|
Thursday June 18, 2009
|
The Cheap Geek column now features cut-and-paste plus a search bar. What's the problem? I just got around to it. Look, I've been busy.
1. Father's Day is coming up soon. If you really, really love your dad, here's what you should do. Buy the Sharp Aquos LC42E77U 52-inch LCD HDTV from Sixth Avenue Electronics. Use coupon code "AFL5" to get it for $1,350.90 with free shipping. This gorgeous screen offers full HD 1080p (1920x1080) resolution, high brightness, and wide viewing angles. Then, when it's all set up, invite your dad over to watch a game on it. Or just tell him about it on the phone. There's no reason to have him over; you know how he scares the kids.
2. Radio is a continuing problem. Local station are full of commercials and have super-small playlists. Satellite radio is nickel-and-diming its customers for things like online streaming, which used to be free. The only option is Internet radio, which is free if you already have WiFi in your home. To get a world of radio stations in any room, get the Aluratek Wireless Internet Radio, which Buy.com now has for $79.99 with free shipping. This is the Home Theater Edition, so it needs to connect to a home theater or a set of external speakers.
3. I thought the days of roof antennas were over, but maybe not. Some homes don't get digital TV signals well, so the best solution is to install a powerful roof antenna. Buy.com has the Winegard HD-1080 HD antenna for $31.99 with free shipping. If you don't have cable or satellite, and rely on over-air signals, it's a smart way to go.
|
|
|
Mixx It
Digg It
Stumble
More...
June 18, 2009 5:00 PM
Yes, but when will we have native multi-tasking? :D
Seriously though, a 52-inch LCD for $1350?! That's madness - I might have to upgrade from my crummy 30-inch CRT. Now if only I can find someone to get the thing out of my house...