This is one of the most detrimental happenings for a piece of electronics. And almost all TV manufacturers do not cover this. They claim it as an “Act of God”. These tragedies are very frustrating. As much as you as a consumer may think that the Manufacturer or Retailer should be responsible for something like this, they are not.

There is hope! Some companies offer extended warranties that cover lightning strikes even in the first year. They are reasonably priced, and some offer a half-back option.

So my suggestion to all you out there whose friends tell you, “Oh, don’t worry. You don’t need an extended warranty.” Word to the wise – listen to God not your friends!

Gregg H

Now watt isnt everything but it does determine how much pressure the sub puts out. There are other factors; how it is ported, what kind of amp (class a – b). But as a rule of thumb try and get the best dollar per watt for your money. A great deal out there right now is the Infinity CSW10BK. It has a 10-inch driver and a powerful 650 watts. And the R.A.B.O.S. system calibrates the subwoofer’s frequencies to match your unique living environment. A really good buy because watts is what you want!

Gregg H

For those of you just who can’t appreciate a good lazy day lying on the couch. And you feel that you just have to go tromping through the woods disturbing the balance of nature with your iPods and flashing cameras. Try taking the Sony PGS-CS1KASP image tracker with you.

This is a great device that with any camera you can, once images and data are loaded on to your PC, track the exact latitude and longitude where you shot the picture. It will actually pop up next to push pin on Google maps! This would be great. That way when you come back bragging how great all your fancy electronic devices work in the wild, I will know exactly where to set my bear traps next year and keep the sanctity of the woods for better things like hiding from society and killing animals.

Gregg H

Its Saturday, your riding that wave and life is good. Then you realized you forgot to turn on your surround sound receiver. Now you actually have to physically get up off the couch and search for the other remote. What is a guy to do? What a waste to interrupt such a great couch surfing session. Well I’ve got a great solution my fellow surfers. You may not have to move out of the nest you have built all day after all. With the MX900 Universal remote you can control up to 40 devices, with custom settings for different rooms and users! Basic set up only takes few minutes via PC with Universals software.

They also offer the Genesis software to be used for macro functions and full functionality. In case your components are located in a different area they also offer an RF base station and antenna (sold separately). So put away all those other remotes, train the dog to get the occasional beverage, and you will never have to leave the couch again! Surfs up dude!

Gregg H

This little am/fm HD radio packs quite a punch. Enough to make even Bose wave radio cower in its presence. With Multi line display for Title, Artist, Station Name and some broadcast data. Not to mention iPod input, remote and two seperate alarms. This little monster of a radio surprised me in its performance and features. One thing that seperates this from other units that claim to be stereo is the detachable speaker. Remember, my kind followers of electronic audio devices: you don’t have stereo unless your sound is coming from two different directions, giving you stereo seperation.

OneCall has some refurbished units right now at a price that makes it an easy decision. I have this unit in my garage and it impresses the friends every time. And that’s hard to do when your bad at lying.

Gregg H