With temperatures dropping and the sun disappearing early in the day, no doubt your thoughts have begun to center around the holiday season and what gifts would stamp smiles on the faces of your loved ones.  As stores stock a wide range of toys, electronics and gadgets (wide in both diversity and quality) in preparation for the holiday rush, choosing the best gear for your money can be a daunting task. Luckily, we’ve done the heavy lifting work and compiled a definitive list of gadgets that will make just about anyone a happy camper.

So you’ve finally been seduced by the sleek lines of Apple’s hardware or the promise of the Mac OS’ reliability, and you want to buy a Macintosh laptop? Here’s what you need to know.