subject: Satellite TV: Adventure, Fun and Escape on a Budget [print this page] Satellite TV: Adventure, Fun and Escape on a Budget
Given the current state of our national economy, families are cutting frivolous luxuries out of their household budgetseating out at restaurants, vacations to Hawaii, watching the latest flick at the neighborhood theater. Instead of indulging in short term pleasures, a wise investment on satellite TV allows for a longer-term entertainment. Not only does high definition television allow for variety and quality entertainment, it does so within the constraints of a tightened household budget during this national recession.
Rather than spending on family nights that entail dinner at a restaurant and movie at the theater, families can opt for movie nights and dinner at home, enjoying each other's company and enjoying a fatter wallet. The high definition quality and surround sound simulates a complete theater experience with both clarity and impact. For a family budget that has been squeezed by the economic downturn, the HD experience serves as an attractive alternative to the rising ticket prices at movie theaters, sports games, and even concerts.
Moreover, the variety offered by satellite TV not only caters to family interests, but to the interests of everyone within the family. Fathers can enjoy sports games with the same, if not enhanced, clarity and excitement of being at the actual game. Every touchdown of the football team of his alma mater, every shot by the Lakers, and every goal of the upcoming World Cup games are just as clear as if you were sitting on the bleachers. Mothers can enjoy their daytime soap operas and their daily dosage of Oprah, Ellen, or Tyra. For younger children, HD television offers an array of both educational and entertainment television, from Discovery Kids to Dora the Explorer to the Disney Channel. The 3D concerts of teen sensations Hannah Montana and the Jonas Brothers can be experienced right in the living room. The mysteries of the sea and the beauty of the jungle can be explored in clear vision and sound, quenching the curiosity of children through the Discovery channel right on the sofa. For teenagers and young adults, in addition to the reality shows of MTVthe Hills, Laguna Beach, and Jersey Shorethey can indulge themselves in the popular HBO shows, such as Entourage, Weeds, and True Blood.
These sports games, concerts, and reality shows offer such an escape from the dreary work office or classroomwithout denting the wallet to do so. While actual attendance at the Hannah Montana concert, or seats at the World Cup may surpass such an experience, the current state of the economy restricts one's ability to actual indulge in such forms of entertainment. Satellite TV offers us the ability to continue to pursue similar, quality entertainment that is within the reach of our current budgets. With the costly expenses of game tickets, Hannah Montana concert tickets, and vacation flights unaffordable and thus curtailed, such TV programming can prove to be a money-saving investment. Even during this economic recession that has plagued our nation in recent years, such adventures, escape, and fun is possible and can continue, right within the comfort of our living roomsjust a click of a remote away.
