The FIFA 2010 World Cup is approaching fast, and a key question on a lot of people’s minds isn’t if they’re going to watch it but how they are going to enjoy the event. A flight to South Africa will set you back about a grand there is not much chance any even the most avid football fans are going to be paying for a flight in the next month.

However, why fly thousands of miles just to see a microscopic grass patch with 22 dots running around like a game of marbles? On top of that, you’ll pay for hostels, wait in queues, sit next to someone who won’t stop shouting in your ear, and be in luck if you aren’t sat in front of a pillar. Even watching {footy in the local pub} can get over-crowded and noisy and you’ll probably spend most of the game stood at the bar waiting desparately to get served a pint of beer.

For many football fans the logical option is to get a few mates around and watch the match on the TV.

The 2010 World Cup is probably the best time {there’s ever been} for buying a new TV - there are a huge amount of great deals, such as a Samsung SM933HD 19 inch TV for only £154.99. As well as this there is a vast selection of LCD TV deals, LED TVs, 3D TVs and HD TVs out there at low prices to match your exact needs and budget.

But it’s almost as if there’s too much choice out there - do you know your High Definition from Low Definition, your 1020p from your 720i? And what about 3D? Follow the guide below to help select the best TV for you

Screen Size: 32 inches is probably the smallest size you want if you’re inviting several buddies around to watch a match without things being overcrowded. For a well sized living room, look for a 40+ inch - and if you’ve got deep pockets why not go for a 50 inch TV.

High Definition: HD Ready basically means that the TV is not capable of producing a full 1020p HD picture. {A bit misleading and the marketing speak doesn’t help the consumer.} It is better than a television that is not HD Ready and it can still give very good picture quality on up to 40 inch TVs, but a bigger TV should be Full HD only - given the small price differences you should generally go for Full HD anyway.

Screen: LCD TVs are the most popular screen type and the cheapest on the market right now. Newer entries into the market include LED TVs, basically the same as a LCD TV, but with backlighting allowing thin screens and lower power consumption. 3D TVs are still in their infancy, and there are only a small amount of broadcasts in 3D although 3D football is likely to become popular.

In summary there is a wide variety of choice and many top TV deals out there - if you’re after a trusty TV that will last you well into the 2014 World Cup, you should buy a 42 inch, Full HD LCD TV, such as a Sony Bravia 52Z4500 52 incher which will be guaranteed to give you and your mates an unbeatable view of this year’s World Cup. On the other hand, if you want to go for the “wow” factor, and you have the cash, get a huge 3D TV.

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