Technology is not cheap!

My husband, Steve, is currently building our home. A few things that we hope to purchase when we move into the house is a new computer and television. The price of a new computer is not what I am concerned about, however the cost of a new t.v. is a little disconcerting. Steve has had the same t.v. since he was ten years old. Folks that makes his t.v. almost 20 years old which is okay, but it is a mere 19 inches. I can see us now sitting on the couch with our binoculars because we cannot adequately see the picture! Perhaps that is a little dramatic, but have you seen the new television sets that are out there. It used to be that going to the movies was a treat, a chance to get out of the house. Now for a mere $3000 you can go to the movies at home. After you spend that cash, you won't have any money to go the movies. Oh and the things you have to know before deciding upon the one you want. Do you want to spend the money on the plasma? How many hours will the plasma last? How many p's are the tv? Is it at least 1080? Because if its not you are wasting your money? And once you decide on a high definition, plasma, 1080p tv you have to call your local cable company and sign up for the high def channels. No sense having a high def t.v. and no channels to enjoy it on. It is really confusing and it gets expensive. I want a nice t.v., but I refuse to go broke getting one. Perhaps that 19 inch will work, with the price tag of technology I think I can make it work.