Gift ideas 2002

Jet, Nov 25, 2002

The countdown to Christmas has begun. Have you gotten all of your shopping done yet? If you're still in search of the perfect gift, look no further. JET offers some hot, new, unusual and out of this world gift ideas to add to your shopping list. Make your special someone's Christmas complete.

HASBRO'S R2-D2 INTERACTIVE ASTROMECH DROID's technology and classic personality lets kids get deeper into the Star Wars experience. It is recommended for ages 8 and up. It retails for approximately $99.99. It is available in retail locations nationwide and at www.R2droidfactory.com.

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* SPIN MASTER TOYS' AIR HOGS RADIO-CONTROLLED HELICOPTER is a remote-controlled electric helicopter that is built like a hobbyist craft and flies like the real thing. It can reach heights of 100 feet and distances of 300 feet from its remote control. You take off, turn and land the Air Hogs chopper with a hand-held remote. Its landing pad doubles as a recharger. Available at Target, Toys "R" Us, Zainy Brainy, FAO and KB Toys. Priced at $69.99. www.spinmaster.com.

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SONY's newest MINI DV HANDYCAM CAMCORDER has the latest digital features. Travelers who want to pack light will capture the sights and sounds of their destination with the DCR-PC 10--a high resolution camera and top quality camcorder that shrinks to the size of a paperback book. Available for about $1,300.00 at www.sony.com.

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BOSE FREESTYLE[R] SPEAKER SYSTEM is designed specifically for use with the newest generation of video gaming consoles. Just two compact speakers deliver a broad, spacious soundstage, strong center imaging and surround effects. Simplified wiring gets you in the game with four easy connections. Connect up to two additional sources--such as a VCR or TV/satellite--and enjoy Bose sound for your entertainment. Price $499.00 at www.bose.com.

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NAME THE STAR is truly an out-of-this-world gift. A person can get an actual star named in his or her honor. The star number is derived from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, which has detected and numbered tens of millions of stars over the past 10 years. The United States Library of Congress in Washington, D.C., copyrights the star name and number in the book titled Star Names and Stellar Designations. This gift is recommended for anyone and any occasion. Receive the full-color personalized star certificate, star map, star booklet for $19.95 at www.namethestar.org.

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