Last minute shopping is never easy. If you want to show your loved ones how much you appreciate them -- why not look beyond the bland socks and perfume options? Our editors have selected the hottest products to for every tech aficionado on your shopping list. Plus our hands-on product tests will help you determine the best gift for them. Check out our guide to the coolest tech gear this year!

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Who are you buying for?

The Mobile Phone Lover

Apple iPhone 3GS

Apple's iPhone 3GS is the best iPhone yet, but we aren't convinced iPhone 3G owners will find it a worthwhile upgrade, especially considering the free 3.0 software update added plenty of extra features. For potential new iPhone owners, though, the extra speed, increased memory and improved features make the iPhone 3GS an excellent smartphone.

The Photographer

Transcend PF730 digital photo frame

This latest frame is another playful offering from Transcend, and at about $129, it's affordable for a broad audience.

The Video Buff

Kodak ZI8 HD camcorder

The full-featured Zi8 captures the best HD pocket-camcorder footage we've seen, plus it has shooting options galore. Tere are some interface and key usability issues and digital zoom often get in the way.

The Home Theatre Enthusiast

Sony MU.TE.KI (HT-DDW7500) home theatre system

If you have the spare space to set up the Sony MU.TE.KI (HT-DDW7500)’s nine separate speakers and two amplifier stacks, you’re in for a treat. The MU.TE.KI home theatre system has plenty of power to give and the right digital sound processing to simulate multi-point surround sound.

The Couch Potato

Toshiba 40CV550A LCD television

As a simple, entry-level 1080p LCD television, Toshiba’s 40CV550A is a good product. Its lack of 100Hz motion compensation may deter enthusiasts and the need to tweak display modes to achieve the best picture quality might be confusing for novice users.

The Gamer

EA Sports Active

As a long-time Wii Fit user, it was going to take some serious effort to knock that game out of my fitness regimen. EA Sports Active, however, was up to the task, providing better exercises with an excellent user interface. I've been using Active pretty consistently since it came out, and I can say without reservation that it's the best workout game on the market right now. If you've got a Wii and want to shed some weight, it's definitely worth purchasing.

The Music Aficionado

Pure EVOKE-2S digital radio

The Pure EVOKE-2S comes with a hefty price tag but it delivers great sound quality.

The Notebook Fan

HP ProBook 4510s Notebook PC (VA033PA)

We like the looks, performance and user-friendliness of the HP ProBook 4510s Notebook PC (VA033PA), as well as its competitive price. We think it's a great choice for any business user (particularly an accountant) who wants something that isn't a typical, drab-looking business notebook.

The Traveller

ALK Technologies CoPilot Live 8 for iPhone

ALK Technologies' CoPilot Live 8 for iPhone app has an excellent user interface and a great map screen, but erratic GPS performance and a few missing features hinder its appeal. With future software updates to correct its issues, this GPS app has the potential to be one of the best available for the iPhone.

Who are you buying for?

Less than $100

Sena Wallet Skin iPhone case

The Sena Wallet Skin iPhone case is a stylish, luxury cover that can also handle light wallet duties and so could free you from pocket clutter. Even as a secondary wallet it's good-looking enough for people to love its looks as much as those of the Apple iPhone inside.

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$100 to $200

Tekken 6

Tekken fans have reasons to rejoice now that the latest instalment of the 3D fighting franchise has arrived but gamers who haven't closely followed the series may be wondering what Tekken 6 has to offer them.

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$200 to $500

Garmin nuvi 1390T GPS unit

Simple but effective maps, clear voice instructions, fantastic lane guidance and a speedy GPS receiver make for an excellent navigational experience on the whole. The Garmin nuvi 1390T may not be as flashy as some competitors, but it more than makes up for the lack of bling.

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$500 to $1000

TomTom GO 730 GPS unit

TomTom’s latest addition to the navigation market continues the company’s fine form when it comes to the user experience. The GO 730 adds some excellent software features to a package that we’ve come to know and love.

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$1000 to $2000

Asus R.O.G Mars limited-edition graphics card

The limited-edition Asus R.O.G MARS is essentially porn for hardcore PC enthusiasts. With the possible exception of AMD's ATI Radeon HD 5890, it's the fastest graphics card money can buy. If you can afford it -- and are wily enough to track one down -- the MARS will not disappoint.

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