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Photos: Holiday tech gifts worth the splurge

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Sony aibo First Litter Edition

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Sony aibo First Litter Edition

Here’s the perfect pooch–no housetraining accidents, no chewed slippers and no fur left around your home. Sony’s aibo First Litter Edition is an all-in-one bundle that includes the robo-pup, a three-year AI Cloud Plan, pink ball, aibone, paw pads and aibo’s special charging station, as well as an individually numbered commemorative dog tag. $2,899.99

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Apple Watch Series 4 - Hermes Edition

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Apple Watch Series 4 - Hermes Edition

The new Apple Watch Series 4 is here, and the Hermes Edition is definitely a splurge at $1,399. It only comes in the 40mm size.

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Huawei smartwatch

Huawei smartwatch

Huawei’s 42mm stainless steel smartwatch in gold is available for $749.99 at Best Buy in an unlocked version.

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Huawei Mate 10 Pro

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Huawei Mate 10 Pro

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is a full-featured phone for around $550, making it a great deal, albeit a splurge as a gift.

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Focal Clear

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Focal Clear

Focal Clear headphones have a weightless feel for max comfort. They provide a listening experience close to that of high-fidelity loudspeakers. $1,499

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Nikon Z7 camera

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Nikon Z7 camera

The Nikon Z7 is built around the new Nikon Z mount and a 45.7MP BSI CMOS sensor. $3,399.95

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Mevo Plus

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Mevo Plus

Livestream in HD to all major platforms with the Mevo Plus. $499.99 for just the Mevo Plus, or $899.96 as a Mevo Plus Pro Bundle that includes a case, stand, and boost.

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Vector smart home robot

Vector smart home robot

Vector is a high-tech AI robot assistant. You don’t even have to find his charger–he can do that himself. Vector is packed with functionality and personality. Ask Vector a question, play a game of blackjack, or just have him help set a timer. $249.99

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Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router

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Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router

The Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router and SX10 Pro Gaming Switch are ideal for gamers ready to rethink and update their tech setup. Fortnite, e-sports, and other online gaming enthusiasts can use these to optimize gaming performance and kill lag, before network issues arise. Router: $286.98; Switch: $235.10

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Garmin fenix 5 Plus

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Garmin fenix 5 Plus

There are three versions of Garmin’s new fenix 5 Plus smartwatch: the fenix 5S Plus, the fenix 5 Plus and the fenix 5X Plus. Each one has built-in routable topographical maps, storage for music playlists, Garmin Pay contactless payment solution, and a wrist-based pulse oximeter for altitude-acclimation awareness. The fu0113nix 5X Plus is Garmin’s first wearable to offer a wrist-based Pulse Oximeter, which is especially useful for higher altitude activities. Prices range from $699.99 to $1,149.99.

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  • Photos: The best tech gifts for 2018 (TechRepublic)
  • Photos: Holiday tech gifts under $100 (TechRepublic)
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