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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The Mobile Phone Lover

Sony Ericsson W995 mobile phone

Sony Ericsson's W995 is the first Walkman phone to feature a 3.5mm headphone jack and a camera with Carl Zeiss optics. Its design could use some improvement, it's overpriced and we would have liked a larger screen, but the W995 is still one of the best Walkman mobile phones.

The Photographer

Kodak EasyShare D830 digital photo frame

The D830's main appeal lies in its extreme ease of use--and the fact that it's unselfconsciously simply being a picture frame. The swappable frame option is also a definite plus if you want to switch up your décor.

The Video Buff

Samsing VP-HMX20C high-definition camcorder

The Samsung VP-HMX20C might not be perfect, but for $1199 it ticks all the right boxes. Users will be particularly impressed by its Full HD resolution and extensive recording options. Without question, it's one of the best 'value choices' on the market.

The Home Theatre Enthusiast

Logitech LS21 PC speakers

For listening to music while using your computer the Logitech LS21 speaker system is more than powerful enough. These PC speakers lose a bit of their lustre in larger rooms as the maximum volume is quite low, but as a budget system the Logitech LS21 is hard to beat.

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

The Sims 3: World Adventures

Overall, World Adventures adds so much new content and gameplay that it feels more like a sequel than an expansion pack.

The Music Aficionado

Samsung YP-U4

The YP-U4 is an excellent MP3 player that packs in plenty of cool features for the asking price. While it fails to reach the lofty heights set by its YP-U3 predecessor, it remains a solid offering that won't disappoint the average music fan.

The Notebook Fan

HP Mini 5101 netbook

The HP Mini 5101 feels more like a regular laptop than a netbook and this is because of its sturdy construction, relatively good speed and excellent keyboard design. Not only that, it looks good and it has a 1366x768 screen. There really isn't too much wrong with this netbook at all, and we think it's probably the best netbook currently available on the market.

The Traveller

Telstra Tough T90 mobile phone

It may not be the most pleasing mobile phone to look at, b ut Telstra's Tough T90 does what it's designed to do – provide a solution to those who require a phone that can take some punishment. It's a little expensive, though.

Who are you buying for?

Less than $100

Fight Night Round 4

Fight Night Round 4 lacks some of the wow factor of its predecessor, but it builds upon the strengths of Round 3 and corrects most of its weaknesses. Three years is a long time to wait for a sports sequel, but Round 4 is an excellent and necessary upgrade for all Fight Night fans, and it reasserts the series as the (relatively) uncontested titleholder across all simulation-style boxing games.

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$100 to $200

Bush BR10DAB digital radio

If you’re looking for a simple DAB+ radio, you can’t go wrong with the Bush BR10DAB. It tunes in and plays DAB+ radio without a hassle.

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$200 to $500

Uniden TRAX 436 GPS unit

Uniden's top-of-the-line GPS device, the TRAX 436, offers great functionality at a reasonable price. Though some of this functionality can be improved, it is a good buy if you want a good GPS car navigation device without paying through a premium.

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$500 to $1000

Panasonic DMP-BD80 Blu-ray player

The Panasonic DMP-BD80 is a top brass Blu-ray player with a respectable brace of bells and whistles. If you specifically require 7.1ch audio and DivX playback, it's pretty hard to beat. Otherwise, plump for its cheaper stable mate, the DMP-BD60.

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$1000 to $2000

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF1-K digital camera

Panasonic's LUMIX DMC-GF1-K is a solidly built compact camera that lets you use different lenses. It's capable of capturing beautifully clear images and it's fast. It does have some issues when focusing in dim lighting, and noise is noticeable at high ISO speeds.

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Sky is the limit!

Panasonic TH-P50G10A plasma television

The 50in Panasonic TH-P50G10A is a great choice if you're after a plasma television. It costs less than Pioneer’s plasmas but offers very similar picture quality and a modern design, as well as a few extras that may sway digital media enthusiasts.

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