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Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2012: smartphones]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/21/holiday-gift-guide-smartphones/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/21/holiday-gift-guide-smartphones/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/21/holiday-gift-guide-smartphones/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget holiday gift guide! Picking presents for friends and loved ones is never a simple task, and with thousands of options for each category, buying technology can be an especially frustrating experience. We're here to help. Below you'll find today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to our hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season. And don't forget to enter our giveaway -- leave a comment for a chance to nab AT&T's LG Optimus G.

If you have any gadget junkies in your life, there's a good chance they're craving a new smartphone. Whether you're on a tight budget or have a fat wallet, simply look to our surefire list of the best and most unique mobile devices to place under the tree. But enough with the chatter... let's start shopping!

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]]> applebuyers guideBuyersGuidehgghgg 2012Hgg2012holiday gift guideHolidayGiftGuidehtclgmobilepostcrossnokiasamsung Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:01:00 -0500 21|20360993 <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2012]]> http://www.engadget.com/holidaygiftguide2012/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/holidaygiftguide2012/ http://www.engadget.com/holidaygiftguide2012/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Engadget's holiday gift guide 2012

Welcome to Engadget's holiday gift guide for 2012! You've heard a thousand times how stressful this season is -- and we're not gonna lie, tech gift-giving is no cinch this year. With the recent arrival of Windows 8, there are a myriad of laptops, tablets and hybrids to choose from, and you're not getting off easy when it comes to other devices, either. A year's worth of stellar new smartphones, 4K TVs, gaming consoles and everything in between are ready to compete for your hard-earned dough. Sound daunting enough? Well, never fear, because we're here to guide you through the gadget storm with our curated collection of top products. And we want to reward you for doing your research: in partnership with AT&T, we'll be giving away one smartphone for each guide. (Look for instructions in each new post.) For now, click on over to our available category pages, and stay tuned for those to come -- identified by a faded link for now.


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]]> hgghgg 2012Hgg2012holiday gift guideHolidayGiftGuide Mon, 12 Nov 2012 13:00:00 -0500 21|20372686 <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: laptops]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/30/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-laptops/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/30/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-laptops/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/30/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-laptops/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

Let's get this out of the way: a laptop is an intimate gift. Even if you were to get away with paying just $400, it's a lot to spend on even your spouse (ten years is the netbook anniversary, right?). Not to mention, your lucky giftee will be spending more time with it, perhaps, than they do their friends, families and pets. At the same time, the selection is nothing if not overwhelming, and if you were to make a spreadsheet tallying prices and specs, you'd notice an uncomfortable similarity across different brands. So, we rounded up some of the best we've seen -- everything from all-purpose notebooks to Ultrabooks to high-end dream machines. If you're thinking of pulling the trigger, hop past the break for a few ideas and the (very brief) low-down on the trade-offs you'll be making.

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]]> apple macbook airapple macbook air 2011AppleMacbookAirAppleMacbookAir2011ASUSasus ux31ASUS Zenbook UX31AsusUx31AsusZenbookUx31buyers guideBuyersGuideDellDell Inspiron 14zDellInspiron14zdm1dm1zEnvy 17 3DEnvy173dFolioFolio 13Folio 13 UltrabookFolio13Folio13Ultrabookgift guidegift guidesGiftGuideGiftGuideshgg2011holiday gift guideHolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2011HPHP dm1HP dm1zHP Envy 17 3DHP Folio 13hp pavilion dm1HP Pavilion dm1zHpDm1HpDm1zHpEnvy173dHpFolio13HpPavilionDm1HpPavilionDm1zIdeaPad U300SIdeapadU300sinspiron 14zInspiron14zlaptoplaptopsLenovoLenovo IdeaPad U300slenovo u300sLenovoIdeapadU300sLenovoU300smacbook airmacbook air 2011MacbookAirMacbookAir2011pavilion dm1pavilion dm1zPavilionDm1PavilionDm1zSONYsony vaio sSony VAIO S seriessony vaio sbSony Vaio ZSony VAIO z seriesSonyVaioSSonyVaioSbSonyVaioSSeriesSonyVaioZSonyVaioZSeriesvaio sbvaio zVaioSbVaioZZenbook UX31ZenbookUx31 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 21|20103662 <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: HDTV and home theater]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-hdtv-and-home-theater/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-hdtv-and-home-theater/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/29/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-hdtv-and-home-theater/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

