Okay, I can't take it any longer. I have to get my new TV. The 27" CRT I have I got right after college, and because it's not "shiny", the rest of my entertainment center hasn't ever really gotten finished either.

So, here's the plan...

1. I've picked out the Samsung 46" DLP HDTV for the TV, because that's what fits in my space. Plus, the price on this puppy's dropped a grand in the last 18 months, meaning I can pick it up from Circuit City for < $2,000 + service plan.
   
   
2. I gotta get rid of all my remotes. I'm starting that adventure now, and have been drawn early to Sony's LCD macro-driven learning remotes -- there are several models. Anyone have an opinion here?
   
   
3. And lastly, I have both a TiVo tied to my DirecTV service and a Media PC. I love TiVo, but I hate that I can't save my shows off to anything but VHS, and I hate VHS. I love my Media Center, especially now that I'm upgrading to 2005, but I don't use the tuner there. So, I think my solution will be to pick up a second DirecTV tuner for $50 at Best Buy and $5/month, and hook it up to my Media PC. I questioned this approach in the community here, so please feel free to comment on that idea as well.

That's my genius three-part plan. I'd love advise from all who care and are in the know. What say you all?

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