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If you’re like most Americans, your holiday shopping bonanza officially starts Friday, Nov. 25. Or as it’s more commonly known: Black Friday. The precursor to the gift-giving season that is this hallowed Friday seems to be now inexorably tied to the industry I cover: consumer technology and gadgets. Perhaps 30 years ago, the shopping masses were more concerned with gifts of ties, mixers and Mattel toys — but now they seem to only have eyes for the battery-powered, pluggable and 3G-connected.

Most coffeemaker models make a good cup of coffee. Higher-priced models usually have more features and fancier styling. This shopping guide will help you choose the right coffemaker for your style, budget and coffee drinking needs.

There's a perfect book for every person. It's just a matter of matching stories with personalities. Here are 10 great books from 2009, specially selected for 10 different types of people. Whip out the holiday gift list and see if you've got a match.

Searching for a gift for the exercise enthusiast on your list? Whatever the sport or activity, we have ideas that are fun, functional and in a range of prices to help keep you fiscally fit.

All the surveys agree; one of the top consumer electronic gift categories is digital cameras. Surprised? Me neither.