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Wanted: DirecTV HD

I'm really growing impatient with DirecTV's constant claims of 100 HD channels by the end of 2007. What happened to the 70 HD Channels they were supposed to turn on September 19th? I've been patiently waiting, wanting more for the last 3 years and so far I've seen nothing but unfulfilled promises. Let's not even bring up the fact that if I want to watch the NFL Sunday Ticket games in HD, I have to subscribe to an additional $99 Superfan package. This is on top of the $250 or so I've paid each of the last 8 years for the privilege of watching every Dallas Cowboys game or surfing through the other dozen or so games on each Sunday.

Come on DirecTV...We're waiting...but not for much longer.

Expert Q&A with Snell's Bob Graffy

Electronic House sat down with Snell's Bob Graffy to discuss the importance of loudspeakers in an entertainment system and he gives the low down on how to do some critical listening to help you choose the right ones. Read

Full HD: Hip or Hype?

Digital Trends and Electronic House both posted articles recently in an attempt to clear up the confusion, (or is it hype?) of what many manufactures such as Sony, Pioneer, Samsung and others are calling Full HD or 1080P. If you listened to the media, you'd think that the plasma or LCD TV you purchased last year are already obsolete. Nothing could be further from the truth but don't take my word for it...

Digital Trends Article
Electronic House Article

Don't believe the hype!