After everything we've seen, these are the tech products we believe will rack up big sales by next Christmas.
By Sarah Jacobsson and PC World Staff
The year 2009 is still a not-so-distant memory, but we're already looking for the next big thing in 2010. Last year we bought iPhones and Flip camcorders by the millions, but what will it be this year? The Apple (AAPL) Tablet--still just a rumor at this writing--would surely be a hit, and a new, more powerful iPhone would be greeted with open arms and open wallets. But we've found other strong contenders, such as the Xbox "Project Natal" gaming controller, the Sezmi TV broadcast and streaming system, and the sharp-looking new IdeaPad U1 laptop from Lenovo. Click forward to check out the glamour shots and the details for each soon-to-be-hot gadget.
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