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  • Bag Week Review Round-up

    Bag Week Review Round-up

    Wow, we just burned through 14 bags over the last seven days. We looked at dual-purpose bags, weather-proof backpacks, camera satchels, and even went hands-on with a bag worthy of Batman. Hopefully you were introduced to a few new options. There is no reason why you should still be using that laptop briefcase you uncle [...]

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  • Dual USB port charger is tiny, cheap

    Dual USB port charger is tiny, cheap

    This might make a good last-minute stocking stuffer, although I’m not sure if it’ll get to you in time. It’s a little USB power plug with not one, but two (!!!) USB ports.

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  • The UltraMega Weekend Giveaway: $500 gift card from Lottay.com

    The UltraMega Weekend Giveaway: $500 gift card from Lottay.com

    Good morning. We have a week until Christmas and we've been pounding out giveaways left and right. We've had Smart Pens, Olive Hi-Fis, and your own personal Ninja for a year (didn't see that one? There's a reason.) But today we're here to announce the final big giveaway: a $500 gift card towards anything you want from the kind folks at Lottay.com. Here's what's up.

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  • Review: Vibram Five Fingers KSO Trek

    Review: Vibram Five Fingers KSO Trek

    Short Version: There are two kinds of people in the world: those who will wear Vibram Five Finger shoes and those who won’t. After a bout with plantar fasciitis and shinsplints, I joined the former camp and feel much better for it. These new shoes, called the VFF KSO (Keep Stuff Out) Trek, add a [...]

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  • CrunchDeals: 25% off Skagen watches

    CrunchDeals: 25% off Skagen watches

    Our friends at Skagen have offered our readers 25% off their watches from now until December 31 which means you can order even after Christmas and pretend the order was held up at the post office.

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  • Nerd Alert: Calculator shaped like a gamepad

    Nerd Alert: Calculator shaped like a gamepad

    Awww, schweeeeeet! This calculator says, “Hey, I need a calculator but I want people to know that I’m down with video games. Please don’t step, mess, or front. I got eight digits to work with, B.”

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  • Stocking Stuffer: Kensington Travel Battery Pack and Charger

    Stocking Stuffer: Kensington Travel Battery Pack and Charger

    The general idea behind most of Kensington's products seems to be to perform one main task and then follow up with one or two secondary and thoughtful convergence features. In the case of the Travel Battery Pack and Charger for iPhone and iPod touch, you get a high-capacity backup battery that doubles as a horizontal stand for watching movies.

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  • Review: Chinon AVi iPod dock with built-in digital TV tuner

    Review: Chinon AVi iPod dock with built-in digital TV tuner

    Short Version: There’s a whole lot of convergence going on with the $200 Chinon AVi. You’ve got an iPod dock, 7-inch digital TV that doubles as an iPod video screen, music player, FM radio, and alarm clock all contained within something the size of a toaster. As with all heavily converged devices there’s the risk [...]

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  • Review: Digital Foci Photo Book

    Review: Digital Foci Photo Book

    Short version: The concept of the “digital photo frame” finally goes mobile with the Digital Foci Photo Book. Its sleek 8″ screen offers 800×600 resolution, supports a variety of memory card formats, and can even display digital photos in RAW format. The built-in speaker allows you to augment photo playback with MP3s, as well as [...]

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  • Giveaway: Gunnar Optiks MLG Legend Glasses

    Giveaway: Gunnar Optiks MLG Legend Glasses

    07-1204Whether you're sitting in front of your computer at work on a daily basis, or getting dominated by those damn Call of Duty campers for hours on end, chances are your eyes are taking quite the hit. Help your poor eyes out by reducing the strain they incur with Gunnar's MLG Legend Glasses.

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  • BlueAnt releases a Bluetooth headset for motorcycle riders

    BlueAnt releases a Bluetooth headset for motorcycle riders

    Bluetooth headsets are great in a car but even more awesome on a motorcycle. It's not like you can use your phone while cruising down the road on a bike. You might drop the phone and no one wants that. BlueAnt is the latest company to release a system that fully utilizes all the capabilities of Bluetooth for motorcycle riders.

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  • Stocking Stuffer: YoGen Mobile Charger ($40)

    Stocking Stuffer: YoGen Mobile Charger ($40)

    Did you know you can recharge your mobile devices without an actual power outlet? It’s true! You can use solar power, magic, or little alternators like this YoGen charger.

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  • Stocking Stuffer: Kensington Video Chat Light for Netbooks ($15)

    Stocking Stuffer: Kensington Video Chat Light for Netbooks ($15)

    Kensington’s $15 “Video Chat Light for Netbooks” can provide some much-needed illumination to your video chats. It's powered by a single USB Port and features a flexible gooseneck that's sturdy yet pliable.

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  • Review: Dyson DC31 handheld vacuum

    Review: Dyson DC31 handheld vacuum

    The DC31 is a handheld Dyson. That’s probably all I need to say for you to know that it’s awesome. Features Dual power modes Lithium-ion battery pack Lightweight design MSRP of $219.99 Pros Powerful Very simple design One-touch waste compartment emptying Cons Short battery life No battery life indicator More expensive than most full-size vacuums What is the only company that could get away with selling a $219 handheld vacuum? [...]

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  • JBL resurrects ‘Creature’ speakers

    JBL resurrects ‘Creature’ speakers

    Remember these things from back in the day? The “day” being 2002? JBL is bringing back the “Creature” series of computer speakers for the holidays.

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