The Consumer Electronics Show is happening right now in Vegas. There’s no shortage of tech and gear at CES but who has four days to read every press release and announcements? Hell, we hedge our bets that half of the announcements will never see the light of day.

In signature Gear Patrol fashion, we’re going to show you the gear you want and need. Simple posts with pictures, info and links. Let’s get started…

CES 2008 Coverage

If you want exhaustive CES coverage then make sure to check out Gizmodo.

A decent man’s bar require he have well weighted heavy tumblers for his drinks. There’s no better time to serve an old fashioned or nightcap than the doldrums of winter.

Show your guests you know how to appreciate a good drink as you pour them a spot into a well made tumbler like these from Ralph Lauren.

This set of two lowball tumblers are just the kind we’re talking about. They’re crafted from hand-blown clear crystal cased in black crystal and etched with a hand-cut skull-and-crossbones motif. Everyone loves a guy with a sense of irony and humor. The only downfall is, well, they’re expensive as hell - and that isn’t so humorous.

What this means to you: Black crystal is our type of crystal. Rock a pair of these next time you pull out the Johnnie Walker and no one will care you’re pouring Black Label instead of Blue.

Cost: $295 @ Ralph Lauren

Alternative: We recognize $295 is a pretty outrageous price for tumblers. Take a look at the Tambien Barware set from CB2.

At $4 per glass you can afford to get a set and use the rest of the scratch to get your bar re-stocked. We’re all about the smoked handblown look and simple lines. Not to mention you won’t want to pop Xanax if you drop one.

Cost: $4 each @ CB2

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Ever been to a party or event and wondered why the music was so awful it made you wonder what era the DJ was from? How many times can one listen to “Crazy” in one year?

Well, if you’ve got a current generation iPod and about $600 then you can share with the world your inner beat-meister. It won’t make you Moby but you will be able to cut one kick ass mix - a la you.

The iDJ2 has the ability to play two songs simultaneously from a single iPod or from a variety of other memory sources including additional iPod’s, memory sticks, and external USB hard drives. You can use the line inputs for any audio source (microphone, cd player, turntables) and has a large LCD display for full control. Best part is it has pitch control, unlike all the other poseur iPod mixers. Some other features we like are the keyboard functionality, scratch and search jog wheels, real-time visuals and waveforms and XML playlist support.

What this means to you: Kiss terrible mixes and your old turntables goodbye.

Cost: $600 @ SamAsh

After an unexpectedly large number of entries we’re glad to announce we have randomly selected a winner for our Diesel Fuel For Life Giveaway. Congratulations Nick Buckallew, you’ll be receiving the boxed gift set soon.

We couldn’t help but take this chance for a little gratuitous self-promotion so we asked Nick to share a little of what he thought about Gear Patrol. Here’s what he had to say:

“I can’t begin to tell you how much I enjoy Gear Patrol. I visit it daily and have it as a start up bookmark. Not only the articles and pictures make the site worth visiting, but you damn well know what I am interested in. Keep up the great work…”

Keep checking Gear Patrol because we’ve got plenty more gear we’re getting ready to giveaway.

It’s 13 degrees in New York right now and the thought of golf is far with thoughts of warmer weather and bikinis. For those of you who fortunate enough to live in more temperate climates and can hit the links then don’t let a little chill stave your round. Get the Nike Pro Thermal Sleeves and keep your arms warm and more importantly preventing any constriction in your swing caused by outerwear. The sleeves are made with stretch Dri-FIT fabric which gives you a tight fit without bulk.

For you crazy bastards who revel at the thought of winter golf - well, sleeves or not you’ll probably be finding some way to the driving range or links.

What this means to you: Don’t let cold temperatures cramp your game. No one golfs in a parka.

Cost: $25 @ Golfsmith

Gents,

Here’s toasting to a fantastic new year. There’s never been a greater time to be a guy. Keeping you up to speed has been our job and we’ve enjoyed every minute of it. Keep coming back because 2008 will only be filled with more gear, lifestyle tips, and a few other secrets we’ve got up our sleeves.

Life’s short guys, don’t waste you’re time letting it pass by.

- Gear Patrol