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Video Game Gift Guide
Santa’s elves know all too well it’s been a busy year for video games, as they’re likely scrambling to deliver a sleigh-full of them to kids -- and kids at heart -- this holiday season. If you have a gamer or two on your gift list, the following is a look at some of the year’s finest.

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Tech Gifts For Kids Under 12
You know that disappointed look on a child’s face when they receive something they don’t want for the holidays (read: clothing). Don’t let that happen in your household this year and pick up the youngsters a tech toy they’ll be thrilled to unwrap and use. And don’t worry, you need not break the bank. Here are a few sub-$100 suggestions.

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10 great gadgets for under $50

By Marc Saltzman

Just because they’re inexpensive doesn’t mean they’re cheap. Pick up a ton of tech that won't break the bank, yet still slap a smile on the face of anyone on your holiday gift list. The following are a few sub-$50 gadgets to consider for the budget-conscious shopper.

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Kodak 8GB Memory Card

If your digital camera supports High Capacity SecureDigital (SDHC) memory, pick up a 8-gigabyte card that can store about 2,000 photos on a 10-megapixel camera. These rewritable, postage stamp-sized cards can also hold video, music, documents and other computer files. An 8GB Kodak SDHC card costs about $25.

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