All Wrapped Up in Christmas Shopping? 5 Cracking Christmas Gifts for the Whole Family
August 26, 2010 | 09:17
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It’s the time of year again when most people are left scratching their heads over what quirky gifts they can buy for their nearest and dearest. Our selection of 5 super gift ideas below helps fill the stockings, with gadgets for the whole family to enjoy.
ASUS Eee PC 1008P Karim Rashid Designer Netbook – for fabulous Fashionistas:
Christmas is all about the colour – so say no to boring blacks with this ultra-stylish 10” netbook. Designed by the renowned Karim Rashid, it’s luxurious hot pink or sultry brown exterior blends tailored materials for a ‘waved’ finish that is as pleasing to the touch as it is to the eye.
The Eee PC 1008P Karim Rashid is first class from the inside out - slim, lightweight and offering a whopping battery life of up to 10 hours. Whether you’re checking facebook on the bus, emails in the park or want to play games on a long journey, this gorgeous little accessory will ensure you stay entertained, connected and most importantly stylish - everywhere you go.
Price & Availability: £349 from a range of retailers including Dixons
Radiopaq dots. Earphones – for teenyboppers and fitness addicts:
These funky little earphones are ideal for regular gym bunnies, runners or music fans hoping to cheer up the daily commute with their favourite songs.
Available in a colourful range of red, blue, pink, purple, green, white and black. Delightfully tiny in size (thanks to nano-acoustic technology) they come with a handy selection of three silicon cushions to ensure the most snug and comfortable fit no matter what size or shape ear you may have – a welcome end to earphones falling out at high speed on the treadmill.
With sound quality far beyond the budget-busting price tag the robust dots. earphones eliminate ambient sound, allowing everyone from Dad and his golden oldies to teenage kids and their pop collections to enjoy the heaviest tracks with ultimate clarity and bass – without blowing their eardrums or annoying fellow bus users.
Price & Availability: £14.99 from a range of retailers including HMV & Amazon
Plextor PX-120U, portable 3d & HD – for future-loving film fans:
With 3D movies already the next big thing in the entertainment world, the PX-B120U drive is the perfect gift for film lovers. Whether they enjoy nail-biting cliff-hangers or lovable family feel-good movies, this ultra-stylish gadget with a funky ripple design will throw them into the action by offering high quality, fast playback of 3D and high definition content.
The versatile PX-B120U uses USB to connect to your PC or laptop for a fully portable Blu-ray drive – and when used with the upcoming PlexMedia box, it doubles as a standalone Blu-ray player connecting direct to the TV. This unique flexibility makes it the perfect go-between for enjoying movies both at home with the family or away to liven up a boring journey.
Price & Availability: £79.99 from Ebuyer.co.uk and other retailers
ASUS U33 Bamboo Notebook – for trend conscious Eco-Warriors:
Perfect for the green sheep in the family, the 13.3” U33 Bamboo notebook uses around 15% less plastics and is encased in a luxurious smoky bamboo material. Boasting incredible resilience against the stresses of daily life, bamboo has a faster re-growth period and doesn’t need replanting making it far more kind to nature than other wood sources.
What’s more, modern technology helps keep power consumption low by automatically managing your computing needs and adjusting the graphics performance based on whether you’re watching a full-blown HD movie or just browsing the net – all with the aim of saving energy and pennies too. Even the packaging is eco-friendly, with 100% recyclable materials – a thoughtful touch perfect for a greener gift.
Price & Availability: £849 from Micro Anvika, Selfridges, Amazon and more.
Lite-On eHAU324 Portable Player – for sharing those proud family moments:
Whether it’s baby’s first Christmas or catching someone out under the mistletoe, we all have superb pictures and video clips to enjoy and remember over the festive season. Why not share them with friends and family, by backing-up your favourite collection to DVD using the Lite-On eHAU324 – a super fast (24x) external DVD writer that’s portable and easy to use with a simple plug-and-play interface for any PC or laptop.
What’s more, if you decide to throw away your disc you can rest assured that your personal moments can’t be seen by unwanted snoops – the SmartErase function quickly lets you render any disc completely unreadable for maximum peace of mind.
Price & Availability: Approx £30 from Amazon and other retailers.
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