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Shopping Guide: Holidays Edition 2009
By Anne van de Sande and Tim Boswell ♦ Published 12/11/2009

We're back with yet another installment of our monthly Shopping Guide column. With Christmas just around the corner, our staff diligently searched far and wide across internet and retail stores to find and feature some of the coolest items to purchase for yourself or gifts. We compiled a list of something for just about everyone. So, get your credit cards out, and enjoy your holidays!

2009-12-11-shop-skindleAmazon's Kindle Reading Device
Price: $259
Buy it: Amazon.com
It's been one of the hottest items ever since Oprah featured it on her daytime talkshow last year. It's a tablet wireless reading device, capable of store up to 1,500 books into its memory. It has 3G wireless capabilities, allowing it to deliver full books, wirelessly, within 60 seconds. With Amazon.com's book store, you have access to the large selection of titles -- 360,000 to be exact, as well as U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs. New York Times Best-Sellers and new releases sell for just $9.99. The $259 model comes in an 8x5.5 size, while the $489 model is sized at 10.4x7.2. If you read books on a regular basis, this is definitely a gadget you wanna pick up. Instead of hauling a ton of books on vacation, you can take this nifty device and brince 1,500 books with you.


2009-12-11-shop-discoverdjDiscover DJ (Computer DJ System)
Price: $99
Buy it: IonAudio.com
The Discover DJ is a computer DJ package for anyone interested in being a DJ -- to the most novice music lovers regardless of experience. The system harnesses the processing power of virtually any Mac or PC and enables users to DJ parties, events and even clubs using the music that is already on their computer. It consists of a hardware DJ control surface with a convenient, standard USB connection and powerful MixVibes CROSS LE performance DJ software. It has complete DJ controls, such as speeding the music up and down, so DJs can perfectly match the tempo or BPM between tracks and create seamless mixes. It has an automatic beat-matching feature that takes the guesswork out of this tricky aspect of DJing. There is more more, so if being a DJ is your thing, then this makes it easy.


2009-12-11-shop-poloRalph Lauren Pony Logo Polo Shirt
Price: $19.99 - $69
Buy it: Amazon.com
The Ralph Laurn polo shirt is a classic that never goes out of style. They are comfy, and make a great gift for any guy, any age. It goes with the casual dress to a little more dressy. It's made of durable cotton, and features the trademark embroidered pony logo on the left side of the chest. The polo retails from $75 to $99, but Amazon is currently running a sale for a slight discount, so get them while they last. We got ours, have you got yours yet?


2009-12-11-shop-pacemakerPacemaker DJ
Price: $499 (60GB) $699 (120GB)
Buy it: Pacemaker.net
Who said anything about DJ Hero? Check out the world's first pocket-sized DJ system that enables even the biggest dummies to DJ. This impressive but pricy gadget has the following features: Full professional DJ functionality in a handheld device; Auto beat match feature mixes two tracks with the touch of a button; 120GB (30,000 songs) & 60GB (15,000 songs) hard drives; Pitch bend, cue, loop, beat detection, EQ, crossfade; Supports MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, VBR, OGG Vorbis and FLAK formats; Battery life: 18 hours of playback or 5 hours of DJing; Weighs 7 ounces and measures 6.5x2.7x0.9 inches; Pacemaker Community website allows users to legally share their mixes. It a device we loved, and would recommend.


RockSmith OG Varsity Jacket
Price: $276
Buy it: KarmaLoop.com
One of our favourite street brands, RockSmith, is back with a dope holiday collection featuring shirts that are inspired by the likes of DMX, Biggie and more. This OG Varsity Jacket is made from 65% wool, 35% viscose and features 100% leather sleeves, a large varsity-inspired "R" patch at the left chest, RockSmith signature embroidery at the right, "808" patches on the left sleeve, and large-scale embroidery on the back featuring the Gucci-inspired "OG" logo with text reading "Tokyo Bass." The colors are easy to match with most shirts and blouses.


2009-12-11-shop-flipFlip MinoHD Camcorder (2nd Gen)
Price: $229.99
Buy it: TheFlip.com
Dubbed the "world's sleekest HD camcorder", the all-new second generation Flip MinoHD makes it even easier to capture incredible HD video and share it with the world. The MinoHD features 120 minutes of record time. It has a super-slim, pocket-sized design, so you can take your MinoHD with you everywhere you go. This season, it features a unique brushed-metal front and soft, rounded edges. It's 2-inch anti-glare display is bigger, giving you a better view of your recorded videos. Plus, it comes pre-loaded with FlipShare software, which makes it easy to organize, create and share your videos. One thing the Flip is always known for is its convenient flip-out USB arm that plugs directly into your PC or Mac. We use them for our interviews on the site, and we love it, so you should too.


