The Most Popular Tech Gifts of 2010

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If you've somehow finished your shopping and are kicking back, watching the madness unfold around you, I salute you. You're clearly a better person--or at least a better-prepared one--than I. If, however, you still have some purchases to make, this newsletter should be just what the doctor ordered (assuming your doctor believes in consumerism as therapy). This week PCWorld is all about the deals, from the "15 Hottest Holiday Tech Gifts of 2010" to our guide to buying a cell phone for the holidays. So dig in. And while you're out there shopping for loved ones, consider picking up something for yourself. With all the effort you're putting in to the process, it's the least you can do. --Editorial Director Steve Fox Top Stories 15 Hottest Holiday Tech Gifts of 2010 Here is a roundup of this year's hottest holiday tech gifts. High-End Cameras for the Holidays Cameras make great gifts for the holidays, especially if you're looking for an upgrade. Consider our list of entry-level DSLRs, compact interchangeable-lens cameras, megazooms, and advanced point-and-shoots. How to Buy a Cell Phone for the Holidays Before you hit the holiday sales, check out our cell phone buying guide for help in choosing the best phone for your money. For more phone reviews and tips visit PCWorld.com. News Top 15 Holiday Deals on Notebooks, Netbooks, and Desktops Sure, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, but that doesn't mean a lot of stores aren't still deeply discounting laptops, netbooks, and desktops. Google's CR-48: A Visual Tour Google's first notebook computer--sleek, black, and unbranded--has arrived. Let's take a tour of its specs and features. A Quick Tour of Google Chrome OS Take a look at the anticipated cloud-based operating system. For the latest reports, visit our News page . PCW Business Center Verizon iPhone a Reality Check for Android and AT&T": A Verizon iPhone could either be really bad news or really good news for Android and AT&T. Visit the PCW Business Center. Blogs Google Nexus S vs Apple iPhone 4: Fight! Android-powered phones collectively outsell the iPhone, but can the Nexus S alone beat the iPhone with its revamped specs and extra features. Facebook's Profile Redesign: A Tour The revamped profile page lets you personalize and highlight the important parts of your life, while still maintaining Facebook's clean, simplified look. The Chrome OS Notebook's Revolutionary Feature: No Caps Lock GOOGLE NEGLECTS CAP LOCK FEATURE ON ITS CHROME OS NOTEBOOK. It might have been a blessing. For the latest news and opinion, visit our Blogs page . Reviews Best Printers for Photos You don't have to splurge for a dedicated photo printer to produce great pictures. This collection of printers for photo buffs includes multifunction printers along with a few specialized photo printers. Top 10 Blu-ray Disc Players Today's Blu-ray Disc players are highly evolved media machines with a multitude of features. Many of our chartmakers support playing Blu-ray Disc 3D; all now support some degree of media streaming to complement the player's primary purpose of DVD and high-def Blu-ray Disc playback. Compare prices on Blu-ray players. For more reviews, visit PCWorld.com. How-To Reinstall Windows Without Losing Your Data The ultimate repair job doesn't have to be the ultimate disaster. Windows Explorer Tips: Select Files, Show Extensions, Rename Setup Files Select multiple files fast with a hidden Windows Explorer feature, show file extensions, and rename downloaded setup files. For more tips, visit PCWorld.com. Videos A First Look at Facebook Mail PCWorld Senior Editor Mark Sullivan offers a guided tour of the new Facebook Messages interface, including a first look at new features like SMS messaging and the automatic filtering at work in your "social inbox." For more videos, visit PCWorld.com. Downloads Windows 7 Christmas Theme Get your desktop ready for Christmas with this stylish and tasteful Windows 7 theme. For more free and trial software, visit PCWorld.com. PC World Community Java Errors--Delete & Reload? Join the discussion. Visit the PC World Community Top 5 Products of the Year Readers choice! Take our Facebook poll and tell us your top 5. Vote here. Advertisement Get BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Express for Free The power behind the world-class BlackBerry experience is now free. Provide mobile solutions across the organization without sacrificing security and manageability.Download Now. » Most Popular Searches Windows 7 iPad Reliability & Service Downloads Kindle Product Reviews Epson Artisan 725 Arctic Edition 84 Pros Cheap ink; Fast performance; Prints on specially coated CD/DVD media Cons Text and graphics printed on plain paper look faded Read Complete Review » Top Printers for Photos » Best Bargain Printers » Top 10 Inkjet Multifunction Printers » Canon Pixma MG8120 85 Pros Cool-looking control panel built seamlessly into top; Exceptional text output; Wireless connectivity Cons Expensive purchase price; No automatic document feeder Read Complete Review » Top Printers for Photos » Top 10 Inkjet Multifunction Printers » Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 85 Pros Ultra-wide-angle lens with F2.0 aperture; Macro mode lets you get extremely close to subject; Very fast autofocus and quiet zoom motors; Superior video capture and manual video controls; Manual controls for aperture, shutter, and focus; Very sturdy build quality; Attractive, classic aesthetics; Superb button layout for accessing manual controls Cons Intelligent Auto mode produces underexposed images; Some camera settings are buried deep in menus; Limited optical zoom range Read Complete Review » Top High-End Cameras for the Holidays » Top Point-and-Shoot Cameras With Manual Controls » Best Point-and-Shoot Cameras for Shooting Video » Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics. 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