I find it funny that the only time you will see this warning is if you are watching the original (pressed) DVD. Any ripped copies out there will have those stripped out.
If the Toshiba (DR320KU...couldn't find it online) doesn't have a built in tuner, you can't record from the "output" of your TV. Most TV's outputs are limited to the audio (to send to a stereo). I haven't see a modern TV with video out from the tuner.
I transported mine flat on the bed of my truck, but the trip was only about 10 miles, too. It has been 5 years and no problems.
Because of the shape of the box, it was wanting to fall over in the bed when upright, so I would take the chance of the plasma flat versus falling over in the back...
Don't rule out the HTPC at this point if you really want it. I have a Dell Studio 540s that blends in nicely with my other equipment.
It is the small one seen in the photos here
http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/dell-rolls-out-studio-desktop-studio-slim/
I use it to do full internet surfing...
I would second that on the Plasma. Longevity on a plasma? They are rated for the same number of hours as an LCD (regardless of backlight).
I have a nearly 5 year old Vizio plasma (LG Panel inside) that is going strong and just as good as the day I bought it.
The last I heard the Insignia...
I have an antenna very similar to that in my attic. (actually two of them, one split to two locations) and it picks up all of my locals (about 20 miles from the tower) and all but one of the next nearest town (about 40-50 miles from the tower).
The more distance channels have a tough time in...
From what a Best Buy manager told me is that Insignia's are made by Samsung. It is basically their QC reject panels, so they may have a worse contrast ratio or some other spec.
Along with different features and firmware.
I saw Fry's had a 42" 1080p LCD today (not sure of other specs) for $299. Worth checking out if you have a Fry's nearby.
http://cdn.travidia.com/rop-sub/35703034
I know that with Windows 7 Media Center you can set a different resolution when it is running (versus your desktop).
I haven't really used the music functionality of W7 MC, so I can't really comment there.
I'm not aware that any manufacturer in the US is making DVD recorders with hard drives any longer. (My Panny E80H is still going strong).
If you can do without the hard drive, look at any major brand name. If you need the hard drive, eBay may be your best bet (or locally craigslist)
Hey, you could be using the LG BH200 like I am. I have to add a USB stick to the front of the device to use any BD-Live features. It will play music and pictures from a USB drive, but no other special features. Of course the one thing it has going for it is that it will play DVD, Blu-ray and...
As far as firmware goes, my motto is..."If it ain't broke, don't break it."
I normally don't upgrade until something won't play or a feature I want to use won't work.
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