hot picks

Magnus Liu, 14

cd: Maroon 5's Overexposed. Payphone with Wiz Khalifa has got to be the song of the summer.

dvd: Big Miracle. This film, based on real events, is touching and heartwarming.

movie: Madagascar 3. One of the funniest animated films I've seen all year.

book: Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin. You can't always get what you want in life - or death.

gadget: iPad 3, aka 'The New iPad'. Whatever the name, it's still the ultimate tablet.

Lam Wan-shu, 13, Diocesan Girls School

cd: Glee: The Music, The Graduation Album. A must have for all the Gleeks out there.

dvd: Twilight Breaking Dawn: Part 1. Watch it. Or watch it again. It's a great way to get ready for the finale.

movie: Madagascar 3. It's funny and it has a really positive message.

book: The Gift by Cecelia Ahern. One my favourite Christmas-themed books ever.

gadget: iPhone 4S. It's everything you want in a phone. Plus it looks really cool.

Radio3 Teen Time with Alyson Hau

cd: Snow Patrol's Fallen Empires. Fresh from their Olympics concert, they graced HK last night with hits from this album.

dvd: Lockout. Experience the space adventure in your own home theatre.

movie: Westlife - The Farewell Concert. If you missed them live, make a date to see their concert movie on August 24.

book: The Time of My Life by Cecilia Ahern. Ever imagined receiving an invitation to meet your own life? Didn't think so. Awesome.

gadget: Soul Ultra Definition Headphones. Rapper Ludacris releases another attractive line of music gear, in perfect summer colours.

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