The Multimedia Room
We had to physically walk up to the television and crank a knob to turn it on. Then, we had to crank another knob to change the channel. Sometimes, we had to wait for the television to do it's magic, and actually "turn on".
Our coveted television lived in a "family room" and we would cuddle on a couch and sprawl on the floor so we could watch our show of choice. Not that we had too many choices!
Hundreds of channels at our fingertips? (HAH!). Remote controls? (Nope). Skipping commercials, Tivo, cable television, CNN, the "football package" and HBO? (a fantasy....)
Fast forward thirty years!
Where will your flat screen be located? If you are going to mount the TV on the wall there could be additional expenses, including outlet installation and the ability to "hide" all the wires from the flat screen, DVR and stereo equipment. What about the cost of creating the perfect ambiance? Don't forget add into your budget the cost of furniture, lighting, speakers, window coverings....
Who ever thought that the home theater would take a prominent place in the way we live and enjoy our home? Home theatre is all the rage! Families want to watch movies on the big screen. Sporting fans want to watch their favorite games with surround sound systems. And of course, there's this HUGE status symbol and badge of honor, having a theatre in your home!
For many us, the dream of having a multimedia room in our home still remains. Hopefully over time, prices will decrease and technology will advance. Until then, we will will just have to be the "guests" and come over to admire YOUR multimedia room. We promise to bring the chips!
Q