On Mon, 26 Dec 2005 14:20:37 -0600, "twfsa" wrote:

Is there a reliable low cost protector out there for my big screen tv and
DVD/VCR

You can look for something that will cover cost for any damage to your
equipment. Some ads say up to 25K or so for coverage. Personally, I
looked at a 50" PDP sit in my LR until I had what I thought was the
proper protection - then I plugged 'er in. Power surges or even
brown outs, lighting, etc. can cause damage.

Are the plug in strips worth a ****?

IMHO, they are great in the garage for an small items. I've seen a
Tech department insist (elbow bending) a Safety department ban them so
as to avoid equipment damage.

Oren
"My doctor says I have a malformed public-duty gland
and a natural deficiency in moral fiber, and that I am therefore
excused from saving Universes."