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    geekanoids: Seems like Steve got a Party Box too; more »
    LuckyFink: I'm a snarky blogger, which means that I can bitch about any and everything, even if it's free. Let's look at this from a realistic perspective: 1. M... more »
    DeadWriter: Damn it, I just played a game of solitaire with the cards and they are bouncing all over the place. more »
    Kaiser-Machead: Fuck this thing. If they really wanted it to be a party pack, it should've come with gigabytes of porn so that users can avoid potentially getting ho... more »
    testrack: worst. party. ever. I especially like the festive "Also included in your party pack" typography! more »
    anti-hello-kitty: How can I get one? more »
    PurpleMonkeyDishwasher:: When (not) to use a flash. Windows 7 unboxing pictures. more »
    lostarchitect: No WAY. Ponies, are you getting one of these or what? more »
    OMG! Ponies!: I can see going into an Apple Store with the tote. Just to be an ass. more »
    Sir Gibler: is it just me or does it look like these were taken by an iPhone... ironyyyyyyyy more »
  • #unboxing

    Inside the Windows 7 Launch Party Kit Hides the Worst Birthday Party Ever

    What's inside the Windows 7 Launch Party Kit? Balloons, streamers and no cake. Oh right, they stuck a copy of Windows 7 in there, too. More »
  • #digitalcameras

    Retrolicious Olympus E-P1 Micro Four Thirds Camera Unboxed, Goosed in UK

    The wonderfully retro Olympus E-P1, recently fondled by the hands of beautiful Chinese models, has been subsequently unboxed and fondled by the rough hands of some lucky guy in the U.K. More »
  • #crunchpad

    CrunchPad Prototype Caught Taking Off Box And Baring All

    This is a rumored "extremely recent" look at a CrunchPad prototype. What do we learn? First, the demo man says the tablet will be out by this year, "for sure." The other is that the video guy is a klepto. More »
  • #unboxing

    In Which Someone Unboxes a Copy of Windows 3.1

    Why? Why not, that's why.
  • #palmpre

    Video: Palm Pre Unboxed


    We don't know where, when, or by whom this was filmed, but it looks very real to us, confirming our earlier suspicions that the Pre will be packaged in a box. Update: More »
  • #nikon

    Lucky Nikon D5000 Owner Unboxes, Tests His Kit A Day Early

    Flickr user Kadath got his mitts on the Nikon D5000 a day before Amazon is scheduled to make the new kit available to the masses, so of course he unboxed it and took test shots. More »
  • #unboxing

    How Do You Feel About Unboxings?

    We've stayed away from unboxings lately—in the last year or two—but we wanted to get your take on them. How do you feel, as a reader, about our unboxings? More »
  • #questionoftheday

    Question of the Day: Do You Get a Thrill From Unboxing Gadgets?

    You know that old saying how the anticipation of an event can be greater than the event itself? Well, that seems to be allure behind unboxing. It is that magical moment where expectation meets the acquisition of the object you desire—and it can last as long as it takes to excavate your new toy from its shiny packaging. However, I'm sure many people out there consider it a mere formality—tearing through the package unceremoniously and without emotion. So, the question is: do you get a thrill from unboxing gadgets? More »
  • #tmobileg1

    T-Mobile G1 Unboxed, Ready For Belt Clips Everywhere

    Here's the first full unboxing of T-Mobile's G1 Android phone which, despite the rabid anticipation of the device, manages to be pretty boring. We're glad to see it out in the wild, but the lame carrying case and decision to include the trademark uncomfortable HTC earphones, complete with a chunky mic. But as my mother (or probably the head of marketing at T-Mobile) would say, it's what's inside that counts. [TMoNews] More »
  • #clips

    The Most Realistic Unboxing of All Time

    Product unboxings are generally sterile affairs, boiled down to Hollywoodesque over-simplicity, ignoring blister packs and steel-impervious plastic for magically opened, perfectly photographed gadgets. Well, here's a real unboxing made for the rest of us. And to the average male Giz reader, the clip evokes the same vicarious pain of watching a guy get kicked in the stones. [via TUAW]
  • #unboxed

