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Love-hate relationship

For better or worse, buying an iPod means committing to Apple's iTunes software. If you love your iPod but can't stand being tied to iTunes, there are some decent Mac and PC software alternatives worth trying.

iTunes alternatives for the iPod

Gadgets we're thankful for

With Thanksgiving less than a week away, we couldn't help but express gratitude for the electronics that make life easier--and sometimes far less productive--by putting together a photo gallery of our most-loved toys, past and present.

Tech we appreciate the most

Blu-rays on
a budget?

A handful of budget-brand Blu-ray models are starting to crack the $150 barrier. While $150 isn't bad, how long will it be before the players dip below $100?

Read the Fully Equipped column

Buzz Report:
A Microsoft
Christmas Carol

Microsoft goes begging for Zune sales, the BlackBerry Storm arrives, and we hit Jerry Yang with the door on his way out. It's quite possibly the funniest Buzz ever!

Watch Buzz Report

Out of the box

The 2009 Ford Flex looks like an '80s Volvo that swallowed a 2005 Scion xB. Yes, it's boxy. It's not a station wagon, nor is it an SUV. Let's just say it's distinct, with cabin tech that is as cutting-edge as it gets.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2008

CNET's Holiday <br />Gift Guide CNET's Holiday
Gift Guide

More than 200 hand-picked product recommendations are broken into 10 categories, including cameras and camcorders, cars and car tech, cell phones and smart phones, desktops, gaming gear, GPS, home theater, laptops, MP3 and portable video players, and TVs.
Check out our top picks

Gifts between <br />$100 & $500 Gifts between
$100 & $500

For just a little bit more cash, you can get a lot of gadget for anyone on your list.

See our picks
Top TV gifts Top TV gifts

The holidays mean the best prices of the year on HDTVs.

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Holiday Gift Guide 2008 Poll

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