Wednesday, December 28, 2005

2005 Holiday Buying Guide
Going to a consumer electronics store without knowing *exactly* what you want to buy is the stuff of nightmares. You walk in, confident, and leave perplexed. Don't get spun by slick sales associates again! In this feature, we've collected a murderer's row of experts and assigned them the singular task of preparing you for your next big shopping trip. We demystify jargony technical terms, identify industry players, reveal what minimum specs you should be asking for and offer up 24 guaranteed product recommendations. We also profile the top ten iPod accessories out today and bring you our year in review. Read up, because after all, knowledge is power.
by John Brandon, Collin Keefe, Theano Nikitas, Markkus Rovito & Amy R. Wood

30 Under $30
Buying a computer can be an expensive proposition, which is why we're recommending 30 can't miss freeware and shareware applications to populate that expensive hard drive. Each is available for under $30, and whether it's for work or play, you're sure to find something of value here.
by Michelle A. Lemire

Create Custom Stamps
Beautify your mailings with a personalized postage stamp.
by Rafi Guroian

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• iTunes 6 Makes Surprise Debut
• Five Hot New Products
• Macintoons
• GarageBand-Compatible Apps
• Video Gaga: iMovie Opening Title Tip
• Four New Games for the Holidays
• Shutterbug: RGB versus CMYK