Gadgets worth saving your pennies for

Twelve months ago, many people were splurging on new tech gear with a little help from the Australian Government. Given the dim (well, non-existent) prospect of another stimulus handout from K-Rudd in 2010, we may have to be a bit more particular when parting with our own hard-earned cash.

In consumer tech, for the most part the old adage holds true: "You get what you pay for". You usually won't find products that get the CNET Editors' Choice designation in the bargain bin, but if you've been diligently saving up to treat yourself with a new tech toy, here are some worth the premium you'll be asked to pay for them.