Canon EOS 7D 18 MP CMOS Digital SLR Camera: one of the best digital SLR cameras to buy if you don’t want to rock your boat and pay a few thousands of dollars to take photos. 18 MPs are more than enough for most people, and the SLR beats out a lot of its peers easily.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 12.1MP Camera: an advanced digital camera that comes with interchangeable lens. Not a DSLR but pretty good for what it is.

Panasonic Professional AG-HMC40 AVCHD Camcorder: one of my favorite gadgets for the year of 2009. It’s a prosumer camcorder that is affordable and gives you a lot of bang for your buck.

Automatic Electric Robomower Robot Lawn Mower: wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t have to mow your lawns and could outsource the process without having to pay someone to do the job for you? That’s what this robot does.

LG 55LH85 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz Wireless HDTV: a wireless HDTV that lets you stream HD content to your TV from anywhere in your house. Just hook up all your media sources to your media box, and you are all set.

Nokia – Booklet 3G Netbook: one of the best netbooks all around. It can go for 12 hours. Comes with HDMI and GPS support and is super slim too.

Apple Magic Mouse: finally an Apple mouse that finally works. It’s certainly not cheap, but if you own a Mac, this is a nice mouse to own.

TwitterPeek Mobile Tweeting Device: one of the new comers that takes advantage of the boom in the social media. If you are into Twitter and need a dedicated device (don’t want to pay for an iPhone contract), TwitterPeek is a good alternative.

Fitbit: it’s a cool accessory that keeps track of your activity everyday, tells you how many calories you have burned, and how much you have to go to meet your daily goal.

Kindle DX: the big brother of Kindle 2.0, Kindle DX is a good option for business professionals and college students. The large 9.7 inch screen makes it easy to read college books and business documents.

Feel free to add your favorite gift ideas below.

HP TouchSmart IQ526 Desktop PC: for those who are not ready to make the jump to an iMac, HP Touchsmart is a good investment to make. These are powerful machines and very easy to get used to. They save you space as well.

Apple MacBook Air MC233LL/A 13.3-Inch Laptop: it doesn’t need any introduction. The best slim laptop on the market bar none. It’s a bit pricey but great for those who are always on the go.

Livescribe 4GB Pulse Smartpen: the ultimate digital pen for those who take a lot of notes and want to organize their notes and add audio notes to them.

Breville BKC700XL Gourmet Single-Serve Coffeemaker: a killer coffee maker machine for home or your business. It’s super good looking and makes great coffee. It can handle iced drinks as well.

Canon PowerShot S90IS 10MP Digital Camera: a decent digital camera that makes a great gift without breaking your bank. Easy to take around as well.

XM XVSAP1V1 SkyDock with Built-In XM Tuner for iPhone and iPod Touch: lets you bring satellite radio to your iPod and iPhone.

Garmin nüvi 1690 4.3-Inch Portable Bluetooth Navigator: the top GPS device on the market. It has the latest features you can expect from a standalone GPS.

iWavecube IW600SIL 600-Watt Personal Desktop Microwave Oven: a cool oven to use at home or for your small business. It’s cube shapend but more than capable of handling your food and drinks.

Cuisinart CVR-1000 Vertical Countertop Rotisserie: a vertical countertop rotisserie that gives a new meaning to the idea of healthy cooking. Powerful, fairly compact, and makes great food.

Fitbit: an innovative gadget that keeps track of your sleeping habits and makes sure you get enough sleep and stay on the right track. It also keeps track of the number of calories burned and steps taken.

Stay tuned for the last two parts! In the meantime, don’t forget to add your own ideas.

litl webbook: an innovative netbook for those who are addicted to the Internet. It is very flexible and portable too, so you can use it to manage your life, consume content, and much more.

Nikon D90 12.3MP Digital SLR Camera: one of the best digital SLR cameras that money can buy (without going broke that is). It takes videos and vivid images and can be enhanced through lenses.

ATN PVS7-3A Gen 3 Night Vision Goggle: the ultimate gift for the geek in your family. It can’t get any better than this. Not cheap by any means though.

Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P65S1 65-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV: one of the best plasma HDTVs on the market. One of the few HDTVs that hasn’t gotten a bad rating on Amazon from customers. It comes with dynamic contrast of 2,000,000:1 and deep, sharp images.

Sony VAIO VGN-Z850G/B 13.1-Inch Laptop: one powerful laptop. Comes with a dual core 2.66 CPU and 4 GB Ram. The graphics capabilities of this laptop are top notch as well.

ASUS K61IC-A1 16-Inch Versatile Entertainment Laptop: a complete entertainment system that comes with a speedy CPU, lots of on board memory and Windows 7.

