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This has nothing to do with the DTV switch... cox, comcast, twc can all keep broadcasting in analog more than 3 years after the switch. the switch only applies to over the air...
i think your mistaken.. yes there will be fewer towers... that is the point... why would i want 5 towers to cover 5^2KM when i can use 3 towers to do the same area...

all in all less towers dont mean less signal just more overlap
funny that you use DishNETWORK products to watch directv...
btw the numbers next to the lines are the vista ratings
and i agree with the cable connections pros/cons matt did
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8649368&type=product&id=1195599475576

is a computer we sell at work and it is amazing specs and great player for HTPC...

what i have is a little different but works WONDERS with HD video.... even the default graphics card built in with DVI is great for HTPC

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6700 @ 2.66GHz 5.9

Memory (RAM) 3.92 GB 5.7
Graphics Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family 3.9
Gaming graphics 286 MB Total available graphics memory 3.2
Primary hard disk 99GB Free (233GB Total) 5.3
Windows Vista (TM) Ultimate

System
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Manufacturer INTEL_
Model DG33TL__
Total amount of system memory 3.93 GB RAM
System type 64-bit operating system
Number of processor cores 4

Storage
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Total size of hard disk(s) 233 GB
Disk partition (C:) 99 GB Free (233 GB Total)
Media drive (D:) CD/DVD
Media drive (H:) CD/DVDCD/DVD
Media drive (I:) CD/DVDCD/DVDCD/DVD

Graphics
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Display adapter type Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Total available graphics memory 286 MB
Dedicated graphics memory 0 MB
Dedicated system memory 128 MB
Shared system memory 158 MB
Display adapter driver version 7.14.10.1350
Primary monitor resolution 1280x720
DirectX version DirectX 9.0 or better

Network
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Network Adapter Intel(R) 82566DC-2 Gigabit Network Connection
Network Adapter Microsoft Tun Miniport Adapter
Network Adapter Virtual Machine Network Services Driver

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not at all.. the exclusivity of bluray and hd dvd movies are in the us and uk only... basically resident evil (made by SONY) is released on HD DVD through a low subdivision of SONY... they do this to give the apearance that they have nothing to do with it... and unlike import dvd's import HD DVD's are held to the same standards in different countries as our own.
no the ads are printed and made up a month earlier than the release... there is NO corporate letters or memos going to ANY employee at any store (i work there) about what format to sell.. the only talk is in the corporate water cooler where all best buy home theater employees are split half and half on which to support...

all retailers put items that they get credit for on sale. if toshiba gives them a $100 credit they will put that item on sale for $100 less... thats all
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"I'm looking for a pair of quality headphones that aren't seemingly made of glass. I'm an avid BMXer which causes me to frequently bash on any type of technology that joins me for my daily riding. I've been through the higher quality headsets in the Skullcandy line as these are supposed to be built for "abuse," which is laughable. I cant wear earbuds or canal buds, as my large ears seem to have a repelling property upon anything that sits in them. Wired or Bluetooth doesn't really matter, but I need something that can hold up to taking a few hits every now and again. I'm trying to keep 'em under $150. Thanks!"

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