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Top 10 Gadgets You Shouldn't Be Without
Which gadgets are
CNET editors raving about? We rounded up the latest and greatest gear for work
and play, then narrowed down our list to the top 10 devices you shouldn't go
without. After all, it's all about who owns the hottest toys.

1. Apple
iPod Mini (4GB, Blue, 1st Generation) 
Only an iPod could kick another iPod off of our list of must-have gadgets!
While the iPod Mini has always been a CNET fave and is an Editors' Choice Award
winner, it was the 20GB iPod that had been the must-have of iPods. But with
Apple's dropping the Mini's price to $199 (and other retailers dropping it
below that) and introducing a new
6GB Mini for $249, the Mini is an absolute must-have.


2. Sony
PSP
This is such a must-have gadget, we're giving you time to prepare for its
arrival. Hitting the U.S.
market on March 24, you'll want the Sony PlayStation Portable because it's so
much more than a portable gaming console. It also plays music and movies
(including 16:9 wide-screen aspect ratio). With its outstanding sound and
graphics, a built-in Memory Stick Duo slot, and Wi-Fi, you may want to sell all
your other gadgets on eBay and consolidate to just this one.


3. Motorola
Razr V3
If you want to make an impression but don't want to trade quality for design, look
no further than the Motorola Razr V3. Its hot looks and cool features wowed our
editors. Squeezed into a razor-thin frame, you get full Bluetooth connectivity,
a VGA camera, a USB port, MP3 file support, AOL Instant Messenger, and a Web
browser.

 
4. Creative
MuVo Micro N200 (1GB, Black)
Flash players are a must-have for the gym and quick commutes. Fit all your
favorite songs on the ultracompact 1GB Creative MuVo Micro N200. Available in
eight colors, this player includes an FM tuner and FM, voice, and line-in
recording features. It also ships with a belt clip, a case, and an armband. Oh,
yeah, and it has a screen.


5. Nintendo
DS
Gaming on the go just got better with the introduction of the Nintendo DS. With
its two screens and built-in support for wireless multiplayer gaming, this
portable gaming device is a definite upgrade from the Game Boy Advance. It
accepts the newer, smaller DS game cards but is also fully compatible with GBA
games.


6. Sonos
Digital Music System 
Want to stream all of that music you have saved on your hard drive easily
throughout your house? And want to do it in style? You need the Sonos Digital
Music System. Our editors are calling it the iPod of digital audio receivers.
Although pricey, it's sleek and easy to set up and control, and it has
impressive sound quality.


7. Sony
Ericsson S710a
The stylish, innovative Sony Ericsson S710a does it all. Featuring a swivel
design and a 1-megapixel camera that also captures MPEG-4 video with sound, it
also has Bluetooth, MP3 capabilities, and many messaging possibilities.


8. Apple
Mac Mini
It's a Mac for the masses! And it's sleek and tiny. If you've been thinking
about switching from a PC to a Mac, the Mini may be for you. Its affordable
price includes a 1.25GHz G4 processor, 256MB of 333MHz DDR memory, a 40GB hard
drive, a 32MB ATI Radeon 9200 graphics chip, a 24X DVD/CD-RW drive, Panther OS
X, and iLife '05. Upgrades to a faster processor, a bigger hard drive, and a
dual-format DVD-burning SuperDrive are also available.


9. PalmOne
Treo 650
Take the cult-favorite Treo
600 smart phone; give it a high-res display, an Intel 312MHz processor, a
removable battery, flash memory, an integrated VGA camera with video
capability, and Bluetooth; and you get the new Treo 650. And a lot of buzz.
Loyal Treo fans have been waiting for their new gadget, and it has arrived.


10. Canon
EOS 20D 
Both experienced photographers and beginners will appreciate the
straightforward controls and features of the 8-megapixel Canon EOS 20D dSLR.
Also included with the high price tag are excellent image quality and low-light
performance.
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