When I first bought a house there was only so much money to go around. Being a cashflow smart kind of girl some things just didn't make the cut of what we could afford. It turned out that a TV was way down the list and a dining table to entertain friends was a bit higher although that was also a few months away. A good stereo came into the picture at the 12 month mark as 12 months of getting to know my loved one well was enough before we needed a break. During that time a laptop did wonders for our sanity and music needs. It took 18 months before we purchased our first TV and sometimes I still wish we hadn't. We don't watch that much TV these days but I find when we are tired is when it is most likely to be turned on. Why would I want to watch crap when I am tired, who knows what subliminal messages I am absorbing! There are some quality programs around but usually these can be found elsewhere than on the TV so yes thank gosh for the internet. A great way to watch and listen to only those things I really want too. If our TV dies it will be a very long debate as to whether a new one is purchased.