The TR gang do their best to give you some system recommendations in their usual four different configurations according to what budget you've got. Shocker: they're recommending all Intel-based systems with AMD components as the alternatives. C'mon AMD & get yer arses in gear already, would ya?

Second guide for today is the annual DigitalTrends holiday buying guide. As usual, the list isn't for the faint of heart. The gifts start at $150, & only go up from there. $2K for a speaker system anyone? I'll take that for my gift this year, please. Any willing gifters drop me a line.