Home theater technology is a funny thing in that every piece you install today is likely to be outdated tomorrow. Computers still work in much the same way but to a lesser degree than they did 5 years ago. The HDTV you purchased two years ago, you know the one that included the DVI port that would keep your system up-to-date for years to come, isn’t all that friendly in today’s world. DVI is still useful but HDMI quickly took over and is a superior technology that handles both audio and video.
As a semi-reformed early adopter, I have jumped on the DVD-A, SACD, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray bandwagons as quickly as possible. My mind appears incapable of fathoming the world not embracing each and every new technology. Looking back, I have found this mental instability has been a common theme throughout my life and based on the marketing robots that pump out this stuff, I am not alone. It doesn’t matter if it is the newest lure for bass fishing or the latest, greatest universal remote, I want it or I am unable to move forward in my endeavor.
I am a marketer's dream come true, I was diagnosed with upgradeitis at a very early age. I also have an overwhelming collectors bug that I can’t shake. I am not a pack rat but I am compelled to own every new movie and CD I read a good review on and not so good ones when the price is right or at least perceived to be right.
This blog will follow my adventures through new technologies, getting by with old ones and my thoughts on various movies and music. Like many of you, I live on a tight budget and have to find a way to make the most of what I have. So stay tuned and get a little guidance on what you need, should lust over, and even pretty things that are best avoided.