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Samsung LED 9000 Series 3D HDTV
Saturday, 30 Jan, 2010 – 12:17 | 12 Comments
Samsung LED 9000 Series 3D HDTV

The Pioneer Kuro Elite may still hold the title of best picture quality in our books despite its age, but after what’s been announced so far this year we’re not sure that title will hold …

Quad Timer Cooking Timer
Friday, 29 Jan, 2010 – 18:07 | 8 Comments
Quad Timer Cooking Timer

Anyone who has ever hosted a big meal can probably relate to the stress of timing multiple dishes at once. While normally in these situations over-worked cooks might enlist the help of others in the …

Cuisinart PerfeTemp Tea Kettle
Friday, 29 Jan, 2010 – 13:53 | 9 Comments
Cuisinart PerfeTemp Tea Kettle

Most of Gear Patrol’s editors aren’t serious enough tea fiends to ever justify dropping this kind of cash on a kettle. That said, we do know a variety of folks who take their leafy drink …

Ralph Lauren Haiti Relief Classic-Fit Polo
Friday, 29 Jan, 2010 – 10:47 | 9 Comments
Ralph Lauren Haiti Relief Classic-Fit Polo

Earlier, we asked everyone to do their part for the Haitian people by texting a donation to the Red Cross. This time, Ralph Lauren presents another alternative for giving that also leaves you with …

Cheap Monday Double Scarf
Thursday, 28 Jan, 2010 – 15:59 | 7 Comments
Cheap Monday Double Scarf

A scarf is designed not only to keep you warm, but also add eye catching detail even when the elements call for wearing the heaviest of drab outerwear. Conveniently Cheap Monday’s double scarf gives you …

Bee Raw 4 Fruit Varietal Honey Flight
Thursday, 28 Jan, 2010 – 11:07 | 5 Comments
Bee Raw 4 Fruit Varietal Honey Flight

Anyone who drinks wine should know that much of a bottle’s particular taste comes from the soil the grape vines were grown in. Similarly, when it comes to honey, everything from it’s consistency to taste …

WiseLED Tactical Flashlight
Wednesday, 27 Jan, 2010 – 15:27 | One Comment
WiseLED Tactical Flashlight

It’s no secret we as Gear Patrol editors hold a soft spot in our hearts for multi-tools and flash lights. So when we came across the WiseLED tactical flashlight, there was no denying our compulsion …

ZAGGbox Media Center & Streamer
Tuesday, 26 Jan, 2010 – 12:09 | One Comment
ZAGGbox Media Center & Streamer

ZAGG is a company known mainly for their InvisibleSHIELD skins that are designed to “protect” just about every portable device on the market, that is if you can manage to stick them on straight. …

Briggs & Riley Travel Satchel
Monday, 25 Jan, 2010 – 16:32 | 3 Comments
Briggs & Riley Travel Satchel

Designed to compliment your standard rolling luggage (or a great weekender bag), the large travel satchel from Briggs & Riley is about as practical, and well priced, as they come. Made of durable ballistic nylon, …

Oppo BDP-80 Blu-ray Player
Monday, 25 Jan, 2010 – 13:28 | 2 Comments
Oppo BDP-80 Blu-ray Player

Back in 2009, we covered Oppo’s long awaited Blu-ray player, the BDP-83 and it’s special edition counterpart. Both versions definitely sit at the top of the stand alone Blu-ray player heap in terms of image …