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Holiday Gift Guide 2005: Find the perfect holiday gift this season

Find the right mobile gear for holiday travel
December 16, 2005


Submitted by: Tim W., via e-mail
I'm going to be doing a lot of traveling during this holiday season, and I'd like to keep my sanity and ward off boredom during long flights and waits in airport terminals. What are the best tech products for traveling entertainment?

Jasmine France, associate editor
Jasmine France, associate editorThe first thing I put in my travel bag is an MP3 player, but if you already have a good one, make sure you pair it with a solid set of noise-cancellation headphones or noise-isolation earbuds. Not only will this ensure that you can actually hear your tunes over the drone of airplane engines, it'll also help block out crying babies and annoying chatterboxes. I recently rounded up some of my favorites. If you have some money to burn, consider the ultimate in handheld entertainment: a portable video player (PVP). Check out my favorite PVPs and MP3 players for travel.

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HOLIDAY TECH TIPS BY CATEGORY:
Camcorders

December 13, 2005
Sending videocassettes abroad Answered by Aimee Baldridge

November 18, 2005
Are MiniDV tapes all the same? Answered by Lori Grunin

Car tech

December 13, 2005
iPod adapter for a 2005 Ford Focus? Answered by Wayne Cunningham

November 17, 2005
Fees for car navigation systems? Answered by Wayne Cunningham

Cell phones

November 25, 2005
Using an unlocked phone Answered by Kent German

November 22, 2005
CDMA or GSM? Answered by Kent German

Desktops

December 7, 2005
I know I want an Apple, but which one? Answered by Rich Brown

November 16, 2005
What's a versatile PC that will last? Answered by Rich Brown

November 14, 2005
Media Centers that fit under the tree Answered by Dan Ackerman

Digital cameras

December 9, 2005
Jet lag: a reader request for fast digital cameras Answered by Lori Grunin

November 23, 2005
Choosing the right camera LCD Answered by Aimee Baldridge

Digital music

December 21, 2005
To-go subscription services  Answered by James Kim

December 16, 2005
Find the right mobile gear for holiday travel Answered by Jasmine France

December 8, 2005
Which music stores offer gift certificates? Answered by James Kim

November 28, 2005
An MP3 gift for a preteen Answered by Jasmine France

Gaming

December 1, 2005
Which version of the Xbox 360 should I buy? Answered by John Falcone

Home audio

December 12, 2005
Any surround-sound systems to go with a plasma TV? Answered by David Katzmaier

Home video

December 5, 2005
What should I get Mom to replace her VCR? Answered by David Katzmaier

Laptops

December 20, 2005
Hardware that's ready for Vista  Answered by Michelle Thatcher

December 2, 2005
Laptops with great battery life Answered by Justin Jaffe

Networking

December 15, 2005
I need an inexpensive wireless router Answered by Felisa Yang

December 6, 2005
What router should I get my son for online gaming? Answered by Allen Fear

November 29, 2005
What is a VoIP-enabled router? Answered by Felisa Yang

PDAs

December 19, 2005
A Treo for the holidays or the new year? Answered by Bonnie Cha

November 30, 2005
PDA gift for technophobic wife Answered by Bonnie Cha

Peripherals

November 24, 2005
How to handle stuck pixels  Answered by Lara Luepke

Security

December 23, 2005
Send group holiday e-mail securely Answered by Robert Vamosi

TVs

December 22, 2005
Can video games cause plasma burn-in? Answered by David Katzmaier

November 21, 2005
Will the new wide-screen TV confuse mom? Answered by David Katzmaier

November 15, 2005
Is it safe to buy a TV online? Answered by David Katzmaier


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