TV unltd: From Vintage Television to High Def TV
This photo of a flat screen TV - one of the newest generations in TV display technology - was taken by Steve Woods of Colchester, UK.
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Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
Best Buy: A FAVORITE consumer electronics purveyor ... they've got just about every electronic and digital gadget imaginable ... and MUCH, MUCH MORE (It's more like "what don't they have" ... and you can even order online and pick up your purchases at the store - for free! They also have in-store repair services ... think "Geeks" ... and more. They've even got a "spare parts" store ... check that out at Spare Parts unltd.com. This company has figured out how to do a "whole lot right".
Customer Favorites:
Antennas Direct: Offering high performance Digital and HDTV antenna systems.
Broadcasting & Cable: A magazine for those interested and/or involved in the TV or Radio Media Industries. Includes articles about the people driving the industry(s), the technology behind the broadcast, impact on the financial markets, social implications of programming, and much more.
Channel Guide Magazine: Your monthly guide to TV Entertainment ... 200 pages of daily programming grids, A-to-Z movie listings, exclusive interviews, viewing recommendations, premium channel highlights, and much more!
Entertainment Weekly: A who's who and what's what with regards to the entertainment industry. You'll find information on topics that include TV ratings, movie revenues, and music reviews, as well as detailed and thoroughly researched articles on the many aspects of and people involved with the show-business and entertainment industries
HBO Store: The official online store for everything HBO ... you'll find DVDs, HD, Blu-ray, soundtracks, apparel, accessories, and collectibles from all your favorite movies and shows, including Game of Thrones and Boardwalk Empire.
iTunes TV: Keep up with Your Favorite TV Shows and Discover Some New Ones via Download from iTunes.
KMart: Offering a wide range of merchandise from appliances, electronics, and toys to apparel, home decor, and sporting goods ... and much, much more. It would be hard for us to calculate the goods we've bought here over the years. Great stuff, great prices ... every once in a while the online customer service gets a bit flukey... What's neat ... they've still got their great layaway plan available online!
Monster Products: The World's #1 Brand of Performance Headphones and Music/Audio and Video Cables. Also a leader in gaming accessories, power conditioning devices, high-performance speakers, and iPhone docking stations. Bottom Line: If you're looking for high-performance from your TV, smart phone, car, computer, gaming console, tablet, home theater, DJ equipment, electric guitar or electronic musical instrument ... you better Check In! Over 4,000 products.
Newegg Business: One of the leading (if not the leading) B2B sites focused on providing high-quality technology, portable and home entertainment solutions, and even personal grooming and health and wellness products ... carrying 10.5 million products. Prices are competitive. They've been at it a long time and are a mega favorite with the tech-geek crowd. They have gone a long way towards achieving their goal ... to becoming one of the most loved and trusted sites online. One of the reasons ... the company's tag line says it well: they "make IT simple".
Panasonic: Long and still a favorite when it comes to consumer electronics of almost any variety ... for both performance and reliability. You'll find the full gamut .... from LCD TVs, digital cameras, and home entertainment components to home appliances and personal care products ... and much, more more.
Samsung: This innovative Korean company has rocketed to the top as a maker and distributor of consumer electronics and digital technology ... excellent quality, great prices.
Sears: What started as your favorite catalog store has survived to become a giant retailer - 2,300 Sears branded and affiliated stores across the US and Canada - of all your "home, hearth, and garden needs" including apparel, appliances, tools, and automotive products. We may take them for granted, but there isn't much they don't have across all niches ... all displayed across an organized, easy to navigate site.
Target.com: This favorite shopping destination has become one of the Web's 5 top favorite places to shop ... the company has worked its way into the Fortune 50. They've really covered all the bases when it comes to customers' "wants and likes".
TV Guide: The "old reliable" is now full-size, full color and full of TV and celebrity news as well as national showtime listings and reviews. (BTW: The early issues are collectible - some very valuable. There are folks who have complete runs ... always impressive to see!)
Watch!: The magazine that helps you "keep watch" on what's happening in the entertainment world and in the know with regards to pop culture ... you'll find the latest on America's favorite TV shows, movies, fashion, travel, sports, news, food, music, and more.
Weekly Variety: The Hollywood insider’s premier guide to the must-know headlines and news stories at the forefront of the showbiz industry ... dedicated to providing readers with essentials relative to the entertainment business as a whole and delivering insight into TV, film, home video, and cable. You'll find news ranging from the most recent developments with regards to upcoming scripts to in-depth reviews of the latest film and theater premieres; from reports on happenings in Hollywood along with exclusive, behind-the-scenes coverage to news of the music, interactive media, and publishing industries.
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Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
Indigo Books & Music: No question ... A favorite - that is an understatement - Canadian destination for books, toys, gifts, entertainment, and electronics and much more ... they've been doing it for a good while and they just keep getting better.
Newegg Canada: A leading online retailer of high-quality technology and entertainment retail goods at wicked competitive prices ... Also carrying a full range of IT components for Consumer Electronics. Over 40,000 individual SKU items available. Folks ... especially the Geek Crowd ... love these guys!!
Newegg.com: Every geek's favorite shopping site.. It's a guess, but an educated one and probably not too far off the mark. More recently, they've added to their inventory ... at this juncture, they've become a first rate one-stop shop for just about anything you could need or want.
Soap Opera Digest: Featuring behind-the-camera "soap opera" happenings, late breaking news, and exclusive interviews with your favorite soap stars. You'll find episode summaries, star profiles, "scoops" and gossip in each issue.
StylinOnline: Your Pop Culture Department Store. The place to find novelty T-Shirts and other items (eg. hoodies, belts, etc ... If they can imprint an image on it, you'll find it here.) featuring all your favorite comic heroes; TV, movie, cartoon and arcade/video game characters; and bands.
Tech For Less: One of the world's largest stocking vendors of new, open box, and refurbished computer equipment, peripherals, and electronics ... at great prices.
The Fox Shop: The Official Online Store featuring FOX and FX TV show and movie merchandise ... You'll find DVD collections of Glee, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, New Girl, Sons of Anarchy, Family Guy, the Simpsons, and other cult favorites as well as branded apparel, drinkware, collectibles, and games.
TV Technology: The Digital Television Authority serving the broadcast, cable, production, post production, business, and new media markets.
TV Technology & Production: The international counterpart to "TV Technology" ... covering the digital TV industry across 100 countries throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. A must-have for TV and Video Production professionals.
