Not going to Beijing? Go for the gold with one of these devices that bring the games to you.

Starting today, the world will turn its eyes to Beijing for the games of the 29th Summer Olympiad, and like most of the world, you won't be there to see it firsthand. Don't let geographical constraints stop you from enjoying the games. We've got ten talented devices that will bring the action right to you. And given the air quality in Beijing, your sofa might actually be a better seat than any stadium in the Chinese capital anyway.

is a 52-inch 1080p LCD HDTV with a 120-Hz display setting that fills the bill perfectly. Another excellent choice is the , a set that minimizes motion blur and offers a wide viewing angle, so that everyone can gather around to see who crosses the finish line first. Pair one of these HDTVs with a good universal remote and you won't ever have to get out of your chair. (How's that for physical fitness?) Check out the excellent , an easy-to-use, comprehensive clicker that will make your life easier all year round. But don't be swayed by the yes, it's a sports-centric remote control, but there's really nothing "ultimate" about it.

Since the Olympic games last for several weeks, you'll probably have to leave the house at some point. The good news is that your Olympic experience doesn't have to end because you are no longer in front of the TV. The lets you watch Olympic events in HD anywhere you have an Internet connection. And of course, there's the old standby, TiVo. You can get the for about $250 bucks and store a whopping 160GB of gorgeous high-def content. Better yet, you can fast-forward through the treacly athlete back stories, then pause and rewind once the real action begins. And DISH Network subscribers can get an integrated DVR experience with the . As for cell-phone coverage, AT&T used its clout as an Olympic sponsor to secure an exclusive on coverage for its network, and the features a sweet 3-inch screen to watch Michael Phelps do his thing.

There are so many events in the Summer Games that there's no way NBC is going to be able to show all of them on broadcast channels. Have no fear, rhythmic gymnastics fansNBC.com will be offering an astounding 4,400 hours of on-demand streaming content in addition to its 2,200 hours of live streaming content. With a media extender like the , you can move that stream from your PC to your HDTV. The does just the oppositeit streams HD and SD content over the air to your Mac and PC. If all these devices are too much for your HDTV's HDMI ports to handle, the gives you four extra ports and is compatible with Logitech Harmony remotes, too.

So whether you want to catch every single event or just a select few, these devices are sure to deliver the action.



The Archos TV+ has far more features than Apple TVan Internet browser and a DVR for recording TV, for instancebut its user interface, which will be familiar to Archos users, isn't as fun to navigate.



MediaFLO TV is the only real (non-Web-streaming) mobile TV service available. And the AT&T version has better channel selection than Verizon's existing V Cast service, thanks to its movie channel.



The ViP722 DVR box from Dish Network is similar to last year's versatile, cutting-edge ViP622 model, but it sports a new look and offers increased storage. In a nutshell, this satellite set-top box is just more of an already-good thing.



This network-attached HDTV tuner delivers over-the-air HD and SD programming and unscrambled cable television channels to any PC or Mac on your network. In addition, the Mac software lets you convert files so that you can watch them on mobile devices like iPods, iPhones, and PSPs.



This device does a lot more than your typical remote. It can control multiple A/V devices, browse the Web, and even send and receive e-mail. Unfortunately, it doesn't excel at any of these.



Short on HDMI ports in your home-theater setup? The IOGear 4-Port Automatic HDMI Switch delivers trouble-free performance, eliminating the need to juggle cables each time you want to free up a port.



LG's newest 47-inch LCD HDTV offers impressively accurate color and superb picture detail with HD sources. It'll cost you, but this is the best LCD set we've seen.





The Vu showcases AT&T's Mobile TV service: ten channels of true digital TV programming shot out over an old UHF channel. To get TV on your Vu, you have to sign up for the service, pay the requisite $15 per month, pop out the 5-inch-long antenna from the top right-hand corner of the phone, and hit the TV button.



This universal remote has it all: easy programming via computer software, ability to control multiple components/inputs with one button, and a high-resolution color LCD.



The Samsung LN52A750's well-contrasted picture and excellent HD color quality add up to an impressive viewing experience.



Never miss must-see TV with this well-priced, HD-compatible box. As long as you don't expect miracles in video quality when streaming over the Internet, the Slingbox SOLO delivers.



Combining the best of the legendary simple-to-use TiVo interface with dual CableCARD readers and an affordable price (finally!), the new TiVo HD delivers the promise that the made.