For a crowd-pleasing holiday gift, it's hard to do better than a TV (or something that plays on or plugs into a TV), so naturally we're here to help you out once again. Of course, this is an ever-changing industry segment, but we've got you covered -- regardless of whether you need a flat panel or a projector. If you're out shopping for someone that has (or wants to) cut the cable, or someone that has every channel, there's something for you. Of course, we'd also recommend keeping a close eye on the tablet and gaming categories too, but companies like Roku, Samsung and Ceton are making sure you have all kinds of options dedicated purely to video. Give them a look after the break.

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]]> bd-d5700blu-rayblu-ray playerBlu-rayPlayerbuyers guideBuyersGuidecetonceton infinitv 4ceton infinitv 4 USBCetonInfinitv4CetonInfinitv4Usbhd33hdpostcrosshdtvhgghgg2011holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2011HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2011home theaterHomeTheaterinfinitv 4Infinitv4lc-80le632ulcdmedia streamerMediaStreameroptomaoptoma hd33OptomaHd33panasonicplasmaprojectorrokuroku xdRokuXdsamsungsharpstar warsStar Wars: The Complete Saga on Blu-rayStarWarsStarWars:TheCompleteSagaOnBlu-raytc-p65vt30tivotivo premiere eliteTivoPremiereElitetrontron: legacyTron:Legacy Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 21|20103288 <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: docks]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/28/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-docks/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/28/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-docks/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/28/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-docks/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

'Tis the season to go shopping and slightly broke! Unless you're living off the grid, you can't escape the marketing merriment amping up the arrival of that most wonderful time of the year. You know, the one where loved ones run themselves ragged skipping from store to store in an attempt to find the perfect gift that just screams, "I care," and costs a pretty penny, too. Well, we know things can get hectic and the options overwhelming, but for the music aficionado in your family, you can't really go wrong with a speaker dock. Let's face it, even Great Aunt Eddie's rockin' a portable media player these days. So, why not help her get up off the couch, out of her mind and into a living room hoedown with a wall of MP3 sound? Lucky for you, we've whittled down the dizzying array of digital audio offerings into a handy guide fit for the frugal and lavish alike. Need a little inspiration? Then head on past the break to peruse the goods and get psyched for that onslaught of holiday cheer.

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]]> buyer guideBuyerGuidebuyers guideBuyersGuidebuying guidebuying guidesBuyingGuideBuyingGuidesCableJiveCableJive dockboss+CablejiveDockboss+dockdocksgift guideGiftGuideguideguidesHarman KardonHarman Kardon MS 150HarmanKardonHarmanKardonMs150hgghgg2011holidayholiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2011HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2011holidaysJBLJBL On Air Wireless AirPlayJBL On Stage Micro IIIJblOnAirWirelessAirplayJblOnStageMicroIiiJVCJVC UX-VJ3JvcUx-vj3PhilipsPhilips Fidelio AS851PhilipsFidelioAs851Sonysony rdp-x500iPSonyRdp-x500ipSoundfreaqSoundfreaq SFQ-1SoundfreaqSfq-1speakerspeaker dockspeaker docksSpeakerDockSpeakerDocksspeakersYamahaYamaha PDX-11YamahaPdx-11 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 21|20103256 <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: digital cameras]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/25/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-digital-cameras/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/25/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-digital-cameras/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/25/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-digital-cameras/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

With cameras popping up on tablets, smartphones and even Bluetooth headsets, there's a fairly good chance that there's already a device in your pocket capable of shooting high-res stills and HD video. But even with popular apps like Instagram on-board, mobile devices still can't match the versatility and image quality of a dedicated snapper. If you're looking to hide a new point-and-shoot under the tree this year, there are plenty of great options to consider, for any budget. So clear off the memory card and get ready to jump past the break for our top picks that will deliver -- and capture -- plenty of holiday cheer.

