Roc Rinaldi Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 Hey, now Janet's picture looks OK and I haven't touched it. The wonders of technology. Apparently the computer interpreted the picture problem and decided to fix it on it's own. Now that's progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roc Rinaldi Posted February 8, 2007 Author Share Posted February 8, 2007 Now its too big again. What's going on Mike Colter??????????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roc Rinaldi Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 Still trying to get pictures posted properly. Let's see if this one works. Yes, it is Roc & my wife of 39 years, Janet. What a find she was and she let's me buy audio gear at least once a decade !!! Still need 4 forte IIs in oiled walnut, mint or excellent condition, within 300 miles of Baltimore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arky Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 A very handsome couple having a good time...love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roc Rinaldi Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 thanks for your comment. I think the marriage is going to work out. I'd be a fool to ever lose her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 The software on the Forum will resize most pics, but not after it paints the humongo screen with your gagillion pixal uploaded image. Here's what I do to save space and time. Run your photos through any imaging program and SAVE AS (do not save over you original file, I always put SM for small at the end of the file name) 72 DPI because that's all the resolution you can get onscreen 600 pixels in the longest dimension so it fits the screen Jpeg file type- and you can used the #12 type in Photoshop because you're already reduced the size enough. That should yield a file of only a couple hundred KB, which takes up little server space and uploads quickly even on dialup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Yes, a handsome couple indeed- but what is that blue-white concoction that is attacking your wife in the earlier photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roc Rinaldi Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 It's a very special ice cream sundae with cinnamon stick served at the Seattle Space Needle - October, 2006. Dry ice is involved in making the smoke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardP Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 The software on the Forum will resize most pics, but not after it paints the humongo screen with your gagillion pixal uploaded image. Here's what I do to save space and time. Run your photos through any imaging program and SAVE AS (do not save over you original file, I always put SM for small at the end of the file name) 72 DPI because that's all the resolution you can get onscreen 600 pixels in the longest dimension so it fits the screen Jpeg file type- and you can used the #12 type in Photoshop because you're already reduced the size enough. That should yield a file of only a couple hundred KB, which takes up little server space and uploads quickly even on dialup. Michael, with your knowledge of photography and imaging, I'd like to recommend that you confer with the webmaster to set up some standard limiter for uploaded photos, or at least a "sticky" to tell people how to size their images appropriately. I am one of (I am sure many) who are still on dial up (a "dialupasaurus"), and these 1 Mb photos are a pain. It could take several minutes for some of them to load, and I usually cannot see the text-only parts of those threads until a large part of the photo has loaded, making some threads essentially unreadable. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roc Rinaldi Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 ....and a wonderful thought at that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roc Rinaldi Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 Found two. ......so....MY KINGDOM FOR 3 FORTE IIs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedball Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 ....." Dialupasaurus ".........lol...lol.......perfect description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 On the subject of FII's, did someone here on the forum pick up the OO Forte II's from craigslist for $500 located in Lewisville, TX? They were snapped up very fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roc Rinaldi Posted February 24, 2007 Author Share Posted February 24, 2007 Not me. I can't believe the amount of strong interest in forte's & forte IIs. It's quite startling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjgeraci Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Very nice pics. Having heard a number of pair of Forte 2s and now incorporating Forte1s into my system - I say good luck. I would say look for three Khorns, Belles and Cornwalls - but that is probably not want you want to hear.......... Happy hunting and good luck. Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 The software on the Forum will resize most pics, but not after it paints the humongo screen with your gagillion pixal uploaded image. Here's what I do to save space and time. Run your photos through any imaging program and SAVE AS (do not save over you original file, I always put SM for small at the end of the file name) 72 DPI because that's all the resolution you can get onscreen 600 pixels in the longest dimension so it fits the screen Jpeg file type- and you can used the #12 type in Photoshop because you're already reduced the size enough. That should yield a file of only a couple hundred KB, which takes up little server space and uploads quickly even on dialup. Michael, with your knowledge of photography and imaging, I'd like to recommend that you confer with the webmaster to set up some standard limiter for uploaded photos, or at least a "sticky" to tell people how to size their images appropriately. I am one of (I am sure many) who are still on dial up (a "dialupasaurus"), and these 1 Mb photos are a pain. It could take several minutes for some of them to load, and I usually cannot see the text-only parts of those threads until a large part of the photo has loaded, making some threads essentially unreadable. Just a thought. I have listed my suggestions for downsizing as a courtesy to others such as yourself many many times. I like your suggestion of making it mandatory. Perhaps the limiter would just look for file size and disallow anything over 300Kb or so. We can't force people to use certain dimensions, but limiting the overall file size would disallow the 'lock-up' sizes very commonly uploaded by members not familiar with our informal protocol. I'll ask Palladin about it this week- great suggestion! Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 Not me. I can't believe the amount of strong interest in forte's & forte IIs. It's quite startling. To quote Duke 'they are a mini-Klipschorn'. I think they are one of the most even tempered, flattest-in-a-moderate-box, good bang for the buck used speakers we have ever made. But I also let loose with some of my KSB1.1's in the basement the other day- they are surprisingly awesome for such a small inexpensive speaker! And let's not forget the RB3 lovers. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 I just looked on eBay to see how much Fortes have been selling for...one Forte II oiled oak pair like mine went for over $600! Every time I see that I can't believe I only paid $275 for mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roc Rinaldi Posted February 25, 2007 Author Share Posted February 25, 2007 You did get a bargain if they turned out to be good ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 They turned out to be great ones. About as mint as you can possibly get, passives are perfect without the pushed in dust cap that many have. The seller originally had them advertised for $400. After about a week on craigslist he dropped them to $275. I showed up cash in hand the next day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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