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THINGS TO BUY THIS CHRISTMAS

GIFTS FOR THE GEEK
Holiday Gadget Gifts

Everyone is surely out shopping already and my guess is that a whole host of other folks are also working on their holiday gift lists. So, it's with festive cheer that CgeNa.com compiles a list of the hottest gadgets that are sure to put a smile on the faces of your loved ones.

Many are award-winning technological masterpieces, and some you may have seen around for a couple of months. The gadgets run the gamut in terms of price and functionality: there's something for everyone. And, while a few obvious choices are already out in the market, the list presented here is what we seldom see normally. Plus, we also give you alternatives if you're on a tight budget constraint:

Videogame Consoles

1) The Sony PlayStation 3

Who says games are just for kids? Even executives will love the fun and excitement of video game consoles. The PS3 features high-definition Blue Ray technology that allows programmers to expand the breadth and depth of gaming detail. The Sony PS3 retails at 24,000 Pesos.

2) The Nintendo Wii

The Nintendo Wii comes equipped with a WiFi card. Nintendo branched out with the Wii, redesigning the traditional look and feel of the wireless controller. The Wii looks sleek, cheaper than than thePS3, and some gamers have a soft spot for Mario. Both the PS3 and Wii let users play interactive games online, download Internet content, play DVDs and CDs, and more.

With the experience it could give the users, it has a price to beat. If you want the and "almost the samea" fun experience with gaming, you can settle for PSP (Php 12,000) and Game boy advance (Php 6,500). Fewer budgets to go for but at least it still gets you the adventure of gaming. Prices of the Sony PS3 and the Nintendo Wii from eBay.com.

Spy Phones

3) Nokia N95

Be a spy this holiday season like Casino Royale's James Bond. Figure out where you are using GPS mapping or take DVD like quality footage while accessing emails with advance web browsing of Nokia N95.

4) Motorola Ferrari V6

If you're really in a hurry, you'll need a wheel take you where you want to go right? The distinguished design of the Ferrari V6 from Motorola will give you intense sensations when you're holding it in your hand! The Ferrari V6 is branded with the legendary trademark and gives you avant-garde HSDPA technology and amazing transmission speed. Hear F1 motor sounds when you turn the phone on or off. This fantastic mobilephone has numerous features and it's reinforced by a luxurious retro-lighting design. The state-of-the-art melodic keys add a final touch tthe fantastic alliance of glass and metal of the Ferrari V6.

5) Samsung G600

Super slim 5 Megapixel camera slider design with advanced multimedia features, enhanced applications and imaging solutions sharp yet simple - you can't get more cutting edge than this! Revel in mobile imaging at its very best, making your handset even more indispensable. A camera and phone in one - that's the Samsung G600.

6) Sony Ericsson K850

The Sony Ericsson's K850 also features BestPic, Sony Ericsson's image technology that takes nine pictures in one burst so you can choose the best one. For a spy that values every second, you'll never miss any single act.

7) Apple iPhone

And how can we forget the most impressive debut of iPhone late this year? The mobile phone design simply won't be the same again with the arrival of the iPhone, which has no keyboard - everything is entered through the touch screen. The phone and messaging interfaces are slick, the screen one of the clearest on a mobile phone, the Wi-fi connectivity seamless and boasts of a growing list of applications available for any power-user.

These advanced multimedia phones feature high-quality cameras, large displays, top-of-the-line connectivity and support music and videoplayback technology.

If on a budget, how about getting handsets at lower costs? Like 6300? It also has a large display, slim and superb with audio quality. You can have it for as low as Php 9,800. Or instead of the K850, you can go for the K800i. It will surely satisfy your Php 12,000 with its camera and music performance. Samsung also has phones for budget conscious people. The D900i costs less than Php 10,000 and yet, it has impressive features.

