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Poll: What is on a geek's mind when it comes to gifts in 2010? As part of our geek gift coverage each year, we ask members about their gift giving and receiving plans. We want to know what is on your mind in 2010? Read more Resource of the day Transform Your Data Center: How Next-Generation Servers Deliver Radical ROI Read this white paper to explore virtualized servers that eliminate sprawl, cut energy costs, and provide a fast ROI. Learn how a converged infrastructure is easier to manage, less expensive, and responsive to the changing needs of your business. New at TechRepublic   Geek Gifts 2010: Kobo eReader The Kobo is getting a lot of attention in the crowded ereader market primarily because of its $139 price. Find out the other reasons that make it an attractive option for a gift. Read more The Windows Phone 7 App Hub experience Justin James explains why working within the Windows Phone 7 ecosystem in terms of getting support and having your app published is not a fun ride. Read more Extend smartphone functionality with hardware add-ons You can bring your smartphone closer to being the ultimate "ultra-portable computer" with hardware add-ons. Dell Shinder tells you about some options that are available. Read more World of Warcraft: Prelude to Cataclysm Before World of Warcraft: Cataclysm expansion hits, WoW fans should participate in the in-game events and quest lines and read the book The Shattering: Prelude to Cataclysm. Read more Internet TV: Roku still trumps Apple, Google, and Boxee The Internet TV market has gotten very crowded very quickly. For those who want to add an Internet-connected box to their entertainment center, here's a quick rundown of the four main options. Read more Featured multimedia   The Xbox 360 turns 5 (photos) It's been a quick five years for Microsoft's video game console, which launched the "next-gen" console wars on November 21, 2005. View on site Hands on with the OnLive MicroConsole Take a closer look at the hardware for the OnLive MicroConsole, which brings cloud-based PC gaming to your TV. View on site Donkey Kong Country Returns (photos) Nintendo has resurrected the 15-year-old Donkey Kong Country franchise for a new title on the Wii. View on site Fractal art from the XaoS zoomer Here's a collection of fractal images generated from XaoS, free fractal zoomer software that is available for Windows and Mac. View on site Olympus BioScapes: Art that lives under the microscope (photos) The camera company's annual digital-imaging competition uncovers the science-as-art coming out of research laboratories across the globe. Winners were announced this week. View on site Today's recommended downloads Free Trial: IBM LotusLive Engage for Online Collaboration (IBM) CIO White Paper: Web 2.0 at Work (IBM) Are Your Smart Phones Tough Enough? (Intermec Technologies) State of Virtualization (Dell, Inc., Intel, Inc. & Citrix Systems) Ease Deployments in Your Virtualized Environment (Oracle) 10 reasons I'm dumping my iPad for a Galaxy Tab The reviews may be mixed, but for Deb Shinder, the choice is clear. See why she's throwing over her iPad in favor of her new Galaxy Tab. TechRepublic newsletters   Get smartphones news, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Product Spotlight Five Tips 10 Things Dinosaur Sightings galleries Computers from the 1970s Computers from 1980-1983 Computers from 1984-1989 Photo memories of 18 first computers Vintage Computer Festival showcases technology from the 1970s and 1980s

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