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Seems like two hundred bucks doesn't get you much these days: Dinner for two in a swanky restaurant, a tank or two of gas for your Range Rover, a Hannah Montana concert ticket (maybe not, actually). There are better ways to spend your hard-earned cash. Why not pick up a fun new tech toy? We've reviewed some pretty impressive, budget-friendly gadgets lately--everything you see here has earned a rating of at least 3 stars (out of 5). So check out our favorite cheapskate gadgets of late.
Apple Wireless Keyboard and Mighty Mouse ($79 direct)
Apple's beautifully designed Wireless Keyboard and Mighty Mouse offer simplicity and elegance as well as excellent software utilities support in OS X.
Canon Powershot A590 IS ($179.99 list)
With great images, face detection, image stabilization, and manual exposure set-tings, this entry-level point-and-shoot camera offers a lot for a little.
Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000 ($99 direct)
Unsurpassed image quality and simple software combine to make this the best Webcam you can buy today.
Palm Centro for AT&T ($99 direct)
You won't get the cutting-edge tech that comes with, say, the iPhone, but for a quarter of the price Palm's Centro makes a good entry-level smartphone on AT&T. There's a racy, red version for Sprint, too.
Plantronics Voyager 520 ($99.95 list)
Plantronics scores big with its sleekly styled, superb-sounding update to the popular Voyager 510 Bluetooth handsfree headset.
Samsung YP-T10 ($129 list)
This 4GB flash-based MP3 player sports a slick design with a sharp screen, great graphics, and an intuitive interface. You also get some cool features like FM radio and Bluetooth phone integration in the bargain.
SimpleDrive 500GB Portable Hard Drive ($169.99 list)
SimpleTech's portable 500GB SimpleDrive delivers speedy USB data transfers and plenty of easy-to-tote storage for nearly all your backup needs, at a price that's hard to beat.
Sonic Impact i-F3 ($170 direct)
Traveling with your tunes? This small and sturdy portable iPod dock is easy to pack and is perfect for hotel rooms. Plus it pumps out some quality audio.