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1 | 2 | 3It's not too late to get a great tech gift. In fact, some of the year's coolest products come out in November and December, like the gadgets we've rounded up here. And if you want to find out which retailers cater to procrastinators, check out Shopper.com's guide to shipping dates.
Samsung Sync
The Samsung Sync is a great choice for music-mad cell phone users, but its call quality could be better.
Samsung YP-T9
Despite a few minor issues, the stylish Samsung YP-T9 is a no-brainer among MP3 players: It's easy to use, packed with features, and sounds fantastic. What more could you ask for?
Sirius Stiletto 100
The intriguing Sirius Stiletto 100 is packed with useful radio and digital audio features, and it's easy and fun to use. However, some consumers may find the Stiletto too bulky, and battery life isn't stellar.
Sony HandyCam HDR-SR1
The Sony Handycam HDR-SR1's combination of hard-disk capacity, easy adaptability, a great design, and a broad feature set make it the consumer HD model to beat for 2006.
Sony PlayStation 3
Sony's PlayStation 3 may be the most expensive next-generation game console, and its launch titles aren't all that impressive. However, its swanky design and a bevy of features, including a Blu-ray drive, make it a good purchase for the long term--if you can actually find one.
Sony KDS-R60XBR2
Although the Sony KDS-R60XBR2 has a picture that's essentially identical to its less-expensive SXRD stablemate, the prodigious feature set on this 60-inch HDTV will attract buyers who must have it all.
Sony STR-DG1000
Sony's great-sounding STR-DG1000 can handle HDMI switching and upconversion, and only misses the mark with its quirky setup and menu navigation.
Sony VAIO VGN-TXN15P/W
One of the best ultraportables on the market today, the well-designed Sony VAIO VGN-TXN15P/W provides business users with a thorough feature set and record-breaking battery life.
T-Mobile Dash
With a sleek design, good performance, and a robust set of productivity and wireless options, the T-Mobile Dash is an all-in-one hit and earns its reputation as a Motorola Q killer.
Toshiba Satellite P105-S9722
The Toshiba Satellite P105-S9722 will bring you close to top-of-the-line gaming performance at nearly half the cost of hard-core gaming rigs.
Yamaha YHT-670
For less than $600, the Yamaha YHT-670 includes everything you need for a home theater--a receiver, a DVD player, and compact speakers. All you need to supply is the TV and, of course, some DVDs.
Yamaha YSP-1100 Digital Sound Projector
Want to get rid of all those annoying speakers and wires that crisscross your living room? Yamaha's YSP-1100--the company's best-ever Digital Sound Projector single-speaker surround system--is a breeze to set up, and it sounds great on DVD.
