Top 10 must-have gadgets

Edit: The picks include a sub-$400 Netbook and the new touch-screen Palm Pre. What else is hot on our most recent Must-Have Gadgets list?

Apple iPod Touch (second generation, 32GB)

The second-generation iPod Touch includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth.

Asus Eee PC 1005HA

Asus hits nearly all the marks in the 1005HA, the latest version of its iconic Eee PC, highlighted by a 6-hour-plus battery life.

The Flip Video UltraHD may not be the sexiest mini camcorder out there, but it offers a respectable feature set and some of the best video we've seen from this type of cheap, YouTube-friendly camcorder.

LG enV Touch

The LG enV Touch's combination of great design and top-notch features makes it one of the top Verizon Wireless Wireless phones we've ever seen.

Logitech Harmony One

While it's missing an RF option, Logitech's Harmony One is one of the best--if not the best--universal remote we've ever tested.

Logitech Squeezebox Boom

The Logitech Squeezebox Boom is the best all-in-one tabletop Wi-Fi radio we've seen to date.

Nintendo DSi

While not all previous DS owners should upgrade, the DSi is an ambitious and solidly designed portable gaming system.

Palm Pre

Despite some missing features and performance issues that make it less than ideal for on-the-go professionals, the Palm Pre offers gadget lovers and consumers well-integrated features and unparalleled multitasking capabilities. The hardware could be better, but more importantly, Palm has developed a solid OS that not only rivals the competition but also sets a new standard in the way smartphones handle tasks and manage information.

Panasonic TC-P50G10

With excellent picture quality marred by only a couple of flaws, the Panasonic TC-PG10 series sits near the head of the class of 2009.

RIM BlackBerry Bold

For those who waited, the RIM BlackBerry Bold won't disappoint. The Bold impresses with its brilliant display, enhanced productivity tools, and excellent multimedia performance to deliver a more powerful and well-rounded smartphone to mobile professionals.