1. HD/DVD Add-on Xbox 360 - Of the plethora of tech devices that adorn my house, my Xbox 360 is probably my favorite. Since the system integrates well with different devices (i.e. Media Center PCs, MP3 players, etc) and is also a full-fledged videogame powerhouse with a robust content delivery system to boot, it's truly the closest thing I've seen to a multimedia hub for your living/game room. As a result, tops on my list this year is the HD/DVD add-on. If you play your cards right, for around $159 you can have the perfect device to add even more functionality to your home entertainment setup and with Netflix renting HD-DVDs, now is the perfect time to enter the high definition movie revolution.
2. Xbox 360 with Xbox Live Marketplace (Video) - I already have an Xbox 360 and use the marketplace frequently and I love it so much I feel it's my duty to spread the word on this fantastic service. While the current video downloadable offerings are a bit anemic at the moment and while there have been stories about slow ass downloads - one can really see the potential of this service once it all gets flowing properly. Don't forget that you can utilize this method to get 1600 free Marketplace Points which is the currency of choice for the service.
3. Logitech Harmony 1000 Advanced Universal Remote - This gem of a remote has been available since September and I've been eyeing it ever since. Unfortunately, eyeing it is all I'll be able to do since purchasing it would set me back $500 which is ludicrous amount to spend on a remote. Despite that, you get a 3.5 inch color touchscreen, one-touch activity controls, computer set-up, control through cabinets and walls all in a rechargeable package. I'm a big fan of narrowing down the 6 remotes that currently reside in my living room. If I could afford it this would definitely do the trick.
4. Slingbox A/V - The Slingbox is one of those devices I don't really have a real use for, but really want. It's kind of like a bidet. It'd be nice to have but I've made it all this time using toilet paper alone so why change things up now? Okay, it's nothing like a bidet, I've just always wanted to talk about one in a post, but never found the opportunity.
On those rare occasions I find myself out of town, and hard-up for a Nip Tuck fix, I'd love to be able to have access to the shows stored up on my PVR. Buy.com is offering Slingbox AVs for $149.31 shipped assuming you use the heavily pushed Google Checkout. Kind of an obvious choice to be on this years wish list, but that doesn't make it any less desirable.
