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[CHUBROCK]

HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?

THIS COUNTRY IS GOING DOWN!

[fairy74]

Sad, isn't it?

[Aleta]

I would think that a lot of the Big Screen TV's that were bought, the new Play Box for $600 and just all of the new technology out there that was available just for the holidays. I'm seeing people buy those big-screen TV's that I know can't afford them.

The big screens are tempting just alone for the little space that the flat panel takes up. I'm of the belief that until it breaks, don't fix it. Although I read somewhere where the regular TV's withour HDTV won't work with a regular antennae. You will need a satellite or cable provider to get a signal.

The other thing I've seen in one particular family is the competition over who can buy the biggest TV. This is true. Some started out with 50, then 56, 60 inch and the last I heard one bought a 72 in. Mind you, this is in the same family. As soon as someone buys a larger TV, someone will sell their present Big Screen and go out and buy one larger than the other family members. Don't they realize people see through all this/ They'll be the first ones to ask you why you don't have one. I simply say that I don't watch that much TV to make it worth my while to make a purchase that large.

[kv968]

Originally Posted by Aleta

Although I read somewhere where the regular TV's withour HDTV won't work with a regular antennae. You will need a satellite or cable provider to get a signal.

Current analog signals will cease to exist on or before February 19, 2009. You'll still be able to pick up the digital signals with your current antenna and TV however you would need a digital-to-analog converter if your TV doesn't have one built-in. They are supposedly going to offer coupons some time in 2008 for the converters.

[meaghanchan]

I think I remember reading an article (sorry I can't find it) saying that this savings rate doesn't include plans like 401(k)s. I mean, if that's true, a person who's saving 20% into their 401(k) but who is spending slightly more than the leftover 80% could be counted as having a negative savings rate, when they're really saving nearly 20% of their income.

I mean, overall... yes, our country loves to spend money. But it's important to have accurate figures, and these, I think, don't really reflect the reality.

[Broken Arrow]

Makes you wonder how some economists could think that we're actually saving too much eh?

As for newer technologies... yes I'm a bit afraid to get involved. Right now, it's just me with an old TV and an old DVD player. The TV was from my mom, who didn't want it, and the DVD player was from my ex, who didn't want that one. But that's it.

To join this impending digital revolution would most likely mean a new TV along and digital cable subscription. Of course, if I'm going to get a new TV, it's going to have to be in native HD resolution. Why settle for less? Oh, and 1080p would be nice.... And of course, you can't go without decent audio speakers! Audio makes a huge difference. And of course, that's just a step away from an Xbox 360... and maybe a Wii because, come on, the Wii is cool. But definitely the Xbox 360 to take advantage of the new HDTV. Oh yeah, and how can I possibly have all that technology without broadband internet? Gotta have that along with some kind of DVR. I'm tempted to roll my own, although AppleTV or even the Slingbox looks intriguing.

Whew!

It's a slippery and expensive slope, that one. Maybe I should just be content with my current Stone Age lifestyle.

[kv968]

Originally Posted by Broken Arrow

To join this impending digital revolution would most likely mean a new TV along and digital cable subscription. Of course, if I'm going to get a new TV, it's going to have to be in native HD resolution. Why settle for less? Oh, and 1080p would be nice.... And of course, you can't go without decent audio speakers! Audio makes a huge difference. And of course, that's just a step away from an Xbox 360... and maybe a Wii because, come on, the Wii is cool. But definitely the Xbox 360 to take advantage of the new HDTV. Oh yeah, and how can I possibly have all that technology without broadband internet? Gotta have that along with some kind of DVR. I'm tempted to roll my own, although AppleTV or even the Slingbox looks intriguing.

Uh, oh...Besides the DVR and Wii, that sounds awfully similar to what I have. Could I have overdone it in the audio/visual department?

"The Revolution will be televised!!!"

Unfortuantely, you'll need 1080p, wi-fi and a satellite dish to get it

[Broken Arrow]

Originally Posted by kv968

Could I have overdone it in the audio/visual department?

Not according to my local sales rep at Circuit City!