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It's Raining Wiis at Walmart

GeekSugar — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:00:26 -0700

I know, Christmas is still over three months away, but I had to share this crucial life-altering info in case you've been trying to get your hands on a Wii or you know someone who has one on their wish list. The Wii is in stock at Walmart! Not only is it available online and in the store, but you can purchase fun bundles like the "Wii Starter Bundle" or the "Wii with Wii Fit Bundle." It wasn't that long ago that there was a shortage of these little white consoles and I'm pretty sure they'll all get scooped up during the holiday season, so get 'em while you can!

Kid Receives the Worst Surprise Christmas Morning

GeekSugar — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:34:33 -0800

Just when you think you've hit the jackpot and Santa finally pulled through this year by getting you your Playstation 3, you rip open the box to find a boring phone book, without a gaming console in sight.

This exact situation happened to a kid in Thousand Oaks, California where his PS3 was switched with a heavy phone book.

According to Engadget, the PS3 wasn't purchased on eBay or second-hand, but rather at the local EB Games, which makes this story even more shocking. The parents are just as stunned as their son and are trying to track down their PS3 as we speak. Talk about the worst Christmas ever! Let's just hope this hasn't happened to anyone else!

Did You Play Any Games on Christmas?

GeekSugar — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 15:30:04 -0800

For me video games and Christmas go hand-in-hand. There's something unexplainable about watching your sixty-something dad attempt Guitar Hero III for the first time, or showing your sister how far Mario has advanced since Mario Bros. 3 in Super Mario Galaxy. And even though we are all grown adults, my family still managed to scream and holler when I pulled out the Wii Christmas morning. Did you play many games yesterday? I'd love to know which ones! Scroll down to leave your answer.

Nintendo Christmas Ornament: Geek or Chic?

GeekSugar — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 13:30:14 -0800

Now that you've got a Snow-Mouse Ornament, a CD Ornament and a Scrolling LED Christmas Ornament, why not add a NES Tree Ornament to the mix?! Unlike the other ornaments that you'll have to take down after Christmas, with this hand-made clay decoration you can also use it as a figurine, pin or refrigerator magnet throughout the entire year. Featured on Nerd Approved, this Nintendo game system ornament can be modified to suit your personal taste for only $15. . . I wonder if I can get mine upgraded to a Wii? What do you think? Geek or chic?

iMac Concept Video Spreads Holiday Cheer

GeekSugar — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 10:10:48 -0800

Reminiscent of Hollywood Squares, this light animated concept commercial was created by Mark Richardson of Ragus Media. The video showcases thirty iMacs getting festive to some holiday tunes-quite impressive for us Mac geeks! According to Gizmodo, Richardson added in the light effects with Maxwell Render (a light simulator), which allowed for manipulation in real time on the production system, a quad core Mac Pro. Watch and be amazed, it's the perfect Christmas treat!

Merry Christmas From geeksugar!

GeekSugar — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:27:20 -0800

Fa la la la la, it's finally Christmas! I just want to wish everyone a very safe, jolly and festive Christmas. May you have a fun-filled day with friends and family. Play the Wii, bust out some Guitar Hero III, and if anyone in your family was lucky enough to get a Kindle, be sure to take it for a serious test drive!

Looking for ways to spend your Christmas gift certificates and cash? Check out geeksugar's holiday gift guides for some great ideas.
Have some fun with family pics by turning everyone into elves with Elf Yourself.
Between rocking around the Christmas tree and eating turkey, try to keep a close eye on all your Christmas lights!
Don't forget that Jajah is offering one hour of free talk time today!
Learn how to take beautiful crystal clear pictures of Christmas lights.
Get a head start on Christmas for next year by scooping up one of these USB Christmas Trees!

Geek Tip: Creating Last Minute Xmas Decorations and eCards

GeekSugar — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 13:15:30 -0800

After finding these two links on the PC News Blog, I knew that they wouldn't go to waste-especially on the day before Christmas! The first link is a free downloadable paper Christmas tree that you can easily print out on an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper. After you download the PDF file and print out your tree, cut around the pattern and fold where indicated. And just like that, you'll have your very own festive and decorative (not to mention homemade) centerpiece for Christmas! The second link is from Yanko Design where you'll find some creative holiday cards from various designers. Print them out for decorations or share with others!

Website of the Day: Santa Swing

GeekSugar — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 13:40:10 -0800

With Christmas less than a week away, I can't help but showcase these hilarious holiday websites. Just like Elf Yourself and Scrooge Yourself, Santa Swing is a site where you can select a photo to use for Santa and his elf and include a message as well. Watch as they get their groove on, with far racier dance moves than the other sites! Once your creation is finished you can mail your festive dancers to a friend, or embed them in a blog. What's also great about this site is that it has been brought to you by Everyclick, a search engine that raises money for charity.To learn how to post your favorite websites to our Website of the Day group,
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I know that this long list looks scary, but trust me, once you get the hang of it, it'll be a snap the second time around.

First of all, join the Website of the Day group.
Click the pink "Share" menu on the top left side of the page.
Choose "Blog" and “Regular Post.”
Give your story a “Title.”
Fill in the “Body” with a link to your favorite website and the reasons why you love it.
Click “Next."
Choose the audience for your story to “Website of the Day” in the drop-down menu
Add keyword(s) (for example mine for this photo was "Website of the Day").
Change channel to “Technology and Gadgets.”
Fill in tag field with relevant tags.
Click “I’m done” to submit content.

So join the Website of the Day group and share information about all your favorite sites! Yours just might end up on the geeksugar homepage!

Santa Makes a Cameo in a Mac vs. PC Ad

GeekSugar — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:20:44 -0800

If it wasn't for Santa making a rare appearance in Apple's latest "Get a Mac ad," I probably wouldn't have paid any attention to this holiday-edition commercial.

Nothing like hearing the PC and Mac guy singing Christmas carols together, "He sees you when you're in sleep mode."

It's really cute, check it out below!

Digital Santa Photo Keychain: Love It or Leave It?

GeekSugar — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:00:25 -0800

After seeing this cute Digital Santa Clause Keychain on OhGizmo!, I knew I could find a purpose for it-even if it meant giving it to one of my sisters as a Christmas present. With a 1.1-inch LCD display, 8MB of internal memory, these keychains are almost as big as the colorful digital photo ornaments. Each keychain costs around $15 each. Do you love them or are you going to leave them?