Canon CanoScan 8800F Color Film/Negative/Photo Scanner: the ultimate scanner for photography enthusiasts. Digitally removes dust, scratches, and other imperfections from old/precious photos.

Dell Inspiron Zino HD Piano Black Desktop PC: a mini Windows 7 computer that packs a punch, so you can go about doing your work without having to worry about performance.

ooma Telo Free Home Phone Service: great phone tool for small businesses and those who want to make free phone calls on the Internet. No contract fees for a couple of years and small fees afterward.

FLO TV Personal Television PTV 350: your personal TV that is not only portable but a lot of fun to play with whether you want to give it to your kids or a family member. Makes a great gift.

Feel free to add your ideas below.

PlayStation 3 120 GB Gaming Console: PS3 was a great gaming console, but it just got better as Sony slimmed it down. It’s more attractive and fits in smaller spaces.

Apple Wireless Keyboard: the new Apple keyboard is not only more convenient, but it comes with a number pad and is more energy efficient.

LG W2486L 24-Inch LED Backlit Monitor: this new LG Monitor is built for those who want to consume or edit video on their computer. The quality is superb and the monitor is energy efficient.

Netgear XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter: uses existing electrical wiring in your home to create a network connection. Great for enhancing your network at home or in your office.

Optoma EP-PK-101 PICO Pocket Projector: a super portable DLP projector that connects to your mobile device (e.g. iPod) and projects images up to 60 inches.

Viore PLC7V95 7-Inch Handheld LCD TV with Built-in Tuner: a high quality 7 inch portable LCD TV to help you watch TV that works at home and on the go. It is equipped with built-in stereo speakers w/ Audio/Video input and Audio output.

Roku HD-XR PlayerRoku HD-XR Player: start watching movies on your TV using your broadband Internet connection. Works with Netflix.

ASUS Eee Top ET2002 20-Inch All-in-One Desktop PC: most all in one PCs come with small screens. Not this one. Comes with Intel Atom N330 Processor 1.6GHz; Nvidia ION Graphics.

RoamEO GPS Pet Location System: keeps track of your pets, so you will never lose them again. Track up to 3 pets with location, current movements, and velocity.

Optimus H-5210 Infrared Quartz Radiant Heater: looking for an energy efficient heater that keeps you warm during the winter? This is one eco-friendly heater you should take a look at. It’s solid and gets the job done. Best of all, it doesn’t add too much to your electricity bill.

Stay tuned for the next part. In the mean time, don’t forget to check out these must have gadgets.

HP Officejet Pro 8500 Premier Wireless All-in-One Printer: it’s one of the best printers for the money. It’s not too expensive but has features you usually see in more pricey printers.

Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 Instant PDF Sheet-Fed Scanner: scans your documents in form of searchable PDF documents. Great for those who want to go paperless at home or business. 

Leica D-Lux 4 Digital Camera: this compact camera packs a punch. It may not be a digital SLR, but it comes with 10.1 mp in resolution and a host of advanced features.

COOL-ER eBook Reader: COOL-ER doesn’t get too much coverage here in the U.S. with Kindle and Nook dominating the news. But it’s actually a decent piece of technology.

Sangean HDT-1 HD Radio Component Tuner: an advanced high definition radio that lets you get those HD stations at home. A great addition to your home theater system.

Wilson Electronics iBooster 805201 Cell Phone Signal Cradle Booster: boosts the signal on your iPhone and other mobile devices. So you’ll make uninterrupted call more easily even when your area doesn’t get good coverage.

Linksys PLK300 PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter Kit: lets you use your existing powerlines to network your computers and other
devices. Share files, printers, storage, and networked games across multiple computers in your home.

Sonos S5 ZonePlayer: a killer internet connect music system that brings crisp sound quality to your home. You can control it with your iPhone as well.

IDC Ecco Intelligent Digital Compass Personal Pocket GPS Locator: great for those who go to a love of conferences or have trouble finding their car. Very portable digital compass.

FreeMotion X3 Incline Trainer: one cool exercise machine that will test your will, fitness, and heart. It helps you simulate mountain climbing right at home.

Dosho Design DG5009 Dosho Gym 5000: an innovative home gym that is designed for smaller homes. Lets you get lean and build muscle at home.

Schwinn Airdyne Upright Exercise Bike: an air resistance exercise bike that lets you get a more intense workout at home. It’s dual action and gets your heart pumping.

Bowflex PR3000 Home Gym: one of the best home gyms around. It provides you with a whole lot of ways to exercise your muscles and get more fit.

ProRower H2O RX-750 Home Series Rowing Machine: if you want to get some intense workout in while getting a real rowing experience at home, this machine comes in handy.

