Microsoft XBOX 360 Perhaps the hottest item for the Christmas season. Microsoft launches the newest game system that is said to have out-of-this-world graphics. But XBOX 360 is more than just a game system. Play music, movies, share pictures from your digital camera and more. XBOX 360 comes in a white standard finish with face plates available to change color. All this comes at a cost. $480

Magellan Roadmate 800 Ever get lost? Of course you have your in Massachusetts home of the most confusing road system in the world. So maybe the most useful gift this year would be the sleek Magellan Roadmate 800. Stylish easy to read and maneuver buttons guide you every step of your trip. A voice automated guide will direct your every turn with precise GPS tracking. With smart tracker the Roadmate 800 will redirect you if you get off course and warn you of traffic problems. In addition the Roadmate comes equipped with internal memory to share photos and music. Then again what gadget theses days will not share photos and play music. I just wish it would tell me how to avoid all those pot holes. To keep your sanity driving around Boston will cost you $1000

Nokia N90 An elegant metallic finish along with a bright swivel screen stand out on this cell phone. With the ability to shoot MPEG-4 video and 2.0 mega pixel stills, along with web surfing-of course, the Nokia N90 has everything a gadget buff would want. Oh, and you can receive phone calls as well. Tech gadgets with style and the latest innovations don't come cheap. about $900

Acer Ferrari 4000 How would you like a Ferrari? Yes you can tell your friends that you own a Ferrari for a cool $2200. Just don't promise them any rides. Okay lets face it most of us will never have the real thing. But if you are looking for a laptop computer this season this is definitely the most stylish. Embellished with the official logo, red trimmings, and a rugged carbon fiber finish, you can tell build quality and design was not compromised. Underneath the hood the Ferrari 4000 sports an AMD 64 processor, 1 GB RAM, 100 GB hard drive, 15.4" wide screen, and is fitted to accommodate all your multimedia needs. The best thing: no oil change necessary. about $2200

Bose QC 2 Style, comfort, quality. Shut out the rest of the world for just a few moments.  Escape into your own world with theses headphones form Bose. Well known for their superior sound quality Bose's latest headset will complement your music player of choice. $300

Apple iPod Still going strong! Last years must have item remains very popular. With an expanded line including the tiny nano and a wide selection of accessories, apple ipods have continued to grow in popularity. Prices vary depending on model

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