David Gregg, Senior Editor of BehindtheBuy.com joins us with some products that promise to score a touchdown at your own “Big Game” party!
LG 55EC9300 55 Inch Curved OLED TV w/ webOS Smart TV
LG’s Smart 3D Curved OLED TV (LGEC9300) is a game changer! It offers a new viewing experience inspired by perfect picture quality, with perfect blacks, color and viewing angles to deliver more life-like color, so you will feel like you are really there. LG’s dramatic curved screen fills your field of vision like no flat screen can, for an immersive viewing experience that still delivers a wide viewing angle. Use the Magic Remote to open an app or flip between channels at halftime, and your sports fans will be scheduling every game night at your house from now on! In fact, no matter how many friends you have over to watch the game – if its 5 or 50, each viewer will have the best seat in the house. Unlike most LCD TVs which suffer from color washout and lower contrast when off-axis, LG’s OLED TV provides each viewer with exceptional picture quality. Seeing is believing!
LG Electronics conducted a survey regarding Americans’ preferences as it relates to sports viewing and viewing parties and it turns out that the “Big Game” is THE main event when it comes to host viewing parties! According to LG Electronics’ “Staygating” survey, if you have television 42-inches wide or larger, chances are good that your friends will take you up on your game-day party offer! LG’s suite of OLED TVs range from 55 to 77-inches in size.
PRICE: $3499.99, http://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-55EC9300-oled-tv
Availability: Best Buy, Amazon and your local electronics retailers
LG NB3740 320W Streaming Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer
This LG Sound Bar is smarter than the average sound bar, and it packs some serious audio punch. Its easy-to-set-up subwoofer will add sharp sonic kick and thunderous power to all of your entertainment. And with built-in-Wi-Fi, you can have the world of online content at your fingertips any time – so you can watch those game replays over and over again. This Sound Bar will take you well beyond the game and keep you ready for your next get together. Using Bluetooth, you can wirelessly stream music directly from your smartphone or other compatible devices for a seamless listening experience.
PRICE: $399.99; http://www.lg.com/us/home-audio-video/lg-NB3740-home-theater-system
Availability: Best Buy, Sears and your local electronics retailers
Note: This LG National Survey was conducted online by Ebiquity between August 26 and 39, 2014 among a total sample of 1,000 U.S. adults. Overall the results have a margin of error of ± 3.1 percentage points at the 95% level of confidence.
Slingbox M1
Slingbox M1 is the best way to watch your home TV – live or recorded – on your tablet, phone, or laptop anywhere in the world! Only Slingbox delivers 100% of the channels that you are paying for. In spite of what the others promise, they are only able to deliver a fraction of what Slingbox provides. Slingbox lets you keep up with all of your favorite shows, DVR programs and live sporting events anywhere. Combine a Slingbox M1 with a Roku, Chromecast, or Apple TV and you can watch your home TV on a second TV in your house, hotel room, 2nd home, or dorm room without needing another cable box or satellite receiver. Best of all, there are absolutely no monthly fees.
PRICE: $149.99; http://www.slingbox.com
SodaStream Play
SodaStream, the world’s leading sparkling water maker, makes water exciting by enabling you to easily transform ordinary tap water into sparkling water or flavored sparkling water in seconds. A new survey conducted by Toluna revealed that Americans who own a sparkling water maker consume 43% more water and “water based beverages*” than those who don’t. Drinking more water is one of the simplest things you can do to help improve your overall health. Water can help with calorie control, provide fresh looking skin, increase energy, and lower stress levels. For those who prefer flavor in their beverages, but still want to make better-for-you choices, try SodaStream Naturals Sparkling Drink Mixes – naturally flavored, lightly sweetened with natural sugar and only 40 calories a serving. SodaStream has also partnered with many fan favorites, like Skinnygirl and Ocean Spray for healthier beverage options with flavors you know and love.
PRICE: $89.99; www.sodastreamusa.com
