The surge protectors they sell for $5 are pretty much worthless. Circuit City's do sell surge protectors that "protect" against higher levels of surges for $70 - $100. Not really worth it to protect a $75 DVD player but something to consider for $1,000+ TV's and such. Still when there's a thunderstorm and I am home I unplug the TV and computer because that still won't protect against direct lightening strikes.