(Nov 24, 2008)
CNET editors have rounded up the best tech gifts money can buy, and there's something for every size wallet. From stocking stuffers to ridiculously expensive ultimate luxuries to our top picks in every category, you're sure to find something you'll want on these pages.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5 (Black)
Though it's not perfect, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5's compact midrange megazoom feature set puts it in a class with just its sibling, the TZ4, and should deliver a satisfying shooting experience.
Price:$285.98 - $374.95 (check prices)
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JVC El Kameleon KD-AVX44
The vast array of features offered by the JVC El Kameleon KD-AVX44 creates a car audio experience that rivals all but the best preinstalled receivers.
Price:$328.77 - $399.00 (check prices)
Filed in: Best car tech gifts
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Sony Ericsson W760a - red (AT&T)
The Sony Ericsson W760i is the best Sony Ericsson Walkman phone we've seen, by far. It corrects one of Sony Ericsson's usual design pitfalls while offering a generous feature set and satisfying performance. We can suggest a few tweaks that should make it a winner.
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Filed in: Best cell phone gifts
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Sony Vaio JS190J (black)
By virtue of its price, its desktop processor, and its Blu-ray drive, the Sony Vaio JS190J makes a case for itself as the new king of the all-in-ones. Its screen might be a bit smaller than some, but no other all-in-one, including Apple's iMac, can do as much, as fast, for the same price.
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Filed in: Best desktop gifts
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Sony PSP 3000
While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP 3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device.
Price:$199.97 - $199.99 (check prices)
Filed in: Best gaming gifts
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Sling Media Slingbox Solo
An evolutionary upgrade of past Slingbox models, the Slingbox Solo remains an excellent way to stream your home TV programming to an increasingly wide variety of broadband-connected computers and smartphones.
Price:$148.00 - $188.99 (check prices)
Filed in: Best home theater gifts
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Dell Inspiron Mini 9n Netbook Computer (Intel Atom N270, 4GB/1GB)
Dell's entry into the Netbook market means it's time to take these low-cost, low-power PCs seriously. The Inspiron Mini 9 is an excellent example of the form, if not radically different from the competition.
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Filed in: Best laptop gifts
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Apple iPod Touch
The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth.
Price:$274.00 - $312.99 (check prices)
Filed in: Best MP3 player gifts
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