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Christmas is coming, just watch the kids. Ifthere were a Dow Jones Average for hopping-on-one-foot excitement it would be off thecharts – to the good. Our tip: short Grinch, golong on joy. In this year’s Gift Guide, you’llfind inspired ideas for delighting those youlove. Why wait til the last minute? Give a gift.Give back to your community.Here’s wishing you the best theseason has to offer!

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Gift Ideas for the“Home Specialists”Trying to think of presents to buy your friendsand family members who are in the middle ofrenovating or building a new home? We’vegot you covered. We also have tips on beinggreen friendly during this process.

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With waggly tails and rumbly purrs,they relentlessly show their love every day.What better time of year than the holidaysto delight a four-legged family memberwith a special gift? "Pets get so much joy out of toys," says

Lorrie Shaw, a Chelsea, Mich., pet ownerand pet blogger for annarbor.com. "Theyget to use all of their senses and identifysomething as theirs."Pet ownership is at an all-time high.

Sixty-two percent of U.S. households own apet - some 72.9 million homes, accordingto the 2011-2012 annual survey by theAmerican Pet Products Association. Andwe're loving - and giving - to our animalslike never before. In 2010, dog owners increased spending

on their pooches more than 30 percent, anddogs and cats are among the small pets thatare most likely to get gifts at Christmastime, according to the APPA survey. Ninepercent of dog owners say they've held aholiday or birthday party for their dog, and4 percent say they've done so for their cat.Pet owners' emotional ties with dogs and

cats run deep. "A lot of baby boomers be-come empty nesters and still have that nur-turing need," says Kristen Levine, founderof Tarpon Springs, Fla.-based FetchingCommunications, a marketer serving thepet industry. "A lot of millennials get petsbefore starting a family to fulfill that sameneed."While most pet owners won't hesitate to

purchase a little something special for theirpets this holiday season, the boom in prod-ucts at retail means there's more to choosefrom. Think before you shop, says Shaw."Pay attention to what your pet likes to do.Does he run and play, or is he more cogni-tive?"

Gaga for greenNatural, nontoxic, sustainable, recycled

and locally produced products are hot forpets. Brentwood, Tenn.-based Earth Dog offers

hemp dog collars, leashes, beds and toys, allmade in the U.S. The Leaf green adjustablehemp collar has quick-release hardware($18 to $20, specialty stores). Dog and cat

beds made of soy-based material and recy-cled content are widely available. Manysuppliers offer organic catnip. The PurrHighness cat scratcher from Worldwise ismade of recycled corrugated cardboard anddoubles as a lounger ($20, specialty stores).Doggles Plush Bottle Toys come in theshape of animals and have two squeakers.Stuff a used plastic water bottle inside andthe toy provides instant crinkly chewingfun. ($13 and up, specialty stores).

Cognitive playProducts that appeal to an animal's intu-

itive side, engaging them and encouragingnatural activity, also are trendy. "Foragingtoys are hot," says Levine. They give ownersa chance to do other things while their petis occupied, she says. Shaw suggests thetreat-dispensing Busy Buddy Kibble Nib-ble by Premier Pet (two sizes, $10 to $20,specialty stores). This activity ball stimu-lates pups mentally and physically by mak-ing them work for their food. Levine is a fanof the Physipet, a line of exercise and enter-tainment products for cats and dogs. Thetoys react to the pet, pulling back when thepet pulls, incorporating exercise with playand reducing boredom and separation anxi-ety, says company founder and inventorJude Waddy ($70 and up, physipet.com).Interactive games from the Swedish com-

pany Nina Ottosson are designed to stimu-late a dog's brain and reinforcepeople-friendly behavior. "Puzzle toys pro-vide the mental stimulation many dogs lackin their everyday life," says owner Nina Ot-tosson. Fill the new treat Maze and a petwill happily work away to "solve" the puz-zle and get the treat. There are versions forcats and dogs (starting at $15, specialtystores.)Self-grooming products that keep cats

happy and entertained are on the rise. TheWorldwise Smartykat Brushup self-groom-ing post was voted one of the Top 10 prod-ucts at the 2011 Global Pet Expo byveterinarian Dr. Marty Becker of TV's"Good Morning America" fame. Hundredsof flexible silicone bristles provide a feel-good massage while pulling away loose fur($20, specialty stores.)

