2009 gift guide - part one

Realizing that not everyone reads the print edition of Variety or scans all the stories that run on the site, thought this might be worth reposting.

With the holidays here, so too comes gift guide season. We’ll have a few extra items for the Technotainment reader in early- to mid-December, but if you’re planning to spend Black Friday in stores and need a few ideas, here are a few of the best items on the market for gadget lovers. Click through for additional information on why we selected each item.

DSLR: Nikon D5000

Home Media Player: FreeAgent Theater+ 

Blu-ray Player: PS3

Netbook/Notebook: Toshiba T100

HDTV: Panasonic V10 series

All-in-one remote: Logitech Harmony Remote 

Wi-Fi radio: Squeezebox Radio

Smartphone: iPhone 3GS

Personal Media Player: Zune HD 

Image by Lars Plougmann via Flickr