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Gifts and Gadgets 2008

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Read Scott Gurvey's thoughts about technology products and companies, and post your comments. Photo of Scott Gurvey

2008's Gifts & Gadgets

It's the little stuff... Stocking stuffers and gifts in the $100 and less category which are flying off the shelves this holiday season. That's what the merchants are telling me as they discuss the top gadget items for this year's gifts and... + More

Boogie Down with New Video Game

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Tonight's Tech Talk has some really neat video of two new games. First, I kid you not, Boogie Superstar. This is a program for the Nintendo Wii designed for teen and tween girls. With Boogie Superstar, they get to design their... + More

Intel's Success Tied to R&D

In 1968 engineers Bob Noyce and Gordon Moore left Fairchild Semiconductor to form their own company. Forty years later, that company is Intel, and it is the world's leading supplier of the semiconductor components which drive... + More

An NBR Series - Premieres December 9, 2008
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If a high-tech gadget is on your holiday gift list, you'll want to watch this series before you buy. It's New York bureau chief Scott Gurvey's annual look at the hottest technology products, from 50 inch flat-screen TVs to software stocking stuffers.

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Part 1: Big Stuff

December 9, 2008

The most popular big ticket items this year are large flat-screen TVs and tiny laptop computers.
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Part 2: Small Stuff

December 10, 2008

Looking for stocking stuffers? Consider cell phones, GPS devices, and music players.
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Part 3: Inexpensive Stuff

December 11, 2008

If you can't afford the entire computer system, consider buying software and games for it.
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