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gral that you find the type of toythat can withstand that kind ofabuse," says Shaw. Don't skimpon cheap toys that can easily tearapart. Instead, buy a heavy-dutytoy that can endure tough teeth.California animal trainer and petexpert Diana L. Guerrero recom-mends the Kong Co.'s super-dutyhollow rubber toys. The Kong

Extreme toy, used by police anddrug enforcement and speciallymade for aggressive chewers, canbe filled with treats to help re-duce boredom (available in fivesizes, $5 and up, specialty stores).Brightly colored twists, flyers,hurleys and hucks from West PawDesign are made of Zogoflex, adurable, pliable material that'seasy for a pet to pick up andwon't hurt teeth ($9 to $17, spe-cialty stores).

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toy. Nylabone hard nylon dog chews in arange of shapes and flavors last longer thanrawhide bones and promote tooth health. Abacon-flavored DuraChew comes in the shapeof a hollow stick ($12, specialty stores).

Life on the road"More people travel with their pets nowa-

days," says Levine. She stresses the importanceof pet restraint whiledriving. "Just like tex-ting and driving, aloose pet in the vehi-cle can be dangerous,"she says. Kurgo makesa variety of pet-carry-ing products. A Sky-box Booster seat forpuppies and smalldogs up to 30 poundslifts them up to pro-vide them with a win-dow view ($60,specialty stores); the

Kurgo Auto Zip-Line tethers a dog safely,with a harness attached to a zip-line that runsbetween any two fixed points in the vehicleand allows a dog to walk back and forth, sitand stand ($38, specialty stores). Car carriersare especially important for cats, who oftenare not fond of travel. Levine suggests that an-imal lovers bring water for their pets duringtrips. Pawgua makes a portable, BPA-freeplastic dog bowl for thirsty, out-and-aboutpups ($15, specialty stores). The bowl keepswater cool and the top twists off. The best gift for a pet is simple and free:

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many benefits for our four legged friends.The normal routine goes as follows: getup, get ready, feed the dog, let him out todo his business and then leave for work.Only to be greeted by a dog who’s readyto play and romp and go for a walk. Butwait, you still have to help the kids withhomework and cook dinner and thenyour shows are on. Maybe he’ll get awalk tomorrow. This scenario is evenworse for the dog when he has behaviorproblems like chewing or pottying in the

house while you’re away and he has tobe crated. Pulling on leash makes it eveneasier to procrastinate exercising yourdog. Dog daycare provides a great outletfor all types of dogs with or withoutbehavior problems. They play and napand potty at their leisure. When you pickthem up after work they are much lesslikely to bother you during your shows orbe underfoot while you’re trying to getthe house picked up. In fact they willprobably go sleep in their bed or crateuntil you are ready to snuggle up andrelax. They have had great exercise and

socialization all day with their buddies.Dog daycare is not for everyone andtheir dog. You want to take a tour of thefacility and check for clean water, goodsanitization and safety practices. Somedaycares split up their facility intosections for dogs of different sizes andplay styles. Dog daycare can providemany benefits to you and your dog.Some dog daycares even provide otherservices such as housebreaking andtraining, grooming and boarding. Checkto see if there’s one in your area today!

