the dollar boxes at swap meets.

Too bad my kids are in grad school rather than grade school. It still would be fun to recreate my Cub Scout project.

Phil

sampson159 12-03-2010 10:03 AM

we had one of those in the shop.never used it except once.who s idea was this one?just center was about all it was good for.

Reece 12-03-2010 10:12 AM

It may be useless but I love stuff that has "-O-" in the middle of the word. Reflect-O-Scope. It's so modern. :yes:

droptop 12-03-2010 10:48 AM

What will they think of next? I think I remember a screaming pitch man selling these on TV. $19.95 sticks in my mind as does getting a second one for free just by paying separate shipping and handling.... I hate to admit it but I, too, have been using a low tech mirror instead of this space age device. How did I get so far?:scratch2:

DaveWM 12-03-2010 02:08 PM

I would like a low power microscope mounted to a video cam so you can examine the dot landings when doing a purity setup.


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