Nothing says "holiday cheer" like giving the latest gadgets and gizmos. Here's what's hot for college students, organized for your wallet:

Verbatim DigitalMovie DVDs

These stylish recordable DVDs look like old-school movie reels and are perfect for amateur filmmakers. There might not be much practical reason to fool your friends and family like this, but anachronisms are a vital part of the holiday season. One faux pas to avoid is giving this gift to someone that doesn't have a DVD burner for his computer.

• Price: $12 for 3
• Place: www.shopverbatim.com

PNY Attaché 64 MB USB 1.1 Drive

USB keychains are a great way to store your files if you work on multiple computers. They work with PCs and Macs and don't require any installation. Sixty-four megabytes should be plenty of storage for most students' mobile and backup needs.

• Price: $30
• Place: most major stores

Cy-Curity bicycle alarm

This remote-activated bicycle alarm is a great way to prevent against the common grab-and-run bike theft. At 115 decibels, the alarm is really, really loud. It can be hidden under your bicycle seat and will give this gift's recipient piece of mind.

• Price: $30
• Place: www.bicyclealarm.com

Radiant Frames

This really neat picture frame is a must-have for anyone that loves looking at photos. The Radian Frame is composed of special inkjet paper and a backlit frame that shines a light on pictures. If the person you buy this for doesn't like it, at least you can always give it to grandmom.

• Price: $30
• Place: www.radiantframes.com

Digipower Digital Camera World Travel Charger

Travel abroad is a key part of a Penn State education, and taking pictures is a key part of any travel abroad. Prepare your friends by getting them a digital camera travel charger with three built-in plug types that work in over 50 countries.

• Price: $40
• Place: www.mizco.com

Shure QuietSpot Hands Free

We all know that driving while talking on a cell phone is dangerous. Show a loved one you care by giving this mobile phone headset that blocks out background noise, freeing hands to concentrate on driving.

• Price: $50
• Place: www.shure.com

Creative WebCam Notebook

High-speed Internet connections are making video chat a reality for the masses. The Creative WebCam Notebook is designed for users on the go but doesn't disappoint with 640-by-480 resolution and an adjustable-focus lens. The camera is powered by a USB cable.

• Price: $50
• Place: www.creative.com

Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer

Help reduce desk clutter with this stylish computer mouse. The IntelliMouse Explorer has both wireless and optical technologies, so it requires neither a cumbersome cord nor a mouse pad. It also comes with a scroll wheel that can tilt side-to-side for horizontal scrolling of Web pages.

• Price: $60
• Place: most major stores

C. Crane Digital FM Transmitter

This device makes it easy to listen to music from a CD or portable MP3 player on any radio. It creates an FM radio station while weighing only 5.8 ounces, making it great for the car.

• Price: $80
• Place: www.ccrane.com

Skullcandy LINK Skullcrushers

These headphones are for the serious music lover. They are designed to shut out competing noises, giving you the opportunity to walk to class in near-total isolation. The package comes with plugs for both PCs and portable players.

• Price: $90
• Place: www.skullcandy.com

Motorola IMFree

Most college students need three things: food, shelter and instant messaging. Make the last item on the list a little easier with this handy wireless device. Plug the base into a computer's USB port and your buddy can chat on AOL Instant Messenger up to 150 feet away. Cut the cord of AIM oppression!

• Price: $100
• Place: www.motorola.com

Nintendo GameCube

The little guy in the console gaming wars is striking back big time. Selling for $100, the GameCube retails for about $80 less than both Microsoft's Xbox and Sony's PlayStation 2. What's more, the system now comes packaged with four classic Zelda games.

• Price: $100
• Place: most major stores

TDK IndiCAPTURE

With VHS tapes quickly being thrown into the dustbin of history, the time is now to make backups of precious home movies. The TDK IndiCapture can transfer analog footage from a tape to a computer's hard drive for burning onto a CD or DVD. Don't deny your parents the ability to show your friends a video of your birth!

• Price: $180
• Place: www.tdk.com

Sony DSC-U50 Cyber-shot Digital Camera

College goes by very quickly, but there are so many random events to take pictures of. This ultra-compact 2-megapixel camera makes it possible. It also rotates 210 degrees so you can get group shots of you and your friends doing legal things.

• Price: $250
• Place: www.sony.com

HP DVD Movie Writer dc3000

This unit combines the functionality of the TDK IndiCapture and a DVD burner in one simple package. Just hook up a VCR or analog camcorder, and the Movie Writer will burn it to disc. Great for those who don't have time to fiddle with complex hardware and software.

• Price: $400
• Place: www.hp.com

Apple iPod (40 GB)

Indisputably the king of portable MP3 players, the iPod has become synonymous with geek chic. The 40 GB model can hold over 10,000 songs, and while that may sound outrageous, high-speed Internet connections are making iTunes music libraries of that size quite possible. Audio books and other spoken word files can also be stored. Works with FireWire or USB 2.0 connections on the Mac or PC.

• Price: $500
• Place: www.apple.com

Panasonic PV-27D52 27" TV-DVD Combo

This great space-saver will be welcomed by any TV or movie buff. It combines a beautiful 27-inch screen, a DVD player, and even an FM radio. The DVD player can also play MP3 CDs and traditional CDs.

• Price: $550
• Place: most major stores

Zenith P42W22B 42" Plasma Flat-Panel EDTV TV

If you've recently inherited several million dollars, this is probably a great gift to give to somebody. The huge plasma screen gives seamless, razor-sharp images, although it probably won't fit in most dorm rooms. Also, why can't companies come up with catchier names for their TVs?

• Price: $2,850
• Place: www.amazon.com