This is the second episode in a series discussing many of the unexpected problems that might develop throughout the process of purchasing a new TV. Taking the time to understand your needs vs. wants and developing criteria any purchase must meet will help to save frustration and unexpected, budget-busting surprises.
Topics in this episode include:
- Simple TV setup vs. home theater environment
- Terrestrial antennae for local channels
- Basic cable/satellite service
- Additional cable/satellite costs;
- HD channel package
- DVR equipment
- Premium movie package
- Internet service
- Wired connection
- Wi-Fi equipment
- Additional equipment
- Blu-ray DVD
- Cable/Satellite box
- Gaming console
- Apple TV or Roku
Contact your local cable and satellite providers for packages and pricing.
Here are some links to help you plan your purchase.
Dolby.com: Home Theater Setup
This Old House.com: Setting Up a Home Theater
HomeTheater.About.com: Top 10 Home Theater Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Techterms.com: DVR (definition)
DVR.about.com: Just 5 of the reasons a DVR should be your next CE purchase
Apple.com: Apple TV
Roku.com: Roku 3
Crutchfield.com: Power protection: How to choose http://www.crutchfield.com/S-lt7pdtEtTC6/learn/learningcenter/home/powerprotection.html
CNET: Are TV extended warranties worth it?
Flipboard
The Flipboard app on my iPad and iPhone is one of my favorites I access almost everyday, if not several times during the day. A new feature is Flipboard magazine. The new magazine feature allows the user to create a content-sharing format which can be private or shared publicly with other readers.
I’m using the Casual Tech User Flipboard magazine I created to collect and share articles of interest for the casual tech consumer. Flipboard.com offers insight into the various features.
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Thanks for listening.
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