Both high-resolution DVD formats deliver stunning 1080p video quality and give 1080p HDTV owners the maximum pixels for their buck. Like any new format, Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD players hit the market with expensive players that early adopters snatched up. Prices came down, and now both Blu-ray and HD DVD offer values to mainstream consumers as well.

According to custom electronics professionals (CE pros) , there are certain things you can do to ensure that the project runs smoothly and that the technology his firm designs and installs for you satisfies all your needs. Read on to see how to work with your custom electronics professional to ensure that your project is successful.

Stores often represent their warranty as “better” than the manufacturer and credit card warranties, but read the fine print carefully, as many of the benefits may not be particularly useful. Most name-brand consumer electronics manufacturers have become better at their own warranty support.

Many CE pros have gone 3-D. Instead of presenting their clients with “old-fashioned” pen-and-paper architectural drawings, they’re guiding them through a virtual walk-through of the space. With the help of a computer screen, homeowners are able to see how the room will look from different angles, experiment with furniture layouts and equipment placement and test out a few favorite paint colors for the walls.