Bowflex TC5000 Treadclimber: if you don’t get an intense enough workout from your treadmill, then you may be ready to graduate to treadclimbers. It can be challenging but gets you fit.

Schwinn 420 Elliptical Trainer: a brand new elliptical trainer from Schwinn that lets you get a low impact workout at home and burn calories fast. It’s easy on your body too.

Bowflex SelectTech 552 Dumbbells: one of the most flexible dumbbell sets around. It’s your best friend if you are into weight training.

Gazelle Edge: if you are not ready to spend money on a sophisticated elliptical, Gazelle Edge is a good exercise machine to get started with. Works awfully great in front of a TV.

Valeo WV40 40-Pound Weighted Vest: another great cardio tool that lets you build stamina, put more intensity into your workout, and lose weight in the process.
There you have it. Don’t forget to check out the previous posts in this series. Stay tuned for the next part of this series.

Flip MinoHD Camcorder 2nd Generation: a cool portable Flip camcorder for those who want to capture video on the go. Makes it easy to capture and upload your videos to YouTube and other sites.

Sony XDRF1HD HD Radio Tuner: HD Radios make great gifts. The sound quality is superb and there is no subscription fee involved.

Harman Kardon SoundSticks II Speakers: one cool speaker system to give as a gift for the holiday season. Has a pretty unique look and the sound quality is great.

Western Digital WD TV Live Network-ready HD Media Player: makes it easy to enhance your HDTV content and watch your PC content on your TV.

Logitech MX Air Rechargeable Cordless Air Mouse: if you have never used an Air Mouse before, you don’t know what you are missing. Logitech’s Air Mouse is one of the most flexible mice on the market. 

Logitech diNovo Mini: an innovative device that you can use as a touch pad to point and click or as a directional pad. Makes data entry on your gadget much easier at home.

Compaq CQ4010F Black Desktop PC: a slim, powerful Windows 7 desktop PC to use at home or in your business. It’s fast and comes enough capabilities (e.g. RAM, CPU) to handle your business tasks.

Acer AOD250-1613 10.1-Inch Black Android/XP Netbook: an affordable netbook that lets you run both Android and XP on your machine. Comes with a  9 hours of battery life per charge.

Samsung 12MP Digital Camera: an innovative dual LCD camera by Samsung that lets you take high quality pictures of yourself and your friends more effectively. It’s a 12.2 MP digital camera and comes with awide-angle Schneider lens with 4.6X optical zoom.

Intouch IT7150 7-Inch Wireless Internet Frame: a Wireless RSS 2.0 feed reader, Web TV, internet radio all in one device. You can control things on it with your touch. Makes a great digital photo frame as well.

There you have it. 10 more cool gadgets to buy for this holiday season. Don’t forget to check the previous lists in this series for more ideas and stay tuned for the next part of this series.

Sanyo VPC 2000 HDa Camcorder: a true gem of a camcorder. It’s also a camera as well, capable of taking pictures with resolution up to 8MP. It’s super portable and has a quite unique design.

MSI CR600-017US 16-Inch Laptop: for a blu-ray capable laptop that comes with 4 GB RAM and pretty strong CPU, this laptop is pretty cheap. And you know you are getting a good quality notebook from MSI.

Peek Pronto Mobile Messaging Device with Lifetime Service: the ultimate texting service for those who don’t want to pay a cent for their text messages. Lifetime of service makes it possible for you to text to your heart’s desire.

LG BD 390 Network Blu-ray Disc Player: a wireless blu-ray player that makes it easy to watch YouTube videos and BD Live content on your HDTV. As long as you have a home network, you are set.

HP DreamScreen 130 13-Inch Wireless Connected Screen: lets you control your digital content (music, audio, video) easily on your device. It comes with wireless capability to let you control your network content on the device as well.

Monster Power HD PowerCenter 850 with Green Power: if you happen to have a lot of gadgets at home, you may be consuming energy even when you think they are turned off. With this strip, you can save money on your electricity bill without changing your lifestyle much.

T-Mobile G1 Phone with Google: the classic G1 phone is a decent Android phone, and it certainly is a good alternative to iPhone. Don’t get me wrong. It’s not an iPhone killer by itself, but if you are on T-Mobile, it’s a great phone to own.

Western Digital WD TV Live: Play Full HD 1080p video, music and photos on your HD TV. It’s network capable, so you can play internet content as well.

Netgear Rangemax WNDR3700 Router: one of the better wireless N routers on the market. If you are looking for a reliable, secure wireless router to start your home network, this one comes in handy.

