Top 10 Home Electronics Holiday Gift Tips

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It is that time of the year again - the Holiday Shopping season is about to start. Like every year Black Friday will be the beginning of Holiday shopping for most people.
Just as we did last year (Top 100 Tech Gifts 2008) I4U News presents our huge Top 100 Holiday Gift Guide, featuring tons of cool electronics, gadgets and toys to give to your loved ones or treat yourself.

Like last year we have 10 categories, each featuring top 10 gifts including Notebooks and Netbooks, Gadget and Toys, Video Games, Video Game Hardware, TVs, Cameras, Video Cameras, Portable Media Players, Home Electronics, and Mobile Phones.
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Posted on Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gift Tip 10: Brite-View BV-2500 Wireless HDTV Kit

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The Brite-view BV-2500 wireless HDTV Kit is comprised of a transmitter (BV-2500T) and a receiver (BV-2500R). The transmitter and receiver in this kit allow you to wirelessly transmit uncompressed high-definition video from any HD video device to your HDTV anywhere in your home. This unique feature of the Brite-view BV-2500 wireless HDTV kit eliminates the need for messy audio/video cable connections and offers a maximum range of 70 feet. You can connect your Blu-ray player, set-top box, game console, DVR and AV receiver into the Air HD (BV-2500) HD transmitter, and have the HDTV equipped with a matching BV-2500 receiver. This allows you to have all of your AV sources in a separate room from the actual display.
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Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:46:19 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gift Tip 9: Logitech Squeezebox Radio

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The Logitech Squeezebox Radio is designed to be simple and in sync with the user’s home network for Internet radio and DRM-free iTunes collections. The Logitech Squeezebox Radio looks to pack most of the functionality of the Boom into an even smaller package; that means you can stream your MP3 collections, plus thousands of internet radio stations and music services like Rhapsody, Napster, Pandora, Sirius, and Last.fm. It looks more appealing than the Boom with the addition of the color screen and the capability to display album art, artist/track information, and Flickr slideshows.
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Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:39:37 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gift Tip 8: Logitech Harmony 700 Remote Control

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The Harmony 700 Remote Control provides a fantastic control experience for all sorts of entertainment systems. The Harmony 700 Remote control gives people the power to control home-theater systems with up to six devices in a stylish package that is easy enough for the entire family to use. The Harmony 700 includes a color LCD screen for easy browsing of your favorite channel icons, texture and paint finishes that feel great and resist fingerprints, and perfectly shaped, back-lit, soft-touch buttons.
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Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:34:04 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gift Tip 7: LG BD390 Blu-ray Player

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The LG BD390 Blu-ray Player has virtually endless entertainment built-in. It offers a wide variety of standard-definition, instant-gratification media options to complement the high-definition Blu-ray experience.
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Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:28:58 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gift Tip 6: Asus Skype Touch AiGuru SV1

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Skype is an application that runs on your PC with a webcam, microphone, and speakers or headphones. However if you rely on Skype heavily for everyday communications or it is a business tool used around the office, then a standalone unit which isn't connected to a PC may be your preferred option. Alongside handsets that look like standard wireless home phones there is a new option from Asus that combines the best of Skype into a single unit. The Asus Skype Touch AiGuru SV1T combines a 7-inch touch screen (800 x 480 resolutions) with webcam and voice communication. Effectively it is a complete Skype solution away from your PC screen.
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Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:21:57 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gift Tip 5: HP DreamScreen

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HP is taking the digital photo frame to new heights with its HP DreamScreen line of smart displays that do way more than just let you browse pretty pictures. The HP DreamScreen is a beautiful display that comes in two sizes (10- and 13-inches diagonally). They link wirelessly to the Internet and can display pictures, five-day weather forecasts, Facebook friend updates, and the Pandora music service. The displays can also be linked to your desktop so you can easily put multimedia content directly on them. The HP DreamScreen, a companion to the PC, connects easily to a wireless or wired network to bring photos, music and video into any area of the home. The screen also transforms social media and web information into consumable, bite-sized pieces.
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Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:15:29 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gift Tip 4: Bose SoundDock 10