2009-12-11-shop-ipdApple iPod Nano (5th Gen)
Price: $165
Buy it: Amazon.com
There's much we have to say about the Apple iPod, it pretty much has become the standard when it comes to a portable media device. The 16GB latest version of the device can hold up to 4,000 song, 14,000 photos, and/or 16 hours of video. It also now has a built-in video camera that lets you spontaneously shoot video wherever you are. It has a dramatic, polished anodized aluminum finish and a larger screen. Also making its debut: a built-in FM radio with two amazing features -- iTunes Tagging and Live Pause. So the world's most popular music player now has more to play with. If you don't have an iPod yet, it's time you get one ... maybe for Christmas.


2009-12-11-shop-methodsMethods NYC Brooklyn Barbarians Shirt
Price: $28
Buy it: MethodsNYC.com
Our friends at Methods NYC just relaunched their online store, which is definitely worth a visit if you're into great graphics. The store features a variety of themes and colors. Check out the collectors items from the Bucktown collection, which serve as an ode to Methods' home base Brooklyn. This Brooklyn Barbarians tee belongs to the latest collection and comes from the hand of DJ Vandal. It's a new day and a single battle cry can be heard throughout the streets of the city's finest borough: "Brooklyn Barbarians!" That's right, we said it. It's our time and we're coming out the gate swinging. Barbarians ... take no prisoners!


Akomplice Clothing 4 Pocket Zip Up Hoodie
Price: $75.99
Buy it: MLTD.com
According to Akomplice Clothing this is one of their strongest collection. We totally agree. As always, he guys – who are already on their eleventh season – present shirts with social commentary and political statements. Since tees won’t keep you warm this winter, they also introduced this comfortable 4 Pocket Zip-Up Hoodie.


2009-12-11-shop-sopranosThe Sopranos: The Complete Series Gift Set
Price: $190.99
Buy it: Amazon.com
If you never watch "The Sopranos," you probably know someone that has and loves it. Whether you're a fan, or someone you're buying gift for loves it, the Complete Series Gift Set is the perfect gift for the holidays. Released last year, the set includes 33-discs with all 86 episodes, as well as many bonus features -- including 3.5 hours of never-before-seen footage, lost scenes, and even a detailed 16-page episode guide. The HBO series lasted for six seasons, guiding viewers through the life of fictional New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano (played by James Gandolfini). If you love the series, you must have the complete set.


The Sneaktip Step Your Game Up New Era Fitted Hat
Price: $39.99
Buy it: TheSneakTip.com
Produced as an accessory to the Step Your Game Up Baseball Jacket, The Step Your Game Up New Era Hat features the "shoebox steps" design on the front panels, inner satin lining, Sneaktip embroidery on the side, and a crest embroidery on the back, this hat is the perfect way to get would-be collectors heated.


2009-12-11-shop-rlbootsRalph Lauren Ranger Boots
Price: $139.99
Buy it: JimmyJazz.com
Ranger boots are one of the latest, returning trends for the winter. The more vintage they are, the better. They’re comfortable, warm and easy to match. Check out these Ralph Lauren boots featuring a lace up and strap closure, rugged outsole, embroided pony logo on the side and a logo text on the heel.


2009-12-11-shop-fludFluD x Rocksmith TableTurns Watch
Price: $80
Buy it: KarmaLoop.com
FluD and Rocksmith teamed up for this interesting timepiece. The TableTurns Watch captures the art of the DJ by slapping the object of your affection right on your wrist. The Tableturns is more than just a simple effigy, it redefines "keeping it real," by being true to form, down to the most minute details, available with both a leather and a steel band, this watch is bound to scratch the surface of more than just a few conversations.


Get Busy Committee's Uzi-Shaped 2GB Flash Drive
Price: $19.99
Buy it: GetBusyCommittee.com
The hip-hop trio known as the Get Busy Committee -- consisting of Apathy, Ryu and Scoop Deville -- recently dropped their debut album, Uzi Does It. Instead of releasing it in the standard CD format, the group opted to go with a flash-drive based album release. However, not in the typical fashion. Keeping with the theme of the album's title, Get Busy Committee had custom uzi-shaped USB flash drives made, pre-loaded with the full album. So, even if you haven't heard of the group, you probably want that UZI usb drive. It has a 2GB storage capacity, and contains a DRM-free digital download of Uzi Does It, available in 320kbps MP3, FLAC, or Apple Lossless format. Get them while supplies last.


2009-12-11-shop-djhero"DJ Hero" Bundle w/ turntable
Price: $89.99
Buy it: Amazon.com
Although it hasn't sold like most expected, it has been co-signed by some of hip-hop's most known DJs and producers. "DJ Hero" was inspired by the popular "Guitar Hero" franchise, and gives gamers the ability to battle theirfriends or jam together at home or online with two turntables, or one turntable and a Guitar Hero guitar controller. The bundle comes with the exclusive turntable/mixer controller that allows players to scratch and mix their way to hero status. During gameplay, musical prompts stream towards players on one of three color-coded ribbons, which correspond to the two tracks that the player is able to simultaneously or individually manipulate. In addition to hitting individual notes and samples, players are also challenged to scratch on command by pressing the appropriate button for the track and sliding the turntable up or down as indicated on the ribbon. It's definitely a game that'll keep you busy for hours.

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