Spending Money Makes The Emo Go Away
The ArsTechnica 2005 Holiday Shopping Guide is now live and on the front page. Eric Bangeman, Ars’ (insert brown nose comment here) Managing Editor, compiled a HUGE list from all of the writers and made everything gravy. No lumps!!!
Introduction Snippet:
It’s that time of the year again: that annual, holiday-inspired consumer purchasing frenzy wherein we all go frantically searching for that perfect gift for friends and loved ones. While it can be gratifying to find that perfect something for that perfect someone, it can also be an exercise in frustration, to say the least.
That’s where the Ars Gift Guide comes in. Whether you’re shopping for another technologically inclined person, the n00b, or just contemplating how best to treat yourself, we’ve got you covered. As we did last year, we have pulled together the best hardware, software, games, gadgets, books, and DVDs into a the ultimate one-stop shopping experience created by our cadre of Ars Technica writers. With few exceptions, we’ve actually used the products that we’re recommending, and we’ve used them for more than the five hours it takes a reviewer to churn out 1,800 words. There’ll be no airing of grievances at this year’s Festivus if you buy from our guide. It’s that good.
So yeah. All the contributing writers have their own picks (including me). Jacqui has already voiced her opinion on her choices. Hee hee. Also, thanks to Mark-y for his kind words. After I read his post, I had to check if the full moon was out or something. LOL. Seriously tho, thanks.
Give it a read if you still don’t know what to get your anime / gadget / science / tech geek for the ‘give-n-take’ season. If you’re curious, my personal holiday picks are on page eight. My other choices are interspersed through out the article. Man… This is a paying gig!?!?! I love this job.
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~Spec
