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Toys and things for adults
Ebony, Dec, 2005 by Joy Bennett Kinnon
IT'S a jolly good time of the year, and presents make it twice as nice. For adults adrift in shopping for dolls, video games and other gifts for the children, it's your season too. And this year, grownups will love their own toy selection, ranging from electronic gizmos and whatzits to sports gadgets.
Topping gift lists for kids from 16 to 60 is the new iPod that features a 2.5-inch screen that can play television shows, home movies and music videos and the iPod nano that still offers an impressive musical play list of 1,000 songs, but is less than half of the size of other players. Another new electronic that's bound to top the wish lists is Sony's new VAIO FJ-Series notebook computer in striking colors to release the inner fashionista.
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So start a special grown-up Christmas list, and get ready to receive your heart's desire. Although it's better to give, it's still nice to receive. Check out the following gifts for you or your secret Santa.
This SLIM DIGITAL CAMERA FROM OREGON SCIENTIFIC boasts 3.0-megapixel pictures, yet it slips easily into a slim purse or pocket. It also includes built-in flash, 2X digital zoom and is available in a variety of colors. It retails for $120.00 and is available through the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book.
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APPLE'S NEW IPOD really lets you take the show on the road. It features a 2.5-inch color screen that can show television shows, music videos, video Podcasts, home movies and can display album artwork and photos. The new iPod holds up to 15,000 songs, 25,000 photos or more than 150 hours of video. It is available in white or black designs. The 30GB model retails for $299, and the 60GB model retails for $399.
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The 4GB APPLE IPOD NANO is the smallest portable music player ever to hold up to 1,000 CD-quality songs. Encased in super-small, pencil-thin design, the nano incorporates a skip-free 4GB flash memory drive, the famous touch-sensitive Apple Click Wheel and an enhanced battery pack that plays up to 14 hours on a single charge. The 4GB model retails for $249.95; the 2GB model retails for $199, with both models available in white or black designs.
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THE ONE-MINUTE DRINK CHILLER takes the wait out of chilling. Ideal for that last-minute dinner or a sporting event, it cools cans of soda in just one minute, and can chill a bottle of white wine in less than four minutes. Available at Hammacher Schlemmer, it retails for $99.95. This device chills drinks 90 times faster than a refrigerator, and 40 times faster than a freezer (without the risk of freezing).
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The BRILLIAN CORPORATION 65" HDTV offers high-resolution, high-definition next-generation digital televisions with six-megapixel, rear-projection and contrast ratios up to 4000: I plasma technology in several screen sizes. Models are priced from $5,999.99 to $7,999.00.
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The NOKIA 7280 PHONE is the perfect accessory for evenings out. It is elegantly accented with art deco details an exclusive black leather carrying case with red accents and detachable butterfly charm. It retails lot $485.00 The N90 Smart Phone features a camera and camcorder in a smart swivel feature. The sleek wireless phone retails for $829.00 and features e-mail, digital zoom, auto-focus, built-in flash and an expandable 100MB memory with Web browsing and organizer capabilities. Both available through the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book.
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The PANASONIC 3CCD SD CAMCORDER is an innovative lightweight, ultra-compact model that delivers a high-quality MPEG2 video picture that is a perfect "take anywhere" camcorder for spontaneous shooting. The suggested retail price is $1,119.95.
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The new TASSIMO HOT BEVERAGE SYSTEM allows consumers to prepare an assortment of hot beverages, including coffee, tea, cappuccino, espresso, latte and hot chocolate conveniently at home. Unlike other single-serve brewers, Tassimo uses real liquid milk to create the dense foam or steamed milk for cappuccino and latte, and this one-cup preparation system ensures no mess or leftovers. It is available in various department stores. The suggested retail price is $169.
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The ARCHOS 30GB POCKET AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDER AND PLAYER is a hand-held digital video recorder offering 139 hours of TV, VCR and DVD recording and portable entertainment in one pocket-size device. It retails for $499.95 and is available from the Sharper Image.
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THE NBA SKYBOX BY MAYTAG personal vending machine proudly displays hometown team loyalty with custom panels for your favorite NBA teams and select NBA players. The Skybox Vendor holds up to 64 12-ounce or 32 12-ounce glass or plastic bottles, or a combination of each. Its suggested retail price is $499.00 and can be purchased online at www.skyboxbymaytag.com.
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The new SONY NOTEBOOKVAIO FJ-SERIES lets consumers match their technology to their personal style. The slim new FJ series combines portable power and productivity with a sense of style. With a generous 14.1" LCD with XBRITE technology, dual layer DVD-RW drive, built-in camera and microphone, the notebook retails for $1,400 and is available in five fashion colors.
