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Great Gift Ideas for the Holidays
...Well, it's obviously impossible to cater to everyone's tastes. You really can't go wrong with any of these, but your teen will certainly enjoy some items more than others. Someone who loves listening to music will enjoy an iPod a whole lot more than a Xbox.
This lens is divided up into a couple sections. First off, there are a bunch of great gift ideas, and links to where you can buy them. Plus, we offer tips on how to get great discounts. Towards the bottom, you can find out what others are buying and share your own ideas!
(Christmas is December 25, 2008)
Get Discounts
Save some money this holiday season
With the stock market dropping and the economy spiraling out of control, we would all love to save a little money. Be a deal shopper, and look for discounts wherever you go. One of the best places to find great deals, believe it or not, is online!
Amazon.com is the largest online retailer in America, selling everything from books to car tires. Because of their size, many items have significant discounts. This holiday season, Amazon is offering free shipping on orders $25 and over.
If you're buying gifts for relatives or friends, have Amazon gift-wrap the item and ship it directly to their house. Take a look at the shipping deadlines, so you can be sure your gift arrives on time. To qualify for free shipping, you must order before December 17.
Best of 2008
What's hot, and what's not
Apple iPod touch 16 GB (1st Generation)
Once again, Apple is at the top of the Christmas list with the latest iPod touch. Colloquially know as the "iTouch," it features a sleek new design, covered almost entirely with a touch screen. It's perfect for watching videos, listening to music, browsing the Internet, and playing mobile games with its built in 3D engine.
Buy clicking Buy Now below, you'll save $10 off the suggested retail price.
Amazon Price: $268.45 (as of 07/06/2009) 
Xbox 360 Pro 60GB Console
The Xbox 360 is the latest incarnation of the Xbox, Microsoft's gaming console. Although its meant for some serious gaming (and has the power to do just that), it can be used for so much more. You can buy family games for your younger children, or stream high-quality movies directly from Netflix! Plus, you get access to a great online community through Xbox Live.
Amazon Price: $299.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Halo 3
Halo 3 is the latest installment in the extremely successful Halo series. Often considered the best game for the Xbox 360, over 8 million copies have sold. Halo has received favorable reviews from all major critics, and is a must-have if you own an Xbox.
Amazon Price: $36.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Brisingr (Inheritance, Book 3)
Brisingr is the latest book in Christopher Paolini's wildly-successful Inheritance Cycle. In the first two novels, Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, embark on a journey across a mystical land, filled with dangers and an omnipotent king. Don't miss out on the latest adventure!
Amazon Price: $17.51 (as of 07/06/2009)
The Twilight Saga Collection
Twilight: the latest craze for all teenage girls! A love story between a vampire and a girl makes for an exciting and romantic novel. This is the perfect Christmas gift for someone who has seen the movie but hasn't read the book!
Amazon Price: $45.65 (as of 07/06/2009)
Gaming Consoles
Give the gift of gaming
![Xbox 360 Elite 120GB [Old Version]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Df91F9%2BXL._SL75_.jpg)
Xbox 360 vs. Playstation 3
Which gets your vote?
Microsoft's Xbox 360 has long been the main competitor to Sony's Playstation 3. Both consoles are marketed to serious gamers, who get in fiery debates over which console is best. The PS3 is more powerful, but the Xbox has better graphics. You can use your Playstation as a standalone media player, but the Xbox has better games.
Xbox 360 or Playstation 3
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byXbox 360
Primate says:
I didn't buy my gaming console for its media playing capacity; I bought it for serious gaming. There's twice as many good titles for the Xbox than the Playstation. Plus, the Xbox integrates with Windows Vista because it's manufactured by Microsoft.
Posted December 06, 2008
Playstation 3
shassie :) says:
rawr
tehy r both terribaale! think of ideas for girls!
Posted December 07, 2008
Clothing (Yes, Really)
If you buy the right stuff, it's a good gift
Clothes? Isn't that worse than coal in your stocking? It certainly can be, especially if you go with the classic t-shirt about something popular 40 years ago. However, if you shop at the right places and buy the right stuff, clothing can be a great Christmas gift! The prices are absolutely outrageous (who needs $200 jeans!), but you can usually find some great deals in the clearance section. Trust me, no one will ever know its a month out-of-date.
Girls are especially passionate about clothes, and you'll need to buy the right stuff. The hottest retailers are currently Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, and Aeropostale. Rather than picking clothes out for someone else, you can give them a gift card instead. If you're not very picky about where you shop, you can take a look at these items from Amazon:
Abercrombie vs. American Eagle
iPods and MP3 Players
Music and more!
If you're shocked at the prices, you can certainly go with less-expensive alternatives, like the Zune. However, having an iPod is a status thing for teenagers, and the other MP3 players will not be as greatly appreciated. Plus, you can only use the world-famous iTunes with an iPod.
Donate
Brighten the holidays for an underprivileged child
MyTwoFrontTeeth.org is a nonprofit provider of online services which bring personalization, efficiency and simplicity to the charitable gift-giving efforts of community organizations throughout the country. Their online wish tree lets you give toys, prese
You Decide: The Top Ten!
Now it's your turn: what do you like?
See what everyone else is buying and share your own ideas! You can vote for the gifts you like (and vote down the ones you don't), or even add your own ideas!
When adding items, make sure the title is not too specific. Instead of "Canon Powershot S400 4MP Digital Camera with Zoom," just use "Digital Camera." You can, however, recommend products in the guestbook below.
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Happy Holidays
The most important part of any holiday is to spend some quality time with your family. Presents are just an added bonus.
Thanks for stopping by! Happy Holidays!
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