CommJunkie Says Goodbye... Sort of

Let us not say goodbye, but more like, see you around the corner at the new blog. CommJunkie and a couple of other blogs have been combined into one awesome blog, WhiteFence Home Services.

The WhiteFence Home Services blog incorporates all the fun and informative blog writing you saw on CommJunkie plus more topics on how to save money on your utilities, how to be more green and so much more.

Please, my loyal readers, make the transition with me to the WhiteFence Home Services blog.

U-Verse and FiOS Gain Popularity

It's not just about cable and satellite anymore. Seems like AT&T's U-verse and Verizon's FiOS are finally taking off and getting noticed as viable choices for TV service.

For the first time, both of the fiber-supported services have been included in the J.D. Power study and were ranked pretty high. AT&T's U-verse was ranked highest in customer satisfaction among television providers in three U.S. regions (North Central, West and South) and Verizon's FIOS TV took top honors in the East.

Comparing DTV Converter Boxes

The analog to digital TV switch is right around the corner and it seems like every company under the sun is advertising their converter boxes. So which one is right for you?

I have one HDTV that is ready to go and one analog TV that will need a converter box. As I got ready to buy a converter box I realized there were choices and didn't know which one would be better suited for my needs. So I hit the Internet to do a little research and I found a cool site where you can do a side-by-side comparison. You should check it out at www.cecbcomparison.com.

Backup Your DVD Library

Have you ever found a scratch on one of your favorite DVDs? All you can think is that it is ruined, never to be watched again and money down the drain. Well RealNetworks has come out with a simple solution to keep this from happening again.

RealNetworks introduced their RealDVD yesterday. It is a PC application that will allow you to save your DVD movies on an external hard drive, so you'll always have a backup copy.

An added benefit to this new product is that you can now have a portable DVD library. Just think, all your movies at your disposal when you travel or just wanting to keep the kids entertained on a long car trip.

Read the press release by RealNetworks. Also check out the review of RealDVD by Cnet.com.

Recycling Your LCD and Plasma TVs

Did you know that discarding LCD, Plasma, LCoS, rear-projection, and DLP big screen televisions in landfills can be harmful to the environment? So putting your old TV out on the curb on heavy trash day is no longer acceptable. It's just not the green thing to do, so now what to do with your old TV. Hmm...

Well HD Installers, the recent winner of the 2008 LCD TV Installation Company of the Year Award and the leader in big screen TV installation, has just announced their new TV recycling program. They will take down your old television, haul it away and dispose of it properly.

HD Installers knows this recycling service won't be a money maker. They are more interested in doing their part now to ensure a healthy environment for the future.

Visit the HD Installers Web site for more information on their recycling program.

Warner Bros. Celebrating 85th in Style

Warner Bros. has released 85 classic movie titles on several provider video-on-demand service platforms. Not only will Time Warner, Charter, Cox, Comcast, DIRECTV and DISH customers be able to view films like Casablanca and Full Metal Jacket in HD, but also scroll through a massive list of Hollywood classics in the comfort of your homes.

For the complete list and further details, check out this article from BroadcastingandCable.com.

Comcast and DailyCandy

For Comcast subscribers, some interesting news broke onto the web just recently. According to the Associated Press, "cable and Internet service provider Comcast Corp. is expanding its online menu with the acquisition of Daily Candy, an electronic newsletter catering to women looking for tips on fashion, food and fun things to do in big cities."

DailyCandy is a New York based online newsletter that provides tips for things such as shopping, dining, weekend events and fashion based on your location. Currently, it has over 2 million subscribers and caters primarily to women.

To read more about this interesting venture, be sure to head over to the Associated Press.

Do You U-verse?

Well if you don't, you might be in the minority. AT&T recently announced that their U-verse roll out is completely on schedule and doing great.

As of the second quarter, AT&T U-verse network has brought in 170,000 customers. The company plans to reach a million customers by the end of the year.

AT&T also has superior home phone plans that will allow you to keep in touch with family and friends that are near or far. And to stay connected to the world around you, get AT&T high-speed Internet.

Recycle Your Gadgets

I had written an earlier blog, Recycle Your Electronics, encouraging all of you to recycle your old electronics instead of just letting them collect in a landfill and leak toxic chemicals into our Earth. Well recently, a friend of mine came across this blog, Deforest Your Life.

You must go check it out because it tells you what organizations will take your used cell phones, CDs, DVDs, PDAs, cell phone accessories, computers, ipods and so much more. Most of the places that accept these items are online so you can simple ship your items to them. With sealing that box and dropping it off at the post office you'll know you have done your part for the environment. You will have stopped toxic chemicals from seeping into the ground and polluting the planet. So start recycling today!

Introducing the New DTV Antenna

Seems like the rabbit ear antennas from yesterday will have some competition come next year. Though the old style antennas will work to get the DTV signal, RCA has come out with a digital antenna they claim will get you better reception.

It is a a new multi-directional flat antenna designed specifically for use with DTV signals. The antenna uses VHF and UHF reception so those days of your arms getting tired while you position the rabbit ear antennas in the perfect position are over.

The flat antenna is also less cumbersome and can be hung or placed on a table. That is perfect for those who like a simple, clean look to there entertainment center.

Check out what else RCA has to say about their new product.