12 Days of Christmas Last Minutes Gift Ideas:

It’s that time of year again. And if you’re anything like me, you’re probably waiting to the last minute to do all of your Christmas shopping. But what to get, where do you start? Well stress no more; I’ll be putting up a new gift idea every day for 12 days right up to Christmas Eve. So if you know someone that loves anything Tech, Gadgets, DVDs, and much more, then this blog is for you.

Day # 1, Sony PlayStation 3

Its Christmas time ones again, so let’s not waste anymore time (before it becomes yet another day and another memory), as we go into Day # 1, last one for last minute Christmas gift ideas.

The Sony PlayStation 3 (aka PS3) is the ultimate in home entertainment. It features such things as video chat, Internet access, digital photo viewing, and digital audio and video will likely make it the central component of your media set-up. The PS3 features IBM's "Cell" processor and a co-developed Nvidia graphics processor that makes the system able to perform two trillion calculations per second. It boasts an HDMI port, which delivers uncompressed, unconverted digital picture and sound to compatible high-definition TV and projectors. The system is capable of 128-bit pixel precision and 1080p resolution for a full HD experience. Sony's PlayStation 3 games are encoded onto the Blu-ray disc media format, which holds up to six times as much data as traditional DVDs. This increase in capacity combined with the awesome power of its processor and graphics card promises mind-blowing games once developers have learned how to fully harness the new console's power. Inside the controller uses Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology and can support up to seven wireless controllers at a time. The PlayStation 3 will be backward compatible with PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games, which means you'll be able to play all your favorite games without keeping all the old systems. So go out a sell that old PlayStation, you’ll need it the money to pay for this one. The console will have slots for Memory Stick Duo, an SD slot and a Compact Flash memory slot. It comes with a pre-installed hard disc drive. The PS3 supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T Ethernet, as well as IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless networking protocols.

PS3 has similar online connectivity and services as the next generation of Xbox Live. Calling it "an always on, always connected device," The PS3 supports 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T Ethernet, as well as IEEE 802.11 b/g wireless networking protocols.

The PlayStation 3 is backward compatible with PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games. The console has slots for Memory Stick Duo, an SD slot and a Compact Flash memory slot. It comes with a pre-installed hard disc drive, which allows you to save games as well as download content from the Internet.

New gamers intuitively move the controller while playing, even though that movement has traditionally had no relation to what's going on in the game. Sony has picked up on this tendency and is using it to bring a new level of control into the PS3. Inside the controller is a high-precision six-axis sensing system that accurately detects fine movements in pitch, roll, and yaw, as well as three dimensions of movement, to control games. This means that future PS3 games will be controlled by the movements of your hands rather than just your thumbs. For example, you might be able to steer a car by holding the controller like a steering wheel. (I’ve seen this somewhere before?) Anyway, while the PS3 controller looks much like its Dual Shock predecessors, it will lack the force feedback vibration since that would only interfere with the sensing system. It uses Bluetooth 2.0 wireless technology and can support up to seven wireless controllers at a time. It's a hot swappable system, so if your controller is running low on power, just pause your game and connect a USB 2.0 cable. You can continue playing while your controller recharges automatically.

Sony's PlayStation 3 games are encoded onto the Blu-ray disc media format, which can hold six times as much data as traditional DVDs. This increase in capacity combined with the awesome power of its processor and graphics card promises mind blowing games once developers have learned how to fully harness the new console's power. The PS3 also support CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD, DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD+R formats.

The only down side to the PS3, games are still few; PlayStation Home and rumble controller not available until 2008; a USB port on the back would've been nice; no infrared port means non-Bluetooth universal remotes aren't compatible; glossy black finish is a fingerprint everywhere; online gaming, media, and commerce options not nearly as developed as Xbox Live and it’s a little on the pricey side.

Overall, if you love you PS1 PS2 and PSP or if you’re a gamer of any kind, you’re going to love the PS3. This would have to be the ultimate Christmas gift idea.

This is Outter Control Nik, wishing you all a safe and happy holidays.

Day # 2, Nintendo DS

There’s only 3 day till Christmas, so let’s get straight to the point. Here’s Day # 2, in the last minute Christmas gift ideas (And just be thankful you couldn’t hear me sing the first part).

Here’s one that all the kids and teens can enjoy. It’s the Nintendo DS; the DS brings multiple features together to deliver cutting-edge games for fans of every genre. Pit your wits and test your skills against other players everywhere from the other side of the room to the other side of the world. A great library of games means there's something for everyone. Nintendo DS revolutionizes handheld game-play. With two ultra bright screens, 3D graphics, touch-screen technology and wireless communication, you can challenge yourself or your friends anywhere, at anytime.

The first thing you'll notice about the Nintendo DS Lite is how small it is. And then you'll notice how many amazing things it can do. Two ultra bright LCD screens give you twice the action, twice the color, twice the fun and twice as annoying, unlike other handheld consoles. With a built-in microphone, the Nintendo DS Lite gives you even more ways to interact with your favorite games and friends via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Use your stylus with PictoChat to create drawings and text messages to send to all your DS friends. You know, instead of using all those other text messaging devices. (NOTE: Nintendo DS Lite wireless communication, including PictoChat, is not private and is not monitored by Nintendo. It’s recommend that you never reveal any personal information or arrange to meet a stranger). PictoChat is local wireless only. You need to be within 30 feet of another system to communicate. Create a local wireless network of up to 16 players between 30 to 100 feet away. Plus, for some titles, this feature requires just ONE Nintendo DS Game Card. Now you can take on all your friends at school, it’s just too bad that most school have band devices like this.

