The ToyBox presents: Top 10 Summer Gadgets 2008

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What's in your gadget toybox? An old MP3 player, wound up earbuds, ratty sneakers and a serious case of gadget envy?
Fear not -- the editors of The ToyBox bring you the Top 10 summer gadgets that should be in your toybox this summer.
It's time to get out of that office and get some sunlight. Click on to begin! (Image: Popgadget)

Published: September 24, 2008 -- 05:35 GMT (22:35 PDT)
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Why the Asus Eee PC 900? Simple: Because light and airy is the summertime way to go, and nothing's better than a nine-inch laptop with lightweight Windows XP on it. Plus, this laptop fashionably wears white before Labor Day.
Read the review: Asus Eee PC 900 (white, Windows XP)

Published: September 24, 2008 -- 05:35 GMT (22:35 PDT)
Caption by: David Grober
Leave the sharks in the water and chat hands-free with the Aliph Jawbone 2, which comes in a beach-ready gold color.
Read the review: Aliph Jawbone 2 (gold)

Published: September 24, 2008 -- 05:35 GMT (22:35 PDT)
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Home videos don't need to be in high-def widescreen format. Enter the budget-friendly Canon FS100 camcorder, which at a mere 10.7 ounces and $399 won't break your hand or your bank when the kids want to show you something. "Dad! Dad!"
Read the review: Canon FS100 (sapphire blue)

Published: September 24, 2008 -- 05:35 GMT (22:35 PDT)
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Simple problem, simple solution: Noise-cancellation, without the hefty Bose-like price tag. With JVC's HA-NC250 Noise Canceling Headphones, you'll never hear your neighbor's riding mower again -- only crystal clear notes.
Read the review: JVC HA-NC250 Noise Canceling Headphones

Published: September 24, 2008 -- 05:35 GMT (22:35 PDT)
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With travel-friendly design and great sound for an affordable price, you can't go wrong bringing Logitech's Pure-Fi Anywhere out into the yard.
Read the review: Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere

Published: September 24, 2008 -- 05:35 GMT (22:35 PDT)
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Our review of the Canon PowerShot A470 says you'd have a hard time finding a better snapshot camera, and we're inclined to agree. Plus, the snappy orange color scheme means you'll know which point-and-shoot is yours among a wave of silver lookalikes.
Read the review: Canon PowerShot A470 (orange)

Published: September 24, 2008 -- 05:35 GMT (22:35 PDT)
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Need a quick-n'-dirty MP3 player but don't want to pony up for an iPod? The Phillips GoGear SA2825 is no bigger than an Oreo cookie -- and at $45, the price tag is just as delicious.
Read the review: Phillips GoGear SA2825 (2GB)

Published: September 24, 2008 -- 05:35 GMT (22:35 PDT)
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After you've snapped pictures of the kids, print them at high resolution and high speed with Canon's Pixma iP100. You won't even have to leave the yard.
Read the review: Canon Pixma iP100

Published: September 24, 2008 -- 05:35 GMT (22:35 PDT)
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What's summer without a drop-top? The 2008 Ford Mustang V-6 Deluxe Convertible screams sweet summertime, from the powerful amplifier inside to the wide mouth grill -- and best yet, this 'stang's V6 won't kill your wallet like the bigger V8 will.
Read the review: 2008 Ford Mustang V-6 Deluxe Convertible

Published: September 24, 2008 -- 05:35 GMT (22:35 PDT)
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Snap pictures, Geotag them on the fly, and take calls from your significant other -- the Nokia N78 sounds like the perfect summertime phone.
Read the review: Nokia N78

Published: September 24, 2008 -- 05:35 GMT (22:35 PDT)
Caption by: David Grober