Apple's iPad and Microsoft's Kinect for Xbox 360 (formerly Project Natal) may have taken the spotlight in the world of digital wonder this year, but there are plenty of other cool technologies to go around. Some, such as Literacy Bridge's Talking Book and GeoPalz's kid-friendly pedometers, are targeted at a very specific audience whereas others, including a solar-powered portable digital sound system and a low-cost high-definition Web camera, have much broader appeal. Still others, for example the treadmill desktop, are decidedly low-tech but no less interesting. This year, there's even a gadget to help your favorite golfer improve his or her swing.

View a slide show of the 2010 Scientific American Gadget Guide

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1. 1. Quinn the Eskimo 09:50 PM 12/14/10

   Techno gadgets for Christmas!!! What joy!
   
   So, in their digital glory, how come SciAm manages to pick such boring dreds?
   
   What joy?

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2. 2. asm926 11:00 AM 12/20/10

   First - I would soooo love a treadmill desk! Perfect for this multi-tasker!
   
   Second...Quinn the Eskimo...who peed in your coffee this morning??? If you're that bored, get your nose out of the air and shove it somewhere else!!
   
   I love SciAm! I always look forward to the Gadget Guide! ;)

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