T-Mobile G1

Thankfully, I have a gadget guy of my own at home, so this gift guide should be a breeze to present.

It seems there can never be enough trinkets and goodies of the electronic persuasion under the tree, no matter how useless some of them may seem. Does your guy really need a dark room projector? Probably not, but this is Christmas — the perfect time to give the ultimate geeky gift someone would never buy for himself.

Check out my picks for the gadget guy in the widget below, then swing by HolidaySugar for even more gift giving inspiration.

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I didn't believe it when I first heard it, but it's true — Walmart will start selling the G1 today at a discounted price!

Unlike T-Mobile, who is already selling the phone for $180, you can get one at over 550 Walmart stores for $150 instead — how great is that? So let me get this straight, iPhone is to Best Buy as the G1 is to Walmart?

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• Today T-Mobile stores stocked their shelves with the G1 Android Handset. Now you cannot only purchase the G1 online, but you can pick one up in retail stores as well. — Gizmodo
• Thanks to Google, you can now check out their "Where to Vote" site that will help you find your polling place on election day. — The Official Google Blog
• Designer Chloe Dao has just come out with a new line of PDA Accessories available exclusively from Verizon. Cases cost around $10. — Chip Chick
• So it's not going to be the 27, but Nov. 4, for the BlackBerry Bold that is. AT&T will start selling the Bold on this date for $300 with a two-year contract. — Engadget
• It's giveaway time on geeksugar! Log in and participate in our geeky Halloween costume contest for your chances to win a Canon Rebel XSi SLR Digital Camera! — geeksugar

Now that you've feasted your eyes on my G1 unboxing images, it's time to show you how this handset performs with my first impressions video. Overall, I was impressed with the big responsive touchscreen, the customizable home screen, the option to scroll with either the trackpad or my finger, and the 3-megapixel cam on the back (that feels like a traditional point-and-shoot camera).

The biggest let down? The speed. I tested it out alongside a 3G iPhone and found that both video quality and speed was better with the iPhone. Also, I noticed that some of the apps didn't seamlessly load, and needed to be refreshed to open, something I'm sure a software update can probably fix.

I've been talking the talk and now I can finally walk the walk because a shiny and new T-Mobile G1 landed on my desk. Let's just say I couldn't wait to take it for a test drive and size it up against other phones. Available in bronze and black on Oct. 22 at select T-Mobile retail stores for $179, the first feature on the G1 that grabbed my attention was the sturdy full touchscreen that slides open to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard.

Other pluses include its support for T-Mobile's 3G network, quick one touch access to various apps like Google Maps and YouTube and its handy camera, which features an easy one-click button on the back (just like a real camera). I noticed that some of the apps didn't seamlessly load, and needed to be refreshed to open, something I'm sure a software update can surely fix. Stay tuned for my video demonstration!

• Get a full rundown of all of the pros and cons of the Google Android G1 Handset. Trust me, if you're on the fence about it, this will definitely help you make up your mind! — Android Community
• Here's an FYI for Mac users. Today Apple has posted a Security Update to Leopard 10.5.5 that includes bug fixes and vulnerability plugs. — Lifehacker
• The inexpensive and extremely tiny Eee PC by Asustek is going to get upgraded with a touchscreen by next year. — CNET News
• Hulu is featuring the full-length feature film documentary "Crawford" for seven days on their front page. — Wired
• Sprint has just announced that they will be offering a Pandora app on Samsung Instinct handsets for three dollars a month. — Gizmodo

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There's not only one new handset rumored to be making its way to Best Buy on October 26, but two! The festive red BlackBerry 8200 Pearl Flip will be available to purchase on the 26, and the sold out HTC G1 will be arriving in Best Buy stores on the 26, but will make its big retail debut on November 16.

It is also rumored that you'll be able to pick up an unlocked Palm Treo Pro on October 26 as well.

If all these rumors are true, talk about a big day for Best Buy. Since Best Buy is now selling the
iPhone 3G, there really isn't a handset that would shock me if they got it in stock.

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• The first pictures of T-Mobile's G1 Android handset have been spotted in the wild. Next up? The official unboxing! — Engadget
• Google is celebrating its 10th birthday by honoring their old-school search engine from 2001. Gosh, does this ever bring back memories! — TechCrunch
• Considering purchasing a new computer soon? Here are five things to consider before splurging for a new desktop. — Switched
• The Marriott and Renaissance Hotels in New York City, Boston, Maryland, and Phoenix are said to be fully equipped with Nintendo Wiis in all of their guest rooms. Game titles so far include Wii Sports, Wii Fit, Mario Kart Wii, and Super Mario Galaxy. — Yahoo! Tech
• Wired Gadget Lab takes a look at the Microsoft Zune and the iPod nano, discussing the pros and cons of each. — Wired
• Google has just added a Google Image Search option, which is helpful when you want actual photo to appear, rather than just illustrations and logos. — Lifehacker

• Just like that. In less than one week, T-Mobile's G1 android handset sold like hot cakes and are now out of stock. Although T-Mobile is reassuring its customers that there are "some available" for T-Mobile subscribers. — Gizmodo
• Apple is working towards making iTunes 8 and the new iPod Nano fully user friendly for blind individuals. — Apple Insider
• Check out five of the best websites for streaming television online. — Lifehacker
• Thinking about purchasing the Sonos wireless music system? Unpluggd just picked up the Sonos Bundle 150 with loudspeakers and here's a full rundown of all its gadgets and gizmos. — Unplggd
• On Dec. 9, Warner will be releasing the DVD version of The Dark Knight in Blu-ray and it will cost $36. — CrunchGear