Here Come the Holiday Gift Guides: Tech for Under $200, Stocking Stuffers, Cameras, and More

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I know what's on your mind these days... well, most of you. Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Cyber *Week*--anything on our site with those words in its headline has gone off the charts this week. Most of the deals we've been highlighting have been limited-time offers, so those stories are already old news. Instead I've got a few gift guides for you that give you plenty of options: tech gifts under $200, unique stocking stuffers for less than $50, and cameras for your favorite photographer. And that's only the beginning. Keep coming back to PCWorld.com for gift ideas this holiday season --Kim Saccio-Kent, Newsletter Editor Top Stories Great Gifts Under $200 From realistic lightsabers to the season's hottest video games--we've got the perfect gift for everyone on your list. The Best Tablet for You Sure, the iPad is great--but it isn't right for everyone. A new tablet from Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, or another maker might be a better choice. 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