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...where we are by what we buy. Sales of sewing machines, the perfect apocalypse accessory, are way up: stay home, save money, sew your own drapes and dresses. Craft sales in general are up in a nesting nation, as are sales of roasting pans, squishy furniture, New Age music, DVD players and anything to turn your home into a movie theater so you don't have to go out to a real one. Beer sales are up nearly 7% over the same period last year; bottled water is up 20%. Pet adoptions are on the rise; so are sales...
Sadowski peeked out from behind a broken DVD player to add his viewpoint on the enlightenment that comes to their lucky dates...
...service that likewise allows commercial-free viewing. It also incorporates some features normally found on computers. A FireWire port links the machine with most digital video cameras and, for simple movie editing, I found it a lot easier than using my PC. And as is true with straight DVD players, searching a disc is a lot less aggravating than searching a tape. One button brings up the menu that allows you to see exactly what's on the disc and from there it's easy to get to that scene of Uncle Ted splitting his pants at my sister...
...news. Not all DVD devices will play the discs you record on the Panasonic. In a replay of that old VHS vs. Betamax duel, there are two formats duking it out for DVD supremacy?one backed by a group that includes Panasonic, Hitachi and Samsung, the other backed by Sony, Philips and others. A third format, championed by JVC and Mitsubishi, is about to join the battle. When the dust settles, convergence between your computer and your home theater will be reality. Many potential buyers will wait for a clear winner to emerge...
...learn more about recordable DVD players at hometheater.about.com Questions for Daffyd? E-mail him at daffyd_roderick@timeasia.com