When Sony mailed me the Playstation 3 in Texas, in the middle of a road trip, I figured when else would I have an opportunity to cart around a $600 yet-to-be-released console all over the place and take pictures? So I made the best of the situation. Think of this as the geeky version of the garden gnome. Yes, I'm a dork. Brian Crecente

The PS3 tickles the ivories.

The PS3 taking in the sun, by the pool.

The PS3 preps for a little air time over El Paso.

The PS3 safely cradled for the drive to Las Vegas.

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