No matter what team you find yourself rooting for this Super Bowl Sunday, pretty much everyone can agree that a high-definition, beer-soaked and burger-filled Super Bowl party is close to a patriotic duty. However, the Super Bowl is about more than chips and dip, overhyped commercials, and overblown halftime shows—haven't we heard enough from Madonna in the past three months? There's the game, of course, but also the opportunity for you to show off to your friends the latest gadgets and gizmos to make your party the one to remember, whatever the outcome of the game. On top of that, football fans have a wide selection of smartphone apps available through Apple's App Store or Android Market to keep you up to date with scores, trivia and other game information. Last but not least, there's the odd cooler-plus-goalpost folly, which we've included to keep things interesting. Here are our picks for the biggest, best and HD-brightest of the bunch.
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Super Bowl XLVI Official NFL Game Program (Free)
This iPhone app is packed with NFL football video and other multimedia, complete with the season's best moments.
Char-Griller 5050 Duo Gas-and-Charcoal Grill ($379)
The charcoal grill offers an adjustable-height charcoal grate, dual dampers for controlling the heat and an easy-dump ash pan for quick cleanup. The gas grill provides electronic ignition, three burners and a side burner.
Inflatable Goal Post Cooler With Football ($22.79)
What could be better than combining beer and indoor field goals? Perhaps it's better not to ask, but nothing beats a cooler with an upright.
Madden NFL 12 ($34.95)
Take a break from the commercials and catch up with your own game. The new system uses a player's momentum and more than 100 new tackle animations, including 40 gang tackles.
Excalibur 330-CS NFL Trivia Pro ($18)
This handy football-shaped gadget holds a comprehensive encyclopedia of facts and key stats for the NFL, with information on everything from player bios to stadium locations.
NFL Pro 2012 (Free)
Thanks to the official NFL and NFL Players License, with this app from the Android Market, you can choose to play and manage any of the 32 NFL teams with more than 2,000 real players.
Vizio VHT510 5.1-Channel Home Theater System ($470.80)
Hear in high-def the screams of the crowd and the crunch of bones with this universal 5.1 soundbar with wireless subwoofer.
NFL Photo Booth (Free)
This Apple App allows superfans to get photos with 160 players across all 32 NFL teams. Amaze your friends with a Tom Brady photo op—just don't let them look too closely.
Sirius SPR1 Sportster Satellite Radio Receiver ($199.99)
Perfect for the Super Bowl or any other sporting event, the Sportster maximizes the listening experience of Sirius' broad sports lineup.
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No matter what team you find yourself rooting for this Super Bowl Sunday, pretty much everyone can agree that a high-definition, beer-soaked and burger-filled Super Bowl party is close to a patriotic duty. However, the Super Bowl is about more than chips and dip, overhyped commercials, and overblown halftime shows—haven't we heard enough from Madonna in the past three months? There's the game, of course, but also the opportunity for you to show off to your friends the latest gadgets and gizmos to make your party the one to remember, whatever the outcome of the game. On top of that, football fans have a wide selection of smartphone apps available through Apple's App Store or Android Market to keep you up to date with scores, trivia and other game information. Last but not least, there's the odd cooler-plus-goalpost folly, which we've included to keep things interesting. Here are our picks for the biggest, best and HD-brightest of the bunch.