Tech Buyer's Guide 2006

High-def TVs? Cheaper. Cell phones? Smarter and thinner. Video games? Sweeter. It's been a great year for all things electronic

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James Worrell for TIME

Samsung Power Vision M500 $80
(with 2-year contract and rebate)
The new Power Vision M500 is as skinny as the other runway models but has its own bold look in red or silver. Thoughtfully designed inside and out, its got a simple icon-based menu, Bluetooth stereo and GPS.

Plan: Fair & Flexible costs $40 for the first 450 min. and $5 for each additional 30-min. block. The Power Vision Plus Pack is $20 a month, including NFL Mobile, Sprint TV and more.

Base Monthly Fee: $60

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