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Bose's latest iPod docking station is the Bose SoundDock 10. It’s a more advanced version of its SoundDock iPod Speaker system, amplifying both the power and the size for a more pleasurable and expensive iPod audio experience. The Bose SoundDock 10 system delivers performance so powerful and lifelike that it could easily become your home's main music system. It's ideal for parties, gatherings or your own personal listening. You've probably never heard your iPod sound this good.
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Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:07:35 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gift Tip 3: Sony S-Frame DPF-D72N/BQ Holiday

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Sony has released the Sony S-Frame DPF-D72N/BQ digital photo frame which will be appealing to those who enjoy bedazzled gadgets. It is likely that the Sony S-Frame DPF-D72N/BQ digital photo frame will be more appealing to the ladies, since it has a slightly feminine look. The photo frame has embedded Crystalized Swarvoski Elements, so it’s an affordable bedazzling.
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Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:58:05 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gift Tip 2: Phobos High End Gaming And Media PC By BFG Technologies

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The Phobos product line is composed of gaming and multimedia PCs brought to you by BFG Technologies. This line of machines offers high functionality and has been developed with features that will quench the gaming desire of any Graduated Gamer. The developmental goal of Phobos is to deliver a gaming/home theater system for those gamers and media enthusiasts who aspire for a high-performance system, but cannot build or service one, which can be due to several reasons like lack of time, skill or enthusiasm. Therefore, BFG Technologies provides a complementary Concierge Service with Phobos, which will prevent any installation and maintenance strain.
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Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:51:29 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Gift Tip 1: Logitech Squeezebox Touch

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The Logitech Squeezebox Touch, offered by Logitech, is a Wi-Fi music player that gives you the pleasure of hearing music from a variety of sources including subscription services, personal digital files and internet radio. The 4.3-inch color touchscreen of this Wi-Fi player gives users easy access to radio stations, music services or playlists. In addition, you have the opportunity to share/check statuses and music recommendations using this player. The Squeezebox Touch also allows you to view photos and has various audio out methods, including digital optical.
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Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:44:07 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Victorinox Swiss Army Champ SOS is I4U Gift Tip #100

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Today is Thanksgiving Day and 100 days ago we set out to publish our Top 100 Holiday Gift Tips for 2008, one at the time. We started with the Wii Console and finish with the only true gadget that is the best gift in times of crisis and uncertainty - the Swiss Army Knife.

Of course there are tons of Victorinox pocket knifes available. I chose the SwissChamp S.O.S. set as it is even more useful in emergencies of all kinds. Read more

Posted on Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Yamaha YSP-4000 Sound Projector is I4U Gift Tip #95

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I still have the first generation Yamaha sound projector YSP-1000 in my living room and I am still very happy with it. Yamaha offers this year the YSP-4000 Sound Projector as the top of the line model and the YSP-3050 with less power and a couple less features.
With a high-end sound projector like the YSP-4000 you do not have to worry about installing surround boxes around your living room. The single unit placed under your TV takes care of it. For the extra bass power you can connect a sub woofer and hide it in a corner.

The YSP-4000 (fits perfect under 42 inch HDTVs) provides 1080p-compatible HDMI, analog video to HDMI digital video upconversion, analog video upscaling to HD quality, iPod compatibility, XM HD surround compatibility, built-in FM tuner and a wide variety of beam settings including My Surround for true multi-channel surround sound enjoyment from a single component. It also provides an RS-232C port and IR Pass-through for custom installation. Read more

Posted on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Alienware ALX X-58 Gaming Computer is I4U Gift Tip #94

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The holiday season is officially upon us and for PC gamers this will be a great holiday season with a glut of new PC games and gaming systems. Intel recently introduced its latest Core i7 processors along with its X58 chipset that promise a massive performance improvement in gaming and other computer uses.

