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Ahhh.. I remember it like it was yesterday: January 11, 1970, Super Bowl IV. Our very own Minnesota Vikings vs. the Kansas City Chiefs, played out (in living color!!) on our Magnavox TV.

When it was over, and our Vikes had lost (oh the heartbreak!), my dad asked me to ‘change the channel’. Yes, that’s right. Before the invention of the remote control, if you wanted the channel changed… you asked your son to do it.

Oh, how the game has changed. Not only football, but the game of choosing a new TV as well. LED? Smart TV? What is 4K anyway? What’s with these curved TV’s? With the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show happening in Las Vegas, should I wait to buy a new TV? But I’m having friends over for this year’s Big Game, what to do??

Before you call your play, here’s my strategy to help you score your TV Touchdown. I've been working on my TV game for some time now and I assure you, it is man cave approved. 

4K Televisions: 

When I first saw them at the Consumer Electronics Show, my jaw dropped. First because of the mind blowing resolution (they offer 8 million pixels, or about four times the resolution of 1080p 2 million pixel high definition. You might see them marketed as "Ultra-HD."). But when they were first introduced, the high price made my jaw drop as well. The good news is, prices in 2015 look to be in a range that some of us can afford. One note about 4K: in order to truly appreciate the resolution, programs must be broadcast in 4K. More good news: while traditional Network TV isn’t here yet, some streaming services have stepped up with programming in 4K.

 Curved TVs:

Aesthetically speaking, they’re nothing short of a work of art. And according to some experts, including our Buyer Jenne Frackelton, “The concave shape reduces some of the reflections on a screen by eliminating certain angles from which they can be created. It produces amazing darker image content and perfect blacks, which won’t  be spoiled by ambient light reflected off the screen.” SAY WHAT?! If you want to truly step into the Future… check out the Samsung 78" Class Smart 3D Curved TV. Yes, you read that correctly. It's 78", both 4K AND curved. Warning: You may never leave your living room again.  

My current 4K pick:

My 4k pick on QVC.com comes from LG. It's the 55" Class UHD 4K Smart TV w/Magic Remote & Tablet. Magical is it indeed! Investing in this guy will enhance your television experience to the next level and you'll be good-to-go for many years to come. AKA: Prepare to host parties for The Big Game for many years to come!! 

If that’s not in your budget, and you want to make sure get awesome HD quality by game time, here’s more reason to stand up and cheer. QVC.com has great offers on High Definition, LED Smart Televisions (meaning you can also access the internet right from your TV--- I KNOW, CRAZY RIGHT?), and the prices won’t make you want to throw a penalty flag. Get it... Penalty flag.. Watching football... okay anyway-- They’re easy to set up, and with virtually all networks offering High Def Broadcasting Channels, there’s no need to wait for future technology. 

So here are two of my picks for those of you looking to get that HD quality for game day while staying within your budget: 

 Check out the Proscan 50" LED 1080p HDTV with Roku Stick . It's one of our best seller's here at QVC and will make you feel the sweat, blood, and tears of the game!!! It comes with a Roku Stick which will give you the ability to access different apps such as Netflix, HULU, Pandora, and so many others. 

-  My next pick is the Samsung 60" Class LED 1080p HDTV . It's currently available on 6 Easy Payments, it's the perfect size for any room, and it will make your home the perfect hub for football frenzies to come!!! Not to mention, the sleek design gives the TV a high tech look that will give you plenty of reason to brag to your friends!! 

Some of these prices won’t last, just in case you want to make your choice before the whistle blows be sure to check out all of our amazing offers on Heisman winning televisions!! Click here to shop our limited offers!!

Enjoy!