AC

As consumers cautiously creep out of the recession and into the 2011 holiday season, manufacturers are hoping their latest tech products will catch the eye of gift givers. Reviewed.com, a division of USA TODAY, puts hundreds of products through the rigors of its testing labs. Its annual Select Awards spotlight the best personal tech the industry has to offer. Here's a selection of some of this year's award-winners, including tips on how to find the best deals . Camera of the year Nikon D5100 (MSRP $849.95): The advent of the sub-$1,000 digital SLR has been great for amateur shooters looking to get more serious about photography. With image quality that can match (and at times exceed) more expensive cameras, the D5100 offers entry-level shooters great image quality in a lightweight, affordable package. Holiday Shopping Deals: Our camera of the year is well worth the full retail price, and you won't find it on sale in many places. Black Friday through Sunday, however, BJ's is...