Consumer Reports: Top Picks for a Big Game HDTV

Consumer Reports
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If you're not headed to Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 6, then the next best thing is watching it on a big-screen HDTV. So if you're in the market for a new set, you'll need to make sure it can deliver all the excitement of the Big Game itself.

Getting the right TV isn't as simple as just finding the right price. Sporting events like the Super Bowl can really bring out the best -- and worst -- in an HDTV by pushing it to its performance limits, revealing flaws that might go unnoticed with less-demanding types of content.

So here are a few things to consider when you're looking for a new TV for the Super Bowl:

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