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    Cable hdtv vs satellite?

    How the heck do I watch HDTV? I was researching online today and even called a Directv rep about it. You guys watching HDTV subscribe to the HD Package from Directv, right- or something similar from another sat or cable provider? I checked with them and they offer an hbo, an espn, a discovery...
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    What's the TiVo subscription fee for?

    I mean, there's no fee to write to my hdd on my pc. Can you "hit the record button" and just record? The subscription fee must be for the neat scheduling features, like record all chainsaw massacre movies directed by Smith that you have determined that I enjoy? Just a stupid question. I'm...
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    Need a Home Theater for my Dad...

    Ok, I'll get dimensions and a more accurate budget after next weekend. Just guessing, I'd say the couch is about 15 ft away. Thanks for the responses so far. And I wouldn't call him a TTT Chris ;). Thanks for the Polk link Frank. I used to work at Circuit City and know they're very good...
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    Need a Home Theater for my Dad...

    So my dad calls me up and says "Can you research home theater on the internet for me. Mom and I are looking. But don't do this at the expense of studying!" "Uhh, ok." I know the basics, but that's about it. Let me know if any of my questions should be in a more specific forum. Overview...
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