Haptic response keyboards, stylus options, minimal buttons, slide out QWERTY keyboards, screen sizes, operating systems – with all of the options out there how is the average user supposed to decide which phone is the best option for them?

There are plenty of buying options for people who want a new Mac to close out 2008 and bring in 2009 with a bang. If you are on a very limited budget and don’t need the latest and greatest hardware bells and whistles, you can go with the last generation of the 2007 models (especially laptops) for under $900. If you need the enhanced video capabilities and other new options on the 2008 line and don’t know which to choose, then this buying guide is for you.

Buying a digital camcorder can be difficult if you’re not sure what you’re looking for. Here are some camcorder basics to help you get started in finding the right model for you as well as some of our top picks for budget camcorders: