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By Rob Blackwell
Times Newspapers Staff Writer
Finding the right electronic gadget used to be easy. As of last year, there were only six kinds of DVD players to chose from, and fewer kinds of digital cameras or camcorders. But now the options and brand names have become truly dizzying. We’ve sought out the hottest items for Christmas for the serious amateurs and the mildly curious.
Portable MP3 player
Truly one of the hottest items on the market, the Diamond Rio MP3 player has dramatically dropped in price in the past six months. When it first premiered, it was a hefty $350 for the tiny device. Currently, the Diamond Rio retails at $129.99. Until February, at least one store is offering a $60 rebate,
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