The best things in life are, in fact, big-screen HDTVs, killer media center PCs to drive them, and little boxes that convert your video for viewing on an iPod. So go ahead -- microwave some popcorn, grab a drink, curl up on the couch and enjoy. You've earned it.
Westinghouse LTV-46w1
The Westinghouse LTV-46w1 doesn't break the bank -- it merely dents it. This LCD TV serves up 46 inches of HD goodness for $2,099, making it the bargain to beat among LCDs in this size class. OK, but Westinghouse? Don't they make light bulbs? They do, but it turns out they make a darn fine HDTV, too.
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Check out the specs: In addition to supporting both 720p and 1080i HD sources, the LTV-46w1 serves up a built-in ATSC tuner (for viewing over-the-air HD broadcasts), four HD inputs (two component video, one HDMI, and one PC), and a cool input-detection feature that automatically switches to whatever new source is powered-on (like, say, your Xbox).
Serious HD buffs might decry the set's two measly zoom levels and slightly overactive red channel, but those aren't deal-breakers by any means. I've seen the LTV-46w1, I like the LTV-46w1, and I can definitely recommend the LTV-46w1 for budget-minded LCD shoppers. Anyone finding this under their tree will be one happy camper.
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ATI TV Wonder 650
Forget pricey TiVos -- with the ATI TV Wonder 650 ($129), you can turn your PC into a full-featured HD-DVR. Just add a powered pair of rabbit ears and you'll be able to view, record, and time-shift high-def shows. The card drops into an open PCI slot and provides two tuners: one for your cable box and the other for an HD antenna. That means you can watch an HD show while recording an analog show, and vice versa.
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