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I’m headed to CES in Las Vegas this week. CES is the BIGGEST consumer electronics show of the year. It’s where the best of the best come to show-off their latest and greatest tech achievements.

Last year, we experienced the rise of Blu-Ray, the loss of HD-DVD, and the introduction of slim TVs from Sony, large TVs from Panasonic, and a plethora of wire-free products.

What’s going to be the must-have items this year? Right now, I’m looking forward to more of the “Look Ma, No Wires!” that we expect to see with all kinds of devices. Plus, after the launch of the iPhone, I’m looking forward to seeing what companies have incorporated the 3G network capability into their products.  Also, I can’t wait to see what goodies have caught on to the whole touch-screen fad.  My favorite, of course, is the latest in iPod accessories.

I’ll update from the show room floor.  Wish me luck!

Do you remember what it was like when you graduated college and it was time to face the “real world”? I remember being totally excited but completely freaked out. When faced with buying the grad in your life a gift, as I am with my cousin Marissa this year, turn to this list of gadgets which help with the variety of real life obstacles awaiting young grads.

1. Fear of getting lost? Pick up the new Navigon 2100 GPS device. It’s a small unit with a large screen that displays a “3D reality view” function. It allows you to actually see what’s surrounding you while you drive. I like the big button selection too. They’re VERY easy to select from behind the wheel.

2. Fear of not making it to work on time? This 3-in-one breakfast maker will do the trick. It cooks an egg, brews your coffee, and makes your toast in one fell swoop! Need more? The iHome Shower Speaker will get your morning rocking! Upload your MP3s and get your booty shaking in the shower. Tunes in the morning really get you to work faster.

3. Fear of not keeping it together on the job? My little brother just graduated from college last year and is starting his first real job. He was THRILLED to call me and tell me that his work was going to buy him a phone! He scored the new BlackBerry Curve and is in love with it. He can literally do his whole job from the road and keep everything on track. He likes the layout, the screen, how it feels in his pocket, and the robust functionality. Also, with this phone you can make free phone calls using a VoIP service like Skype, (calls using your Internet connection) which saves him some of his hard-earned cash!