It's a dream I've had since childhood, after having lived through many TV's, radios, etc., so I'm pretty sure it's about more than just the TV needing repair.

That's why I thought of it when my Pocket PC turned weird. Because it reminded me of a dream I've had many times.

Another dream I've had many times is I have to call someone on the phone and I just can't get through because there is something wrong with the phone; the numbers on the keypad are all wrong or something. I think this dream is also about not having control.

Or maybe I just need to live in a the house in the woods, away from electronic devices

Oh, it's funny, I was typing this thinking as though I'd just had the dream; but actually I haven't dreamed it in ages. My Pocket PC just went mad last night, which is reality, not a dream.