It's that time of the year again: that annual, holiday-inspired consumer purchasing frenzy wherein we all go frantically searching for that perfect gift for friends and loved ones. While it can be gratifying to find that perfect something for that perfect someone, it can also be an exercise in frustration, to say the least.
That's where the Ars Gift Guide comes in. Whether you're shopping for another technologically inclined person, the n00b, or just contemplating how best to treat yourself, we've got you covered. As we did last year, we have pulled together the best hardware, software, games, gadgets, books, and DVDs into a the ultimate one-stop shopping experience created by our cadre of Ars Technica writers. With few exceptions, we've actually used the products that we're recommending, and we've used them for more than the five hours it takes a reviewer to churn out 1,800 words. There'll be no airing of grievances at this year's Festivus if you buy from our guide. It's that good.http://feeds.feedburner.com/arstechnica/BAaf?m=1279