Last-Minute Deals & Overpriced Tech Accessories

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If you've already bought every last techie gadget and goody on your holiday shopping list, I congratulate you. You can kick back, relax, and skip our "20 Best Last-Minute Tech Deals for Holiday" slideshow. The rest of you might want to flip through Liane Casavoy's slides for ideas. And while you're at it, take a look at Todd R. Weiss's "10 Tech Accessories You're Paying Too Much For." All too often we save bucks on a major purchase, then give it all back to the retailer when we buy grossly overpriced add-ons and unnecessary services. Getting ripped off can take the ho-ho-ho out of the holidays. So be prepared--and have yourself a merry little tech Christmas and a happy new year. --Editorial Director Steve Fox Top Stories 20 Best Last-Minute Tech Deals for Holiday Shoppers Not finished with your holiday shopping just yet? Never fear. There's still time to find the perfect gift at the perfect price. 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