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]]> 1D X1dX300 HS300Hsbuyers guideBuyersGuidecameracamerasCanonCanon EOS-1D XCanon PowerShotCanon PowerShot ELPH 300 HSCanon S100CanonEos-1dXCanonPowershotCanonPowershotElph300HsCanonS100Cyber-shotD7000DMC-FH25DSC-WX9ELPHEOS-1D XEos-1dXFujifilmFujifilm X10FujifilmX10hgghgg2011holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2011HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2011LumixMV800NEX-C3NikonNikon D7000NikonD7000PanasonicPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25PanasonicLumixDmc-fh25photographypowershotS100SamsungSamsung MV800SamsungMv800SonySony Alpha NEX-C3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9Sony NEX-C3SonyAlphaNex-c3SonyCyber-shotDsc-wx9SonyNex-c3X10 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 21|20102822 <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: accessories]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/24/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-accessories/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/24/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-accessories/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/24/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-accessories/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

As any technophile will tell you, accessories make the getup when it comes to complementing your favorite gadgets. Whether you're decking out a smartphone, computer, tablet, gaming system or just looking for some good old-fashioned holiday kicks, we're here to help you pick from our favorite accessories of 2011. Jump past the break to find out which ones made the "Nice" list.

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]]> accessoriesappblaster IR gunAppblasterIrGunappleARAviiq portable charging stationAviiqPortableChargingStationbookbook iphone 4 caseBookbookIphone4CaseBurton Mix Master glovesBurtonMixMasterGlovescasecasescellphonecellphonesex3D glassesEx3dGlassesgaminggooglehgghgg2011holidayholiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2011HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2011holidaysHori PS3 Tactical Assault Commander 3 keyboard and mouseHoriPs3TacticalAssaultCommander3KeyboardAndMouseideviceipadipodkeyboardlogitech tablet speaker for ipadLogitechTabletSpeakerForIpadMaxwell Maxsound Soundbar Tabletop SpeakerMaxwellMaxsoundSoundbarTabletopSpeakermouseskiingsmartphonesmartphonessnowboardingsportstablettabletszotac displayportZotacDisplayport Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 21|20102264 <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: bags and cases]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-bags-and-cases/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-bags-and-cases/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/23/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-bags-and-cases/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

Santa may be able to toss a few thousand laptops in his bright red sack with nary a scratch to be seen -- but you sure can't. You'll want to keep those goods sparkly and new for as long as possible, and that's what today's gift selections are all about - getting your tech from A to B in the safest, most stylish way possible. There's plenty of choice for transporting your goodies, ranging from the bland to the bizarre, from rucksacks to courier bags, silicone to silk -- there is literally something for everyone. Finding a one-size-fits-all solution is going to be nigh-on impossible, but we're hopeful that what we've got here will be just the ticket to re-wrap what you just unboxed.

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]]> bagsBuyers GuideBuyersGuidecasescellphgiftgift guidegift guidesGiftGuideGiftGuidesguideshgghgg2011holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2011HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2011HorweeniPadiPhonekatakata KT D 3N1-30KataKtD3n1-30Kindlelaptop bagLaptopBaglowepro slingLoweproSlingmessenger bagMessengerBagNixonOtterboxoverboardprotectionreflexrothco battlefieldRothcoBattlefieldthe snoopTheSnoopthulethule crossoverThuleCrossovertimbuk2Verso PrologueVersoProloguewaterproof Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 21|20101716 <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: smartphones]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-smartphones/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-smartphones/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/22/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-smartphones/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

Jack Frost nipping at your phone and you need a new one? We know it can be difficult to decide on a smartphone to add to your holiday wish list, but if you're going to be hitting up all of the New Year's Eve parties, you don't want to be using something that's too embarrassing to take out of your pocket. This season offers a lot of tempting options: Ice Cream Sandwich, Windows Phone Mango and iPhone 4S are all worth drinking a lot of eggnog over. Unfortunately, there are so many tantalizing possibilities that we aren't able to include every single handset, but we've whittled it down to a mere nine devices that we think even Old Man Winter would enjoy. Join us after the break to help ring in the holiday cheer.

