Entertainment
Update and Organize Your Entertainment Center
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Mar 31, 2007, 00:01

(ARA) - It’s time to clear the clutter and clean house now that spring has made its very welcome reappearance. Think beyond the closets and kitchen and take a look at your entertainment center, already in dire need of a facelift, to determine what can be discarded and what needs a serious upgrade.

First things first -- you’ve heard all the rave about high definition TVs (HDTVs) and you’ve seen the amazing picture clarity when you were able to sneak a peak at the electronics store. The cost of these big-screen wonders has dropped significantly in the last year and with even more of your favorite channels available in HD it is certainly worth the investment. Besides, you can replace that bulky and outdated TV with a space-saving flat screen that will be the envy of your family and friends.

Make sure you actually have HD programming to go along with that HDTV. Recent studies by the Leichtman Research Group show that nearly one-half of the 24 million households with HDTVs do not realize they need the necessary hardware from their cable or satellite operator to view programming in high definition. Six million of these households don’t even realize the programming they are watching isn’t in high definition! DISH Network offers the most national high definition programming in the industry with 31 eye-popping channels.

As for that mess you call your video library, let’s face it ... the scores of VHS tapes with the titles crossed-out can be quite an eyesore. The disorganization can be frustrating, not to mention the space taken for storing it all. Consider upgrading to a digital video recorder (DVR) that is integrated into your set-top box like the ones offered by satellite TV provider DISH Network. DVRs empower you to watch what you want, when you want, allowing you to customize your viewing experience. Record hours of your favorite TV programs and movies without the need for bulky tapes and DVDs, then access them all through your remote, fast forward and rewind and even pause live TV. You’ll never miss another exciting episode and you certainly won’t miss your VCR.

Further simplify and streamline your home theater by eliminating extra accessories and cabling. Experts recommend condensing cabling if possible, and plan your home theater in advance to avoid a setup that looks more like a snake pit. Cable sheaths cover and condense your cables and are available at most electronics stores. Also, use a universal remote to coordinate the vast array of electronics in your suite and take command with one simple device.

A final space-saving option is to look for electronic components with dual functionality like a multi-room HD DVR satellite receiver. DISH Network offers one of the most advanced HD DVR receivers on the market, the ViP622 DVR, that powers two rooms so that you can watch and record programming independently on two different TVs with only one set-top box.

To further simplify life, DISH Network offers the DishDVR Advantage package which includes the ViP622 DVR or a standard definition DVR, more than 200 channels including locals and free installation for only $49.99. No messy, complicated billing statements and you save money.

Not to mention that your home theater system is updated and organized.
Now what do you do with all your unwanted tapes and DVDs? Consider donating them to charitable organizations.

For more information about DISH Network, call (800) 333-DISH (3474), visit www.dishnetwork.com, or visit your local DISH Network retailer.

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