Last-minute gifts

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By Julie Wildhaber (12/15/2006)

It'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.

Archos 604 WiFi

The do-everything Archos 604 WiFi is completely stacked with awesome video playback, Web surfing, and other useful features, but the sluggish processor keeps the experience from being totally satisfying.

Asus S6F

Combining swift performance, lengthy battery life, and an eye-catching leather exterior, the Asus S6F is a unique--and uniquely powerful--ultraportable laptop.

Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

A slim, stylish body, a wide-angle lens, very good photo quality, and snappy performance make the Canon PowerShot SD800 IS a great point-and-shoot camera.

JVC RX-D412B

The JVC RX-D412B is one of the only sub-$400 A/V receivers with a decent set of HDMI video features.

Lensbaby 3G

Have fun with focus with the Lensbaby 3G, a digital SLR lens that brings one spot into sharp focus and blurs the rest of your image.

LG enV (VX9900)

The design still isn't perfect, but the LG enV is a high-quality messaging and multimedia cell phone.

LG VX3400

The LG VX3400 is one of the best basic phones we've laid our hands on, with simple and easy-to-use controls and a great compact design.

Logitech ChillStream (PC)

Even if you don't plan to use the ChillStream's built-in fan to keep your hands cool, this Xbox-style gamepad makes a great controller for those PC games that aren't suited to a keyboard and mouse.

Logitech Wireless DJ

If you're looking for a way to stream your MP3 collection--including iTunes and Internet radio--from your PC to your home stereo, the Wireless DJ may be just the ticket.

Microsoft Xbox 360 HD DVD Drive

Jealous of the Blu-ray drive on Sony's PlayStation 3? For just $200, Xbox 360 owners can get a plug-and-play add-on that adds HD DVD movie playback to the game console's bag of tricks.

Microsoft Zune

The Microsoft Zune, with its intuitive interface and solid playback performance, will please most users. But lukewarm format support and the cool but limited Wi-Fi capability will have advanced users seeking more.

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