Napster's back, the iPod works with Windows, and CD burners keep getting faster. Who's the rock star on your list?

Iriver Music Player -- HolidayDigital-Music Playerholiday icon

The world is your jukebox, your karaoke club, your own blockbuster movie when you carry your personal soundtrack with you. This year's digital-music players hold more music in smaller packages, making them the carry-everywhere solution to all your listening needs. Oh, yeah -- they make great gifts for others, too.





Ipod 3G -- HolidayApple iPod G3 and Accessoriesholiday icon

Now this is a Big Deal. Apple's iPods work with Windows, letting every PC user experience the jaw-dropping storage capacity and slim form factor that make this digital-music player one of the best. It doubles as a hard drive, too.





LG Super Multi DVD Writer -- HolidayRip 'n' Burnholiday icon

It's not enough to have an extensive album collection. These days, everyone wants to mix their own. Give the control freak on your list the power to create, manage, and organize her tunes just so with the right copiers and burners.





iTunes Gift Certificate  -- HolidayOnline Music Servicesholiday icon

Stream it, like it, buy it. Online music services are the schnitzel this year, with options ranging from unlimited downloads for a monthly fee to individual songs for about $1. Hint: These make great last-minute gifts that don't require wrapping. Just remember to cap the amount, or else your next Visa bill might have a thousand 99-cent charges.