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Consumer Reports (December 2007 issue) rated the Onkyo HT-SR800 the best home-theater system compared to 13 other modestly priced systems. Points considered in their rating were speaker size, connectivity options, dvd player, playback format and media sources.  The Onkyo HT-SR800 home theater system won offering excellent sound, an extensive feature set and top notch controls.

HT-SR800 Home Theater System (7.1 Speakers, 110 W/Channel, Tuner) available from Buy.com - $447.87 

When it comes to all-in-one home theater, the HT-SR800 has made a clean break from the pack. Youre looking at packaged home theater that neatly integrates your high-definition entertainment and your HDTV through an HDMI channel that transports video with a resolution all the way up to 1080p. Ably supported by component video switching, the HT-SR800 will handle most of the A/V components or formats currently available, as well as the spectacular quality of high-definition discs. Also, reinforcing the convenience of matched components, this package is the first to use an Audyssey room-correction technology specifically designed for integrated systems. The options - XM Radio (including 5.1 surround sound radio with Neural Surround decoding) and iPod integration-can really extend your reach, making the HT-SR800 one of the more complete home theater packages available.

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I decided I wanted to step up in the techno world and start doing some video blogging, so bought the Flip Video Camcorder from Amazon for around $100 buck-a-roos.  Well, I haven’t had a chance to use it because my kids took it over instantly!  They have been making short videos faster than I can upload them to youtube.  If my nine-year-old can use it, anyone can! Check out her videos on Tatym.com

- Simple to use, pocket-sized camcorder with one-touch recording and digital zoom
- Holds 60 minutes of TV-quality video on 1GB of built-in memory; no tapes or additional memory cards required
- Convenient USB arm plugs directly into your computer for easy sharing and archiving
- Built-in software lets you easily e-mail videos, share them on YouTube and Grouper, edit footage, and capture still photos from video
- Watch videos instantly on TV with included cable
Buy your own Flip Video Camcorder for only $119.99 with Free Shipping! Regularly $149.99!

Now I’m off to buy some cool accessories from Buy.com with Free Shipping and see if I can get a chance to make my own vid to share…

Flip Video Soft Pouch ($18.99) snugly holds and protects your Flip Video Camcorder so you can attach it to anything. Take it with you anywhere - and never miss another spontaneous moment.

Flip Video Tripod ($18.99) is an ultra portable mounting device for your Flip Video Recorder. Set it up almost anywhere and record anything - even yourself.

Flip Video Action Mount ($18.99) securely attaches your Flip Video Camcorder to handlebars, helmets, and other outdoor gear so you can record all the action while keeping your hands free.

Flip Video 3pk Colorful Skins (Orange, Pink & Clear, $18.99) provide a fun way to customize & protect your Flip Video Camcorder.

Flip Video 3pk USB Cables (White, Orange & Pink, $18.99) makes it easy to connect your Flip Video Camcorder to any computer, even those with hard-to-reach USB ports.

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