Holiday Gifts That Need Your Attention In 2008
Holiday gifts seem to fade in and out of style each year, making it difficult to keep track of what’s hot and what’s not. While there are some timeless gifts like watches, diamonds or fragrances, the gifts most sought after time and time again are gadgets and consumer electronics. The good news is that these items have come down in price quite a bit and there are no real items that are over-inflated or extremely competitive, like the Xbox 360 was last year. For 2008-2009, you’ll find a variety of Christmas gifts from digital cameras to laptops that are reasonably priced and desirable.
Electronics are big for Christmas gifts, making up 4/10 of the top wish list items for 2008 (Consumer Electronics Holiday Purchase Patterns Study). Nearly 80% of adults and 84% of kids said they’d like an electronic gift this year. So what’s hot for this Christmas season? Computers, video game consoles, portable MP3 players, mobile phones and digital cameras topped this year’s Christmas wish list. For computers, check out laptops at www.dell.com, where you can find products for as low as $376.
The Nintendo Wii is still the game console of choice this year, with its wide array of fun virtual-reality-type games. The price has come down a lot over the years, retailing for around $300. The X-Box 360 is another good option for the gamer. In the world of portable MP3 players, iPods still reign supreme, retailing between $149 and $300. The iTouch is the most coveted mobile phone on the market for 2008, known for its touchscreen, application support and versatility. For cameras, check out the Canon PowerShot series, where you can find great value for under $300. The Nikon SLR cameras have come down in price a lot and the Sony CyberShot is said to be a good buy as well for that perfect Christmas gift.
Perhaps you’re buying holiday gifts for that gadget guy who seems to have all the major items already. What more could he want? Well, here are a few Christmas present suggestions that are bound to impress. The Amazon Kindle is a portable electronic reading device that will hold more than 200 magazines, newspapers, book downloads and blogs. For the versatile Youtube buff, the Sony Style Network Sharing Camera accomplishes a lot for just $200, as it can film five hours of web-ready video, while transforming into a 5-mega pixel digital camera at the push of a button. Another cool gadget is the SanDisk Sansa TakeTV Video Player, which is ideal for the guy who incessantly downloads videos online or watches internet TV. This $99 to $149 gadget will take computer files and allow you to watch on your TV. The $29.99 Nike iPod Sport Kit is perfect for that athletic running hunk; just stick the sensor in his shoes and he can track the distance, time, pace and calories burned during his workout!
If you’re looking for holiday gifts for young children, then try to find something that encourages new interests and discoveries. For the little reader, www.mosnose.com has a book called “Mo Smells Red,” which contains a neat push-and-sniff feature that kids will love! Also, www.frogtowncentral.com has a musical book called “One Night In Frogtown.” At www.frecklebox.com, you can have books personalized for your little one, with their name inserted as the character. For music lovers, visit www.spinmaster.com to see some of Yo Gabba Gabba’s dancing fuzzy monster toys, including: Dance Time Brobee, Gab ‘n Sing TooDee and Muno’s Groovin’ Guitar. Leap Frog’s Learn & Groove Musical Table is perfect for kids ages 6 months - 3 years. Little artists will love the Doodle Mat, while toddlers and older kids alike will enjoy Crayola’s Color Wonder Magic Light Brush. Crayola Beginnings TaDoodles Scribble & Sing Art Station is another fulfilling game for those 18 months and up. There are a number of gifts for little ones this Christmas season, so happy shopping!
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