Valentine's Day Gifts for the Techie in Your Life

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Valentine's Day Gifts for the Techie in Your Life Flowers may last a week, but romantic technology could outlive even the relationship itself. If you truly want to impress your Valentine, rethink your gift strategy. Here are eight great February 14 suggestions that won't break the bank. - Leah Yamshon, PCWorld Gifts Under $100 Nikon Coolpix L20 For value, ease of use, and eye-catching looks, the Coolpix L20 is one of the best bargain point-and-shoots we've seen this year. Flash Drives With Character and Taste Why store your data on a boring USB stick when you can entrust it to Master Chief, Jack Sparrow, a piece of sushi, or a chocolate doughnut with sprinkles? Apple iPod Shuffle (Third Generation) Audio Player The minimalist Shuffle has innovative text-to-voice technology, but the controls take some getting used to. Gadgets Reviewed Tips on Reusing Old Electronics for DIY Projects Get the Latest News and Reviews Visit the New E-Reader Center Read reviews of the latest e-readers on the market. Phones on PCWorld Read reviews and news on mobile devices and services. Gadget Central Stop by PCWorld for the latest reviews and tips on consumer gear. Cameras on PCWorld Compare prices, features, and reviews on point-and-shoot cameras, SLRs and more. Print Without a PC See the world's first Web-connected home printer with web apps. Learn more and watch the demo. Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 Get great deals on Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007. Buy Today. Advertisement Worry About One Less Thing Intelï¾® IT Director is designed for small businesses to improve data security and network health. Monitor PCs via the intuitive dashboard, ensure anti-malware is running, and more& FREE download at » Product Reviews Iomega eGo Portable Hard Drive 500GB 87 Pros Good backup software; Very fast; Has USB and FireWire ports Cons Read Complete Review » Top 10 Portable Hard Drives » Canon PowerShot SX20 IS 91 Pros 20X-optical-zoom lens (28mm to 560mm); Color Accent mode and super macro setting; Superb battery life; 720p HD video recording Cons Slow burst mode (almost a second between shots) Read Complete Review » Top-Rated Megazoom Cameras » Canon PowerShot SX200 IS 84 Pros Excellent zoom lens and image quality; HD video and fun in-camera features Cons HDMI/AV port door is a bit flimsy; Bulky, with no AA battery compatibility Read Complete Review » Top-Rated Pocket Megazooms » Top-Rated Advanced Point-and-Shoots » Get Big Savings When you Shop at PCWorld.com Shop online at PCWorld.com, where you can compare product information, read trusted reviews, and find the best prices on consumer electronics. Lumix DMC-FZ35K Black Digital Camera Price: $305.90 Avg User Rating 4 User Reviews EOS 7D SLR Digital Camera Body Only Price: $1499.00 Avg User Rating User Reviews Browse more Best Prices on Digital Cameras, Flash Memory, Graphics & Publishing Software, Lenses, Bags & Cases Top News on PCWorld.com Oops! Motorola Jumps the Gun on Droid Upgrade Announcement Motorola told Droid users they'd be getting Android 2.1 this week, but it now appears the company made the announcement in error. StarCraft 2 Closed Beta Kicks Off This Month Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaine reveals the StarCraft 2 beta test will finally get underway later this month. Downloads: Editor's Collection Most Popular Download Introductions of January 2010As 2010 began, PCWorld.com site visitors didn't forget their tried-and-true software--but they plunged into new programs as well. The popularity of backup programs and system utilities suggests that some readers made New Year's resolutions to back up and clean out their PCs. Photo-processing software did well, too; perhaps that means a memorable holiday season. Whatever the reasons for downloading these programs, one thing remains clear: Free software is always a hit. SUPERAntiSpyware Free Edition   38498 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Anti-spyware Tools This freebie does a great job removing spyware--but since it doesn't have real-time protection, it's just one layer of armor. Recuva   28012 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Recovery Un-delete files with this small, fast, and efficient program. DAEMON Tools Lite   9793 Downloads  |  Free  |  Filed Under Utilities This free software emulates CD/DVD drives by loading disc images into memory. See (3) more Most Popular Download Introductions of January 2010 » Browse DownloadsAntivirus & Security • Design & Multimedia • Utilities • Games • Chat, Email, & the Web • Sponsored Downloads Hoyle Card Games 2010Feeling lucky? Then pull up a chair and deal yourself in to these exciting card games from Hoy, the #1 brand in family entertainment! Hoyle Card Games 2010 features all of your favorite team-style and solo card games from Old Maid and Canasta to Solitaire and Poker. Learn new games and refine your strategy for hours of card flippin' fun, all in the company of the personable Hoyle characters. ArcSoft DVD SlideshowQuickly and easily produce professional-looking DVD movie discs featuring your own photo slideshows and home videos. The program's simple step-by-step design enables users of all levels to build custom slideshows, trim video, design on-screen menus, and burn discs for sharing at home, and sending to friends or customers with no experience eecessary. Whether you're a DVD authoring veteran or someone whos totally new to the game, youll appreciate the straightforward design of this powerful little application. 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