Shopping list includes LG’s BD390 Blu-ray player with Vudu streaming and other step-up options over retailers’ rock-bottom deals.
SlideshowShopping for an electronics enthusiast isn’t easy.
Buy him that $78 Blu-ray player at Walmart and you’ll be lucky to get an awkward “thank you” hug.
Those in need of a electronics enthusiast holiday shopping cheat sheet can turn to Home Theater Specialists of America (HTSA). The organization, which includes 59 dealers of high-performance electronics, surveyed its members to generate a list of ideal gifts for “the tech-obsessed.”
You won’t find any $78 deals. Prices begin at $300 and go up very, very high.
Of course, the list isn’t completely objective. Each product comes from an HTSA vendor partner. It’s a wide field, but we’ve narrowed it down to our 10 favorite.
Should TV manufacturers offer dumbed-down TVs that focus on image quality rather than apps?
Centralized home control and automation plus boatload of A/V options including dropdown theater screen revitalize 12K-square-foot home.
Should TV manufacturers offer dumbed-down TVs that focus on image quality rather than apps?
Say hello to home control in this high-tech palace, circa 2006.