Note: Prices are subject to change. Amazon, for instance, is holding a week-long holiday sale (from November 21st to 28th) in which almost every smartphone is a penny.

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]]> 4gappleatrix 2Atrix2attbuyers guideBuyersGuideconquerconquer 4gConquer4ggalaxyhgghgg2011holiday gift guideHolidayGiftGuidehspa+htc radarhtc vividhtc wildfire sHtcRadarHtcVividHtcWildfireSiphoneiphone 4sIphone4slg optimus sliderLgOptimusSliderltemobilepostcrossmotorola atrix 2MotorolaAtrix2nexusoptimus sliderOptimusSliderradarradar 4gRadar4gsamsung conquersamsung epic 4g touchsamsung galaxy nexusSamsungConquerSamsungEpic4gTouchSamsungGalaxyNexussmartphonessprintt-mobileverizonvirgin mobileVirginMobilevividvzwwildfire sWildfireSwimax Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 21|20087217 <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: e-readers]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/21/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-e-readers/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/21/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-e-readers/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/21/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-e-readers/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

The e-reader space is really -- if you'll pardon the expression -- heating up just in time for the holiday season. Industry leader Amazon dropped the gauntlet yet again, with the introduction of three new devices, including the entry-level fourth generation Kindle (which starts at an enticing $79 for the ad-supported version) and the Kindle Fire, which is helping to further blur the lines between the e-reader and tablet worlds. Not to be outdone, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and Sony are also offering up impressive new devices for the holiday season. All in all, there's never been a more exciting time to give the gift of reading.

]]> amazonamazon kindleamazon kindle 2011amazon kindle fireAmazonKindleAmazonKindle2011AmazonKindleFirebarnes and noblebarnes and noble nookBarnesAndNobleBarnesAndNobleNookbuyers guideBuyersGuidee booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readersgift guideGiftGuidehgghgg2011holidayholiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2011HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2011holidayskindle fireKindleFirekoboKobo eReader Touch Editionkobo voxKoboEreaderTouchEditionKoboVoxnook touchnook wifiNookTouchNookWifisonysony readersony reader wifisony Reader WiFi PRS-T1SonyReaderSonyReaderWifiSonyReaderWifiPrs-t1 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 21|20094604 <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: printers]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-printers/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-printers/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/18/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-printers/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

Yeah, yeah... we know -- paper is so 20th century. But truth be told, there are still a lot of us that have use for the old-fashioned printed page. Whether you're a student who needs to output seven copies of that term paper, or an aspiring photog looking to cut down on professional printing costs, we have some thoughts on what to look for this holiday season. Perhaps you're ready to take those homemade Christmas cards to the next level? Print them yourself! Who doesn't love an early present? Read on past the break to see just what caught our eye this year.

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]]> all-in-oneall-in-one printerAll-in-one PrintersAll-in-onePrinterAll-in-onePrintersBrotherBrother HL-2280DWBrother HL-41550CDNBrotherHl-2280dwBrotherHl-41550cdnbuyers guideBuyersGuideCanonCanon PIXMA iP4920CanonPixmaIp4920EpsonEpson Artisan 730Epson Artisan 837Epson WorkForce 40EpsonArtisan730EpsonArtisan837EpsonWorkforce40hgghgg2011holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2011HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2011HPHP LaserJet Pro M1217nfwHP Officejet 7000HP Photosmart 6510HpLaserjetProM1217nfwHpOfficejet7000HpPhotosmart6510inkjetinkjet printerinkjet printersInkjetPrinterInkjetPrinterslaser printerlaser printersLaserPrinterLaserPrintersprinterprinters Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 21|20100779 <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: fun stuff!]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-fun-stuff/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-fun-stuff/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/17/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-fun-stuff/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

For some, it's easy to forget about having fun -- fretting over buying the "right" tablet, e-reader or DSLR can strip the joy of unbridled silliness that Christmas allows you. This is your handy guide to stuff you can kick back and enjoy some crazy fun with. There's no ecosystem wars here, no desire to have the loudest or fastest plug-in gadget; just things you'd prefer to give and receive instead of a Sharper Image motorized tie rack... or back-hair shaver. So join us past the break, if you will, for a look at this year's collection of fun stuff!

