The Verge Holiday Gift Guide 2011 – The Verge The Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts. 2011-11-25T19:50:04+00:00 https://www.theverge.com/rss/stream/2349903 https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/01/verge-rss-large_80b47e.png?w=150&h=150&crop=1 Ross Miller <![CDATA[Holiday Gift Guide: Gaming]]> https://www.theverge.com/2011/11/25/2583463/video-game-holiday-gift-guide 2011-11-25T14:50:04-05:00 2011-11-25T14:50:04-05:00
Gaming Holiday Gift Guide

We can recommend game consoles and other for-play gadgetry all we want, but after you have the hardware… then what? Because not every console is just a Netflix box with an analog remote control, we thought it'd be best to delve a bit into the software titles you could pick for would-be gamers, for the guy or girl that already owns everything, and heck, even just for yourself.

It's been a very good year for multiplatform titles. Sure, there's been a number of great exclusives, but by and large, whether you own an Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, or decently-spec'd Windows PC, the choices have been pretty consistent and consistently good. Here are a …

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]]> Paul Miller <![CDATA[Holiday Gift Guide: $1000+]]> https://www.theverge.com/2011/11/25/2585932/holiday-gift-guide-1000 2011-11-25T11:39:32-05:00 2011-11-25T11:39:32-05:00
Gift guide 1000

Over $1,000: This is as good as it gets, folks. You've reached the end of our holiday gift guide, and the apex of gift-giving. All of these suggestions will run you more than $1,000 and the eternal admiration of whoever you buy them for. Just remember to save a little something for next year.

  • MacBook AIr
    8.8 Verge Score
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    Priced at $999.00 - $1,699

    Apple MacBook Air

    Even if your mark is diehard Windows or Linux fan, it'd be hard to say no to the MacBook Air. No other manufacturer has yet managed to top this combination of an ultralight aluminum frame, spacious keyboard, responsive trackpad, and bright, colorful display… with a speedy …

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Gift Guide 500 - 1000

$500 to $1,000 Okay. If you're going to spend somewhere between $500 to $1,000 on someone, they must be like the greatest person ever, so first off, congratulations on knowing the greatest person ever. We don't know that person ourselves. We're just here to recommend gifts for that person, since you know them.

  • Sony NEX-5N
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    Priced at $699.99 with lens

    Sony NEX-5N

    Sony's non-DSLR interchangeable lens cameras are among the most attractively designed on the market, and strong reviews don't hurt, either - the midrange NEX-5N has been really well-received since its launch a couple months ago. Replacing the NEX-5, the 5N's redesigned sensor with …

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]]> Paul Miller <![CDATA[Holiday Gift Guide: $250 – $500]]> https://www.theverge.com/2011/11/25/2584211/holiday-gift-guide-250-500 2011-11-25T11:38:53-05:00 2011-11-25T11:38:53-05:00
Gift Guid 250 - 500

Now we're talking. For a truly special person in your life, we've pulled together a truly spectacular list of the latest and greatest in the $250 to $500 range. We can't guarantee that whoever you buy one of the items below for will want to hang out with you forever because of it, but they'll probably at least stop talking about you behind your back.

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]]> Paul Miller <![CDATA[Holiday Gift Guide: $100 – $250]]> https://www.theverge.com/2011/11/25/2583738/holiday-gift-guide-100-250 2011-11-25T11:38:34-05:00 2011-11-25T11:38:34-05:00
Gift Guide 100 - 250

We're almost halfway through the Gift Guide, and the $100 to $250 range is where you really start getting serious. Below you'll find some of the year's best and brightest - gadgets which are sure to bring a smile to your giftee's face. This year has the special distinction of including the first good tablet under $200, so congratulations to you!

  • Kindle Fire lead
    7.5 Verge Score
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    Priced at: $199

    Amazon Kindle Fire

    The Kindle Fire isn't the most powerful or beautiful tablet out there, but Amazon's betting that its vast array of content offerings are what really matter to people. It's the natural gift for anyone who consumes a lot of media, …

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$50 - $100

Spending anywhere between $50 to $100 on someone's holiday gift probably means you don't hate the person you're buying for, so we've tried our best to recommend some pretty decent gear in the guide below. Who knows, you might've just found this year's gift-giving sweet spot!

  • Apple TV
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    Priced at $99

    Apple TV

    There's a whole lot of good stuff in the iTunes store, and the Apple TV puts it all on the big screen. Plus it's got a great Netflix app and AirPlay compatibility so you can send YouTube videos and pictures from your iPhone to the TV for everyone to see.

  • Fitbit Ultra keyboard
    8.0 Verge Score
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    Priced at $99.95

    Fitbit Ultra

    With this l …

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Gift Guide $50

Not everybody can afford to blow hundreds of gadget dollars on everybody on their list: you've got to save some for yourself, after all! Still, you can get some seriously nice gear for less money than a nice meal, and we're not just talking iPhone cases and replacement headphone tips.

  • Roku LT
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    Priced at $49.99

    Roku 2 LT

    The media streamer wars are far from over, but Roku is winning on price. For half the price of an Apple TV you get most of the same features, plus some extra content services that Apple can't match (like HBO Go!). Of course, you're mostly just after Netflix streaming, and that's gonna look fine in 720p, no matter who m …

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