So. Christmas is over, and New Years is on its way. Putting that aside, Boy Genius got his paws on the sequel to the Blackberry Tour — the Tour 2 9650 (on the left). According to his hands-on, it still has the great keyboard that the Tour had, and it probably has a newer and faster processor, as well as an optical trackpad, new Wi-Fi module, and the same size as the original Tour. We know you’ll probably want one (even though you probably just got a smartphone for Christmas), so why not head over to the link below and check out the gallery?

[Via Boy Genius Report]

Simple question, simple answer: What did you get for Christmas? It’s a common question on the Internets today, so why not ask it here? I’ll start with myself: it’s a secret. So what about you then? What did you get (spit it out already)? [Photo via Flickr]

Oh, you thought I wouldn’t publish a holiday gift guide, did you? Well, I’m going to prove you wrong! Yours truly, the 13-year-old Gadget Blogger will begin Part 1 of the “LaptopMemo Holiday Gift Guide”, which includes smartphones. These smartphones were thought of very carefully as the perfect gifts, so you don’t have to think of any. You’re welcome. Oh, and just to point out, this list could be updated anytime with new gadgets.

Motorola Droid

Which 2009 holiday gift guide would be complete without Motorola’s Droid? Complete with Android 2.0, voice commands, Google Navigation, Verizon’s reliable 3G network, and the super-sleek Droid itself, along with a 5MP camera, makes the Droid one of the perfect smartphones for holiday 2009. It’s $199.99 on a 2-year contract with Verizon. Buy it from Verizon here.

Main Features:

• Screen: 3.7 inches at 854×480 resolution
• Storage: 512MB, expandable via microSD (16GB card included)
• Battery: 6.5 hours talk time
• Keyboard: Slide-out QWERTY
• Camera: 5-megapixel
• Dimensions: 4.56” x 2.36” x 0.54” and 5.96 ounces

HTC Sprint Hero

The heroic Sprint Hero is a good contender for the “LaptopMemo Holiday Gift Guide”. Complete with Android 1.5 (and hopes of getting 2.0), 3G wireless, speed, and multitouch, as well as the price makes the Sprint Hero a good alternative for those on a budget. It starts at $179.99 with a 2-year contract with Sprint. Also, be aware that BestBuy is selling it for $99.  Buy it from Sprint or BestBuy.

Main Features:

• Screen: 3.2 inches at 480×320 resolution
• Storage: 256MB, expandable via microSD
• Battery: 5 hours talk time
• Keyboard: Virtual
• Camera: 5-megapixel
• Dimensions: 4.5” x 2.2” x 0.5” and 4.5 ounces

Apple iPhone 3GS

Is there almost anything bad to say about the iPhone (except not being able to multitask)? Thousands of apps, AT&T 3G (even though it’s not perfect at all), multitouch, the Apple branding for one thing,  built-in accelerometer, and, well, — just look at the list for it below. $199.99 on 2-year contract with AT&T. Buy it from Apple here.

Main Features:

• Screen: 3.5 inches at 480×320 resolution
• Storage: 16GB, non-expandable
• Battery: 5 hours talk time
• Keyboard: Virtual
• Camera: 3-megapixel
• Dimensions: 4.5” x 2.4” x 0.48” and 4.8 ounces

Samsung Moment

The high quality screen of the Samsung Moment is sure to please. Android 1.6, Sprint 3G, and a full QWERTY keyboard (that’s comfy). Perfect for the texter. $179.99 on a 2-year contract with Sprint. Buy it from Sprint here.

Main Features:

• 3.2 inch AMOLED touchscreen
• Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
• 3G speeds
• Android 1.6
• GPS

BlackBerry Storm 2 9550

For the business aficionado (or BlackBerry fan), the Storm 2 is the perfect choice. Improved 3.25 inch touchscreen, GPS, BlackBerry OS 5.0, Wi-Fi, and of course Verizon’s first-class 3G network. $179.99 on 2-year contract with Verizon Wireless. Buy it from Verizon here.

Main Features:

• 3.25-inch touchscreen
• GPS
• BlackBerry OS 5.0
• Verizon 3G

T-Mobile myTouch 3G

And of course I wouldn’t forget T-Mobile, so here’s probably the best phone from T-Mo: the myTouch 3G. A sleek and shiny feel, Android 1.5,  3.2 megapixel camera, and a screen resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, makes this your best bet on a phone from T-Mobile. $149.99 on 2-year contract with T-Mobile. Buy it from T-Mobile here.

Main Features:

• Android 1.5
• 3.2 MP camera
• Sleek looks
• Reasonable battery life
• Price

So now that you know which smartphones are the best for the holiday season, get ready for Part 2 of the Gift Guide: E-Readers. Stay Tuned!

Oh this is great for Barnes & Noble, and terrible for Nook fans. The Nook is so popular (even though no one has it yet) that it’s sold out for the holidays.  To calm down the angry consumer who expected a Nook for Christmas,  B&N is offering placeholder certificates  to help with the tremendous loss. So now your Nook should start shipping on January 4th. Just. Great.

Via: New York Times

This is Google’s gift for the holidays. Free Wi-Fi at 47 airports, across the country. The free service starts today and continues until  January 15. But just one thing:  When you connect to the network you’ll be poked with a little treat from Google. You’d be given the question if you want your homepage to be  Google and if you want to try out Google Chrome. The other option is making a donation to Engineers Without Borders, One Economy Corporation, or the Climate Savers Computing Initiative.  But, hey, it’s free!

In the meantime, Microsoft and Yahoo are both in freebie mode. Yahoo has been offering free Wi-Fi in Times Square, and Microsoft will giving out free Wi-Fi at other hotels and airports.

The list of hotels is after the jump. [Google]

• Austin (AUS)
• Baltimore (BWI)
• Billings (BIL)
• Boston (BOS)
• Bozeman (BZN)
• Buffalo (BUF)
• Burbank (BUR)
• Central Wisconsin (CWA)
• Charlotte (CLT)
• Des Moines (DSM)
• El Paso (ELP)
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
• Fort Myers/SW (RSW)
• Greensboro (GSO)
• Houston (HOU)
• Houston Bush (IAH)
• Indianapolis (IND)
• Jacksonville (JIA)
• Kalamazoo (AZO)
• Las Vegas (LAS)
• Louisville (SDF)
• Madison (MSN)
• Memphis (MEM)
• Miami (MIA)
• Milwaukee (MKE)
• Monterey (MRY)
• Nashville (BNA)
• Newport News (PHF)
• Norfolk (ORF)
• Oklahoma City (OKC)
• Omaha (OMA)
• Orlando (MCO)
• Panama City (PFN)
• Pittsburgh (PIT)
• Portland (PWM)
• Sacramento (SMF)
• San Antonio (SAT)
• San Diego (SAN)
• San Jose (SJC)
• Seattle (SEA)
• South Bend (SBN)
• Spokane (GEG)
• St. Louis (STL)
• State College (SCE)
• Toledo (TOL)
• Traverse City (TVC)