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Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: desktops bi2281202 Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide ! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out year's tech treasures. Below today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season. Just because most folks ..

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