The only time to buy extended warranties

Next time you buy a new car, HDTV or maybe even a toaster, the sales clerk will probably ask you if you want to buy an extended warranty. Should you? Will it really protect you? Or is it a big waste of money?

Ikea’s Upcoming Uppleva HDTV System Further Detailed

Taking the term home theater in a box to a new level, Ikea made waves a few weeks back when it announced plans to start selling a self-branded HDTV and home theater system with a starting price under $1000. However, the company didn't out all the tantalizing details at the time. Gigaom managed to get a bit more info on the system including the type of apps included on the rather impressive HDTV.

How to avoid online HDTV shopping scams

Online HDTV shopping can save you time, gas and money, provided you choose the right dealer, but picking the wrong dealer can be a disaster. Here's how to stay a step ahead of the scammers.

Morrison's Mailbag: Will leaving my HDTV on affect the picture?

CNET reader Ray asks: Will leaving my TV powered on (but on black screen) for an extended period of time do any damage or affect the picture quality?Good question. For reasons that made sense (but I left out for space), CNET reader Ray leaves his HDTV on 24 hours a day. The cable box it's attached to is "off," but like most DVRs it still outputs a signal (because it's not actually off). So the ...

Great Gift for Dads and Grads is the Panasonic VIERA TC-L32C3 HDTV

The Panasonic VIERA TC-L32C3 32-inch HDTV is available at Amazon for $330.70.It is that time of year again time for students everywhere to start graduating. Whether it is from High School or College...