Last-minute TV deals that arrive before Christmas starting at just $64

Back Print Video By Sagar Meghani – Associated Press – Friday, December 22, 2023

As children around the world eagerly await Santa’s arrival on Christmas, the military is ready to track him and see if he’s using any new technology.

Armed with radars, sensors and aircraft, the North American Aerospace Defense Command in Colorado keeps a close watch on Santa and his sleigh from the moment he leaves the North Pole.

And it once again will share all those details so everyone can follow along as Santa travels the globe beginning Christmas Eve.

NORAD, the military command that is responsible for protecting North American airspace, has launched its noradsanta.org website, social media sites and mobile app, loaded with games, movies, books and music.

And there’s a countdown clock showing when the official tracking of the sleigh will start.

The military will track Santa with, “the same technology we use every single day to keep North America safe,” said U.S. Air Force Col. Elizabeth Mathias, NORAD’s chief spokesperson.

“We’re able to follow the light from Rudolph’s red nose.”

Mathias says while NORAD has a good intelligence assessment of his sleigh’s capabilities, Santa does not file a flight plan and may have some high-tech secrets up his red sleeve this year to help guide his travels – maybe even artificial intelligence.

“I don’t know yet if he’s using AI,” said Mathias.

“I’ll be curious to see if our assessment of his flight this year shows us some advanced capabilities.”

PHOTOS: Military command ready to track Santa, and everyone can follow along The tracking Santa tradition began in 1955, when Air Force Col. Harry Shoup – the commander on duty at the NORAD’s predecessor, the Continental Air Defense Command – fielded a call from a child who dialed a misprinted telephone number in a newspaper department store ad, thinking she was calling Santa.

A fast-thinking Shoup quickly assured his caller he was Santa, and as more calls came in, he assigned a duty officer to keep answering.

And the tradition began.

NORAD expects some 1,100 volunteers to help answer calls this year in a dedicated operations center at Peterson Space Force Base, in Colorado Springs, ranging from command staff to people from around the world.

“It’s a bit of a bucket list item for some folks,” says Mathias, calling the operations center “definitely the most festive place to be on December 24th.”

The operations center starts up at 4 a.m., MTS, on Christmas Eve and is open until midnight .

Anyone can call 1-877 HI-NORAD (1-877-446-6723) to talk directly to NORAD staff members who will provide updates on Santa’s exact location.

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The holiday season is one of the best times to shop for a new TV.

While you can generally find great TV deals throughout the year, the prices we’re seeing right now will likely not resurface until 2024’s first major retail holiday in February.

So if you’ve been eyeing a new TV as a gift or for yourself, now’s the time to shop.

When it comes to pricing, it’s hard to beat Best Buy.

The retailer currently has smart TVs on sale from $64.99 .

The retailer also has 4K 50-inch+ TVs on sale from $199.

Below I’ve rounded up seven of the best TV deals you can get with expedited holiday shipping.

Note that delivery may vary based on your location.

However, many of these TVs can also be purchased online and picked up in-store.

Not sure which TV is right for you?

Make sure to check out our guide to the best TVs of 2023.

Alternatively, you can browse our guide to the five best OLED TV deals this holiday .

TV sale: deals from $64 @

Best Buy Best Buy has smart TVs on sale for as low as $64.

Keep in mind, the cheap TVs tend to be smaller, 1080p models (which are more suitable for a children’s room or guest room).

However, the sale also includes larger sets.

These are among the cheapest TVs we’ve seen from Best Buy.

By comparison, Amazon is offering a similar sale with prices from $64.

Price check: from $64 @ Amazon | from $88 @

Walmart TCL 55″ S4 S-Class 4K TV: was $299 now $269 @

Best Buy The S4 S-Class is one of TCL’s new budget TVs.

Yet despite its budget friendly price, it packs Dolby Vision/HDR10/HLG support, DTS Virtual:X audio, built-in Chromecast, and Google TV Smart OS.

You also get three HDMI ports, including one with eARC support.

Price check: sold out @

Amazon Roku 55″ Select Series 4K TV: was $349 now $299 @

Best Buy The Roku Select is part of Roku’s new line of TVs made in-house.

It features HDR 10 Plus/HLG support, Apple HomeKit/Alexa/Google Assistant compatibility, and four HDMI ports.

It also comes with Roku’s platform for all your streaming needs.

Sold exclusively at Best Buy, it’s on sale at its lowest price ever.

TCL 55″ Q6 4K QLED TV: was $499 now $348 @

Amazon

The new TCL Q6 4K QLED TV is a budget TV with plenty of great features.

It offers Dolby Vision/HDR10+/HDR10/HLG support, DTS Virtual: X audio, built-in Chromecast, and Amazon Alexa/Google Assistant compatibility.

Although the display is just 60Hz natively, Game Accelerator 120 allows for 120Hz VRR at a lower resolution.

You also get Dolby Atmos and eARC support.

Price check: $348 @ Walmart | $349 @

Best Buy Hisense 65″ U6 Mini-LED ULED 4K TV: was $799 now $549 @

Amazon Hisense’s proprietary ULED technology is a step up from normal LED-based LCD TVs and offers enhanced color and overall better picture quality.

This Mini-LED QLED TV also features Dolby Vision/HDR10+/HDR10/HLG support, and built-in Google Assistant.

This is the cheapest price we’ve ever seen for this particular model.

Price check: $549 @ Best Buy | $548 @ Walmart Sony Bravia 55″ X80K 4K TV: was $699 now $578 @

Amazon The Sony Bravia X80K TV was already an excellent entry-level model, and at this discounted price, it’s now an even better value for money.

It packs solid picture quality with low input lag and an excellent Google TV interface.

It’s not an audio powerhouse, but it’s an excellent pick if you’re looking for a large TV at a relatively modest price.

In fact, we named it one of the best budget TVs you can buy right now.

Price check: $579 @ Best Buy Samsung 65″ Crystal 4K TV: was $627 now $579 @

Amazon The CU8000 is one of Samsung‘s budget 4K TVs.

However, despite its price it packs a lot of modern features, including HDR10+/HLG support and Alexa/Google Assistant/SmartThings compatibility.

It also uses Samsung‘s own Tizen operating system.

Price check: was $579 @ Best Buy