Holiday gift guide: 10 winning gifts in a down economy

2008 is shaping up to be the leanest holiday season in years, as consumers pull back on spending amid grim economic conditions. At the Standard, we feel your pain, and want to help. We've come up with a list of 10 gadgets, consumer electronics and computer hardware that will impress loved ones, yet won't break the bank. A few are absolute steals, especially in the media player and laptop categories. And, while the prices we found may change before Christmas, the general consensus is that shoppers have the upper hand as retailers try to clear out inventory and weather the storm. Read on for our list …