Gadgets Deconstructed

Samsung’s November alert prompts online retailer Amazon to warn Windows XP users of malware on driver CD.

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Strong sales or off-work holidays may be the cause for post-Christmas Eve surge.

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Here’s a snapshot of some of the cool gadgets and electronics that you’ll be able to check out on the CES show floor.

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The clock is ticking. Depending upon when you’re reading this, you have less than three days before Santa’s deadline. Holding out? Been too busy? Over the next few pages, you’ll find a couple of quick tips, organized according to how much time you have left. And if any of my pals get some of the gifts below, well, it’s just a coincidence–honest.

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The best Bluetooth headsets, such as Aliph’s Jawbone and Plantronics’ Discovery 925, offer great sound quality. BlueAnt’s V1 has a unique voice-control interface.

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Scientists scrimp on supercomputer costs but still manage to solve a cosmic quandary with a little help from Sony’s PS3.

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Aliph’s Jawbone is a winner, thanks to its dependable audio quality, ability to eliminate background noise, and good fit. Not too far behind is the comfy Plantronics Discovery 925, with its no-hook headset and clear calls (most of the time).

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