It's Never Too Early to Get a Head-Start on Holiday Shopping
I keep hearing a little voice in my head that says “I need a new…digital camera, TV, computer and the list goes on. Somehow all of my electronics suddenly seem a little out of date but with grim economic forecasts this fall I’ve been hesitant to buy anything new right now.
Does this sound like someone you know? I think it is a great strategy for holiday shopping – surprise everyone on your list with something they both want and need – and probably won’t buy for themselves. Or, invest this year in a more expensive 'family gift' for yourself like a new computer or TV.
So, even though you may still be recovering from Halloween, it's not too early to get started on your holiday shopping. For a one-stop online store, try Newegg.com –you will find competitive prices on a wide variety of electronics, home appliances, computers and more. Visit Newegg.com today to see their latest offers and monthly Customer Choice Awards.
 Nikon Coolpix
The camera is small (weighs just .26 lb) and is a great basic camera with a nice 5x optical zoom feature, video mode and not a horrible ‘delay’ between pushing the button and capturing the shot you want like you sometimes find with digital cameras (this alone is reason to upgrade!)
$155.99 at Newegg.com
Sony DVP-NS700H/B 1080p Upscaling DVD Player, Black
 For just around $75, the Sony Upscaling DVD player is a small, sleek player that has a great picture quality, extra features and is easily compatible with other Sony devices.
$65.04 (price-drop) at Amazon.com
 HP Touchsmart PC
The large monitor and easy-to-use touch-screen make it a breeze to organize music, photos and other files. This very attractive machine comes packed with all the power, disk space and memory one would need and is a perfect family PC or great for the 'technology-challenged."
Starting at $1,179.99 (price-drop) at Newegg.com
Toshiba Regza 32" ThinLine 720 HDTV
 Does someone on your list have a 20-year old TV sitting on the dresser in the bedoom (like my brother-in-law)? Maximize their space and get them into the new millenium with this outstanding flat panel HDTV from Toshiba. At 32" it's the perfect size for relaxed viewing in a bedroom. The sleek bezel design and speaker placement make for a nearly full screen experience, and also reduces the overall depth for a very slim profile.
$579.99 at Newegg.com
IPhone 3G
T-Mobile G1
The top choice to consider this year for someone who needs a new cell phone is probably the new IPhone 3G – which boasts GPS mapping and a very usable Internet browser. To buy for someone online you will need to know their billing information and select a rate plan. Or, for T-Mobile subscribers check out the T-Mobile G1 powered by Google’s Android software with easy access to Gmail and YouTube.
IPhone G3: Price varies with Service Plan from AT&T
T-Mobile G1:Price varies with Service Plan from T-Mobile
Stay tuned to Home Electronics Journal for more holiday shopping guides and special offers in November and December. We'll bring you more ideas for everyone on your list including new gadgets and fun stocking stuffers. |
