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T The holidays are here, and it’s time for a list of gadgets we pine over. In our opinion, these 10 represent the cream of the crop of digital goodies that everyone is going to want! So get your browsers warmed up, it’s time to do some shopping. 1. Samsung Galaxy Tab from T-Mobile The Galaxy Tab boasts a 7-inch multi-touch display, 1GHz processor, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, and connectivity options that include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and 3G. It also has access to the entire realm of Android apps. Combining the best of smartphone and tablet features, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is one of the greatest devices out there this holiday season. from $399 with contract or $599 without contract Also available from other carriers. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is available on Amazon.com. 2. Apple TV The possibilities are endless with Apple TV. You can browse the web, watch TV shows live or online, listen to internet radio, and stream music or photo slideshows from your iTunes and iPhoto libraries. The Apple TV user interface is pure Apple, just plain easy and intuitive. from $95 Apple TV is available on Amazon.com. 3. Sprint HTC EVO Who wouldn’t want to receive the fastest smartphone on the market? The 4G, Android-powered EVO is lightning-fast online, outpacing all its competitors. The EVO has a large, 4.3-inch screen and a front-facing video camera that’s useul for video chatting. It also plays HD movies, can support Adobe Flash content and can utilize any of the more than 100,000 available Android apps. from $149 with contract The HTC Evo 4G phone is available on Amazon.com. 4. Cisco Flip UltraHD What records HD video with image stabilization and at 60 frames-per-second for great slow motion? It’s Cisco’s new UltraHD Flip camera, of course. This camera has a built-in USB connector to make transferring movie files even easier and more convenient. from $170 The Cisco Flip UltraHD video camera is available on Amazon.com. 5. Microsoft Kinect The Nintendo Wii may have started the motion controller video game craze, but Microsoft’s Kinect for Xbox 360 takes this technology to a whole new level. It’s a motion-sensing camera that allows you to control the game with only your body — no controller required. from $150 (without console) From $379 (with console) The Kinect for Xbox 360 is available on Amazon.com. 6. The NOOKcolor Barnes & Noble brought their eReader, the Nook, to market with solid technology and a few innovative features, like book sharing and free access to any eBook while you’re physically inside any Barnes & Noble store. The bookstore giant is now one of the first to market with a full-color eReader on an easy-to-read, 7-inch screen. from $249 The NOOKcolor eBook tablet is available on Amazon.com. 7. Panasonic Viera Plasma 3D TV Plasma displays make for some of the best 3D TV viewing. Panasonic’s Viera is just one example of this. The Viera offers fast refresh rates and all the best technology to make 3D, or even just regular HD, look incredible. Its sophisticated technology should also result in far less eye strain. from $1099 Panasonic Viera televisions are available on Amazon.com. 8. HP Touchsmart Desktop computer The HP TouchSmart 600 not only contains a fast processor, large hard drive and small stature , but it also boasts amulti-touch touchscreen monitor. All around, this is just a great computer that’s very user-friendly. The HD display also makes Blu-ray movies look incredible. from $995 HP TouchSmart computers are available on Amazon.com. 9. Canon Rebel T2i SLR Camera The Canon EOS Rebel T2i adds to the digital Rebel legacy with unbelievable features for the price. It’s got an 18-megapixel sensor that works well even in low light, full HD movies, SDXC card support, and awonderfulautofocus. This Canon also comes with Eye-fi support, which means you can transmit photos wirelessly to your computer with a few clicks. This much camera, paired with a great lens, is a steal! from $799 The Canon Rebel T2i is available on Amazon.com. 10. CBTL (Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf) Kaldi This is the first single-serving coffee, tea and espresso machine from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf’s coffee machine line. This sleek, compact machine accommodates a variety of cup sizes, comes with automatic proportioning to ensure consistency in taste and aroma, and twin pressure systems for espresso or coffee and tea. It is available in metallic red/silver, blue/silver, and white/silver. from $149 The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Kaldi is available at CBTL.com.