Use & Enjoy Your A/V Gear : holiday gift ideas

Should you make the switch to Blu-ray?

Kristen S — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 19:04:00 GMT

When my sisters and I were little, my mother bought us movies on VHS. Then as I grew up, we switched to DVDs. Now my mother is faced with the same question that I'm sure many of you might be asking: should I make the switch to Blu-ray? My mother has heard...(read more)

Video: Crutchfield's holiday gift guide

Crutchfield Video — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:10:00 GMT

Stuck for gift ideas? Crutchfield's video team canvassed their colleagues throughout the company for gift suggestions. As you can see in this Holiday Gift Guide video , there was no shortage of great gift ideas. Everyone was asked the same four questions...(read more)

Best holiday gifts? Sometimes it's the little things.

Gabrielle — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:05:00 GMT

When it comes to gifts, I'm not a gal who's into big extravagant gestures. Much as I'd enjoy a killer game system , or giant flat screen TV , I find that sort of present more overwhelming than endearing. I'd rather just do the research and buy my own...(read more)

Buying video games for young children

Kristen S — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:28:00 GMT

Every time I see my six-year-old niece, she amazes me with how big she’s grown and how smart she is. During my last visit, I was shocked to see her playing video games on a pink Nintendo DS. I thought for sure she was too young to understand the game...(read more)

Some nice gifts for the DSLR owner

ZakB — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:27:00 GMT

Looking for gift ideas for your favorite photo nut? In a recent post, I pointed out the bare essentials all new DSLR owners need to get going. Here are a few "nice to have" accessories that make every DSLR shooter's life a little easier. 1. Extra battery...(read more)

Three essential DSLR accessories

ZakB — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:53:00 GMT

Whether you're giving or receiving the gift of a DSLR camera this holiday season, these three accessories are essential to get up and running. DLSR kits all come with batteries, chargers, and a lens or two, so what else do you absolutely need before you...(read more)

All I Want for Christmas is…Video Games in my Stocking

Kristen S — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:48:00 GMT

I started playing video games on the original Nintendo system when I was in elementary school, and I’ve been a huge fan of gaming ever since. In fact, there are several video games on my Christmas wish list this year. But after a recent conversation with...(read more)

Digital photo frames: the gifts that take you down memory lane

Chris E — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 14:37:00 GMT

At a get-together the other night, my friends Lisa and Mary Lee told me about cool, personal gifts they’d made using digital photo frames . Lisa and her husband Bob will celebrate their 20 th wedding anniversary next week. She's going to surprise him...(read more)