TABLE OF CONTENTS

? Pole Position
If you thought Mercedes-Benzes were all about luxury sedans, think again. This new class of Benz breaks all norms and traditions in the luxury car segment

? Showdown
This year's comic book-based movies take a final bow. Decide which among Mr. Fantastic, Batman, Hartigan, and Zorro deserves an encore

? Cover Story
The year-long wait is over! From cell phones to phenomena to phenomenal personalities, here are SPEED's top 50 tech newsmakers for 2005.

? Motoring
Cars, cars, and more cars! The Tokyo Motor Show gives you the latest wheels that are fast, furious, and environment-friendly. And we take you there

? Tech Look
It's a frosted Christmas! It's snowing gadgets!

? Proving Ground
On test this month: 3Com OfficeConnect Wireless Travel Router, 30GB Apple iPod with video, Asus P505, Ford Focus 2.0, Game Boy Micro, iRiver H10, iRiver T10, Klipsch Promedia GMX A-2.1, Olympus ?-mini Digital S, Optoma MovieTime DV10, Rockport San Antonio, Samsung SGH-E760

? Tech Frontiers
Travel far and fast. With the latest technologies, we are looking at a world that can transport humans in ways that we only used to imagine

? The Grid
What? More toys? Yes, and we're just getting started on this month's hot finds

? Cover Girl
You've seen her on MTV and on Plains & Prints billboards, and now she's on the cover of SPEED! Denise Keller hangs out with SPEED in between her roller-coaster ride of work and travel

? People@SPEED
We talk to the top boss of one of the hottest electronics companies in the country, Samsung

? Form Factor
There's a mystery here at the SPEED office: our gizmos keep shrinking!

? Gaming
Our experts test the gaming grounds for you. Find out if Far Cry Instincts, Def Jam, and Ridge Racer are worth your time and expertise

? Cyberspace
The thought of hitting the malls for days in search for the perfect gift scaring you? Never fear! Online shopping is here!

? Speed Reading
Suspend your disbelief, and relive the child in you with The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe

? Future Tech
Machines shrink and are incorporated into clothes and human organs. Find out what's more in store

? Tech News
Talking cars don't gossip, but they prevent collisions. Catch the hottest news (not gossip) in the techie world