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]]> 3D printingA Christmas StoryAdafruitAdafruit iCufflinksAdafruitIcufflinksBlade RunnerBlade Runner UmbrellaBladeRunnerBladeRunnerUmbrellabuyers guideBuyersGuidebuying guideBuyingGuideE-MotorbikeEntertainmentFarnsworth HouseFarnsworthHouseGeordi La Forgegift guideGiftGuidegraceGrace OneGrace One CityGrace One City e-motorbikeGraceOneGraceOneCityGraceOneCityE-motorbikehgghgg2011HMZ-T1holidayholiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2011HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2011holidaysiCufflinksKymeraKymera Magic WandKymeraMagicWandLegoLego ArchitectureLegoArchitectureLudwig Mies van der RoheMakeMakerMaker ShedMakerbotMakerbot IndustriesMakerbot Thing-O-MaticMakerbotIndustriesMakerbotThing-o-maticMakerShedNike+Nike+SportwatchNike+Sportwatch GPSNike+sportwatchGpsSaga BanjoSagaBanjoSci/TechSonySony HMZ-T1SonyHmz-t1Space NeedleThe Sharper ImageThing O MaticThingOMaticThink GeekThinkGeekUmbrella Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 21|20088702 <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: desktops]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-desktops/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-desktops/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/16/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-desktops/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

Just because most folks have moved onto lighter and more portable playthings doesn't mean there aren't those of you that still enjoy some good old-fashioned "real computing" -- you know, of the immovable persuasion. We jest, as despite their waning sales, desktops still serve an important role in the PC market, especially for those of you serious about all-out performance or a no-frills experience. And, while the pace of innovation in a once burgeoning category has slowed to a consolidated tranquil pace, there are still some hotspots of innovation -- especially around all-in-ones and high-end gaming solutions. As you mavericks press on, so will we, so join us after the break as we suggest some of our favorite desktops for your holiday perusal.

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]]> AIOall in oneAllInOneappleapple iMacAppleImacbuyers guideBuyersGuidedelldell inspiron 2320dell inspiron oneDellInspiron2320DellInspironOnedesktopdesktopsdigital storm ode level 3DigitalStormOdeLevel3dx735gaming pcGamingPchgg2011holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2011HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2011hphp pavilion s5HP Touchsmart 620HpPavilionS5HpTouchsmart620iMacinspiron 2320Inspiron2320mac miniMacMinimaingear vybeMaingearVybesamsung series 7SamsungSeries7toshiba dx735ToshibaDx735touchscreentower Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 21|20100612 <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: gaming]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-gaming/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-gaming/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/15/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-gaming/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

Ah, the holiday season. That special time of year when we give our loved ones the new hotness of the video game world, and then promptly exploit their over-excited reactions to propel them into unwanted YouTube fame. Even if your familial relations don't have the stuff to become this generation's "N64 kid," you can still kick a few rad toys their way just for the love of it. And if you're having trouble finding the perfect gift for the gamer in your life, we're here to help. Head past the break to take a peek at Engadget's 2011 Holiday Gift Guide for video games. Not finding what you're looking for? Skip on back to our 2011 Back to School Guide for bonus gift ideas.

Filed under: Misc, Gaming, Tablets

]]> 3D televisionBlu-raybuyers guideBuyersGuideChristmas and holiday seasonDSDS LiteDsLiteGamecube-free WiiGamecube-freeWiiGameStopgamingHGGHGG 2011Hgg2011holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2011HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2011Little DeviantsLittleDeviantsMario KartMotoStorm: ApocalypseMotostorm:ApocalypseNintendoNintendo 3DSNintendo DS LiteNintendo WiiNintendo3dsNintendoDsLiteNintendoWiiPlayStationPlayStation 3D displayPlayStation VitaPlayStation Vita First Edition BundlePlaystation3dDisplayPlaystationVitaPlaystationVitaFirstEditionBundleSci/TechSkylandersSonySony PlayStation 3SonyPlaystation3The Legend of ZeldaThe Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeWiiXboxXbox 360Xbox LiveXbox360 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 21|20101078 <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: headphones]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/14/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-headphones/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/14/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-headphones/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/14/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-headphones/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