    BlackBerry Bold Unboxed with Barely Controlled Enthusiasm

    CrackBerry has a video unboxing of the BlackBerry Bold from Rogers, showing it side-by-side with other BlackBerry phones as well as the King iPhone. No real surprises here, as the Bold hasn't changed since our hands-on, but it's always nice to see a shiny new gadget emerge from its cardboard home. [Crackberry]
  • #microsoft

    Uncrating the First Surface Table in Australia

    Unlike many gadgets, the Microsoft Surface Table isn't something that a lot of consumers get a chance to unbox for themselves. That doesn't mean you shouldn't get to enjoy seeing some lucky Aussies from the Amnesia Blog pulling the first Surface in the land down under out of its crate. Follow me past the jump for a nice dose of living vicariously through others. More »
  • #iphone3g

    White iPhone 3G Unboxed, Definitely White

    Duncan Riley at The Inquisitr decided to share his iPhone unboxing with the world, but unlike the boring traditionalists who've done the same before, Duncan has a white one. There's not much new here, but it's nice to get a good clear view of the look and finish on the paler model. Gallery after the jump. More »
  • #iphone3g

    Is This the First iPhone 3G Unboxing?

    A poster over at iPhonePortugal has revealed some photos of what they claim is the first iPhone 3G unboxing. Apparently it's the 8GB version, and it certainly looks it, with its rounded back already carrying fingerprint smudges. The packaging is pretty convincing too, though we wonder about the folded-paper look on parts of it. Plus that rounded power adapter is very similar to the existing power supplies over in Europe, and different to the small square one we'd heard about. Is it the real deal? We're not going to pronounce it official, we're gonna let you call it for yourselves. Check out more photos below: they include the fabled sim ejector tool. More »
  • #greatfakes

    Ugliest iPhone Box Apple Never Designed

    Here's a fake of an iPhone 2 Unboxing. Yeah, I don't even think Apple considers using cardboard in their boxes unless it's covered in a glossy finish. Ordinarily, I wouldn't post something like this, but I think we can use this as an example of what happens when non fanboys get in on the fake action, and a foil for the unusually fine box design Apple engages in. Also, this is a pretty funny counterfeit. [Web Mobile via IPhone Savior]
  • #laptops

    Eee PC 901 Gets Unboxed, Touched and Probed

    Personally, I don't get much of a thrill out of unboxings. Besides, we have already seen the Eee PC 901 topless, so the mystery is all but gone. Still, if you cant get enough of this strange gadget strip show, Laptop Magazine has the filthy images you so desperately crave. And if you are not interested in unboxings, they also came up with some initial impressions saying that they were generally pleased with what they saw so far—despite an initial problem with a bent keyboard. Hit the link for the full gallery of photos. [Laptopmag] More »
  • #touchdiamond

    HTC Touch Diamond Unboxed, Looks Diamondy

    We got hands-on time with the HTC Diamond when it was released, but nothing beats taking photos at home under optimal lighting conditions. EPrice in Taiwan got a unit for themselves (HTC is from Taiwan) and took loads of shots, some of which illustrate why this thing is called the Diamond. Go on, check the gallery to see what we mean. [Eprice] More »
  • #essay

    Alas, Poor RAZR, I Knew You Well

    Yetro is something so unfashionable it has yet to be retro—and probably will never be. Example: my RAZR. I've had it for almost three years now. I hate it. Actually, hate is too strong a word. I pity it. My mobile phone with its nauseous blue-painted interface, its ability to change its ring tone to the Motorola theme whenever it feels like it, and its battery, which now gives me about five minutes' talk time before it bleeps like a demented synthetic chicken. In the video above, Jesus and I "reenact" a more joyful time, its original unboxing three long years ago. Today, I'm thinking I should bite the bullet and retire the old boiler. Is the utter demise of the RAZR finally nigh at hand? Not for Gizmodo readers who obviously have moved on long ago, but for trailing edge late adopters too? More »
  • #clips

