As I travel with my Kindle DX, I’m getting a lot of comments from folks planning to buy a Kindle for Christmas for their spouse or parent. Given that there are actually three competing products from major players in the market and two sizes of Kindle (along with a number of niche products that I’d stay away from as gifts because they are too specialized), I thought it would be good to use some of my experience to suggest a path so that you don’t get a product that sits on the shelf. I say this because the Kindle is my fifth e-book reader and the first four ended up on a shelf unused, with the Sony being my biggest disappointment. You may also want to consider some accessories that can enhance the Kindle experience, if you decide to go that route.
Tag Archive: Holiday Gift Guide 2009
Black Friday 2009 Buyer’s Guide: Best Deals and Sales
When the feast of turkey, cranberries and stuffing has been cleared from the table this Thanksgiving, the feast of laptops, televisions and digital cameras begins. Black Friday, which marks the ceremonious beginning of the holiday shopping season, falls this November 26, and as usual, retailers have pulled out all the stops to lure overstuffed shoppers from the dinner table. Sorting through the wad of Sunday circulars for deals can be half the fun for Black Friday vets, but if you’re looking for the best of the best without all the legwork and inky fingers, here’s a sneak peek at this Black Friday’s best deals on electronics. Stuff the leftover turkey in the fridge, suit up with six different layers, and warm up the car, it’s shopping time.
Best Stocking Stuffers 2009
Looking for some petite and practical gadgets to fill your stockings this holiday season? Mini MP3 players, diminutive digicams, technicolored iPods, and slim and sleek headphones are perfect items to top-off that holiday stocking. We’ve rounded up the ten best stocking stuffer gadgets and electronics of 2009.
Best Budget Tech Gifts: Top Holiday Gadget Gifts
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Looking for the best budget tech for this holiday season? Look no further. We review a custom list of the best gift ideas for tech-minded people who also want to say in a low price range while shopping. Dan Tower, gift guru at Gifts.com, goes over his picks of top tech gifts ideas for Digital Trends readers and listeners. For info on any of the budget gifts on this podcast, check this custom list of gifts at Gifts.com.
Retail Electronics Buying Tips: Coupons, Sales and Bargaining Tactics
Even the most Internet-savvy shoppers need to venture to retail stores once in a while. Whether for a last-minute gift, an item you just can’t bear to wait for in the mail, or a device you need to see in person, brick-and-mortar outlets continue to offer a handful of indisputable advantages over Internet buying.
Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Ideas for Tech and Gadget Lovers
We see it all come through these doors. From $15 headphone cable keepers to $4,000 televisions and speaker systems, the staff here at DT have access to a veritable toy box of cool stuff. Of course, it all has to go back eventually, at which point we mourn the loss of our favorite gadgets and move on. Or if something’s really good, add it to that all elusive wish list. From the guys who have seen it all, here’s the stuff we would love to find under the tree this Christmas.
Which Gadgets Are Selling: For Some Technology, Analysts Say, It’s Buyer Beware
What’s hot? What’s not? And what was the last gadget you actually bought? It’s quite the challenge to keep pace with technology’s latest and greatest trends, especially with disposable income tighter than ever for so many. Which made us wonder: Despite all the flashy ads and splashy headlines, which types of consumer electronics are actually selling? According to the top technology insiders we spoke with, the results may shock. Planning on buying a new PC or iPod this year? Surprise: Here’s why you might just be the odd man out…
The Best Laptop, Desktop and Tablet PCs Under $500
If your old computer whistles to life like a 19th century steam engine, chugs every time you load a Hulu video, and crashes when you try to run a simple virus scan, it’s time to put the junker out to pasture. Thankfully, like a farmer’s market bursting with wholesome goodness after the fall harvest, the PC market is overflowing with ideal replacements. Better yet, with a flood of next-gen hardware hitting the streets in conjunction with the launch of Microsoft’s new operating system, Windows 7, the budget end of the spectrum is suddenly ripe with value. Unless you need a high-performance machine you can push to the very extreme, you’ll find plenty of amazing systems under $500. Here are a few of our favorites.
Top Video Games for Kids
Desperately looking for PC and video games to entertain little ones and big kids alike with this holiday season? Cheer up – there’s tons of possible options out there for nearly every platform, including both set-top systems like the PC, PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360, as well as portable gaming consoles such as PSP and DS. As this video game expert can attest, you won’t have any trouble finding titles to suit the entire family – here, we highlight 10 of the best for the younger joystick jocks.
The 20 Best Holiday Video Games of 2009
Got an irresistible urge to waggle those thumbs and holiday money to burn? Rejoice – there’s no end to the range of electrifying computer and video games available this winter. No matter if your platform of choice is a PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, DS, PSP or desktop PC, we’ve got you covered. So bust out a pen and start scribbling: Here’s every epic outing you’ll want to consider to adding to your wish list, as well as a few lesser-known surprises also guaranteed to surprise and delight.
