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The best of the best compared to their competition, bang for the buck and life-cycle.

#1
- Optoma HD80 -
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Digital projectors have finally arrived.

#2
- Sonos Digital Music System -
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At first glance you'll lust for Sonos. Years later you'll still be in love.

#3
- Harmony 550 Universal Remote -
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Take control of your electronic world!

#4
- Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Player -
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A top rated Blu-ray player that also plays games.

#5
- eBay -

      eBay comes in at number five not because its stock is currently a good value (although it has been of late) rather because as enthusiasts we tend to get hit with the desire to upgrade on a regular basis. With a little insight and planning eBay can help us accomplish our desire without getting hit too hard. Before making a purchase take into account the life cycle of the product and where your purchase falls into it along with the possible demand for the item when you expect to sell it.

      From experience we recommend buying an item as it's released but never paying a premium for it. If possible follow the item before it's released by reading press releases, attending trade shows, and reading initial reviews from actual owners via online forums. Doing the above will keep you ahead of the item's cycle and help you get a feeling for its resell value.

      Also take into account what features others may want whether they fit your situation or not and consider the model with the most name recognition based on what you are buying. Finally don't hesitate to spend a little more if by doing so you will receive a better return "on your investment" when selling.

      As much as eBay can help us in selling our equipment in many cases they won't be beneficial in purchasing them. We highly recommend only buying new items from authorized dealers not the ones who often claim to be authorized. In most cases a quick visit to the manufacturer's site or a call to their sales department will let you know whether you will be covered by a warranty. In most cases the advertised difference isn't worth the risk and you might be pleasantly surprised how both authorized online and brick and mortar dealers will work with you to be more competitive.

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