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Does Audio/Video Quality Matter? Do You Need 7.2 Surround and 1080p HD?

Jun 8

Posted by Joel in Audio, Budget, Video | Comments off

I live near Portland, OR. In this wonderful land mediocrity is celebrated and Lo-Fi is the new Hi-Fi. Just check out the promo for the TV show Portlandia if you want a taste.

Hey, my iPod is hi-def man!

Consumers here are ecstatic when they listen to sound through a “cool” set of iPod headphones, and they love watching a movie with friends, no matter how it’s displayed. So is that OK? Is it right to just enjoy the media regardless of however it’s delivered? Read the rest of this entry »

Personal Finance Tips For Your Home A/V Financial Plan

Oct 7

Posted by Joel in Budget, Finances | Comments off

Yes, you should have a Home A/V or Home Theater financial plan. You should be saving for anything you might want or need to spend a bunch of money on in the future. As a side note, I use Quicken to manage various “Savings Goals” in several areas like medical bills, auto maintenance, etc. These Savings Goals act as separate accounts in Quicken, so I can leave all of the money in my high-interest reward checking account and still see it all separated out in Quicken (so I don’t accidentally spend it)

That said, here are some tips for your personal finance life that are applicable to your Home A/V saving/spending plan: Read the rest of this entry »