Whether you want to buy a gift for someone else or a gadget for yourself, you can't go wrong with one of these picks. Our collection of tech toys isn't just a list of items to drool over; it's full of essential tools for the digital age. 1.  Creative Labs Nomad  This portable MP3 player does more than just play hours of nonskip MP3 music; it also houses an FM radio and can manage four hours of voice recording through its onboard microphone. The Nomad's included docking station makes syncing up to your PC and recharging batteries a cinch. If you've waited this long for portable MP3, now's the time to take the plunge. Compare Prices | More MP3 Players 2.  Qualcomm QCP-860  The dual-mode QCP-860 has it all: tons of features, easy usability, and great looks. If you like people eyeing you enviously on the street when you answer a call, the QCP-860 is for you. Service Plan Prices | More Wireless Phones 3.  Fuji MX-2700 This tiny camera is supersmall, but that doesn't mean it takes subpar pictures. It's the best digital camera in its size class, and though its rendering of indoor pictures could be a little better, pictures taken outside come out extraordinarily clear and rich. Compare Prices | More Digital Cameras 4.  Casio Cassiopeia E-100  Everything looks better in color. The Cassiopeia E-100 packs quite a punch with 16MB of RAM, a 16-bit color display, and a stereo headphone jack, which is great for listening to MP3s. The E-100 is our pick for a color Windows CE handheld. Compare Prices | More Handhelds 5.  Canon Elura If you are looking for a top-drawer digital camcorder, look no further than the Canon Elura. It fits easily in the palm of your hand and churns out fabulous digital video. Compare Prices | More Digital Camcorders 6.  3Com Palm IIIx  With 4MB of RAM and an internal expansion slot, the Palm IIIx is our handheld pick for the dedicated Palm OS user. And thanks to its great price, the Palm IIIx combines affordability with functionality. Compare Prices | More Handhelds 7.  Ericsson I 888 World The global band Ericsson I 888 World phone lets you make and receive calls in over 120 countries, with one phone and one number. And with a built-in PC Card and an infrared modem, you'll never be out of touch. Service Plan Prices | More Wireless Phones 8.  Olympus D-340R Digital Camera  The Olympus D-340R offers exactly what we look for in a digital camera: great pictures at a nice price. Don't pass it up. Compare Prices | More Cameras 9.  Sharp MD-MS722 MiniDisc Player/Recorder If you want to record digital music mixes, interviews, shows, or lectures and listen to them on the go, Sharp's MiniDisc player/recorder fits the bill perfectly. Compare Prices | More MiniDisc Players 10.  Motorola StarTAC ST7760  It's tiny, it's analog, and it's digital--this phone has it all. Many people choose their wireless phones purely on the basis of size; now they can have the tiny StarTAC with the versatility of a dual-mode phone. Service Plan Prices | More Wireless Phones   Nokia 8800 Wireless Phone Nokia's 8800 series of wireless phones is causing quite a buzz, and it is not even available in the United States yet. This elegant phone has a sliding cover over the bottom portion of the phone; to talk, you slip the sliding cover down the phone. The phone also features a large display, an infrared port, and lots of extras. All that, and it only weighs four ounces. Phones from the 8800 series have appeared in movies, such as The Matrix and Sliding Doors. We can't wait to get our hands on one!

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