    Samsung Sammy and the BlackJack II Unboxing

    Can't get enough Samsung BlackJack II coverage? Check out this unboxing by Sammy, the internal Samsung mascot. We can't disclose who's actually inside the costume, but we can say it's someone familiar to Giz. Watch it. Watch it now!
  • #displays

    Sony's Sexy XEL-1 OLED Display Gets Unboxed

    If you are pretty good with the old reading sills, you'll know from the title that Sony's XEL-1 OLED display just had an unboxing worth perving over. It might look like a bad day at Abu Ghraib prison from the top photo, but click through to see the slinky screen in all its anorexic, model-like glory. More »
  • #poll

    How Do Unboxing Posts Make You Feel?

    We want to know if you guys really want to see us unbox the newest gadgets, or whether you would prefer it if we skipped to the chase and just gave you a review outright. Talk to us, let us know what you are thinking. Help us help you. For the sake of humanity/Jason's pantsing sessions, drop your vote below: More »
  • #openup

    OpenMoko Developer Preview Kit Unboxing: Wow, That's a Lot of Stuff

    Someone got their OpenMoko Neo Advanced developer preview phone kit in the mail, so naturally the first thing they did was throw the Christmas-in-August pictures up on the net. That "Hi, I might contain a portable nuke" case is indeed packed to the gills. But for $450, it should be. [digg] More »
  • #cellphones

    O2 Cocoon Designer Cellphone Unboxing

    Swedish gadget blog Fosfor got their hands on the svelte O2 Cocoon phone, and were gracious enough to produce an unboxing gallery. Not only is the phone simple and elegant, but so is its packaging. We're big fans of this newcomer, from its clean lines to the incorporation of a hidden LED display. Hopefully this will spur some better design into the industry. [Fosfor] More »
  • #breaking

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  • #apple

    LED-backlit MacBook Pro Unboxed

    Curious as to what the updated LED-backlit MacBook Pros actually look like in person? Geek Sugar has a gallery up of the upgraded laptop, complete with comparison shots with the old one. More »
  • #unboxing

    SanDisk Sansa Shaker, Easy Enough for a Four-Year-Old

    Check out this ponderous video of an unboxing of the little $39 SanDisk Sansa Shaker, an MP3 player for kids that grabs its songs from an SD card. Shaped like a salt shaker, it looks like fun to hold down a button and shake it, making it change its tune. With its built-in speakers, it makes all kinds of fun sound effects, too. It also has two headphone jacks so two kids can listen to it at the same time. More »
  • #smartphones

    HTC X7500 Unboxing: Dopod Not as Dopey as Its Name

    This HTX7500 Advantage, also known as the Dopod U1000, is one sweet Windows Mobile device, hitting a smart midpoint between a smartphone and a UMPC. Here's an unboxing video that gives you a good idea of what the $1500 handheld can do and its compact form factor. More »
  • #cellphones

    LG Prada Phone Unboxed and Fondled

    T3, which typically loves posting ladies next to gadgets, offers up this surprisingly non-lady-filled video of the LG Prada phone. In it, the captions tell us that it's sexy, comes with a Prada case, and a "luxury" screen cloth to wipe off facial secretions. Also, the large touchscreen is a "peach", and the music playback looks great as well. More »
  • #pcs

    Unboxing the Uren V1 No Buttons Ultramobile PC

    You'll stop laughing at the unfortunate name of this device about a minute into this video of PMPINSIDE's Uren V1 being unboxed. The slim in-car PC/UMPC hybrid packs all of the features we wrote about before: 1GHz processor, 30GB hard drive, Windows XP, GPS, FM transmitter, 3-megapixel camera, DMB TV tuner, two USB ports, audio out port, miniSD and compact flash slots. Cripes, that feature set rivals my current laptop. It also comes with a remote control (for the back seat). And it's got no buttons—just a 7-inch wide touchscreen. Bjorn imported it from Korea, which is probably the only way it will ever get into the US. –Noah Robischon More »
  • #gadgets

