Holiday shopping guide
Special section
Best Gifts for everyone on your list
Foodies
Music & video buffs
Keeping connected
Capturing images
Home improvers
Home computing
Buff bodies
Best gifts for $200 or less
All-star appliances
Top-rated electronics
Best Gifts in 50+ Categories
Here are great gift ideas - the best products from our tests - for everyone on your list.
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First Looks and Videos
HDTV
 1080p HDTVs
New models rachet up the competition
Digital SLR
 Digital SLRs
Lighter, smaller, easier to use
  • Sony Reader
  • Nokia N95
  • Apple iPod Touch
  • Sony Vaio VGN-TZ191N/XC
  • HP A10 Printing Mailbox
  • Video: How to polish silver
  • Video: Buying stain-resistant tablecloths
  • Video: Preventing carpet stains
Apple iPhone
 Apple iPhone
What you should know about this unique product
Magellan Maestro GPS
 Magellan Maestro GPS
Voice-controlled portable shows potential
Sony DSCT70
 Sony's Smile Shutter
Can this camera really spot your grin in a crowd?
Laptop computer
 Video: Asus Eee Laptop
A tiny, ultraportable PC for just $400
Two purses side by side
 Video: Designer Fakes
Separate the real from the faux
ebay article
 Video: How to Shop on eBay
Avoid scams and win auctions
       
Shopping Blog
Shopping tips from our experts - updated throughout the season More
 
Holiday Tips and News
Gift cards
The Gift of Frustration
 Gift cards can come with fees and hassles. Find out how to avoid expiration dates and other gotchas. More
 
Plus: How do you use gift cards? Tell us about it.
 
 • Real or fake: How to spot a counterfeit
 • Why you don't need an extended warranty
 • Where to buy electronics
 • Where to buy appliances
 • Survey: Consumers shopping later and spending less
 • Holiday Tips: Who, what and how much
 • Protect yourself when shopping online
 • Returns: Prepare to be challenged
 • Prevent holiday fire hazards
 • Test your holiday health IQ
 • Eat, drink and be fit
 • Winter driving tips
 • Make sure your donations really count
 
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