The Spirit of Photography

8) Canon EOS 40D

Welcome tthe next generation of digital SLR photography-the Canon EOS 40D. The EOS 40D combines Canon's tremendous know-how in both the digital and photographic worlds, creating a camera that not only does everything one would expect of a traditional digital SLR, but one that incorporates staggering leaps forward in technological innovation. With new features like Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Live View Function, a more powerful DIGIC III Image Processor, plus a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, a 3.0-inch LCD monitor and more, the EOS 40D elevates digital photography to new heights, enhancing the shooting experience, and delivering images one could only expect from a Canon.

9) Minox DCC Leica M3

With the DCC Leica M3, MINOX GmbH has demonstrated in a most impressive way how a legendary classic camera be revived. The concept on which this small classic camera is based relays the strong points of MINOX in a concise form: perfect, high-precision miniaturization of top technology combined with a touch of extravagance. The State-of-the-art technology and optical systems behind the nostalgic look provide images of a brilliant quality.

10) Canon Digital Ixus 960 IS

12.1 mp
6.35 cm (2.5? Pure color LCD Screen
3.7x optical zoom
Titanium body
Optical Image Stabilizer
DIGIC III engine
Face Detect AF/AE/FE

Red-eye correction during playback
XGA (1024 x 768) Movie Recording
Sound Recorder
Price from of Canon Digital Ixus from Octagon, Philippines.

11) Casio Exilim EX-Z1200

12.1 mp
2.8?LCD Screen
3x optical zoom
4X digital zoom
CCD-shift image stabilization

EXILIM Engine 2.0 image processing
Contrast Detection Auto Focus
1 Built-in flash memory (image area: 11.4MB)
High-speed continuous shutter: maximum is 3 frames per second

12) Sony Cybershot DSC-T200

And if you drop to 5MP, the best recommendation seems to be much wider. You can have Canon Powershot A460 for only 8,950. Sony has DSC-T7 while Pentax has Optio WP. This is a waterproof camera that is 5Mp and would be great for beach getaways.

A Personal Communicator & The Hottest MP3 Players

13) Sony Mylo

The Sony Mylo (My Life Online) Personal Communicator allows you to surf the Web, e-mail, play music, IM (Instant Message), and make Internet phone calls from any hotspot in the world. It's smaller and lighter than a notebook, so essentially you take the fun parts of your computer with you without lugging the laptop. It's ideal for students and vacationers who want online communication and music downloading capability without dragging along heavy equipment.

If you want to settle for less, you may want to get a PDA instead. It will cost you much less. For a budget starting at of Php 15000 you get almost the same features.

14) Apple iPod Touch

Off course, the first MP3 player on the list will be the iPod Touch which is definitely thinner than the iPhone, and feels completely solid. It features a multi-touch interface. The iPod touch uses 8 or 16 GB of flash memory. The home button is far smaller, the face is completely flat, and generally the whole thing feels far more angular than the iPhone. It also has Wi-Fi and includes Safari, Apple's web browser.

15) Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 2

Bang and Olufsen designs electronics with the best acoustical capabilities. Their BeoSound 2 mp3 player should entice the pickiest and most sophisticated people on your holiday list. You can use Apple iTunes or Windows Media Player to organize your files, and the earphones are among the most comfortable on the market. If you're looking for something classier than the average mp3 player, it would be BeoSound 2. Price from eBay.com.

16) Mac Sonic Impact Video 55

Or if you love downloading videos on your iPod, check out the Mac Sonic Impact Video 55. It's a newer Mac product that allows you to fit your iPod into it for high quality sound and resolution. It's engineered to handle the outdoors and can be recharged by plugging it into your car. Price from eBay.com.

Other choices for less would be iPod Nano. For 12000 you can get the third generation 4 gb iPod Nano. Or an iPod Shuffle that is less than 5000. It's small and fabulous.

Be a Techie Savvy Santa Claus this holiday season. Pick from among the most high-tech of all gadgets. Give a gift to your loved ones or to yourself and have fun on Geeky Gift Giving!

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