Black Friday has ceased to be the violent, barbaric display of crazed capitalism that we all grew up knowing. A decade ago the day after Thanksgiving meant scenes of sale-seeking armies fighting like gladiators over deals at Best Buy and Target. And the most coveted prize for many was the flat-screen TV.

Like Black Friday, flat-screen TVs aren't what they used to be. They’re cheaper than ever and most people have a massive black square of glass looming over their living room already. An impressive TV used to be the centerpiece of every living room.

Here are some warriors of Black Friday fighting for the best viewing experience, and some TVs that are so cool and beautiful, that rhey’re worth going to war for.