I just purchased a PS3 and Pioneer pdp5080hd, but the TV won't arrive until next week on Friday though. When I was purchasing both of these items they were trying to sell me other things as well. They wanted to sell me an extended warranty for both, an expensive hdmi cable and a power conditioner. As people suggested, on a different thread that I started, it is a waste of money to buy a $100 monster hdmi cable that Best Buy is suggesting that you buy to get the best picture possible.

1. Is there any truth to getting a power conditioner to help get a better picture from a plasma and extend its life?

2. Is it a good idea to get extended warranties for these items?

Or are these just a few ways for these companies to pad the bill?

- Nick