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Holiday Wish List

A Wish List by: Dan_Ackerman Created: 11/16/2010

Dan_Ackerman says: Here are some items on my Holiday Wish List (or my recent purchase list, to be honest). Tune in to our Digital City video podcast for more suggestions every Monday live at 3pm ET.

Apple iPhone 4 - 32GB - black (AT&T)

Apple iPhone 4 - 32GB - black (AT&T)

Dan_Ackerman says: With a plain old iPhone 3G, it really is time to upgrade -- but that annual upgrade cycle, the Verizon rumors, and the antenna problems have all made me pause.

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$399 - $519 at 6 stores Add To List

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The bottom line: With the iPhone 4, Apple again shows that it is a powerful player in the smartphone wars. It won't be for everyone, the call quality and reception vary if you don't use a case, and AT&T's network remains a sticking point, but the handset's striking design, loaded feature set, and generally agreeable performance make it the best iPhone yet.

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Mad Catz Rock Band 3 Wireless Fender Mustang Pro Guitar Controller (Wii)

Mad Catz Rock Band 3 Wireless Fender Mustang Pr...

Dan_Ackerman says: Sadly, I had to give back the demo unit I played in my CNET video of this. It's the closest a music game has come to playing a real guitar.

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$37 - $155 at 11 stores Add To List

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Samsung PN50C7000

Samsung PN50C7000

Dan_Ackerman says: I jumped the holiday gun on this one...it just arrived this morning, replacing my late cheapie 42-inch Maxent plasma.

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$1,813 - $2,074 at 37 stores Add To List

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The bottom line: Among the better 2D performers available, the Samsung PNC7000 series plasma also delivers 3D for less than the competition.

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