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Whether repairing a cabinet door,mounting a picture, building or installingcabinets, or remodeling an entire room,DIYers will likely be drilling, driving,cutting, and possibly joining wood. AFestool CXS Lithium-Ion 10.8V CordlessDrill Multi-Chuck Set can handle all thesedrilling and driving challenges, frommaneuvering in tight spaces to installingcabinets. A belt clip keeps the lightweight(2 lb.) drill/driver handy, and an ultra-bright LED light illuminates dark corners.The Rockwell BladeRunner is amultipurpose, precision cutter that uses anyT-shank jigsaw blade and can easily cut

wood, metal, ceramic tile, aluminum, andplastic. Operate it attached to the wall or ona benchtop. Put wood together effortlesslywith the Kreg Jig Jr., a complete kit forpocket-hole joinery. Nine depth settingsmake it easy to join materials from 1/2" to11/2" thick in 1/8" increments. TheWoodRiver Low Angle Block Plane withAdjustable Mouth is perfect for finessingtrim (mitersand back bevels, for example)and for use anywhere you need to remove acontrolled amount of material (trim,molding, doors, shims, etc.). For buildingprojects, the 12" Pinnacle CombinationSquare includes a blade, square head andcenter finder -- all the tools needed forvirtually any layout.

(MS) -- Give your friends and family members who handlehome improvement and maintenance projects gifts to help themwork efficiently, successfully and safely. Woodcraft offers thefollowing holiday gift suggestions.

The Vika Twofold offers a convenient scaffold(21.7" high) for above the ground work and ahandy 47.6" long, 18.7" deep, 31.8" high

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Work Area Helpers

The portable Vika Twofold Workbench and Scaffold quickly turns into a47.6" long, 18.7" deep, 31.8" high bench or a 21.7" high scaffold, dependingon how the legs are positioned after unfolding. The bench features a tooltray, drilling hole, protractor and ruler inscribed into the MDF work surface.Both bench and scaffold have a 500-lb. capacity. LED (80 and 60)Magnifying Lamps and Bessey Auto-Adjust Toggle Clamps (horizontal lowand high and inline) are handy helpers for the workbench projects. Eachlamp has a spring-balanced arm for variable positioning of the head and canbe clamped to a workbench or tabletop. The toggle clamps eliminate time-consuming manual adjustment to correct clamping force by automaticallyadjusting to variations in workpiece dimensions, all the while maintainingconstant clamping force with a maximum vertical opening distance of 2".The 16" Versa Spin 360, when used with Painter's Pyramids and Grabbers,is a versatile support (25 lb. capacity)that allows the user to securely andeffortlessly rotate projects for sanding, light machining, painting and craftsfor better results in less time.

Storage, Safety & Stocking Stuffers

ToughBuilt Mega, Project, Universal, Utility and Tape MeasurePouches range from very large to small and provide temporarystorage for tools in the interior pockets. Each can be easily attached toa belt if desired. For personal comfort and safety, give your workers aWoodcraft 22-Pocket Apron, FastCap MXV-Pocket Dust Masks (N95rating), and YGC General Utility Gloves (medium to extra large).Stocking stuffer ideas: WERA Kraftform Kompakt 26 7-in-1 BayonetScrewdriver that conceals six driver bits in the handle and can be usedwith cordless drill drivers via a quick release locking chuck and spinnerstored in the shaft, a Snappy 5-Piece Countersinking Drill Set, a CuttingBoard Kit (milled domestic and exotic hardwood pieces), a WoodcraftMagazine subscription and a Woodcraft Gift Card.

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HolisticHandsPalm Beach facialist Tammy Fender’smagic touch has won over the city’sdiscerning clientele, who visit herHolistic Skin Care day spa (711 NorthFlagler Drive; 561-659-2292) forradiant skin and sumptuous hand-blended products. Fender clearly doesn’tbelieve, though, that beauty is onlyskin-deep. “Skin is a living organ,” sheexplains. “What you put into your bodyfeeds the blood, which in turn nourhsesthe skin.” We know she’s right, as whatwoman hasn’t seen her skin reflect theups and downs of her diet, quality ofsleep, stress level – in short, life?Happy, Fender’s approach to change isas gentle as her facials: “Healthy livingis process. One thing at a time.” Hereshe hares with T&C how to step intobeautiful skin.

