Too busy trying to score one of those limited-supply Google Cr-48 laptops this week to keep up with all matters Crave? Here's what you missed while you getting ready to tell Google what the Chrome machine needs to have to be a laptop you want to have.

iPad Mini rumors chased iPad 2 rumors.
Why smartphones can't kill point-and-shoots.
The Wii's still alive (in Scott Stein's family at least).
Peel: a new spin on the universal remote.
Eric Franklin's done with WoW (yeah, right).
Want to prank a techie? Here's how.
Head-to-head with the Skitterbot Army.
Count 'em: 18,000 Nook Colors per day.
The Nexus S looks promising, but not perfect.
Nerd heaven: Star Trek keyboard and working Star Trek doors!
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