Big-game big-screens: CNET's guide to viewing the Super Bowl in HDTV

Big-game big-screens: CNET's guide to viewing the Super Bowl in HDTV
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Home-theater playbook

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NFL POSTSEASON
Super Bowl XL
Pittsburgh Steelers vs.
Seattle Seahawks

Ford Field, Detroit
ABC, 2/5, 6:00 p.m. ET, 720p
Pro Bowl
AFC vs. NFC
Aloha Stadium, Honolulu
ESPN, 2/12, 720p
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Three ways to get the big games in HD

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The TV is only half the experience. We preview the home-theater systems and audio/video products that will put you in the VIP box, whether you're watching the game, spinning a DVD, playing a video game, or listening to music.

Nothing looks better in high-definition than a live sporting event. Once you have a source for HD programming locked down, it's time to get the actual TV. We've rounded up some of the best choices.
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