You can paint your face all you want. But if you really want to support the team, you need a way to watch the game. Don't spend another Super Bowl watching the big game on a teeny, tiny TV. Now is the time for an upgrade to a huge flat screen TV.
Yes! It's never too late until the opening kickoff. Best Buy allows you to get a great deal on a flat screen TV online and pick up the set from your local store. They're also making it pretty affordable, offering a few super deals that make buying a new TV the best play you'll see all weekend. Let's take a look at a few of our favorite deals...
Go Big and Go Home
Apparently, you can go big and go home at the same time, with Samsung's 55-inch UN55C7000 1080p 3D-ready LED HDTV. Best Buy is packaging it up with the Samsung BD-C5500 Blu-ray player for a total price of $1999.99. That player is a nice little freebie, offering Blu-ray playback and Samsung's Internet@TV service. This provides on-screen access to apps and other content from Netflix, Pandora, Twitter, VUDU, and much more.
The 55-incher itwself is pretty great too, offering a full HD image in both 2D and 3D modes. Of course, you'll need glasses and a 3D source of some kind to view the 3D. If you're not ready to buy those, keep in mind tht this also makes an excellent 2D TV, with energy-efficient LED technology, 240Hz Clear Motion processing for smooth motion reproduction, and four HDMI inputs. This set is also part of Samsung's Touch of Color line, featuring the Mystic Earth theme into its bezel. If you get tired of staring at the actual set, you can tap into other content via the Internet@TV service, including a growing amount of 3D content. Find out more or check local stock on Best Buy's product page:
Sony Guts!
If you don't need the player, don't care much for 3D, and have a soft spot for Sony, you can get a very nice and equally large HDTV like Sony's 55-inch KDL55EX710 1080p LED TV. On sale this weekend, this set goes for $1499.99, which will save you $800. It also has the full 1080p HD image, Edge LED backlighting, Motionflow 120Hz technology, and an Ambient Sensor for the best image based on your room's lighting. If you want to add in other content, this HDTV has four HDMI inputs and can connect to your home's network (for wireless, add in Sony's USB Wi-Fi adapter). That networking is very important, if you want to get content from BRAVIA Internet Video -- and you do! This includes content from Netflix, YouTube, Slacker, and more. Find out more about the set here:
And Now for Something Even Biggerer!
If you want something even larger that the above, Sharp's 60-inch LC60E78UN 1080p LCD will do the trick. Best Buy has this one for $1299.99, which will save you $400 off the regular price. For that, you'll get the AQUOS-branded HDTV, which features a full high definition 1080p image, 120Hz refresh rate for smooth motion reproduction, and four HDMI inputs. Find out more about this big boy and check for local avaiability on Best Buy's product page:
El Cid? No, L-C-D!
A slightly less expensive, but still huge flat screen TV option can be found in Samsung's LN55C630 1080p LCD TV. Best Buy has this one for $1199.99, which is a whopping $700 off the list price. Highlights on this set include that full HD 1080p image, 120Hz Clear Motion Rate, a Game Mode, and the ConnectShare Movie feature for thumb drive playback. The LN55C630 also has four HDMI inputs, as well as the Touch of Color moniker, which means you'll see a touch of charcoal gray in the TV's bezel. Find out more about this set here:
Bargains in Three Dimensions
The Super Bowl isn't being broadcast in 3D, but you'll still need to plan for the post-season! Best Buy makes it an easy decision, offering Samsung's 50-inch PN50C490 720p 3D-Ready plasma for only $799.99 (you'll save $300!). You will need 3D glasses and a 3D source to take advantage of 3D content on this TV. However, until you get those, you can enjoy the set's performance in 2D mode with a high definition 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, 600Hz Subfield Motion Drive for crystal clear motion, and Ultra Clear Panel technology. There's also three HDMI inputs, as well as a blue Touch of Color bezel. Find out more about the PN50C490 and this deal on Best Buy's product page:
Be sure to visit the Best Buy website before you buy, complete your transaction and select the local store for pick-up. This will ensure that they have a TV waiting for you. If not, how sad would your Sunday be? If it is available, you should be able to pick up any purchases well before your party guests arrive, and maybe they can help you hoist it up onto the stand!
