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We thought technology couldn't be romantic, but CEIVA's digital photo frames changed our minds. So easy to set up even one of our technologically impaired editors managed it, CEIVA frames receive photos, greeting cards and more wirelessly from iPhones, Blackberrys and computers.

Price: $127.99 for CEIVAshare, $147.99 for CEIVA Pro 80

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We love anything mini—it's just so cute. So we love the HP Mini 210 netbook with built-in Wi-Fi and access to the Internet virtually anywhere—no need to track down a Starbucks just to check our email. And at less than 3 lbs., we can toss it in our purse. Much less yappy than a Chihuahua!

Price: $343.09 for recommended configuration
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We bring the party wherever we go, but we couldn't do it without this ultraportable speaker from Altec Lansing. With crisp, powerful sound on the go, or at home, we plug it into our MP3 player or laptop to work on our dance moves. Our music sounds great; our "Macarena," on the other hand, could use a little work...

Price: $28.29
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If your iPod is your favorite exercise companion, download one of Becky's Personal Training Traxx MP3 sets. Becky's peppy style kept us going through 12–30 minute workouts with lunges, squats and even weight training. Purchase single tracks (from beginner to advanced)—such as Cardio Kickboxing and Becky's Boot Camp—or an all-inclusive bundle. All come with her ebook.

Price: $7.99–$99.00
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The future is now . . . and it's wireless. Kiss those hard to find chargers and their ugly wires good-bye with the Powermat, which lets us wirelessly charge our gadgets—from the iPod to the Blackberry—in one convenient location. And with its sleek black design, the Powermat is as attractive as it is cool.

Price: $99.99

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This LEGO Alarm Clock is sure to make the child on your gift list wake up with a smile. The clock—with a digital display, snooze button and AM/FM radio—looks just like a LEGO brick. You can even stack it on the LEGO Boombox to make your own LEGO creation.

Price: $29.99

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Channel your inner DJ by giving these fashion-forward headphones from Aerial7. The headphones provide crisp highs and deep lows, ensuring that all music is heard as it should be. And with colors from orange and blue to neon green and yellow, the hipster on your list will shout out a big thanks.

Price: $39.99–$79.99

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Perfect for any workaholic (or just your average Facebook fiend), these cheeky mice make a great gift for all. With plug and play convenience—and no mouse ball—they work on virtually any surface and can be used right out of the box. We love the polka dot and hot rod styles, but all work well for clicking on AskMelissa.com!

Price: $19.99

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Free yourself from the tyranny of your touchpad! We love this wireless mouse, perfect for laptop or desktop. So easy to use, even the less tech savvy among you won’t be intimidated: Simply insert the receiver into your USB port—no need to install drivers or software. The “iHome” name may scream “Mac only!”, but don’t let that fool you. This mouse is compatible with Windows Vista, XP and 2000 and Mac OS X 10.4 or later. Bonus feature: $1.00 from each sale goes to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. This is one mouse you’ll want in your house!

Price: $31.99

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The classic that makes every woman yearn to be a model posing for Richard Avedon—and also to be reincarnated as Audrey Hepburn. The Maggie Prescott character is a wonderful homage to Diana Vreeland. And the songs, by George and Ira Gershwin, aren't bad either.

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Your September won't be complete unless you see this amazing documentary about the editorial team at Vogue compiling their September 2007 (pre-Recession!) book. As the ad-sales team toasts the biggest issue ever with champagne, you can wax nostalgic about the good old days, but the portrayals of André Leon Talley, Grace Coddington and Anna Wintour are relevant and riveting in any economic climate.

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This biting satire by director Robert Altman takes place during Paris fashion week. You'll spot familiar faces—like Sophia Loren—as the models, designers and stars in attendance bicker over styles and emerging trends. Sound familiar?!

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This documentary, compiled over three years, offers an insider's view of Lagerfeld's life and philosophy. It will have you considering the influential visionary in a whole new light, as he reflects upon his feud with Yves Saint Laurent and contemplates the enduring power of fashion.

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Remember how exciting it was to get new school supplies? Don't be left out just because you've left school. We're mad for this Vivienne Tam clutch that camouflages a PC. Weighing only 2.45 pounds, it has a 10-inch LCD display, 1GB RAM and a built-in webcam. Order groceries, help with homework or read AskMelissa, it's a splurge with benefits. Finally, technology as fashionable as we are!