    Weirdo Unboxes Wife's Breast Pump

    Unboxing your PS3 makes sense. Unboxing your new SLR is also cool. Hell, I'll even say unpantsing your Wii makes sense. But unboxing your wife's breast pump? Now that's just weird. Yet that's exactly what Dan Dolar did with his wife's $300 twin electronic breast pump. He even got his wife to help unbox it. Looks like the WSJ has given everyone the hots for unboxing. – Louis Ramirez More »
  • #press

    WSJ Still Hung Up on Unboxings

    So maybe it's not the unboxing video that we were hoping for, but the WSJ's Emily Steel and the Dow Jones' Paul Lin have teamed up to bring you a video that further examines the unboxing ritual. Props to Emily for dropping in a cameo of the Nintendo Sixty-Fouuur kid, though we prefer the Nintendo Wiiii kid. – Louis Ramirez More »
  • #press

    WSJ Drools Over Gadget Unboxings

    The WSJ and reporter Emily Steel get it right, and in a timely fashion when it comes to their story on gadget unboxings, titled "At New Video Sites, Opening Up the Box is a Ritual to Savor". She says the ritual is here to stay. One interviewee, Mr. Nguyen, went so far as to say
    "It is an art," he says. "You have to unbox it quickly, and talk about it at the same time."
    We agree. So how long before the WSJ starts posting their own unboxing vids on YouTube? – Louis Ramirez More »
  • #portablemedia

    Zune Dual Unboxing: Nice Package

    We got ours this morning and guess what! Twins. More »
  • #homeentertainment

    PS3 vs. Wii: Console Contents

    Does the PlayStation 3 or the Wii ship with the better included content? Both ship with a controller and composite cables (even though one of them stresses its HD content), but what about media? More »
  • #homeentertainment

    Wii and PS3: Complete and Synchronized Unboxing

    An event that happens less than Neptune colliding with Uranus: two consoles arriving on our doorstep simultaneously. Actually now that we think about it, it's only happened once...ever. The Wii and PS3 have landed, and only Gizmodo has the exclusive unboxing of both next-gen devices. This is the retail PS3, which unlike the test PS3 units everyone else got, is the actual console you'll be getting in stores. More »
  • #gadgets

    PS3 Debug: First Unboxing

    Our friends over at Kotaku just landed their now sticky hands on a PS3 test unit and took photos. After promising to keep the pictures within the relationship "for those times when you're away", they immediately posted the photos with blatant disregard for PS3's feelings. More »
  • #cellphones

    Sidekick 3 LRG Limited Edition Unboxing

    An SF Gizmodo reader sends in this unboxing of his Sidekick 3 to us with some additional news. Apparently, they've only made 1000 of these SK3s total—500 green and 500 black. The SF store on Powell and Market only had 10 of the LRGs and 10 of the Diane von Furstenbergs. More »
  • #portablemedia

    Zune Unboxed By CBS

    Chris Stephenson of Microsoft (and now CBS) fame unboxes the Zune for your enjoyment. He shows off the sleek packaging, the brown-ness, FM radio, background-changing, and Zune-iness of the device. More »
  • #gadgets

    Neuros OSD Unboxing

    It's only a matter of time before gadgets get desperate and start taking off their clothes for attention. Just this week you may remember us talking about the new Neuros OSD video recorder. It's the fully-hackable, nay, encouraged-hackable Linux flash memory video recorder/web server/whatever-you-want machine offering some nice cash prizes to innovative users. More »
  • #portablemedia

    80GB Enhanced 5G iPod Unboxeed, Compared With Regular 5G

    The gang over at iLounge already got their hands on an 80GB enhanced 5G iPod and have the pics and comparison shots to prove it. (Apparently, full-size iPods that Apple announced on Tuesday are referred to as "enhanced," though the new, brighter screen has supposedly been shipping with regular 5G iPods for a little while now.) While unboxing is all fun and good, how does this enhanced iPod perform? More »