Is Your Home Ready for the Super Bowl?
The "Countdown to Super Bowl" series kicked off on "The Early Show" with a look at some fun gizmos and gadgets to make this year's game an experience to remember.
David Gregg, senior editor of BehindTheBuy.com, presented some of the latest high-tech toys to help you enjoy the game at home.
The products Gregg featured on "The Early Show":
The following product descriptions were prepared using information provided by the manufacturers.
Big Game Big TV with the Smallest Price Tag:
Panasonic TC-P65S1 65 Inch Plasma HDTV
Great value deal on a state of the art plasma 65-Inch Plasma HDTV, 1080p flat panel. Delivering a Full-time 1080p TV lines of moving picture resolution, 3 HDMI, Native contrast ratio of 40,000:1, Dynamic contrast infinite black 2,000,000:1, Game Mode, Anti Reflective Filter.
Sells for around $2,700, available at Panasonic.com.
Wireless Surround Sound Audio
VIZIO VSB210WS Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer
Designed for home theater enthusiasts, this Sound Bar is the complete audio solution giving you a Wireless Subwoofer that can be placed anywhere and cutting edge sound technologies such as SRS TruSurroundHD SRS TruVolume delivering the High Definition experience you've always desired! Your friends will be so green with envy they may never go home. The subwoofer can be placed up to 60 feet with clear line of sight.
Additional features of the Sound Bar with Subwoofer: SRSTruSurround HD - Experience rich bass and clear dialog SRSTruVolume - Monitors and balances sound levels so you no longer have. $270, available at Vizio.com.
Away from home? Other ways to watch and/or keep track of the game
Slingbox PRO-HD
With a set of Standard Definition (SD) and High Definition (HD) inputs and a built-in digital HDTV tuner, you can truly watch the SUPER BOWL anywhere. The built-in TV tuner also allows you to watch your local analog/digital broadcast or basic cable without changing channels on your home TV. Slingbox PRO-HD unleashes the latest hardware advancements to deliver the best video streaming quality of any Slingbox to date, for both local and remote viewing. And you can use the Slingbox PRO-HD with virtually any audio/video device such as an HD-DVR, satellite receiver, cable box, or security camera. $299, available at Slingbox.com.
Listen to the game on the road.
XM SkyDock
Listen to the game this year on your iPhone or iPod Touch. The XM Skydock is the first Satellite Radio controlled by an iPod touch or iPhone, allowing subscribers to enjoy all of XM and the complete "Best of SIRIUS" programming package anywhere they drive. The Skydock will also act as a charger when your device is docked. (requires a subscription to XM satellite Radio/Best of SIRIUS). $119.99, available at Shop XM Radio.
The Smart Phone for Football Fanatics!
Samsung Moment
Samsung Mobile has just introduced its Samsung Moment with the fastest growing new phone operation system ( Google powered Android) software which integrates Google applications and offers thousands for download . The Samsung Moment is perfect for sports fans to subscribe to NFL Mobile Live - Sprint's exclusive NFL mobile service which offers Live 24/7 access to NFL Network programming. Customizable Red Zone alerts (sets off alarm on phone when your selected team is about to score) and Live audio broadcast of all regular season games. $179 with a two-year contract Sprint.com
Control the Action with the Easiest to Program and Use Touch Screen Universal Remote!
Acoustic Research Xsight Universal Remote
The Acoustic Research Xsight Touch makes it easy to consolidate all your remotes, create personalized profiles so Dad, Mom, the kids, and even the babysitter can have their favorite channels and controls at their fingertips. Control your entire home entertainment experience with simple one-touch activities like "Watch TV" or "Listen to CD." Best of all, you can start using the Acoustic Research Xsight Touch right out of the box through the guided set-up on the full-color LCD touch screen $249.99, available at Acoustic Resources.
Luxury home theater seating with a kick!
Berkline Recliner Home Theater Seats (with option Butt Kicker)
Features top-of-the-line integrated home theater sound with the Buttkicker, a silent subwoofer in Berkline's seating allows viewers to feel powerful bass without excessive volume. Among multiple other options from Berkline, this model features Power Recline, which lets you effortlessly recline to your favorite position, removable chair backs, hidden storage space, and removable swivel tables. Other custom features offered on Berkline home theater chairs include lighted cupholders, ambient base rail lighting, and power adjustable headrests. $649 (without Buttkicker), approximately an additional $500 more for the Butt Kicker feature). Available at Berkline.com.
You can see Super Bowl XLIV on Sunday, February 7 on CBS.