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Panasonic 3DTV Starter Kit
By Fresno
3DTV is happening, whether you're buying into it or not. Personally, we think it's a little silly to jump on the 3D bandwagon at this point, what with the complete dearth of content and the silly glasses, but if you want in, Panasonic has got your back. You can now officially buy their VT20 series TVs along with the DMP-BDT300 Blu-ray player and a pair of 3D active shutter glasses. It'll cost you an extra $1,000 on top of what a normal, 2D set would cost and, again, you won't have anything to watch on it, but you can defiinitely be the first guy on the block to say, "Hey, I have a 3D TV!" That has to be worth something, right?
Hands-on Review: Reebok Zigtech Pulse
By Fresno
We have been running on Reebok's newest cushioning system for about a week now and so far, we're pretty impressed. The synthetic upper is extremely lightweight and conforms immediately to your foot so it requires almost no break-in period. With material that light, durability may be an issue much further down the road, but they have been doing fine both on the road and in the gym so far. The cushioning is the real star of the show, though and it seems to live up to the hype. It feels softer to the touch than a normal sneaker bottom and when you step down, you definitely get a little forgiving squish. The whole, "energy drink for your feet," action comes into play more on the road than it does on the treadmill. The sole's shape definitely helps your foot transition from heel to toe in a very smooth motion. So, on the plus side we have awesome ventilation and fantastic cushioning. On the downside, we're not entirely sure how long they'll last (only time will tell) and you should be ready for people to notice them thanks to their bright colorways and their close resemblance to a puffy lasagna noodle.
Finis SwiMP3.1G Underwater Music System
By Fresno
Swimming laps is a fantastic way to shed all that excess dollar menu you have hanging over your belt, but it can also be about as exciting as watching a synchronized swimming competition. To combat that, the SwiMP3 lets you take your music files with you into the pool. It has one GB of built-in storage and the battery will go for eight-hours on a single charge. The device itself clips right onto your goggles so do don't have to worry about clipping it onto your shorts and having a wire running all the way up your torso. It gives you easy access to volume control and can also be used while snorkling, so you can fill it up with all kinds of songs about the ocean. We suggest Deathklok's epic song about killing mermaids, "Mermaider."
Playstaion Move
By Fresno
When you get right down to brass tacks, Sony's new motion-based video game controller is a WiiMote for the PS3. Of course, there are some differences. Rather than using a crappy IR blaster bar on top of your TV, the PS3 tracks your motion using one of their EyeToy cameras. The cam watches a light-up ball on the end of the controller, which chances color to make sure it won't blend into the background of the room you're in. The result is a much more accurate controller on a system where all of the games don't involve waggling your remote around like crazy to make some stupid bunny hop across the screen. It'll be available before the end of this year, with a price rumored to be around $100. Frankly, we're good with a normal controller, but we'll be happy to give it a shot.
Thrustmaster Freestyle for Nintendo Wii
By Fresno
If you're sick of waving you Wii controller around, you might want to consider sticking it inside this skate/snowboard accessory. It's made from genuine maple, much like a real skateboard and can stand up to some serious punishment. Because it's shaped like a real board, you can bust serious tricks on it, even if the console is turned off and you just want to practice your shredding without, you know, having to go outside. It'll work with any skateboard or snowboard game, but we don't suggest trying to play <em>Mario</em> with it unless you want to die even more times than usual. It costs $30, which is cheaper than a real skateboard and doesn't come with all of the doctor bills involved with breaking your wrists and smashing your head into a curb.
God of War III
By Fresno
Normally, we reserve our video game posts for big, crazy collector's sets that come with all kinds of neat, but ultimately useless crap like limited edition statues that come in unecessarily complicated tins. But, when it comes to the God of War series, no pomp and circumstance is needed. The bald demon-basher is back for the final chapter in one of the most brutal and, frankly, awesome series of video games ever pressed to plastic. The move to the mighty PS3 means it got serious upgrades in both the graphics and gameplay departments, but the bloody, nudity-laden spirit of the franchise still remains thankfully intact. If you have a PS3, you should probably have this in your collection. $60.
Setcan Shocknife SK-2
By Fresno
Despite its terrifying appearance and brutal name, the Shocknife SK-2 is actually meant to keep you from getting killed. Rather than cutting you, the blade edge delivers a jolt of electricity to the skin. On its highest setting, it can bring up to 7,500 volts and less than one milliamp of butt-cheek clenching pain. The amount of shock is adjustable and is activated by a button on the grip. It uses a standard 9-volt battery, which is good because, unlike a rechargeable battery, it'll never leave you without enough juice to shock stab someone. It's not powerful enough to incapacitate someone, but it sure is enough to scare the hell out of a would-be attacker should the situation ever come up.
Boondock Saints 2: All Saints Day on DVD
By Fresno
It's hard to think of a movie more polarizing than the Boondock Saints. People either really love it for its ultra-violent plot and quirky, ethnic charm or hate it, mostly because director Troy Duffy seems like kind of a dick. Chances are, whatever your feelings were about the first one will be amplified when it comes to part two. The tongue-in-cheek tone and ample amounts of flying bullets remain unchanged. Since it only got limited release, you might not have gotten a chance to see it in the theater, but DVD will be just fine. So, throw on one of those big, beige sweaters people wear in Ireland and plunk yourself in front of the old violence tube.
PC gamers take their mice almost as seriously as they take ther salty snack foods, which is why the Avatar is crammed full of all kinds of nerdy-sounding stuff that translates into super-smooth fragging. The 2600 DPI optical sensor provides crazy response and the design lets both righties and lefties point with supreme accuracy and quickness. If your fast-twitch muscles aren't as twitchy as they should be, you can dial down the DPI on the fly. Plus, it has seven programmable keys you can map to maximize n00b Pwning efficiency. $59.99.
Tivo Premiere XL
By Fresno
While we have a special place in our heart for Tivo, their hardware is seriously about as old as Betty White's first set of dentures. But that has all changed as the inventors of the DVR have dropped Series 4 on us in the form of the Premiere and Premiere XL. The XL has a built-in 1-terabyte HDD for storing up to 150 hours of HD video or 1350 hours of the SD stuff. It's even THX-certified, which means you're assured high-quality sound and video out of it. The whole interface has been revamped for HDTVs, which means you'll have a lot more info on screen. Plus, the new web search function lets you track down media and info without running to your laptop. They start shipping in early April, but you can pre-order the XL right now for $499.
Fox Platinum Anti-Scene MX Kit
By Fresno
With all this snow, MX riders are getting antsy to bust out the bikes and get in some serious shredding. But, winter is the perfect time to revamp your haggard kit, especially when there are options as hot as Fox's Platinum Anti-Scene. The super-bright artwork is available on just about every piece of kit, from pants and jersey to helmet, goggles and even gloves. There are several different colorways for 2010, but we figure you might as well go as bright as possible. Unless you suck at riding. Then you might want to tone it down so you don't draw attention to your whack skills.
Logitech Harmony 650 Remote
By Fresno
Logitech's line of Harmony line has been setting the standard for a while when it comes to solid universal remotes that you won't have to sell your extensive Pez dispenser collection to afford. The new 650 has a full-color screen and can replace up to five other clickers. You can set up custom actions and label them with simple names like, "Watch TV," or "Play DVD," which will really come in handy when your mother in law is house-sitting and doesn't want to miss her programs. Perhaps the best part is that it checks in at just $99. Or, you can just duct tape all of your other remotes together. That works, too.
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