Merry Xmas Gift Ideas
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Posted by Daniel Workman Nov 29, 2007 |
Old boy that I am, my childhood Christmas gifts ranged from a box of Cracker Jacks to a GI Joe doll. The caramel corn probably did more for my dentist's pocketbook, although every box had a surprise prize.
Today's gifts are a lot more high-tech.
Take this year's finalists for best Christmas gift ideas. Based on an online survey described at squido.com, the list below is ordered from highest to lowest prices.
- Nintendo's Wii Game Console (including Wii Sports) ... US$569
- Sony's PlayStation 3 80GB Motorstorm Computer Entertainment System ... $499.99
- Apple 16 GB iPod Touch Digital Media Player ... $379.99
- Uglobe's Pleo Dinosaur ... $349.99
- LEGO Mindstorms NXT Robot Building Kit ... $249.99
- Activision's Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Bundle ... $166.69
- Hasbro's Transformers Movie Leader Optimus Prime ... $91.99
- Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera for Girls ... $48.99
- Spinmaster Aquadoodle Draw N' Doodle Mat ... $48.66
My personal favourite is Pleo, a one week-old robotic dinosaur. Pleo is a virtual pet that interacts with your family – moving organically, expressing emotion, autonomously exploring and responding to the outside world. Each Pleo has a unique personality that develops based on Pleo’s life experiences at your home. Owners can go to a home site to learn training tips and download new enhancements.