Price: $699.99

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In the city or away on business (even London!), this food finder calms our restaurant-locator stress. Want to try something new for date night? Last-minute business lunch? This app finds you through GPS or you can select a location.

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We shop in stores, but they close. We shop online, but Googling can feel like homework. Enter the ShopStyle Mobile, an app that makes shopping more fun—who knew that was even possible?! We browse Stella McCartney and Rock & Republic, shop for totes and yes—Louboutin. With a handy tic-tac-toe grid, we tap the item, get the details, and buy or add to our wishlist for later.

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Ok, we admit it. We're competitive. To track our workout progress, this app has a built-in GPS system that records outdoor activities like running, cycling, hiking, snowboarding and walking. While running and listening to iTunes, we logged mph, distance and pace per mile, which we watched on our iPhone and uploaded to the web afterward to share the route with other avid runners. How far did you run today?

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Does pairing wine with food make you feel like a deer in headlights? We love this wine app, which is also available for the BlackBerry. Select salmon with ginger and soy marinade and out pops Pinot Noir and Gewürztraminer. Or drive in reverse. Start with Tawny Port, and order an almond or chocolate dessert to go with. Not a big wine drinker? This app also pairs whisky, beer, vodka, cognac, coffee and tea with food as well. You'll never have wine anxiety again!

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For those who wish the NYC subway was as user friendly as the London tube, you'll love this app (which is also available for the BlackBerry), that gets you in and out of the underground easily. No internet connection in the subway required.

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Want to be art smart? Stay current with Christie's offerings with this app that documents upcoming auctions in 80 categories, including individual artwork descriptions, price estimates and winning bids.

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It's Thursday night, and you were just invited to the Hamptons for the weekend. Say good-bye to packing panic with this app that has an exhaustive list of everything you'd ever need to pack from your weekend away to a month on safari.

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The founders of Amie Street apparently didn't sleep through class. Instead, they created a site that lets its users determine the cost of each song. The more a song is downloaded, the higher the price—although Amie Street caps prices at 98 cents per download, and more obscure songs are frequently free. www.amiestreet.com

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You Google. You IM. You Facebook. You tweet. And now . . . you blip. It's time to throw another nonsense verb into the virtual mix, thanks to Blip.fm. Think of Blip.fm as Twitter for audiophiles. Just register a DJ name and password under your email address, and the site allows you to share—blip—your favorite songs with friends along with your pithiest, under-150-character comments. Blip.fm

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Losing our massive, hard-earned music collection to a virus or hard-drive crash? BlueTunes to the rescue. We logged in by creating a user name and password. Then, we uploaded our precious music to our account, where it is living virtually and safely. www.bluetunes.net

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When your great-aunt Ethel has an iPod, it's time for something hipper. We love the Rhapsody ibiza. The ibiza comes with a 30-day free Rhapsody membership ($14.99 monthly) with unlimited access to millions of songs—everything from Maroon 5 to Mozart—videos, photos, podcasts and more. And its built-in wi fi means bye-bye to tangled wires. The Rhapsody ibiza mini with combined Facebook and Twitter access debuts in September. Music to our ears.

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For men who love to read, the Kindle 2 is a gadget must have. Its capacity holds over a thousand books in addition to newspapers, magazines, and blogs. The latest model's sleek, ultra-thin design fits into any briefcase or bag.

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Readers in your family will delight in the fact that this wireless reading device can upload over 180,000 books directly to the screen.

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The new Flip UltraHD Camcorder easily fits into any man's pocket and is simple to use. The on-board software allows easy editing and uploading of footage to various video-sharing sites. Able to hold 120 minutes of video, the camcorder also allows direct downloads to your computer.

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Instead of flipping out that you’re still searching for presents, get the Flip digital video camcorder. Flip is said to be the world’s “simplest camcorder.” You can use it to capture some of your favorite holiday moments and share them with your family and friends.

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The Chargepod can charge up to six different cell phones, PDAs, digital cameras, phone headsets, and MP3 players with one primary base, utilizing one outlet.

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The new aluminum Macbooks from Apple are highly recyclable, more energy efficient, sold with reduced packaging, and have a longer lasting battery. They are the greenest computers available today!

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The advertisements may show Ashton Kutcher as the man with the magic touch, but you can equal his photographic talents with your Nikon Touch Screen. The touch screen controls almost all the camera's functions, which makes it shockingly easy to use.

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