Gift ideas: it's a countdown 'til Christmas. Christmas is the time of year to think about your family, friends and loved ones. Jet has prepared a "gift guide" featuring some of the hottest electronic gifts to help with your Christmas shopping

Jet, Nov 29, 2004

Heat & Massage Chair

The ultimate relaxation chair you've been dreaming of, Soothing heat and vibration at the touch of a button gives you the total "spa" feeling at home. Folds for easy storage, Assembly required. The chair measures 46" l x 25" w x 40 1/2" h.

Priced at $169.00 at www.MidnightVelvet.com

Nintendo DS

Among the hottest gadgets this holiday season, the Nintendo DS features two screens, a touch screen and wireless and voice-recognition capabilities, It's got possibilities beyond any previous hand-held game systems: microphone, game-sharing, 3-Dm sound, battery and power management, processing, new media and dual slots.

Priced at $149.99 at www.nintendo.com

Ott-Lite Technology

Reading Room series lamps help reduce the glare that can cause eyestrain while letting you see details more clearly. It improves clarity and visual acuity while diminishing distortion and glare by simulating natural daylight.

Prices range from $70 to $350. at www.ott-lite.com

Bose Sound Dock[TM] Digital Music

The SoundDock system seamlessly integrates with third and fourth generation iPods, as well as the iPod mini. The iPod allows music lovers to listen to their entire music collection anywhere. Bose complements the iPod and iPod mini design with a hi-gloss white finish.

Price $2.99 at www.hose.com & www.apple.com

Pyramat PM 550 Sound Lounger Your Personal Surround Sound System

Imagine being transported into your favorite video game or movie while lounging on the new ergonomically designed Pyramat 550 Sound Lounger. When connected to your TV, Pyramat delivers the feeling of multi-sensory sound through a rumbling backrest allowing the user to literally "get in the game." The lounger transfers sound to feel through an active subwoofer forcing compressed air through the backrest, creating a powerful sensation that enhances games, movies and music.

Priced at $149.00 at www.pyramat.com

Instant Replay Digital Camera Binoculars

The Instant Replay Digital Camera Binoculars allows you to record and replay 30 seconds of action, take still photos with a flash and download images onto your computer.

Priced at $429 At www.Frontgate.com

Qosmio ("koss-mee-oh")

Toshiba is offering a product that will let you "gift" it all-in one device. Qosmio is an audio/visual notebook PC that features a 17-inch wide-screen display offering a 4-in-1 experience, eliminating the need for multiple consumer electronics devices such as TV, DVD player aria stereo.

Priced at $2,699 At www.ws-wr.com/epk/toshiba_qosmio/

Diamond Diva Collection

Kimora Lee Simmons designed and helped artistically create watches and other pieces of jewelry. This Limited Edition (only 250 made) "Diamond Diva" watch has a pink crocodile band, .70 total carats in diamonds and is set in rose gold.

Priced at $1.495 at Simmons Jewelry Co.

Fossil Introduces Stylish New Wrist NET[TM] Watch

Fossil teamed with Microsoft to release Wrist Net, an electronic watch that delivers personalized news, weather updates, sports scores, stock quotes, horoscopes, lottery results, personal messages, entertainment news and movie listings.

Priced at $199.00 At www.fossil.com.

#1 Fitness Video/ DVD In America Sweating In The Spirit

Fitness guru Donna Richardson's latest innovative workout Sweating In The Spirit is the first of its kind to include live gospel music as part of a fitness routine, This inspirational 3-in-1 workout program features singing sensations Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams and Shirley Murdock performing alongside Donna as she takes you through aerobics, strength/Pilates training and stretching exercises.

Priced at 19.98 at www.musicspace.com.