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Crave giveaway of the week: Belkin N+ wireless router

For this week's installment of the weekly Crave giveaway, we've got something for all you folks who would like to upgrade your wireless routers but haven't yet: the Belkin N+ wireless router, which features 802.11n 2.0 technology and earned a CNET Editors' Choice award last year.

In his review, Dong Ngo said the Belkin N+ is "a great performer with excellent range and throughput speed" and that it's "worth every penny of its $100-or-so price tag." As a bonus, it also has a USB port on back that delivers limited … Read more

Crave giveaway of the week: Gunnar gaming shades

For this week's installment of the weekly Crave giveaway, we've got a little something for all you folks who like to game a lot--or have to sit all day in front of a computer screen: the new stylin' Gunnar Optiks MLG Legend digital performance glasses, which are designed to reduce eye fatigue and increase visual performance.

CNETTV's Mark Licea, who spends a lot of time editing video here at CNET when he's not doing The Green Show, has a different pair of Gunnar glasses, and swears by them. So does pro gamer Mason Neighbor Cobb, who … Read more

Crave giveaway of the week: Duracell Smart Power goodies

For this week's installment of the weekly Crave giveaway, we have an assortment of Duracell Smart Power accessories that are just about to hit stores. Included in the package is an Instant USB charger, a sweet Daylite LED flashlight, a Go Mobile charger with two AA and two AAA rechargeable batteries (plus a car adapter), and last but not least, the myGrid cable-free conductive charger (you lay your phone on a mat and the battery juices up). Out of the box, the myGrid only works with the Blackberry, Motorola, and Nokia models pictured, but additional charging adapters are available … Read more

Yes, new FTC guidelines extend to Facebook fan pages

Prominent users of Twitter and Facebook won't be exempt from controversial new Federal Trade Commission guidelines that keep tabs on blogger freebies and giveaways, according to Richard Cleland, associate director for the FTC's advertising division. The agency absolutely plans to keep tabs on social networks as well as blogs in accordance with revised regulations that could see violators fined up to $11,000, he said.

Here's a sample scenario: a celebrity or other prominent figure with loads of friends on Facebook receives free hotel says from Hotel Chain X in exchange for running Hotel Chain X ads … Read more

Crave giveaway of the week: Ecogear laptop bags

For this week's installment of the weekly Crave giveaway, we're going green with not just one, but three Ecogear bags made with "planet-friendly organic cotton, PVC-free materials, recycled plastics, and toxic-free dyes and components." That's great, but we also like the design of the bags, which are tech-friendly as well. (We particularly like the roomy Black Rhino, which also features a removable laptop sleeve that comes in handy when you're dealing with airport security).

Normally, this collection of Ecogear products would cost you about $125, but you have the chance to get it gratis. … Read more

Crave giveaway of the week: Philips NP2900 Streamium Network Music Player

For this week's installment of the weekly Crave giveaway, we're offering up the Philips NP2900 Streamium Network Music Player, one of our favorite Wi-Fi music systems.

Editor Matthew Moskovciak gave the NP2900 four stars, and in his review he called it "an excellent Wi-Fi radio, with a particularly attractive design and solid sound quality." His only reservation was its high price--but that's actually come down recently, making this unit even more compelling. (Read the full review.)

Normally, the Philips NP2900 would cost around $300, but you have the chance to get it gratis.

So, how … Read more

Crave giveaway of the week: iSkin accessory collection

For this week's installment of the weekly Crave giveaway, we're offering up a package of goodies from iSkin, which makes some sweet cell phone and laptop accessories.

The photo above depicts what's in the package but here's the itemized list for you to ponder:

iSkin Soho ($59.99) iSkin ProTouch Vibes ($29.99) ProTouch for Apple Mighty Mouse ($19.99) iSkin Cerulean F1 Stereo Bluetooth Headset ($99.99) Winner's choice of an iPhone case or BlackBerry case ($32.99) Normally, this package would cost around $250, but you have the chance to get the whole … Read more

Crave giveaway of the week: Remastered Beatles CD collection

For this week's installment of the weekly Crave giveaway, we're offering up something everybody seems to want these days--the entire collection of newly remastered Beatles CDs. While the picture you see above is of the boxset, you're not actually getting the stereo boxset, but you will get every CD that's in the boxset. That includes the albums "Please Please Me," "With The Beatles," "A Hard Day's Night," "Beatles For Sale," "Help!," "Rubber Soul," "Revolver," "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club … Read more

Crave giveaway of the week: Limited-edition Starcraft II-printed Razer messenger bag

Update: Congratulations to Charles D. (aka weese1) of West Grove, PA. Your prize is on its way. Thanks to everyone for participating, to Razer for providing the bag, and stay tuned for the next giveaway.

For this week's installment of the weekly Crave giveaway, we have a Razer Messenger Bag Sling Edition emblazoned with a limited-edition Starcraft II graphic.

In addition to the StarCraft II art, the bag is made out of 100 percent nylon, with Velcro fastening and an adjustable shoulder strap. And it has an internal pocket to secure a laptop.

Razer charges $80 for the standard … Read more