Who it's for:
Mobile warriors who want it all, but hate to carry it.
Why they'll like it:
At 10.7-by-7.6 inches and about 1-inch thick, this 2.8 lb. wonder is the ultimate ultraportable, yet it packs in more features than laptops twice the size. It boasts an integrated double-layer DVD recorder/player, a bright 11.1-inch screen, 10-hour battery life, and triple-threat Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and Sprint EV-DO cellular data connectivity. They'll never leave home without it.
Who it's for:
Any email or instant messaging addict -- you know at least one!
Why they'll like it:
The white-hot BlackBerry Pearl combines business with pleasure. It has a quad-band EDGE/GPRS worldphone plus the familiar BlackBerry push email, a Web browser, instant messaging capability, and the biggest color screen on any Berry. Your road warrior giftee will also appreciate the multimedia playback features and 1.3MP camera.
Who it's for:
The students and Mac fans on your list who deserve the very best.
Why they'll like it:
You can't go wrong gifting your prized students this iconic machine. It's Apple's fastest-selling laptop ever. It's iPod-white and a very backpackable 13.3 inches. The newfound ability to run Windows as well as Mac OS X on Mac laptops have made them an object of envy among right-brainers as well.
Who it's for:
On-the-go gadget mavens who want it all in one.
Why they'll like it:
Give them a full-featured Pocket PC that triples as a media player and GPS receiver with a big color touchscreen that's perfect for navigation and video playback. The iPAQ rx5915 has both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0/EDR, for hotspot connections and hands-free phone use. A car mounting kit is included.
Who it's for:
Campus coeds who can't live without Skype and instant messaging.
Why they'll like it:
If your high school or college giftee roams a Wi-Fi campus, consider giving a Mylo instead of a cell phone or music player. This pocket wonder triples as a Skype VoIP phone, MP3/video player, and email/IM communicator. Thanks to a built-in browser, it works at both public and private hotspots, and there are no monthly bills to pay.
Who it's for:
Your mountain-climbing, globe-trotting mobile warrior.
Why they'll like it:
Whether they work outdoors or in, the Panasonic ToughBook W5 can take the abuse. This super-slim notebook is ruggedized, yet weighs just 3.1 pounds and packs in a 12.1-inch screen, full keyboard and DVD combo drive. It comes with both Wi-Fi and your choice of EV-DO or HSDPA cell data cards for high-speed connections everywhere they go.
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