Get what you want : hot new gear, tech stuff, and guy toys for this holiday season
Men's Fitness, Dec, 2007 by Noah Johnson, Josh Goldman
FOR THE TECH LOVER
1 MITSUBISHI LT-40134 LCD HDTV
Mitsubishi's LCD is nearly all screen, so all you see is this gorgeous 1080p HD display. It's ready right from the box with a unique color-adjustment system, so you won't need an installer to get a great picture. $2,199 @ mitsubishi-tv.com
2 BOWERS & WILKINS ZEPPELIN
This iPod dock and speaker, with a striking but simple black-and-chrome design, is capable of producing a powerfully loud sound that's actually worth the cash. $600 @ bowers-wilkins.com
3 KEF KHT 5005.2
HOME THEATER SYSTEM This home theater in a box has exceptional sound quality thanks to innovative driver technology. Plus it blends in with the most modern decor. $1,999 @ kef.com
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4 VUDU
Connect the little black box to your TV and the Internet, and you'll be able to browse, rent, or buy almost any DVD from an ever-changing catalog of more than 5,000 films. $399 @ vudu.com
5 HP MEDIASMART SERVER
The tip MediaSmart server runs on Microsoft's Windows Home Server software and lets up to 10 users load it with music, pictures, and video. From $599 @ hp.com
6 LINKSYS MEDIA CENTER EXTENDER WITH DVD PLAYER
This media box is more than a DVD player: It streams media from the Net and from any Windows Vista PC on your home network, giving you access to stored audio and video files from anywhere. $350 @ linksys.com
7 BELKIN N1 VISION WIRELESS ROUTER
If you want to game online, surf the Web, chat with friends, and stream video and music all at the same time--not to mention do it all wirolessty--the easy-to-set-up N1 router is the way to go. $200 @ belkin.com
8 SONY XDR-S3HD HD RADIO
More and more stations nationwide are going HD. Sony's HD radio receiver brings them all to your tabletop with surprisingly loud sound and crystal-clear reception. $200 @ sonystyle.com
9 KODAK EASYSHARE V1253 & HDTV DOCK [DOCK NOT PICTURED]
Use the V1253 to shoot still images and video in high definition. Then, for playback, just pop the camera onto the HDTV Dock and watch your memories at 720p. $300, $100 @ kodak.com
10 SHUTTLE XPC X200M
Access all your digital video, music, and photos, as well as Web content and movie services, by sliding the X2OOM into your home entertainment center. It also records TV. $1,099 @ us.shuttle.com
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FOR THE GEARHEAD
1 BERN BAKER HELMET
Bern specializes in comfortable low-profile helmets. The cool-looking Baker has a visor for sun and weather protection and a removable knit audio liner that keeps your ears warm and your MP3 player cranking. $100 @ bernhelmets.com
2 HEAD MICROGEL EXTREME PRO
With technological advances like Head's new MicroGel, tennis is more about power and speed, but it will always require control. The Extreme Pro racquet, with added weight for harder hitters and a wider playing area for more spin, will help you hit winners exactly where you want them. $160 @ head.com
3 GIANT TRANCE XO
This new full-suspension mountain bike looks like it should run on gasoline, but the trail hog is all man-powered. The ultralight aluminum frame, Fox suspension, and disc brakes are designed to take you from backyard cross-country cruisers to downhill bombers, no problem. This is the ultimate go-anywhere, tackle-any-trail mountain bike. $3,500 @ giantbicycle.com
4 SALOMON B52 TS GTX
Built to withstand the harshest weather conditions and the toughest beatings you can dish, the B52 TS is the ultimate all-purpose winter boot. A Gore-Tex shell keeps your feet dry and comfortable while an interior layer of Thinsulate ensures they're always warm. $135 @ salomonsports.com
5 ROME MOD WITH TARGA BINDINGS
Built for fun on the mountain, regardless of your ability level, the Mod is a wondrous, lightweight, all-mountain snowboard. Pair it with the customizable Targa bindings and you'll have the best setup on the hill. $550, $230 @ romesnowboards.com
6 QUIKSILVER CARRY ON
Quik's premium bag is worth every penny. It includes smooth rolling wheels, a laptop sleeve, travel wallet, laundry bag, toiletry kit, compression-molded base, sleek, covered zippers--even an internal LED system to light your way as you pack. $550 @ quiksilver.com
7 ATLAS 12 SERIES
Looking for easy access to faraway mountain peaks and snow-covered backwoods trails? Or just a superfun way to get around during the next snowfall? The lightweight 12 Series snowshoe is perfect for both. $260 @ atlassnowshoe.com
8 HAMMERHEAD SLED
It may sound like a glorified toboggan, but the Hammerhead is a lightweight, high-end sled that allows you to carve and control your ride as if you were on skis. Take it to your local hill or even a ski resort--lots of U.S. mountains now allow them. From $209 @ hammorheadsled.com
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FOR THE STYLE GUY
1 ZERO HALLIBURTON 5" PREMIER ATTACHE
Fill your case with stacks of crisp hundreds or back issues of Mr--you're all business either way with this attache from Zero Halliburton. The heat-tempered aluminum is as strong as steel at half the weight. $570 @ zerohalliburton.com