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Congrats to George C. of Burlington, Conn., for winning a puzzle package from Marbles: The Brain Store in last week's giveaway. This week's winner gets a whole panoply of geeky gifts, $500 worth, courtesy of gadget manufacturer and retailer KlearGear.com.

KlearGear.com sells more than 1,000 gadgets, desk toys, and geek decor items, the kind of stuff you'll definitely be familiar with if you read Crave regularly (and you do, right?!).

Some of the site's top sellers include a Transforming Solar Robot, LED Shoelaces, a USB Retro Lamp, an Arcade Alarm Clock, and a Swearing Punching Bag. But it's totally up to you how you want to cash in your $500 gift certificate.

So how do you go about trying to win a KlearGear.com shopping spree? There are a few rules, so please read carefully; there will be a test. … Read more

First off, congrats to Andrew P. of Ann Arbor, Mich., for winning a Zoom Q3HD HD video recorder in our last giveaway. Now, get your gray matter in gear. This week, we're giving away a bundle of fun from Marbles: The Brain Store, a purveyor of games, puzzles, books, and software aimed at strengthening your brain. (If you happen to live in the Los Angeles area, Marbles opens its first West Coast store tomorrow at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Canoga Park.)

The giveaway package will include The GeekBox, a collection of wooden puzzles that employ your memory, visual perception, and strategic thinking skills.; Mindstein, "a trivia game where it pays to be a know-it-all"; and daVinci's Catapult, a build-it-yourself throwing machine perfect for ambushing pesky siblings or co-workers.

You'll also get a Daily Brain Perpetual Calendar, which offers 365 puzzles.

Normally, this package of brain-teasing entertainment would cost you about $110, but you have a chance to get it gratis.How? There are a few rules, so please put down The Astrophysical Journal for a moment, brainiacs, and listen up. … Read more

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Congrats to Angela C. of Spartanburg, S.C., for beating out almost 2,700 giveaway entrants to win last week's freebie, a 42-inch Vizio 3D TV. This week, we've got another great prize, the Zoom Q3HD.

The handy HD pocket camcorder, compatible with Windows and Mac, is basically a Flip camera with the microphones and recording quality of a high-end audio recorder. It captures video in 1080p at 30fps or in 720p at both 30 and 60fps in MPEG-4 H.264 (MOV) video format. Three lighting settings -- Auto, Concert, and Night -- let you capture your star subjects just so.

Audio recording settings allow for recording quality up to 24-bit/96kHz WAV. … Read more

Congrats to Matthew S. of Stamford, Conn., for winning a Super Mario Bros. gift pack in last week's giveaway. This week, we've got a hot one for you. OK, so it's not a huge 3D TV, but it's still a 3D TV -- the 42-inch Vizio E3D420VX from Vizio.

I should also point out that this is a review sample, so it's slightly used, but it was fully checked out by our TV guru David Katzmaier, who had some good things to say about the set. While its 2D picture quality was only OK, he said the Vizio E3D0VX series "has excellent features for the price, including 3D and robust streaming." (Read the full review here).

Normally, it would cost you about $599 to buy this TV (or only $510 for a refurbished model), but one lucky winner will get it for free. How? There are a few rules, so please listen up. There will be a test. … Read more

First off, congrats to David G. of Seattle for winning an Aperion Audio Zona Wireless Surround Speaker System in last week's giveaway!

Super Mario Bros. fans, this week's giveaway's for you. We've got a collection of Super Mario 2-inch mini figurines that includes Daisy, Lakitu, Mario, Luigi, Koopa Troopa, and Shy Guy. We also have two battery-operated radio-controlled Karts for the taking -- one with Mario in the driver's seat and another with Yoshi at the wheel.

Normally, it would cost you $75.99 to load up on all this Mario fun, but you have … Read more

First off, congrats to Craig S. of Yuba City, Calif., for winning a Zero1.tv VooMote One in last week's giveaway. Looking to turn the volume up to 11? Then you'll want to tune in to this week's giveaway.

We're giving away an Aperion Audio Zona Wireless Surround Speaker System, which consists of two powered speakers and a wireless transmitter for broadcasting audiophile-quality sound throughout your home.

It's a versatile little system. You can use the Zona speakers to blast audio from your computer or mobile music player. Or you can use them as wireless surrounds for your home theater or as a stand-alone stereo system for your office, bedroom, den, or secret hideout. … Read more

Congratulations to Richard H. of Winston Salem, N.C., for winning the Samsung Galaxy S II, Epic 4G Touch (Sprint) in last week's giveaway! We have another phone-related prize for you this week, and this one will help you organize all the gadgets around your house.

We are giving away the Zero1.tv's VooMote One for the iPhone and iPod Touch. The accessory and complementary app turn your mobile device into a universal remote for your TV, DVD player, stereo, and other home electronics. The app offers a number of features, including the capability to organize devices by … Read more

Congrats to Dianna S. of West Sacramento, Calif., for winning the IoSafe Solo G3 in last week's giveaway. The external hard drive should come in quite handy for backing up all her data, but this week's prize will come in handy in case you need to call for back up.

Up for grabs is the Samsung Galaxy S II, Epic 4G Touch for Sprint. Aside from having the longest name in cell phone history, the Android smartphone offers a spacious and sharp 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus touch screen, a dual-core processor, and support for Sprint's 4G … Read more