gigamatic

So, Nala decided to buy the Bose system we both looked at. I was out of the house when he set it up, and he's not sure that it's configured properly, but it doesn't seem that we're getting the $500 worth. I left him a note saying I'll defer to him, but for $500, if it doesn't work as expected, take the thing back. I'd be willing to spend some time in configuring it (or trying), but it comes down to "are we getting $500 of premium sound?" -- if not, then we don't need to upgrade.

But, I'm not convinced there's not another way to hook it up.

Also, this weekend, we upgraded to an upconverting dvd player and HDMI connection. MUCH better. Love it lots. It even seems to interface with the TV to tell it what size display to do.

Love it. Love it. Love it.

Next (today), I will be upgrading to HD Cable service.

I've started looking at HD TiVo as well, but without their lifetime service anymore, I'm not sure I'm ready. I also need to call them and find out if they work with OpenCable cable cards, so we would no longer need the box. Keeping OnDemand functionality is a big deal to me, and I don't want to still have to have another box to do that.

Also of note, new (Series 2 or later) TiVos connect to your home network (wireless optional) and have varying levels of media center options, including the ability to connect to remote media libraries. Newer TiVos even give you an expandability option (of course, Series 1 had those too, by adding a second hard drive, which I never did WHY?)

Stay tuned for more home theatre fun!

Update: At lunchtime, I got the new HD cable box. Tonight I've gotta buy another HDMI cable and take one back to W-Mart.