gift guide 2010

Tron is here and it’s hard not to get excited about the sequel to one of the movies that defined the genre early on. Good thing Disney knows how to…

Your wife/husband/SO/parole officer doesn’t need jewelry or clothing this Christmas: he/she needs a fluffy Android doll. Why? Because Android items are this season’s hot gift, that’s why, and you just…

This isn’t Porsche Design’s entrance into the world of sleds. That happened back in 2008 with the $480 aluminum sled that loosk more like something that a crafty dad would…

Short Version: The Dodocase is about as close to perfection as iPad cases get. The materials are beautiful, and the craftsmanship is spectacular. It has a few quirks inherent to…

With all the hur-de-hur about technological gadgets on these very pages, I submit to you that there is one subset of the community that is underserved by our constant reportage:…

We at CrunchGear want to make sure you’re dressed for success, or at least can go to Christmas Mass with your in-laws in something other than sweat pants and ironic…

I always wondered what was in those things. Mega Man must have been wired 24/7. No wonder he could jump so high! $9 at ThinkGeek. Samus has these, too. But…

Kindles are fantastic devices, but they can’t live alone. They need cases, lights, and other  items to complete the experience. We’ve rounded up seven of the best around items that are…

Everyone needs a bit more workspace, right? You know Santa doesn’t slum with a 19-inch monitor anymore. That’s why we’re giving away a brand new 24-inch LED monitor from Sceptre.…

Update! We have a winner, who should be receiving an email right about now! Thanks for all the entries, and thanks for reading! Bonus giveaway because I forgot what day…

Like Uncle Eddie said, “Clark, that’s the gift that keeps on giving the whole year.” And so, kind readers, in that spirit today’s daily giveaway is a Roku XDS. Cut…

Short Version: It’s no secret that I love photography. I’m also very attached to my DSLR. I rarely leave the house without it and consider it to be an important…

While there are some of us for whom even boiling water correctly is a challenge, there are also future Top Chefs just waiting to be given the chance. You probably…

Given the recent rash of hacks, let’s talk a little about staying safe this holiday. You probably don’t need this guide, so pass it on to someone who does like…

Whether you just need a knife and screwdriver or a whole suite of doodads, there’s a multi-tool out there for you. But there are a lot to choose from, so…

We’re kicking off our 12 days of giveaways with an e-reader from Kobo. You might have seen our first review, or our more recent one; it’s a bare-bones, straightforward little…

Santa and his little elves at Digital Storm are busy assembling a spectacular gaming monster for one lucky CrunchGear reader’s Christmas morning. We hear it’s going to include an Intel…

Happy holidays, dear readers! ‘Tis the season to gather round family and friends in the spirit of giving; that’s just what we’re doing here. Over the next 12 days we’re…

For the last week there’s been a frenzy of news around Chrome OS and Google’s Cr-48 — a new, unbranded notebook computer that Google is distributing to early adopters so that…

Short Version: Didn’t want to review the XV-11 as it’s about a year or so old by now and I found this absolutely horrible infomercial for it on their site.…

Super Mario Brothers 25th Anniversary All-Stars MSRP: $29.99 Product Page Good For: People who remember when men were men, women were women, and plumbers wore little hats and smashed turtles.…

When the first iPod Nano watch straps appeared on the scene in September, I was non-plussed. I’ve seen plenty of wrist-mounted MP3 players, phones, and other junk to understand that…

Looking for a good way to put down the high roller in your life? Get him a shinebox, so whenever he gets out of line, you can pull a Billy…

Looking for a good way to put down the high roller in your life? Get him a shinebox, so whenever he gets out of line, you can pull a Billy…

Our buddy Peter at J-List doesn’t have a lot of Yule Logs or mistletoe in Tokyo but he does have some Japanese goodies for you and yours. He’s offering one…

This little robot will take you to his leader if you can use the magic of Yoda! Sure he costs 25 Galactic Credits but it will be worth it as…

http://player.ooyala.com/player.swf?embedCode=JkbW92MToUoNjTwVfKOWTGCncCEmWPmy&version=2 iPads are shaping up to be a popular gift this year (despite the certainty of a sequel just around the corner), but what do you get the spouse or…

If you’ve got a friend or family member who’s planning a trip, you’re going to want to make sure they’re prepared. Yeah, sure, with extra socks and stuff, but what…

Another day, another crazy Tokyoflash watch. This model, called the Satellite, comes in black and white and separates the hours, minutes, and seconds into zones. It costs $94 and comes…

There are a lot of toys out there for the traveling photographer (for whom a gift guide is forthcoming), but a simple, durable tripod is just plain essential. There are…