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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 2005: Find the perfect holiday gift this season

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In-store audio tours
Take CNET with you: download our audio tours to your MP3 player.

Take our editors with you while you shop! Download our audio tours to
your MP3 player and take us with you to the store. We'll help you
cut through the sales chatter and get the best gifts this holiday season.

Cell phones
Digital cameras

MP3 players
Laptops

Cell phones

Pick a plan
Data minutes, voice minutes, text messages, family plans--here's how to cut through the confusion.

[ 3.1MB ]

Pick a phone
Got your eye on a hot new flip phone like the Motorola Razr? Here's how to get the right phone and the right carrier.

[ 2.91MB ]

Shopping for a smart phone
Buying a smart phone, such as a Treo or a BlackBerry, isn't always point-and-click easy. We have the scoop.

[ 3.15MB ]

Digital cameras

Digital camera memory
What kind should you get, and how much do you need?

[ 2.39MB ]

Digital camera zoom
Optical or digital? Learn the key differences.

[ 2.3MB ]

Digital camera resolution
Do you really need all those megapixels?

[ 2.54MB ]

MP3 players

Pick the perfect MP3 player
Whether you're looking for a flash player, a hard drive player, a million features, or just music playback, we'll help you make the right choice.

[ 5.1MB ]

Laptops

Know your laptops
Want to be a laptop expert? We'll take you on a tour of laptops large and small. Plus we'll arm you with some facts to help you navigate the sales room floor.

[ 5.63MB ]

Laptop options
Don't get overwhelmed with laptop configurations. We'll get you up to speed with the basics so that you know what to ask for and why.

[ 3.67MB ]

Laptop accessories
Once you have a laptop, you'll need a few accessories, if nothing more than a case to carry it in. We'll help you figure out how many extras you need and what kind to get.

[ 3.14MB ]

TVs

TV types
Which of the five types of TV is for you?

[ 6.3MB ]

Flat TVs
Which is better: plasma or LCD?

[ 3.37MB ]

HDTV
What is it, and do you need it now?

[ 3.94MB ]

Hosts:

Tom Merritt,
executive editor

Tom Merritt gives you the straight scoop on technology and Web happenings in his monthly column, The Real Deal, and is cohost of CNET's Buzz Out Loud podcast.

Molly Wood,
section editor

Molly takes a bite out of hype, engaging in ruthless industry analysis in the form of the Daily Buzz, the Buzz Report video, and, of course, the Buzz Out Loud podcast.

Brian Cooley,
editor at large

Brian reports on what happens when the rubber meets the road in consumer electronics and auto tech. He is host of CNET's Car Tech podcast and author of the Driving It column.

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In-store audio tours
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Holiday Helpdesk
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