Digital tech delights to get hearts thumping

ByABC News
November 28, 2007, 2:02 AM

— -- Nothing says "Happy holidays, Sweetheart" better than an iPhone or plasma television. OK, so high-tech gadgets tend to cost more than classic gifts such as clothing or modest jewelry, but wouldn't you rather receive a sleek BlackBerry Curve than a cardigan? Consider this guide a look at some of the best tech toys of the year. By no means is this a complete list other guides in this section highlight the best in cameras, inexpensive tech gadgets and more but these digital delights are worth a look (or listen). Compiled by Marc Saltzman, Jefferson Graham and Edward C. Baig, and written by Saltzman.

MUSIC

The tech choices as holiday gifts are limited only by designers' imagination. Give the gift of music this holiday season, whether it's a portable MP3 player, docking station speaker system or a Wi-Fi radio. Here are a few highlights:

iPod: New features, more storage

Zune: Built for sharing

Sansa View: Versatile

At just 0.3-inches thin and weighing under 3 ounces, the Sansa View (www.sandisk.com; from $149.99) is a convenient media player offering impressive battery life of up to 35 hours for music or up to seven hours for video. It includes a MicroSD card slot if you'd like to add more memory, plays multiple music, photo and video formats (including DivX files) and features a built-in FM radio.