If you have a new gaming rig on your shopping list this year and you have the budget to support the best we have the rig for you. The Alienware ALX X-58 has all of the new tech crammed inside. The machine has several new Core i7 CPU options including the Core i7 940 at 2.93 GHz and the Core i7 Extreme Edition at 3.2GHz. Read more

Posted on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

LG Vu CU920 Touchscreen Phone is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #88

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The LG Vu CU920 from AT&T is not the hippest touchscreen phone available but it is free when signing a contract. If you want to gift a decent touchscreen phone without paying the $200 you have to pay for the iPhone or Blackberries out there.
This price advantage makes the LG VU CU920 to one of the bestselling phones on Amazon.com and on LetsTalk. Read more

Posted on Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pioneer KURO 60-inch 1080p Plasma HDTV is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #87

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Home theater enthusiasts looking for a big picture and HD resolution have several ways they can go. You can opt for a LCD HDTV, plasma HDTV or a projector. The Projector route usually requires more space and bother than many are willing to go through leaving plasma and LCD HDTVs.

There are more LCD TVs on the market currently than there are plasma's making the LCD the more popular item. However many feel that you get better image quality from a plasma TV than you get from an LCD TV. I have found plasma's typically offer brighter picture, deeper blacks and just look better overall than LCD TVs in similar price ranges. Read more

Posted on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:50:25 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Logitech G25 is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #83

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When it comes to driving games on the PC or PS3 one of the best ways to make them more fun and realistic is to add a racing wheel with force feedback. Force feedback takes what drivers normally feel through the steering wheel of a real car and adds the sensation to a video game. Force feedback actually makes many driving games easier to handle.

If someone on your shopping list is a serious driving or racing game fan, the Logitech G25 is hands down the best racing wheel on the market. The G25 isn’t cheap at $299.99, but it is robust and offers a gated shifter and clutch pedal along with strong force feedback effects. Read more

Posted on Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

PENTAX Optio W60 Waterproof Camera is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #81

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If you plan to spend your family's Holidays in Hawaii why not give a waterproof camera to capture those colorful fishes on your snorkel trips.

The Pentax Optio W60 compact digital camera is lightweight and fully waterproof and affordable.
The Pentax Optio W60 features 10MP and a 5X zoom lens with 28mm wide-angle capability. The enhanced design of the Optio W60 allows the camera to operate up to 13 feet underwater for two hours and at extreme temperatures well below freezing. Read more

Posted on Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

TiVo HD XL is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #80

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TiVo is still the best way to record TV programming and gain control over your television. I cannot imagine watching TV without recording shows and jumping over the darn commercial breaks.
TiVo is now going to also support Netflix movie streaming this Holiday making the TiVo boxes the ultimate gateway to entertainment content in your living room.
The TiVo HD XL is the top of the line TiVo box that you can buy today. With the TiVo HD XL you can save up to 150 hours of HD TV shows or save up to 1,350 hours of standard definition TV. Read more

Posted on Thu, 6 Nov 2008 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Toshiba 19LV506 HDTV with internal DVD is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #79

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The 19 inch Toshiba 19LV506 HDTV is the ideal dorm room or kids room HDTV because it has integrated DVD player.
This HDTV is small enough to fit in any room and easy to carry around as it just needs a power plug.
The DVD drive is loaded from the side and the Toshiba 19LV506 comes in white and in black.
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Posted on Wed, 5 Nov 2008 15:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo Xacti VPC-T700 is I4U Top 100 Gift Tip #78

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If you are looking to give a decent, simple and straight forward point and shoot camera the Sanyo Xacti VPC-T700 is a good choice. Especially when you can get it at the ultra-low price of $69 that Walmart is selling this camera for right now.
It does not always have to be the newest digital camera that hits the market to be a great gift.
The Sanyo Xacti VPC-T700 features an 3x optical zoom lens is paired with the 4x digital zoom for over 12x total zoom capabilities. The VPC-T700 also includes a movie mode that captures images in motion JPEG at 320 x 240px resolution, 20 frames-per-second. Read more

Posted on Tue, 4 Nov 2008 13:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr