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2006 Holiday Gift Guide


PillowTalk Memory Foam Stereo Pillow
Abcron
In-pillow speakers let you fall asleep with your iPod.


Coolness Rating: 3.5 stars
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$49.99

CyberTablet 12000
Adesso
Ditch the mouse and try an affordable digital tablet.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$150

Area-51 m5500 series notebook
Alienware
High-end notebook that works as a business notebook.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$999

inMotion IM500 portable audio system
Altec Lansing
Super-thin, super-light iPod speaker system.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$100 to $130

inMotion iM9 iPod speaker system
Altec Lansing
Portable iPod speakers with good sound quality.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$199.95

M602 iPod Speaker System
Altec Lansing
Decent iPod speaker system with some nice touches.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$199.95

Aegis Mini 1.8-inch ultraportable hard drive
Apricorn
Gigabytes of data in the palm of your hand - simply amazing.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$199

Archos 104 Mini Music Player
Archos
A good music player for those who might not like the iPod.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$150

D1726 7-inch portable DVD player
Audiovox
Affordable and portable DVD player with flexible options (in-car, on a plane, etc.)


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$130 to $190

X3 Micro Bluetooth headset
Blue Ant Wireless
Sleek Bluetooth cell phone headset from a cool Australian company.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$49.99

SuperTooth II
BlueAnt Wireless
Portable in-car Bluetooth speakerphone that you can take between cars.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$129.99

PT-2170 P-touch Electronic Labeling System
Brother
A ruggedized label maker? Yep. With flashy features for creative labelers.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$129.99

3125 smartphone
Cingular
Sleek smart phone with e-mail features, but not enough to ditch our BlackBerry addiction.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$149.99 (after rebates, agreement)

Snapfire Plus photo software
Corel
Photo software that doesn't require a photography degree.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$39.99

Memory Card Gateway
Digital Foci
Basic media card reader with multiple card support options.


Coolness Rating: 3.5 stars
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$19.95

Media Buddy portable digital picture storage
Digital FOCI
Portable hadr drive and media card reader that needs a better UI.


Coolness Rating: 2.5 stars
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$129 (for 30GB model)

DiskGo 3.5-inch network hard drive
EDGE Tech Corp.
Portable NAS device lets you create network storage on-the-go.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$154

Fanatec Heäd$h0t Controller
Endor AG
Customizable mouse and USB hub with stylish color and design.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$100

PictureMate Snap PM-240 photo printer
Epson
Portable photo printer that prints directly from camera cards.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$199.99

MovieMate 33 (projector, movie screen and subwoofer)
Epson
All-in-one projector, sound system, DVD player and screen. Just add popcorn.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$1,200

Stylus Photo RX580 all-in-one photo printer
Epson
High-definition inks make this printer stand out from the crowd.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$199

Perfection V350 Photo scanner
Epson
Convert old photos and slides into the digital photo era.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$149

PowerSquid Calamari edition surge protector
Flexity
Proving that power surge protectors can be stylish and functional.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$79.95

MWD-480 Merriam-Webster Dictionary and MP3 player
Franklin Electronic Publishers
Portable dictionary and MP3 player. Seriously.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$79.95

USB Dictionary & Thesaurus Portable Storage Device (MWD-170)
Franklin Electronic Publishers
Reference materials right on a USB drive.


Coolness Rating: 3.5 stars
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$49.95

Lifebook Q2010 notebook
Fujitsu Computer Systems
Super-thin and light notebook with some toughness built in.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$2,000

E-100M ultraportable notebook
Gateway
Gateway's re-entry into the portable notebook space.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$1,400

Hot Diggity Dogger pop-up hot dog toaster
Hammacher Schlemmer
Experience grilled hot dogs without leaving your kitchen.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$49.95

Travelstar notebook upgrade kit
Hitachi
Turn an old notebook hard drive into an external USB drive while upgrading your internal drive.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$190

Media Vault mv2020
HP
HP aims to make network storage easier to use.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$500

Advanced Starter Kit
iControl Networks
Starter kit for home control and security system with access via the Web.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$15 per month

Clip Flash Drive (512MB)
Imation
Clip your flash drive to a belt or backpack.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$20

The Inka Pen
Inka
Just in case you have to write underwater or in extreme heat.


Coolness Rating: 3 stars
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$25

HA101K HomeSetting Starter Kit
Intermatic
Great introduction to the world of home control.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$60

Germ Free Wireless Laser Mouse (model GME227RW6)
Iogear
The perfect peripheral for the germophobe on your holiday list.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$30

Scooba 5900 Floor Washing Robot
iRobot
Floor-washing robot is more entertaining than mopping.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$399

BT 325s dual connection Bluetooth headset
Jabra
Bluetooth headset that connects to a music player, yet be available for a cell phone call.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$62

Radial iPod speakers
JBL
Powerful iPod speaker system with a deco-inspired design.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$299

On Time iPod speaker dock
JBL
iPod speaker system with alarm clock lets you wake up to your own playlists.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$249.99

Kanguru Bio Drive
Kanguru Solutions
USB flash drive with fingerprint authentication to secure your files.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$100

DataTraveler mini-fun USB Flash Drive
Kingston Technology
Tiny USB flash drive with a fun design twist.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$15 (256MB)

M500 projector
Lenovo
Small, portable projector that still delivers a quality image.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$1,600

USB/Analog Headset by Sennheiser
Lenovo
USB headset with Sennheiser sound technology for conferencing or just listening to tunes.


Coolness Rating: 3.5 stars
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$49.95

Lenovo USB Webcam
Lenovo
Well-designed USB Webcam lets you connect to almost any monitor type.


Coolness Rating: 3.5 stars
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$79.95

CU500 phone, with Cingular service
LG
Multimedia cell phone with high-speed UMTS access.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$99 (after rebates)

The 'V' Phone (LG VX9800), with Verizon Wireless service
LG
The coolest little cell phone on the block.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$149.99 (after rebates, plus service)

Chocolate (VX8500) mobile phone (Verizon Wireless)
LG
Sweet cell phone with advanced features and a sleek new style.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$149.99 (after rebates and agreements)

LX550 (Fusic), with Sprint service
LG
Multimedia phone that shows off the abilities of Sprint's high-speed network.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$149.99 (with rebates, agreements)

iStation 8 speaker system for iPod with remote
Logic3
Look beyond the brand name for a great iPod speaker system.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$179.99

Harmony 720 Universal Remote Control
Logitech
The universal remote control that you can actually use and understand.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$199

AudioStation
Logitech
Update your stereo system for the iPod age.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$299.95

MX Revolution cordless laser mouse
Logitech
Nine-button mouse may make you more productive.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$90

Wireless DJ Music System
Logitech
Stream PC music wirelessly to a better stereo system.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$250

Mini Travel Drive U3 with Paretologic XOFT antispyware software
Memorex
USB flash drive with built-in anti-spyware software for monitoring multiple PCs.


Coolness Rating: 3.5 stars
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$30, plus $15 for software

LifeCam VX-3000 Web camera
Microsoft
Basic Webcam with fun features like face tracking or video effects.


Coolness Rating: 3 stars
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$35

LifeCam VX-6000 Web camera
Microsoft
Webcam with Windows Live Messenger integration.


Coolness Rating: 3.5 stars
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$70

C710 Portable Car Navigation System
Mio Technology
GPS device that needs better mapping support.


Coolness Rating: 2.5 stars
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$450

C51 Connected System Phone and Wireless Camera
Motorola
Cordless phone and answering machine starter system.


Coolness Rating: 3.5 stars
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$120 (phone); $80 (camera)

iCN 750 portable in-car navigation with NavPix
Navman
GPS with integrated digital camera lets you take photos of your destinations.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$440

Skype WiFi Phone (SPH101)
Netgear
Skype via Wi-Fi, with no PC needed.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$212

Presto! Digital Converter
Newsoft Technology
Convert VHS tapes into digital video via handy USB device.


Coolness Rating: 3 stars
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$59.95

E62 smartphone
Nokia
Nokia's answer to the BlackBerry e-mail device.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$49.99 (after rebates, agreement)

DC-1020 digital camera (10.1 megapixels)
Norcent
Affordable 10 megapixel camera with multiple shooting options.


Coolness Rating: 3.5 stars
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$199

Vion LCD TV (LT-2090WPL)
Norcent
Upgrade your TVs with this multi-input beauty.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$399

Norcent LT3250 LCD TV
Norcent
Flat-screen TV with multiple video input and output options.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$789

Speaker Dock 2 for iPod
Nyko
Space-saving iPod speaker system with big sound.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$75

LT-2007 LCD-TV/DVD combo
Oppo
Sleek TV/DVD combination system.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$599

Otterbox for iPod Nano
Otter Products
Ruggedize your iPod with these clear and tough cases.


Coolness Rating: 3.5 stars
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$40

Treo 700p (with Sprint service)
Palm
The converged smart phone we've been dreaming about for years.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$300 (plus service, after rebates)

Lumix DMC-FX07K digital camera
Panasonic
Small and compact, but make sure you have a big memory card.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$295

Pandigital Digital Photo Frame (8-inch version)
Pandigital
Photo frame with lots of internal storage and a great-looking LCD.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$199

Parrot Photo Viewer
Parrot
Transmit camera phone images via Bluetooth to this photo frame.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$130 to $260 (depends on finish)

PCTV HD Pro Stick
Pinnacle
Pick up over-the-air HD broadcasts on your notebook.


Coolness Rating: 3 stars
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$129.99

Playaway Digital audio books
Playaway
Preloaded audio book - just plug in to listen to a best-seller.


Coolness Rating: 3.5 stars
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$40 (depending on title)

Bravo SE Disc Publisher
Primera Technology
All-in-one CD/DVD duplication and printing system.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$1,500

iBlastFM FM transmitter for iPod nano
Radian Technologies
Well-designed iPod FM transmitter and recharging system.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$48

Skytone Cordless USB Phone
Radian Technologies
Get away from a PC with this cordless VoIP phone.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$50

BlackBerry Pearl (with T-Mobile service)
Research in Motion
Innovative BlackBerry designed to appeal to a mainstream audience.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$199.99 (after rebates and two-year agreement)

SCH-a990 cell phone, with Verizon Wireless service
Samsung
Proving that you can get great images from a camera phone.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$199.99

SGH-d807 cell phone (Cingular service)
Samsung
Slim cell phone with camera, speakerphone and Bluetooth.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$129.99

SyncMaster 225BW LCD monitor
Samsung
Outstanding color display with widescreen features for multitasking.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$399

A900 cell phone (with Sprint service)
Samsung
Music, photos, video -- all on a tiny cell phone.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$149.99 (plus service)

Katana cell phone (with Sprint service)
Sanyo
Sleek and fashionable cell phone with GPS functionality


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$149.99

Micro Vault Tiny USB storage (1GB)
Sony
Smallest storage system we've ever seen.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$54.99

MFM-HT205 20-inch flat panel monitor / TV
Sony
Space-saving TV/PC monitor combination.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$850

GF-350 turntable and CD recorder
Teac
Convert your old vinyl albums (aka records) into digital CDs.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$399

eyePilot software
Tenebraex Corp.
Software that helps color-blind people distinguish computer graphics colors.


Coolness Rating: 3 stars
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$34

Qosmio G35-AV650 audio-video notebook
Toshiba
Multimedia notebook includes new HD-DVD drive. Nice.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$2,500

IK-WB15A Indoor/Outdoor Network Camera
Toshiba
Advanced network camera for home or business security.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$640

iCans semi-open headphones
Ultrasone
Portable headphones with advanced audiophile features.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$129

Notebook Essentials Collection (model 95222)
Verbatim
Almost everything the road warrior needs in terms of cables and peripherals.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$35

Cine5000 home theater projector
ViewSonic
Solid projector for starting your home theater.


Coolness Rating: 3 stars
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$1,900

N2751w NextVision 27-inch widescreen LCD TV
ViewSonic
Good TV/monitor combination for a secondary room in the house.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$650 to $750

V-100 Golf Ball Finders glasses
VisiBall USA
Find lost golf balls, or just trip out with these funky blue shades.


Coolness Rating: 3.5 stars
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$39.95

V-Phone
Vonage
Bring your Vonage with you on the road - VoIP on the go.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$39.99

LTV-40w1 HDC TV
Westinghouse Digital
High-def widescreen TV with a slot-loaded DVD player attached.


Coolness Rating: 5 stars
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$1,900

LCM-22w2 monitor (22-inch widescreen)
Westinghouse Digital
Forget thin - wide is in this year with flat-panel computer monitors.


Coolness Rating: 4.5 stars
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$499.99

7-inch Widescreen Digital Photo Frame (DPF-0701)
Westinghouse Digital
Digital photo frame that allows multi-photo display.


Coolness Rating: 4 stars
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$149.99

ESP 5000 multimedia player
Wolverine
All-in-one portable hard drive, A/V player, card reader and photo slide show system.


Coolness Rating: 3.5 stars
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$400 (for 80GB model)

Roboreptile
WowWee
This year's robotic dinosaur is simply scary.


Coolness Rating: 3.5 stars
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$100


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