Finally, keep an eye out for gadgets that pack a bang for the buck. For example, the () is a lightweight, versatile and comparatively inexpensive portable videocamera. It's a definite best-in-class bargain. Visit your favorite tech products-review site and see which items are lauded by the reviewers as a great deal.

Finally, don't buy a gadget just for the sake of giving someone a toy to unwrap under the tree. While a photo printer may seem like the perfect gift for the grandparents, that $89 bargain you snapped up at Best Buy will end up costing a lot more in the long run owing to ink cartridges. In the case of photo-mad relatives, it might be more economical to give the gift of a Snapfish account.

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