1. Start Fresh:“First thing in the morning, have a cupof room-temperature water with abouta quarter of an organic lemon squeezedinto it. Lemon stimulates the digestivesystem and detoxifies the skin, whichis an eliminating organ.”

2. Juice Things Up:When you drink juice, the fruit andvegetable enzymes, also known to im-prove digestion, reach your blood-stream quickly. Try this cleansingblend: lemon, cucumber and celeryalong with apple, which sweetens themix. WOrk toward two eight-ouncejuices a day; you’ll start to feel health-ier and look more radiant.”

3. Get Moving: “Circulation beings oxygen to yourcells and is key to cell renewal, so it’simportant to exercise every day. Yoga,Pilates, running – whatever movementfeels right to you. The amount of timewill vary from person to person, but asyou develop a healthier lifestyle, you’llnaturally crave more.”

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5. Cultivate Peace:“Skin is affected by the nervous system.Breakouts, shingles and rashes likeeczema and psoriasis can flare upbecause of stress, which really stemsfrom fear about the future. Dailymeditation quiets the mind. You don’tneed to be in a certain position or acertain place. Whatever you’re doing,if you’re focuzed exactly on the task,that’s meditation. It’s a way of beingvery peaceful.” For more information,visit tammyfender.com.

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The PhilosophyTammy Fender approaches beauty froma holistic point of view, taking intoaccount the well-being of a person as awhole and thereby creating formulasthat not only benefit physical butemotional and spiritual levels.Centered on healing and creating abalance – both internally andexternally. Her stance on beauty isrooted in the ancient philosophy of yinand yang, whereby yin pertains to thestructure of cells and yang relates tothe body’s ‘chi’ energy. To achieve thisperfect balance, Tammy Fender usesactive, highly vibrational ingrendientsthat are immediately absorbed andpermeate on a cellular level to enhancethe way the skin functions internallywhile also addressing the “psychology”of the cells, bringing homeostatis to

the body and resulting in vibranthealthy skin. Moreover, Tammy Fenderwants to offer people more than just askin care line but a true healthylifestyle change. She encouragesconumers to not only be aware of whatthey put into their bodies but whatthey put onto their – as our skin is aliving organ. Teach that beauty, health,and happiness starts from within.

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Gold may be hovering at stratospheric levels and theeconomy is still seesawing, but that's not stoppingwell-heeled shoppers from indulging their jewelryhabits. Retailers and designers say they've noticed anuptick in interest and sales for baubles, which bodeswell for the holiday season. "There's a demand for statement pieces, whether it's

an oversized cocktail ring or a dramatic cuff bracelet,"says Los Angeles jewelry designer, C.C. Skye, whoseshowy accessories have curried favor with boldfacednames like Halle Berry, Gwen Stefani and KristinCavallari. "They feel that we've been through therecession. We've lived it. We don't want to live thatlifestyle anymore. There's still room for morecelebration."Customers may also justify the expense since

jewelry can be reworked with a variety of wardrobepieces, say retailers."People may not be in the mood to buy shoes or

clothes, but they know a fun piece of jewelry canmake an outfit pop and can be worn again and again,"says Melissa Akkaway, owner of Beckley Boutique,which has locations in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. When it comes to fashion jewelry, which usually

tops out at $1,000, clean and spare necklaces sportinginitials and quirky pendants are a key trend for theholidays. Alex Woo's dainty charms, such as initialsand zodiac signs, can sell for $148 in sterling silver,$548 in 14 karat gold and $798 with pavé diamonds.A new holiday addition to Beckley is Maya Brenner'spendants in the shape of states (seen on the likes ofKaty Perry, Eva Longoria and Jessica Simpson) ingold and silver, with easy-on-the-wallet prices of$130 to $300. Those rimmed with diamonds willfetch $1,040.

Another approachable line is New York-based EricaWeiner Jewelry, whose vintage-inspired creationsconjure up whimsy and nostalgia with pricesaveraging under $300. At the company's store inNew York City, manager Emily Ruane steers clientsaway from solitaire diamonds unless the present issupposed to be the real deal - a proposal oranniversary gift.

