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Gift Ideas Last Updated: Jul 2nd, 2008 - 21:15:22


Popular Electronic Gifts Fit All Ages and Budgets
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Sep 25, 2005, 21:12

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(NUI) - Consumer electronics are getting more popular by the day. According to the Consumer Electronics Association, sales of portable MP3 digital music players skyrocketed 105 percent to $205 million in 2002. Sales had already doubled the year before.

Kids, teen-agers and adults all love receiving electronic gifts, and Christmas is one of the most popular times for buying them. Technology gets better each year and new gadgets are sure to bring smiles to people everywhere this holiday season. Here are some of this year's best gift ideas from the experts at Best Buy:

* High-definition television. With plasma, liquid crystal display and projection versions available, HDTVs are obviously the hottest entertainment item on the market right now. HDTV provides amazing quality picture and sound for DVDs, satellite programming and over-the-air broadcasts, sports and games.

More than 1,000 local stations are broadcasting in digital formats, and by April of 2005, all broadcast channels in the United States will be required to show 100 percent of their programming in digital HD format.

* DVD players. Know someone who still uses a videocassette recorder? Treat him or her to a DVD player and don't forget to throw in a movie or two! DVD has effectively replaced VHS as the preferred format for video viewing. DVD provides far superior sound and picture, along with interactive menus and additional features not available on VHS tapes. Because of their better quality, DVDs last much longer than videocassettes.

Also, DVD recorders now are available that allow consumers to record directly onto a DVD and quickly edit it and add chapter divisions. In addition, DVD audio, the next big thing in sound, provides amazing six-channel output through any DVD player, as opposed to the two-channel sound currently provided by compact discs. This will enhance the surround sound capabilities and overall viewing experience.

* MP3 players. With new music Web sites selling single songs, MP3 players are the perfect gift for music lovers on the go. Now, anyone can legally download single songs instantly for low prices without the need to buy an entire album. Plus, consumers can store their entire CD collection on the players, which are often no larger than the average wallet.

* Digital cameras. Families love trading photos, and with digital cameras, pictures can be shared across the country or across the world in seconds. Digital cameras also allow people to see their photos instantly, which means they can erase and retake the photo if it doesn't come out just right.

* Handheld organizers. New handheld organizers combine music storage with a digital camera. Plus, they allow users to take notes, keep track of their calendar and communicate via text messaging.

* Mobile phones. With easy text messaging, wireless entertainment and picture-taking capabilities, being on the phone has never been more fun.

For more information on great electronic gifts for the holidays, go to www.bestbuy.com.

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