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In Pictures: Readers' Picks for Best Products of the Year

We asked for your nominations, and you responded. Here are your favorite products.

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Nintendo Wii (game console)

"Not only has Wii brought fun and interaction back into the gaming world, but it actually makes people exercise a little bit. Wii is just so 'real' at times, it's scary." --Forum reader MarvTV Review | Check Prices

Parallels Desktop (virtualization software)

"The ability to run Windows, Linux, or just about any other operating system from within Mac OS X has to be one of the greatest things to happen in the past year. I'm now able to test Web-based applications cross-platform, all on one computer, without rebooting/multibooting. It's Web development heaven!" --Forum reader gecko85 Review | Check Prices

Apple TV (media-streaming device)

"[Apple TV] will enable people to view content in many [more] different ways than the standard distribution channels want to provide. Just like the iPod, it could well change the industry for the good." --Forum reader ncharter Review | Check Prices

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite (game console)

"'Unique' does not begin to explain the amazing Xbox. Integrated and fast with a vast network behind it, the Xbox 360 is superior to all other systems available today." --Forum reader rmforesman Review | Check Prices

Sling Media Slingbox Pro (media-streaming device)

"It's like the next iPod of its kind. It's so well made... You can use almost anything with it: TV, Xbox 360, DVD player, etc." --Reader Chris Mori Check Prices

Mozilla Firefox 2 (Web browser)

"The best browser just got better. Session saving and a built-in spell checker make it better than ever." --Forum reader trevor97007 Download

Apple iPod Nano (MP3 player)

"Better and brighter screen, significantly improved battery life, and an aluminum case make taking your tunes on the road a special treat. Whether it's in the gym, watching a sports game, or jogging in the rain, my Nano keeps my music flowing." --Forum reader wgibson Check Prices

Apple MacBook Pro (power notebook)

"A wonderful, powerful, elegantly designed laptop that can run Windows if you need it. More important, it runs OS X 10.4.9 and will run the industry-leading Leopard when [that OS] is released." --Reader Michael Lee Review | Check Prices