"It's just not appropriate to give big diamondsunless you're engaged or married," Ruane says. Instead, for the holidays, she suggests the double

letterpress necklace, which actually incorporates oldmoveable type as the pendants and is personalizedwith initials, or the Civil War-era tintype necklaces,which feature photographs printed on iron sheetshanging from brass chains. Men may appreciate thepenknife necklace on a brass chain or a cast fossilnautilus necklace, items that aren't highlyembellished or too overwrought. Los Angeles-based Lord Griffon, known for its

chunky oxidized silver jewelry and a fan base thatincludes Randy Jackson from "American Idol," hasalso noticed a shift in male tastes to less in-your-faceskull ware.

What's more in demand these days are sleekerlooks, such as ID bracelets and fleur-de-lis necklaces,says Suzie Lederer, founder and creative director ofLord Griffon."More than something really hard-edged, they want

something they can wear not when they're just goingto the club or riding motorcycles on weekends,"Lederer says. C.C. Skye also projects a heavy metal holiday of

sorts, glittering with multiple diamonds, such as theWish List Necklace, comprising of heavy bronze chains woven with white stones. Her retailers are

also beginning to stock the pavé punk princessbracelet in gun metal for the holidays. Skye says itcaters to that "luxe, funk princess" trend.Her suggestions for holiday gifts include layered

looks, such as necklaces that are "feminine, soft anddrapey," and bracelets that combine textures such aswooden beads paired with a diamond bangle. Long,dramatic earrings are in for those seeking gifts in-fused with glam and sparkle. The Miguel Ases linefeatures dangling earrings studded with tiny beads thatare easy to wear with tank tops or little black dressesand fit the under-$500 budget.Customers who want to splurge may opt for the de-

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MetallicsMetals will shine this holidayseason. Rose gold's popularitycontinues along with edgier stylescrafted in gunmetal, oxidizedsilver, bronze and mixedmetallics.

Pavé diamondsThese little gems that dotpendants, bracelets and more arecatering to the luxe trend andelevating fashion jewelry to a newlevel.

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FashionPointers

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CTW FeaturesRetro style is in, and kids can’t get

enough of it, from cutting-edgeclothing and accessories that recall theclassics to thrift-shop home goodsstraight from grandma’s attic. A quest for individuality in a

homogenized world is behind thevintage juggernaut, say trend watchers.So is a treacherous economy. “I think the resurgence started with

kids rummaging through thrift stores,”says Bonnie VanKeersblick of BlueFlower Vintage, an online shop runthrough Etsy that specializes in vintageitems. “Old movies help fuel the trend,and then the economic downturn andpeople wanting to be green justifiedit.”Stephanie Press, who runs the online

store Hold Vintage, says the same.“I believe there is a desire to escape

from mass manufacturing to thingsthat are unique,” she says. “The fashionindustry has caught on to this and aremaking efforts to include vintage intheir styling and editorials.”Whether you’re shopping for a

curious teen or a nostalgic grown-up,having an eye for the old this seasonwill come in handy. Retro-themedproducts make for great gifts and fun

shopping

. For himThank Don Draper from AMC’s

popular series “Mad Men” for theresurgence in dapper formal wear for

men. Draper’s crisp suits and affinityfor good whiskey ignited craving forboth. Men looking for fashioninspiration will enjoy “Icons of Men’sStyle” by Josh Sims (Laurence KingPublishers, 2011), a guide to iconicmenswear. The British fashion writerchronicles prominent garments of thepast and the men who made themnotable, including stars like GregoryPeck and classic characters like JamesBond. Another way to bring a retro edge to

men’s formalwear is with pocketsquares.“[Pocket squares] are understated but

stylish and not too far out of a guy’scomfort zone,” says Press. “You can goutilitarian with cotton or bold andbright in silk.” Club Room, a Macy’sclothing brand, sells pocket squares ineverything from paisley to polka dot,and in colors like red, blue and black($15, Macy’s). No man who carries a smart phone

needs a watch – but many of themwant one anyway. The Timex Digitalwatch ($40, department and specialtystores), boasts an INDIGLO night-light feature and digital numberdisplay, but a shiny stainless steelexpansion band and water-resistancegives it contemporary utility.

