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The question readers often ask me is, What HDTV should I buy? The second most common inquiry is, Should I go with Blu-ray or HD DVD? I usually answer the first by finding out their room-environment situation and budget. I then direct folks over to my recent HDTV Buyers' Guide for comprehensive HDTV shopping advice. My answer to the second question has remained constant since this high-def debacle began: Get a combo player—if you can afford one. A disc player that can play both Blu-ray and HD DVD movies takes the guesswork out of which of these two practically identical HD formats to choose. It also increases the number of titles you can enjoy: a win-win situation, albeit an expensive one. LG Electronics' BH100 Super Blu Player was the first set-top player that boasted multi-format capabilities. Its successor, the BH200 Super Blu Player ($1,049.95 list) brings some much-needed improvements. Even so, the player is saddled with a number of quirks that give it a slightly unfinished feel.
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