About Home Theater: Money Saving and Problem Solving Tips

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Home Theater Home Theater Before You Buy What to Buy Tips and Tools From Robert Silva, your Guide to Home Theater Welcome to the last About.com Home Theater Newsletter for 2011! To wrap up the year, I have tips on buying Refurbished Products. I also have an encore posting of my favorite products of the year, as well as some tips on troubleshooting HDMI connections. See you in 2012! Follow Me On Twitter and Facebook Money Saving Tip: Buying Refurbished Products We are always looking for bargains. It is hard to resist those After-Holiday and Clearance sales. However, another way to save money throughout the year is to buy refurbished products. Check out some helpful hints on what to ask and look for when purchasing such products in my article: Buying Refurbished Products. See More About:  buying refurbished products  audio components  video components Home Theater Products Of The Year - 2011 2011 is quickly drawing to a close and it is time to for me to reveal my favorite products of the year. While many sites and publications choose only the highest-end products for their annual list, I take the approach of picking items from a broad range of product classes (high-end, mid-range, and entry-level) and prices that I feel provide a good value for the consumer. Check out my favorite home theater-related product picks for 2011. See More About:  home theater  audio  video Troubleshooting HDMI Connection Problems HDMI connections are now the most common connection used in home theater setups that include high-definition components, such as HDTVs, video projectors, Blu-ray Disc players, and home theater receivers. The intent of HDMI is to make it easy to connect all your components together HDMI for audio, video, and other select functions. However, using HDMI to connect components together isn't always perfect. To find out what to do when your HDMI connections don't seem to work, read my article: Troubleshooting HDMI Connection Problems. Photo (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com See More About:  hdmi  hdcp  video connections Sony NSZ-GT1 Internet TV Blu-ray Disc Player - Review Sony has incorporated the Google TV platform into several products, including its NSZ-GT1 Blu-ray Disc player. For details and perspective on the Sony NSZ-GT1 as both a Blu-ray Disc player and, as Sony refers to it, an "Internet TV box", check out my Review, Photo Profile and Video Performance Tests. Photos (c) Robert Silva - Licensed to About.com See More About:  blu-ray disc players  interent tv  google tv Home Theater Ads Home Theater Blu Ray Disc Player Money Tips Saving Money Expert Player HD Hdmi Featured Articles LG To Bring New 84-inch 4K LCD TV to CES ZVOX Audio Announces New SoundBars for 2012 Home Theater Add-ons and Accessories Network Media Player Accessories iPhone Home Theater Remote Control Apps Digital Sound Projectors and Sound Bars   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Robert Silva Home Theater Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Home Theater newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Home Theater Products Of The Year - 2011 Christmas/Winter Holiday Shopping Guide Buying a TV - What You Need to Know Internet Home Theater/Media Player Guide 3D Home Theater Guide Advertisement

About Today: The Best (and Biggest) of 2011

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Today It's been fun, 2011, but with 2012 knocking on the door it is, in the words of the great Willy Wonka, time to say adieu, auf Wiedersehen, Gesundheit, farewell. Happy New Year from all of us at About.com, and see you next year! Biggest Stories of 2011 This felt like a particularly seismic year with an abundance of stories that rocked the course of history. From the tragic Japan earthquake to the death of one of the world's most notorious terrorists, these are the biggest stories that defined 2011. 100 Words and Phrases That Ticked You Off Year's Biggest Facebook Topics See More About:  top stories  gadhafi  bin laden Biggest Parenting Stories of 2011 The year's top parenting headlines run the gamut of the disturbing ("Mom Gives 8-Year-Old Daughter Botox") to the controversial ("Couple Raises Genderless Baby"). And you thought your family had issues... Most Addictive Websites of 2011 Top Google Searches in 2011 See More About:  parenting news  parents stress  family relationships Top 10 Movies of 2011 I didn't make it to the movie theater as much as I usually do this year, but not for lack of interest in 2011's cinematic offerings. I'm especially looking forward to seeing Drive at some point soon. Top 10 Action Movies of 2011 Top 10 Comedy Movies of 2011 Best Limited-Release Horror Movies of 2011 Best Documentaries of 2011 See More About:  extremely loud and incredibly close  warrior  harry potter and the deathly hallows part 2 Year's Best Home Theater Products If you have some leftover cash from the holidays and are looking to upgrade your home-theater system in 2012, consider starting your shopping with these well-reviewed TVs, receivers, and Blu-ray players. Year's Best New Kitchen Gadgets Year's Best New Cars See More About:  home theater  audio  video Today Ads Silvester 2011 Movies 2011 Shoes 2011 Weihnachten 2011 Makeup 2011 Featured Articles Year's Best Books Year's Best TV Comedies Year's Best Political Cartoons Best Internet Security Suites Best & Worst Makeup Products Top Cloud Computing Providers   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement

About Budget Travel: Free Scenic Drives

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Budget Travel Budget Travel Budget Travel Basics Destinations Travel Deals & Tips From Mark Kahler, your Guide to Budget Travel Some of the best drives in life are free! Great Views, No Toll Booths There are hundreds of scenic drives across the world that would make your day. Here are some toll-free drives that might become the highlight of your entire trip... Read more See More About:  free attractions  national scenic byways  2012 Budget Travel Resolutions Ready for a few budget travel resolutions? Here are five that could save you money in 2012... Read more See More About:  budget travel resolutions  budget travel trends  budget travel strategies Deals for the Week Here's the latest list of 10 travel deals for this week. Many of these links lead to offers with a very limited shelf life, so if you're interested, act quickly... Read more See More About:  budget travel strategies  current travel deals  Avoiding Air Travel Extras Here is a step by step approach to budgeting for items unrelated to airfares or airline fees... Read more See More About:  step-by-step budget travel advice  budget travel planning  airport based savings Budget Travel Ads Travel Tickets Cheap Air Travel Household Budget Travel Deals Budget Worksheets Featured Articles How to Be a Budget Traveler How to Save on Road Trips Ski Deals Travel Tips that Save Money Panama Canal Trips Destinations for Winter Budget Travel   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Mark Kahler Budget Travel Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Budget Travel newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Find a Last-Minute Airfare Travel Deals of the Week Six Flags Discounts Step-by-Step Budget Tips Las Vegas Discounts and Budget Tips Advertisement