For herClassic style for women is about

finding the perfect statement piece.Think bold jewelry or anything withan Art Deco edge.“I love the idea of a great retro-print

scarf,” says Press. “Not only can youwear it in a myriad of ways, but theyare being used in interior design asframed art or for custom pillows.”Look for scarf designs with blocky

shapes and heavy colors with a sharpcontrast (like black, lime green andred) to achieve a polished Art Decolook.Vintage glass, tableware and

cookware have great legs in the gift-

giving world. VanKeersblick, alifelong fan of vintage style, showcasesa 1950s line of striped and lotus-patterned bowls designed by GretePrytz Kittelsen for the Cathrineholmfactory in Norway. Fresh contemporarytakes on Scandinavian tablewareabound, from Marimekko’s brightclassics to the retro retakes fromSagaform, created by a platoon ofyoung Swedish designers.Typewriters have seized the

imagination of the Facebookgeneration. Search local antique storesand thrift shops for antique brands andrestored classics. Women with apenchant for the sound of keystrokemay enjoy a 1950s Royal portabletypewriter in bright pink ($595,mytypewriter.com) or typewriter-inspired jewelry like a key bracelet($85) or custom key earrings ($58).

For teensYoung people questing for fresh,

individual style have led the way inrefining the vintage aesthetic. Toplease a 20-something, though, avintage gift must possess retro flairalong with techno geewhizery. Old-fashioned vinyl records are on a

tear. A turntable would be a great gift

for a young music fan fascinated by thecrackling sounds of a spinning record.Crosley Radio, a classic brand dating tothe earliest days of radio, offers avariety of models, including theMemory Master II ($400, departmentand specialty stores). This turntable, inblack or paprika, plays vinyl, CDs andcassettes, has an AM/FM radio and aUSB feature compatible with PCs andMacs for ripping and editing audiocontent.Retro-style headphones also appeal to

young music fans who appreciate both1970s design and contemporary highfidelity. Eskuché’s Control, an on-earstyle headphone, comes in basic black,shrimp, salmon and gold ($60,specialty stores).Teens also may enjoy capturing the

moment on old-fashioned film with aLomo LC-A, a cheap camera firstdesigned in the Soviet era. LomographyU.S.A. rocketed to fame with thisimperfect old camera (now produced inChina) that produces unexpecteddistortions, such as light leaks andsaturated colors that give photos aclassic, artistic look. The Diana F+ isan update on a cheap 1960s cameraknown for delivering dreamy exposures($89, lomography.com).© CTW Features

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Ready To Go Retro?Old stuff is coolagain. Gifting oldstuff is even cooler.

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today

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digital watch withstretch strap;Timex

The Memory Master II turntable, conversantwith PCsand Macs

Crosley Radio

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Ready To Go Retro? BeyondSmart

Enough with brains. It's time fora phone with brawn.

Here's your guide to the bestsmartphones that pack ultra-quick processors, responsivememory and amazingly strong

battery lives.

Itused to be that a smartphone wasjust that -_smart. When weweren't making or taking calls, wecould check the score on a web

browser or fire off a couple quick emails,maybe look up directions on a map.Then came apps. And games. And

multitasking. And soon we were asking ourphones to do a lot more for us than theywere really equipped to do.Now that's all changed.

As high-speed 4G data networks havetaken to the air, they've ushered in a newera of beefed-up, super-fast smartphonesthat are loaded with enough power andfeatures to make the era of lamenting ourphones a ghost of Christmas past.If someone on your list is in dire need a

phone upgrade, you might want to checkout one of these mobile monsters, whichare fast, responsive, long-lasting and justplain fun.

