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Crave giveaway of the day: Belkin Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit

Powerline network adapters, which let you create an ultrafast entertainment network through your home's existing electrical wiring, may not seem sexy to everyone, but we sure like them here at CNET because that's just the sort of people we are. Up for grabs today: Belkin's Gigabit Powerline HD Starter Kit, which is about as good as it gets when it comes to powerline adapters.

Here's what Belkin has to say about today's prize: "Because of its high Gigabit speeds and consistent connection, Gigabit Powerline reduces online gaming latency and provides large bandwidth, making it … Read more

Crave giveaway of the day: Canon PowerShot SD940 IS

After giving away a $500 gift certificate a couple of weeks ago, newegg.com is back to provide a sweet little prize today, the Canon PowerShot SD940 IS digital camera.

Josh Goldman, CNET's point-and-shoot professor, says in his review that, "[a]ll things considered, the SD940 IS is one of the best ultracompacts available." (Read the full review).

In case you don't know what Newegg.com is, it made its name selling computer gear and accessories at really low prices. But now it sells not only computer stuff but tons of electronics, so you're looking … Read more

Crave giveaway of the day: Energizer grab bag

For today's giveaway, we have a grab bag of Energizer accessories. The prize pack includes a rugged flashlight; lightweight lithium batteries; rechargeable batteries; and the versatile Energi To Go XP4000 and AP1500 to double the charge of your iPhone. The total retail value of the prize pack is about $327.

Here are the details on each product, straight from Energizer:

Energizer Energi To Go XP4000 ($84.99): A rechargeable power pack for cell and Smart Phones, iPod and MP3 players, gaming devices, Bluetooth, digital cameras, and camcorders. It includes nine cell phone and camera tips with more tips available … Read more

Crave giveaway of the day: HP Mini 311 Netbook

We're quickly heading toward the finish line of our daily Crave holiday giveaway extravaganza and to kick off the week we have a nice prize courtesy of the folks at HP: The HP Mini 311 Netbook.

I've personally had my eye on this one because it has Nvidia's Ion graphics, which give you HD video and basic gaming capabilities. And laptop guru Dan Ackerman says in his four-star review, "HP's Mini 311 adds a larger, high-definition display and advanced graphics to a basic Netbook, while keeping the price very appealing." (Read the full review). … Read more

Crave giveaway of the day: Netgear WNDR3700 wireless router

For today's giveaway, we have the Netgear WNDR3700 wireless router. You may already have a router, the but the WNDR3700 offers a few state-of-the-art niceties, including simultaneous dual-band 802.11n operation (on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands), gigabit Ethernet and guest networking, and support for add-on USB storage. CNET networking guru Dong Ngo awarded the Netgear WNDR3700 3.5 stars when he reviewed it earlier this year, and CNET users are also positively inclined toward this model.

So, how do you try to win this Netgear WNDR3700? Let me enumerate the basic rules. Please read them carefully; … Read more

Crave giveaway of the day: $500 Crutchfield gift card

Last week we gave away a $500 Newegg.com gift card and now, thanks to some intrepid work by our reps at Shopper.com, Crutchfield is generously offering up two $250 gift cards for a whopping total of $500.

In case you don't know what Crutchfield is, it offers a fantastic selection of consumer electronics products (particularly home-theater gear) and is known for its excellent customer service and support.

As for Shopper.com, it powers CNET's price-comparison engine and it's a great site for finding the best prices on products. (See all of Shopper's deals, coupon codes, … Read more

Crave giveaway of the day: Insignia wireless Blu-ray player

Thanks to Best Buy and Shopper.com for putting together today's enticing prize, an Insignia NS-WBRDVD Blu-ray player that features Wi-Fi connectivity along with Netflix-streaming capabilities (yes, this is a BD-live ready player).

In case you didn't know it, Shopper.com powers CNET's price-comparison engine and is a great site for finding the best prices on products. (See all of Shopper's deals, coupon codes, and rebates).

Normally, the Insignia NS-WBRDVD would cost you about $179, but you have the chance to get it gratis.

So, how do you try to win this Insignia Blu-ray player? Let … Read more

Crave giveaway of the day: Targus Crave laptop bag

For today's giveaway, we have the Targus Crave laptop bag. (The "Crave" moniker is just a happy coincidence--it's not related to this blog in any way.) The model in question is the TSB158US laptop backpack, which can accommodate laptops with wide screens up to 16 inches in size. The bag also sports a water-resistant cover and bottom, as well as double foam padding along the laptop compartment for maximum protection.

So, how do you try to win this Targus Crave laptop bag? Let me enumerate the basic rules. Please read them carefully; there will be a … Read more

Crave giveaway of the day: Samsung 32-inch LCD TV

Another Monday and another hot holiday giveaway here on Crave. We've given away Sony, LG, and Vizio 32-inch TVs, and now we have a Samsung 32-incher, the LN32B360.

Editor David Katzmaier reviewed this set and says that although it isn't as feature-heavy as some models in its class, "Samsung's LNB360 series takes the picture quality cake among entry-level LCDs." (Read the full review).

Special thanks to Shopper.com, which powers CNET's price-comparison engine and is a great site for finding the best prices on products. (See all of Shopper's deals, coupon codes, and … Read more