Unsure of whatthe loved ones want for the holidays? Well, ’tis the season to betechnologically savvy. That isbecause a whole new string of advanced wonders are hitting the stores — just intime for the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping.
Computers headthe list this year. According tonews10now.com, there are a few new innovations to tickle the fancy. Sony’s VAIO is being re-introduced withsome new toys. This time, it comesas a Pentium 4 computer that doubles as an alarm clock. It also can play audio from both CDsand memory sticks.
Gateway isstepping up to the plate as well. Their new Media Center 610 serves as a PC and a TV. The 17-inch LCD television also has abuilt-in personal video recorder. The user can actually pause live television and record live television.
Apple is notdisappointing fans this year, either. The all new 12-inch iBook G4 notebook is hitting the shelves, along withthe new 64-bit Power Mac G5.
A companycalled Ideazon has created the Z-board Interchangeable Keyboard System. It is basically a shortcut forshortcuts, and is ideal for PhotoShop, Microsoft Word and countless computergames.
Computers notyour thing? The electronicsindustry has plenty more for you to enjoy. Digital cameras like the Gateway DC-T20 are great camerasfor little money. It has 2.0megapixels and it is under $100.
For PDAs, theHP/Compaq iPAQ h4155 is a good choice. It has all the essentials, plus built in WiFi and Bluetoothtechnology. This technology allowsthe user to network without any direct action or use of wires and cables.
Smartphones arethe newest technology in the wireless column. Smartphones are basic everyday cell phones that also serveas Pocket PC PDAs. There are twocurrent models available: the AT&T/Motorola MPx200, and the more recentlyintroduced i600, put out by Verizon/Samsung.
There are alsosome very cutting-edge technological items that have been introduced for theholidays, but the price tag is huge. According to MSNBC, a ski jacket made by the Italian sportswear companyBelfe is a fashionable jacket that weighs less than one pound. It is made by using the feathers of aspecific breed of Siberian geese, and placing the feathers in the jacket by aspecial process. It costs$688.
The ELPCorporation has introduced the LT, or Laser Turntable. It plays old vinyl records the same wayCDs get played. It uses lasers toread the information instead of a needle. The LT starts at — get this — $10, 500.
Whatever youchoose, your loved ones should be happy. Whether they like to sit down and catch a good movie, or check theire-mail all day long, this list should be helpful. Besides, it’s a lot better than socks.