We imagine many a PMP or smartphone will be changing hands this holiday season -- iPhone 4S or Galaxy Nexus, anyone? And what better way to accessorize your brand new mobile gadget than with a set of headphones? Fret not audio lovers -- we've rounded up nine of our top picks that we think you'll really enjoy while on the move. We're talking headphones that'll let you control your playlists and chat with friends, all without exposing those precious new gizmos to the harsh winter elements. It's all just past the break, so what are you still doing here? Click on through to the other side!

Filed under: Portable Audio/Video, Wearables

]]> a2dpaiaiaibluetoothBowersAndWilkinsbuyers guideBuyersGuideEngadget holiday gift guide 2011EngadgetHolidayGiftGuide2011Engadgets holiday gift guide 2011EngadgetsHolidayGiftGuide2011gift givinggift guideGiftGivingGiftGuidegiftsheadphoneheadphoneshgghgg2011holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2011HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2011IEMIEMsin ear monitorin ear monitorsin-earin-line remoteIn-lineRemoteInEarMonitorInEarMonitorsinline controllerinline micinline remoteInlineControllerInlineMicInlineRemoteintra auralintra-auralIntraAuralklipschmobilenokiaon earOnEarover earOverEarpmpSony-Computer-Entertainmentsoundsupra auralsupra-auralSupraAuralwestone Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500 21|20096438 <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011]]> http://www.engadget.com/holidaygiftguide2011/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/holidaygiftguide2011/ http://www.engadget.com/holidaygiftguide2011/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Welcome to Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide hub! Sure, there's nothing more exciting than tearing off crisp winter-themed paper to reveal the packaging of a shiny new gadget, but from the 4AM department store Black Friday queues to the stress of last-minute shopping online, figuring out what to buy your loved ones (and how to pay for it) can take all the fun out of this beloved wintertime tradition. We've rounded up some of this year's hottest tech toys, from TVs to tablets, bringing you a curated collection to help simplify the purchasing process. You've stumbled upon our main hub page, and we're glad you're here. Each week in November we'll be adding three new product guides to our home page, and we'll collect them all below as well. In the meantime, you can click on over to our available category pages, and stay tuned for those to come -- identified by a faded graphic for now.


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]]> buyer guideBuyerGuidebuyers guideBuyersGuidebuying guidebuying guidesBuyingGuideBuyingGuidesgift guideGiftGuideguideguideshgghgg2011holidayholiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2011HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2011holidays Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:00:00 -0400 21|20095715 <![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: tablets]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/02/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-tablets/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/02/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-tablets/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/02/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-tablets/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

Of all the electronic gifts you could buy someone right now, a tablet seems like one of the safer bets. It's a cheaper way of saying "I love you" than bestowing a $1,000 laptop, and it takes less chutzpah than signing someone up for a smartphone (along with two years of data fees). And let's be real here: what's more festive than flopping onto the couch in pajamas after opening gifts and lazily playing Angry Birds while It's A Wonderful Life airs in the background? Yeah, we can't think of anything either.

Sadly, we don't have any webOS-flavored tablets this time around, and we couldn't include some hotly anticipated numbers like the Transformer Prime, since they're not shipping yet and we don't even know much they'll cost. Still, we managed to find a slew of Android tablets (and one iPad) across a range of budgets. Been on the fence about what to get? Skip past the break for some ideas.

