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MISSION STATEMENT  

Our Basic Mission statement is:  "Be Informed First".  Be a comparison shopper - don't be fooled by glitter - look at the specs!   On this site we will try and bring you useful articles that help keep you in the know.  In the near future a Forum is planned – we are interested in your comments.  Always remember, it’s better to be informed first, than to be sorry later!  

LCD TV 

Before You Buy an LCD Flat Panel Television - there are a number of things you should know about.  First look at the LCD Flat Panel Television Buying Tips - What to Look for When Buying an LCD Television.   Well, since LCD TVs are very thin, they can be either wall or table mounted.   For a wall mounted LCD TV, avoid placing over a functioning fireplace. Are you after the full 1080p?  Do you pan to connect your PC to it?  The list goes on..  

PLASMA TV 

Before You Buy a Plasma TV, please be aware that the newest wave in Display technology is the PDP Plasma television.    The most asked question that comes up when discussing plasma TVs is, "Plasmas don't last as long right, they burn out faster than other television technologies ? The short answer to this question among top tier brands is, "No, plasma is the equivalent of LCD in longevity as a technology, though there is variation among brands and models". 

DTV Antennas 

The questions come up more and more “Will I still need an antenna to receive DTV over-the-air?”.   In general, the same type of antenna that gives you good quality analog TV signals now will also provide reliable DTV reception – however you will need a DTV converter – see next section.

DTV Converters 

Converter Box Details A DTV converter box is an easy-to-install electronic device that hooks up to your analog television set and over-the-air antenna. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration NTIA are now issuing coupons for DTV converter boxes.

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