Last minute shopping is never easy. If you want to show your loved ones how much you appreciate them -- why not look beyond the bland socks and perfume options? Our editors have selected the hottest products to for every tech aficionado on your shopping list. Plus our hands-on product tests will help you determine the best gift for them. Check out our guide to the coolest tech gear this year!

Who are you buying for?

The Mobile Phone Lover

RIM BlackBerry Curve 8520 smartphone

The lack of 3G and GPS and a poor display are downsides, but the excellent optical trackpad and user interface make the BlackBerry Curve 8520 a decent smartphone. This entry-level BlackBerry isn't for everyone, but budget users who are willing to sacrifice some features for a lower price should consider the Curve 8520.

The Photographer

Olympus Mju Tough 6000

There’s not much that we don’t like about the Olympus Mju Tough 6000. In fact, we think it’s a lovely ruggedised camera that anyone with an adventurous bone in their body should put on their shopping list.

The Video Buff

Adobe Premiere Elements 8

Adobe Premiere Elements 8 is an appealing upgrade for anyone interested in organising videos, editing them, and compiling them into attractive, fun movies. With its underlying power and its significantly improved ease of use, it's a good value.

The Home Theatre Enthusiast

Logitech LS21 PC speakers

For listening to music while using your computer the Logitech LS21 speaker system is more than powerful enough. These PC speakers lose a bit of their lustre in larger rooms as the maximum volume is quite low, but as a budget system the Logitech LS21 is hard to beat.

The Couch Potato

Kogan 1080P-47

At this price you would struggle to find a 42in LCD TV from competing brands, making the Kogan 1080P-47 an absolute bargain. Picture quality is impressive for the price as well.

The Gamer

Tekken 6

Tekken fans have reasons to rejoice now that the latest instalment of the 3D fighting franchise has arrived but gamers who haven't closely followed the series may be wondering what Tekken 6 has to offer them.

The Music Aficionado

Sennheiser PXC 210 BT wireless headphones

Sennheiser's PXC 210 BT wireless headphones provide great sound quality even when connected via Bluetooth, though they don't offer the active noise-cancellation of more expensive models.

The Notebook Fan

Dell Vostro 1720 notebook

The Dell Vostro 1720 is a well-rounded machine and should suit any business user who wants large notebook with a high resolution display instead of a space-hogging PC and monitor setup. Don't bank on it for good 3D graphics performance though.

The Traveller

Garmin nuvi 265W GPS unit

Garmin's nuvi 265W isn't outstanding and does have a couple of faults, but its ease of use and simple operation will appeal to many users.

Who are you buying for?

Less than $100

ALK Technologies CoPilot Live 8 for iPhone

ALK Technologies' CoPilot Live 8 for iPhone app has an excellent user interface and a great map screen, but erratic GPS performance and a few missing features hinder its appeal. With future software updates to correct its issues, this GPS app has the potential to be one of the best available for the iPhone.

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$100 to $200

Samsung YP-U4

The YP-U4 is an excellent MP3 player that packs in plenty of cool features for the asking price. While it fails to reach the lofty heights set by its YP-U3 predecessor, it remains a solid offering that won't disappoint the average music fan.

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$200 to $500

Kogan Technologies EziNav GPS

Kogan's EziNav GPS device is a great option for those who need GPS navigation but don't want to pay an inflated price.

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$500 to $1000

Telstra Tough T90 mobile phone

It may not be the most pleasing mobile phone to look at, b ut Telstra's Tough T90 does what it's designed to do – provide a solution to those who require a phone that can take some punishment. It's a little expensive, though.

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$1000 to $2000

Samsung HT-BD1255 home theatre system

If you’re looking for a simple yet feature-filled system to accompany a new flat-screen television, Samsung’s home theatre in a box does the trick nicely.

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Sky is the limit!

Sharp LC40LB700X LED television

Sharp’s LC40LB700X LED television is the first in Australia with an integrated Blu-ray disc player. This plus its great picture quality make the LC40LB700X a great purchase.

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