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Don't know what to get for that person who has everything? Need a new toy to play with while hibernating for the winter? Want to see a list of 20 things you don't need but really want? Look no further. Our 2007 gadget guide will help you ride in style, listen to your favorite tunes (even those long, lost and forgotten ones), predict the weather, manage your weight and even protect your valuables from nosy co-workers. And that's just the beginning. Guaranteed, that "person who has everything" doesn't have what's on our list.

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Larry Greenemeier is the associate editor of technology for Scientific American, covering a variety of tech-related topics, including biotech, computers, military tech, nanotech and robots.

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