Nintendo Wii: Nintendo Wii could have been a contender for the top spot just a year ago. But not so this year. Still, it’s a great gadget to pick up if you haven’t tried it. It makes a great gift as well.

Stay tuned for the 3rd part of this serious. Don’t forget to check the first part as well.

Here are 10 gadgets that should give you ideas on what to pick up for the holiday season:

Viliv Promotion Pack S5 Netbook: a super portable netbook that is capable of letting you get work done on the road without having to carry a whole lot of load.

ASUS O!Play – TV HD Media Player: a cool, affordable gadget that lets you play your content on your HDTV. Plenty of ways to connect your data sources.

Zune third generation: Microsoft Zune 3G comes equipped with HD radio and is a decent alternative to iPod Touch, if you are not into Apple products.

Zi8 Digital HD Mini Camcorder: one of the best mini camcorders on the market. It capture 1080p videos while you are on the go.

Fujifilm FinePix J28 10MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom: who says digital cameras are too expensive? FinePix J28 is not only affordable but pretty powerful too.

Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF Auto Focus System: a super web cam that follows you so you are always in the picture. The quality of picture is superb as well. One unique webcam this is.

Sony Walkman S-540 Series: yet another good alternative to iPod if you are not looking for all the eye candy. Pretty affordable too.

PSP Go: PSP Go is one great mobile gaming unit for kids and adults alike. It may have lost some of its luster, but it’s still a pretty good gadget.

Drobo: Drobo may be a bit old, but it’s still one of the best ways to manage your hard drives and worry less about preserving your data by letting Drobo backup and manage yur files.

Logitech Squeezebox Radio: an all-in-one Wi-Fi music player that lets you listen to music and radio stations from around the world. It even works with Facebook.

If you like this list, wait till you see the second part of this list.

Windows 7’s release date is upon us, and you can almost sense laptop manufacturers scrambling to get their new laptops in front of the flock of customers who are itching to get their hands on the final version of Windows 7. If you have been one of those folks who adopted Windows 7 when it was in beta, then you know what it’s capable of. A lot of the manufacturers have improved their products’ specifications to give people even more incentive to buy new laptops this year. If you happen to be looking for a new laptop this year, here are 12 Windows 7 laptops worth looking at:

15 Inch and Above:

Acer AS5738Z-4111 15.6-Inch Blue Laptop: an affordable laptop that comes with 2.1GHz Intel Pentium T4300 Processor and 4 GB of RAM.

ASUS G51J-A1 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop: not for the faint of heart. Comes with 1.6GHz Intel i7-720QM Core i7 Processor, and NVidia GTX 260M Graphics with 1GB DDR3 VRAM.

Toshiba Satellite L505-S5993 Laptop: a solid Toshiba Laptop that runs Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. 4 GB of RAM and a $500 hard drive is not too shabby either.

Sony VAIO VGN-FW550F/B 16.4-Inch Laptop: a super entertainment laptop that comes with Windows 7 Premium, 2.53GHz Intel Core 2 Duo P8700 Processor, and 4 GB of RAM.

Acer AS5738PG-6306 15.6-Inch Laptop: a pretty decent laptop for business individuals though it does weight 6 pounds.

14 Inch and Below:

Sony VAIO VPC-CW13FX/P 14-Inch Laptop: Comes with 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 Processor, 4GB RAM, and weighs 5.3 lbs.

ASUS UL30A-X5 Thin and Light 13.3-Inch Laptop: a super energy efficient CULV laptop that gives you 12.5 hours of battery life. Weighs 3.74 lbs.

HP Pavilion DV4-1541US 14.1-Inch Espresso Laptop: a Windows 7 64-bit laptop. Comes with 2.2GHz Intel Core2 Duo T6600 Processor (2MB LS Cache, 800 MHz FSB), and 4 GB RAM.

HP Pavilion DM3-1030US 13.3-Inch Laptop: 1.6GHz AMD Athlon Neo X2 Dual-Core Processor and 4 GB of RAM let you get a whole lot of work done on your laptop (6 hours of battery).

Acer Aspire AS1410-2285 11.6-Inch Laptop: not for heavy duty tasks, but it’s very portable. You also get Windows 7 Home Premium, and up to 6 hours of battery life.

ASUS UL80Vt-A1 14-Inch Thin and Light Laptop: gives you 11.5 hours of battery life. Comes with 1.3GHz Intel SU7300 Core 2 Duo Processor and 4 GB of Ram (upgradeable to 8 GB).

Acer Aspire Timeline AS1810T-8679 11.6-Inch Laptop: another CULV laptop that is not only very light (3.1 lbs) but very energy efficient as well.

Are you picking up a Windows 7 laptop?