Nintendo DS Lite in the running for TIME's Gadget of the Year 2006

The DS Lite is one of 8 products up for TIME Magazine's Gadget of the Year this year!

This is probably where you are expecting me to rally support and encourage you all to go vote for the DS. Judging from the preliminary results so far, I don't think that will be necessary.

At the time of this writing, the Nintendo DS Lite is leading the competition with an astounding 58% of the overall vote. The next highest device, the Apple MacBook Pro, has only 28% of the vote, a full 30% behind the DS.

So, if you feel so inclined you can head over to TIME's voting page and make your voice heard. No pressure though, cause the DS has this one in the bag.