components

Mediabridge - RCA Component Video Cable with Audio - 6ft
$29.99
Very impressive set of cables for this price, I can actually see a difference in the video quality on a new 32" LCD tv since switching from ordinary rca video cables. Unfortunately first set received was defective, but the manufacturer had a new set in my hands within days, super customer service.

Polk Audio DB6501 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component System (Pair, Silver)
$239.95
Great spekears! Can take a lot of input from the amp with no distortion! Very pleased and would definitely recommend these!!!

Code - Component Developer Magazine
$29.99
I've been reading this magazine since it's birth and it is by far the most informative magazine out there. There are always excellent articles about cutting edge technologies and I find the content to be user friendly in day to day development.
Now that CoDe is focusing on the .NET/Microsoft technologies goes to show that this is the ONLY development magazine to keep around.

Programming .NET Components, 2nd Edition
$44.95
I read this book several years ago and have since returned to it every two years or so for a light re-read. I consider it a member of a very small group of elite .NET development books and often recommend it, along with "CLR via C#" and "C# in Depth", to young .NET developers looking to take the next step in their careers.