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]]> A100AcerAcer Iconia TabAcer Iconia Tab A100AcerIconiaTabAcerIconiaTabA100AmazonAmazon Kindle FireAmazonKindleFireandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3AppleApple iPadApple iPad 2AppleIpadAppleIpad2Archos 80Archos 80 G9Archos G9Archos80Archos80G9ArchosG9BlackBerryBlackBerry PlayBookBlackberryPlaybookbuyers guideBuyersGuideFlyerG9galaxy tabGalaxy Tab 10.1Galaxy Tab 7.0GalaxyTabGalaxyTab10.1GalaxyTab7.0gingerbreadgoogleHGGhgg 2011HGG2011holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2011HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2011HTCHTC FlyerHtcFlyerIconia TabIconia Tab A100IconiaTabIconiaTabA100iosipadiPad 2Ipad2kindleKindle FireKindleFirePlayBookSamsungSamsung Galaxy Tab 10.1Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 PlusSamsungGalaxyTab10.1SamsungGalaxyTab7.0PlusSamsungGalaxyTab7samsungGalaxyTabSonySony Tablet SSonyTabletStablettablet pctablet pcsTablet STabletPcTabletPcstablets Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0400 21|20089708 <![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Anti-Gift Guide: Stuff you don't want]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/engadgets-holiday-anti-gift-guide-stuff-you-dont-want/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/engadgets-holiday-anti-gift-guide-stuff-you-dont-want/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/22/engadgets-holiday-anti-gift-guide-stuff-you-dont-want/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, which is why we've prepared a whole Gift Guide hub of product guides for this holiday season. Today, however, we're indulging in an exploration of the gadget world's worst offenders of the year.

We're only a couple of days away from Christmas, you've taken care of every one of your loved ones' gadget needs with military precision, and now you can rightly put your feet up and relax. But while you're unwinding, why not spare a thought for those you keep even closer than your friends: your enemies? What if they need some last-minute advice on outfitting their tech boudoir? You'll want to be prepared with the year's worst possible gadgets, so as to inflict maximum damage with your "friendly" tips. Follow the break to be enlightened, you Machiavellian schemer, you.

]]> 2010gadgetsgift guideGiftGuidehgghgg 2010Hgg2010holiday gift guideHolidayGiftGuide Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:15:00 -0500 21|19771146 <![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Desktops]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/20/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-desktops/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/20/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-desktops/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/20/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-desktops/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

Desktops don't get much love these days, what with newfangled "laptops" hogging all the spotlight, but it's still an incredibly vibrant category, full of cutthroat competition, insanely powerful computers, and superfluous LED lighting. The result is tons of hot deals, particularly if you don't mind bringing your own monitor, wrangling wires behind an entertainment center, or being chained to a desk. In return you'll get performance that simply isn't possible on a laptop, expandability should you choose take advantage of it, and so many hot deals. Follow along after the break as we show you some of our favorites.

]]> appledellgiftshgghgg 2010Hgg2010holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2010HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2010hplenovomac miniMacMiniministudio xps 7100StudioXps7100touchsmarttouchsmart 310Touchsmart310vectorvector holiday editionVectorHolidayEditionvelocity microvelocity micro vectorVelocityMicroVelocityMicroVectorzbox hdZboxHdzino hdZinoHdzotaczotac zbox hdZotacZboxHd Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:53:00 -0500 21|19759047 <![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Tablets]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-tablets/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-tablets/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-tablets/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

You didn't think we'd let the holiday season go by without an official Engadget Tablet Gift Guide did you? Hey, give us more credit -- we know it's not 2009 anymore! The past year has seen an explosion in the tablet category, and while the iPad may still be the market leader, there's no shortage of Android and Windows 7 alternatives out there that let you surf the web, read books, and watch videos with just a flick of a finger. Sure, more are on the way, and all signs point to Apple updating the iPad in early 2011, but if you've got to have a touchscreen slab before the end of the year, we're here to lend a helping hand. Hit the break for a rundown of the best choices by price category.

