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Inside The DTV Transition Converter Box Coupon Program
For those that own an analog TV, VCR, or DVD Recorder, and receive TV programs via an Antenna, you will need a converter box to continue to receive and record TV programming after February 17, 2009. The U.S. Congress has approved a subsidy of $40, in the form of a Coupon to defray most of the cost. I had the opportunity to ask questions regarding the the DTV Transition Coupon Program to Meredith A. Baker - Acting Administrator for the NTIA, and Todd Sedmak - Communications Director for the NTIA.

How To Buy - Practical Tips for Home Theater and Consumer Electronics Shopping
Home Theater - How To Buy - Practical Home Theater Shopping Tips. Shopping for the latest in home theater and consumer electronics can be either a fun adventure, or a total disaster. The key to making a satisfying purchase is good preparation for the buying experience. Here are great tips to assist you.

Before You Buy a Blu-ray or HD-DVD Player
Although DVD is the most successful home entertainment product in history, ever since it was introduced in 1997, it lacks True High Definition playback and recording capability. Two competing camps have come up with a solution: Blu-ray and HD-DVD. To find out what you need to know before you buy a Blu-ray or HD-DVD player, check out some useful tups.

Before You Buy an LCD Flat Panel Television - LCD Television Buying Tips
Flat panel televisions are quickly becoming quite commonplace on store shelves and in consumers' homes. LCD flat panel televisions, with their decreasing price points and performance improvements are becoming a very desirable alternative to the standard CRT set. Before jumping at the latest "great AD deal" on an LCD television, there are some useful tips to take into consideration.

Before You Buy a Plasma Flat Panel Television - Plasma Television Buying Tips
Plasma flat panel televisions, with their decreasing price points and large sizes are becoming a desired alternative to the standard CRT and Projection television. However, before you jump at the latest "great AD deal" on a Plasma flat panel television, there are some useful tips to take into consideration.

Before You Buy A Subwoofer
Subwoofers have emerged as a critical element of a home theater system. Find out what you need to know before you purchase one for your home theater system.

Before You Buy a Home Theater Receiver - AV Receiver - Surround Sound Receiver
The Home Theater receiver, also referred to as an AV receiver or Surround Sound Receiver, is the heart of a home theater system and provides most, if not all, the inputs and outputs that you connect everything, including your television, into. A Home Theater Receiver provides an easy and cost-effective way of centralizing your your home theater system.

Before You Buy a Rear-Projection Television
Although Plasma and LCD flat panel televisions seem to be all the rage these days, with growing numbers of consumers reaching into their pockets to buy the stylish sets, they are still out of many people's budgets. As a result, the rear-projection television, with its lower pricing and high performance is taking center stage in the consumer television market.

Before You Buy a Video Projector
The video projector has long been used as a presentation tool in business and commercial entertainment, as well as in some very high-end home theater systems. However, video projectors are becoming more available and affordable for the average consumer. Check out some useful tips before you buy your first video projector.