Motorola Atrix

The Atrix ($99) packs a Firefox browserwith Adobe Flash support for a desktop-worthy browsing experience in asmartphone. It comes equipped with adual-core 1 GHz processor and 1GB ofRAM. Plug the Atrix into the MotorolaLapDock ($299, sold separately) to tap intoa full Firefox 4.0 browser, keyboard andtrackpad on an 11.6-inch screen, for true mobile multitasking. It can snap 5-MP stills and record 720p high-defvideo,and with AT&T's U-Verse, the Atrix candownload live and on-demand TV overAT&T's 4G network right to its 4-inch,540 x 960 qHD display. Running theAndroid 2.3 Gingerbread operatingsystem, the Atrix is über-customizable;home-screen widgets can be moved andresized to personalize the panels. Thebattery offers up to 540 minutes of talktime and can last on standby for up to 350hours -_not that they'd ever let it just sitthere.$99 with two-year contract, AT&T.

Motorola Droid Bionic

What's the point ofrecording high-def video ifyou're not going to watch iton an HDTV? That'ssomething the Droid Bionic($299) doesn't need toworry about. It captures full1080p HD video anddisplays it on an HDTV viaHDMI Mirror mode. TheBionic packs a 1 GHz dual-core processor and a full1GB of RAM, so apps launch quickly andmulttask even quicker. With Verizon's 4GLTE, browsing and emailing are up to 10xfaster than 3G networks. The Bionic,which runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread,features a 540 x 960 qHD picture on its

Motorola Atrix in LapDock

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mammoth 4.3-inch display and has 16GB ofbuilt-in memory. Like the Atrix, the DroidBionic is compatible with Motorola's LapDock($299) for 4G power in laptop form.Its bionic battery provides up to 650 minutes

of talk time and can sit on standby for up to 200hours.$299 with two-year contract, Verizon Wireless

Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch

A dual-core 1 GHz processor is what you'll findin most front-of-pack smartphones - tablets, too.But Samsung's newGalaxy S II Epic 4GTouch ($199) ispacking a 1.2 GHzdual-core, and with afull gig of RAM andan enormous 4.52-inch SuperAMOLED display,there's both plentyof power and realestate to browse,game, video chat orstream movies onSprint's 4G network.The Galaxy S Epic IIruns Android 2.3Gingerbread foraccess to all theirfavorite Google apps,and entertainment options abound with access tothe Samsung Media Hub. The battery packs atalk time of more than 8 hours. $199 with two-year contract, Sprint

HTC Sensation 4GBig, bold, fast -_that's theHTC Sensation 4G ($199). It has a4.3-inch, 540 x 960 qHDdisplay, records 1080p high-def video and blazes across

T-Mobile's 4G network with alightning-quick 1.2 GHzdual-core processor. It features768MB of RAM and has an 8MB memory card included for storing HDvideos or photos shot with the8-MP camera. The phone runson Android 2.3 Gingerbread

and features the new HTC Sense 3.0 experience,which offers new features and enhancements,including a customizable lock screen. TheSensation 4G has up to 8 hours of talk time andcan sit on standby for up to three weeks.$199 with two-year contract,T-Mobile

Nexus S 4G from Google

Sure, Android phones abound these days, but theNexus S 4G ($99), Google's latest flagshipphone, is the first to feature Google Wallet. Asthe nameimplies, it turnsyour phone into avirtual wallet:After a creditcard is synced upto the phone, allshoppers need todo is launch theapp, tap the near-fieldcommunicationssensor (such as PayPass), the money is sent -_noswiping, no cash. But the Nexus S does morethan just aim to make wallets obsolete. Itfeatures a 4-inch, 480 x 800 Super AMOLEDdisplay at 226ppi for ultra-crisp images up to1.5 times higher than traditional LCD screens,and it snaps 5-MP photos. Inside, it has a 1 GHzprocessor and 512MB of RAM. It runs Android2.3 Gingerbread and has up to 6 hours of talktime. $99 with two-year contract, Sprint(c) CTW_Features

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