]]> 3GandroidAppleapple ipadapple ipad 3gAppleIpadAppleIpad3garchosArchos 101Archos 101 Internet TabletArchos 70Archos101Archos101InternetTabletArchos70dell streakDellStreakElocity A7ElocityA7featuredG-Tabletgalaxy tabGalaxyTabHGGhgg2010holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2010HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2010hphp slateHP Slate 500HP Slate 500-1002tuHpSlateHpSlate500HpSlate500-1002tuipadsamsungSamsung Galaxy TabSamsungGalaxyTabstreaktablettabletsTega v2TegatechTegatechTegaV2TegaV2ViewSonicViewSonic G TabletViewsonicGTabletwifi Fri, 17 Dec 2010 12:16:00 -0500 21|19766359 <![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Digital cameras]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/15/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-digital-cameras/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/15/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-digital-cameras/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/15/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-digital-cameras/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

A new digital camera is a solid go-to gadget present for almost anyone on your list, since everyone loves taking and sharing photos. But pairing the right camera to the right person at the right price can be challenging -- with thousands of camera choices spanning every shape, size, and price tag, picking the right camera can be overwhelming. You're in luck, though -- we've looked through all of 2010's holiday camera offerings and narrowed things down for you. Read on!

]]> 60dcanoncanon 60dCanon60dcoolpix s8100CoolpixS8100d3100h90hgghgg 2010Hgg2010holiday 2010holiday gift guideHoliday2010HolidayGiftGuidenexnex-5nikonoptio h90optio w90OptioH90OptioW90pentaxpowershotpowershot s95powershot sd1300isPowershotS95PowershotSd1300iss95samsungsonytl205 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:49:00 -0500 21|19760525 <![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: HDTVs and home theater]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/14/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-hdtvs-and-home-theater/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/14/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-hdtvs-and-home-theater/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/14/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-hdtvs-and-home-theater/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

A brand new HDTV is a gift that can get plenty of use throughout the year, but it's also one of the more expensive items on Santa's list. If you're shopping for the home theater enthusiast who has everything, there's always room in the cabinet for another streamer or demo disc. From 3DTV to network connected to throwback disc-based media, there's a lot of new options on deck for the 2010 holiday season - let's see if we can narrow the list a bit and make sure your gift scores a ten out of ten even if your budget is more like a two.

]]> Blu-Rayblu-ray playerBlu-rayPlayercalibrationhdtvhgghgg 2010Hgg2010holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2010HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2010home theaterHomeTheaterlcdledmedia streamerMediaStreamerplasmaset top boxSetTopBoxstreaming Tue, 14 Dec 2010 13:21:00 -0500 21|19755722 <![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Docks and Alarm Clocks]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/13/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-docks-and-alarm-clocks/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

Portable media players: from grandma to the nieces and nephews, it seems like everybody's got one. But if they're only using it on the road, they're not getting their money's worth. That's why we've assembled this selection of alarm clocks and docks for every locale and every budget, with the features your loved one will need to get the most out of their device.

]]> gift guideGiftGuidehgghgg 2010Hgg2010holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2010HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2010 Mon, 13 Dec 2010 14:30:00 -0500 21|19757133 <![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: PMPs]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-pmps/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-pmps/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/06/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-pmps/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

You tech savvy lot may think PMPs are a dying breed, but funnily enough, the market's still going strong with a handful of products. There are certainly some benefits from using a dedicated media device alongside your phone: more battery juice, greater range of supported file formats, better audio quality, more form factors to choose from, etc. Perhaps our list of gift recommendations will be more convincing -- check it out after the break.

]]> gift guideGiftGuidehgghgg 2010Hgg2010holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2010HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2010pmpportable media playerPortableMediaPlayer Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:41:00 -0500 21|19747036 <![CDATA[Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Toys and Neat Stuff]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/02/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-toys-neat-stuff/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/02/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-toys-neat-stuff/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/02/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-toys-neat-stuff/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! The team here is well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties of the seasonal shopping experience, and we want to help you sort through the trash and come up with the treasures this year. Below is today's bevy of hand curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.

Technically, you can toy with just about anything, so the items that follow aren't necessarily the ones you'll find on the shelves of your average toy store, though there's certainly a few of those too -- mostly, they're items that we thought were simply too awesome to escape your notice this year, but didn't make it into our standard categories. Read on!

]]> giftgift guidegift ideasGiftGuideGiftIdeasgiftshgg2010holiday gift guideholiday gift guide 2010HolidayGiftGuideHolidayGiftGuide2010 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500 21|19739458