Nintendo DS Lite doesn’t just play DS games; it also features an additional port for Game Boy Advance Game Packs. Use the stereo headphone jack for the ultimate DS sound experience. Suddenly the action isn’t just in your hand it’s in your head! (If I had a dollar…) Nintendo DS has rich, stereo speakers that pump out virtual surround sound that takes you right to the heart of the game.

Overall, this is a great portable gaming device that everyone can enjoy. This is a must have Christmas gift.

Day # 3, The BOYO PORTABLE 3.5" NAVIGATION SYSTEM

Christmas is coming up fast, so let’s move on with Day # 3, in last minute Christmas gift ideas. This next item I think a lot of guys will like and most women would want to get one for their man, or even for themselves.

It’s the new BOYO PORTABLE 3.5" NAVIGATION SYSTEM VTN3500. Okay it’s big in name and features, but small in size. It has a Touch Panel that’s 3.5 Wide TFT LCD, with 320 x 240 in resolution, SD card slot for external memory, a built in Rechargeable Battery (so you can use this without hooking up to car adaptor), Pre-Loaded maps of Entire USA & Canada, 2 Million POI and a USB Port. ), Spring Type Cigarette Jack Power Cable, Suction Cup Holder with Cradle, Update Data with USB Cable (optional), Simple and Easy to use & install (Plug & Go), User Manual and Quick Guide, Routing Destination, Slim Design (less than 1 inch Thickness). But this is the best part it has a built in MP3 Player with a Headphone Jack. In the box you’ll get an AC/DC Adaptor, SD card: 2GB, Sleek Stylus, Suction Cup, Cradle and quick Guide.

It’s a great slim and cool design that’s easy to use. If Santa himself needed a Navigator, this would be it.

For more info go to www.boyovta.com

Day # 4, The Simpsons Game:

Christmas is also most here, as we move into Day # 4, in the last minute Christmas gift ideas. If you’re anything like me and still haven’t done all (or any) of your Christmas shopping. Don’t wait, time is running out. And so is the stock of our next gift idea,

The NEW Simpsons Game. The Simpsons game features a hilarious, and mind-busting storyline crafted by the TV show’s Emmy Award-winning writers. In this action-comedy, the full cast of voice actors (its actual voice actors from the TV show and movie). To reprise their roles, the characters in The Simpsons Game sound exactly as they should, to lend the ultimate in authenticity and realism to the game. In The Simpsons Game, you can play as all your favorite characters as you battle to save them from video-game purgatory. Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa use exciting, all-new powers to save the world from rising chaos. To help the Simpsons, gamers at home must journey through all of Springfield (as well as vast worlds beyond!), vanquish an amazing array of villains, and fight their way through parodies of multiple popular games. It’s the Real Deal: Just like you want the game to sound like the show, you also want it to look like the show. Using innovative 3D into 2D technology, it does! Add in a huge cast of Simpsons’ folks and an amazing level of interactivity and you’ve got a Simpsons experience like no other. Now unlike the Simpsons on TV, the Simpsons family has been given special video game powers! From Lisa’s Saxophone Spin to Homer’s Power Burp, these special abilities give the Simpsons a fighting chance against the video-game baddies. With two members of The Simpsons family involved in each episode, all episodes can be played cooperatively in addition to being played in single-player mode Collectibles. Roam throughout the episodes and Springfield itself to discover custom video game clichés, and unique collectibles for each member of The Simpsons family Time Challenges. Every episode can be replayed.

This is a great game that the whole family can enjoy, but more important, the kids will love. So if you’re into the Simpsons TV show, you won’t be disappointed with this game. It’s a must have gift.

Day # 5: The Nokia N95 8GB

We’re back with Day # 5, in the last minute Christmas gift ideas. Today we take a look at what’s new from Nokia. It’s the new Nokia N95 8GB. This is an updated version of the best-selling original N95 and yes it my look a lot like the original N95, but the color isn’t the only thing that’s change on the phone. There are a few serious changes to it that make it a significantly better mobile phone than its predecessor.

Starting with a larger screen than the other one, you will really enjoy viewing the content on the N95 8GB. Watching videos and browsing the Web. The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen, although smaller, seemed so much easier to use. The N95 8Gb got rid of that somewhat pointless media menu that comes up when you slide the original N95 down, you can navigate the 8GB's start page normally. Overall, the interface is far snappier to use and its boot-up time was far quicker. (This is because it now has a 128MB of ram, were the original N95 only had 64MB). At first the double slider thing was a cool feature. But it may have been better off without it, when you're pulling it in and out of your pocket the slider mechanism can move up and down, activating the phone. Which we all know, is not so good.

The Nokia N95 8GB has (obviously) 8GB which means that you fit a lot more of your Photos, Music, and Videos, which you will be using at some point of time, due to it having a 5 megapixel camera, the video quality has improved since the N95, this makes the filming of videos at lot better, due to its higher frame rate per second.

The other great part of the Nokia N95 8GB, is its GPS navigator. It uses Nokia’s own mapping software that you have to download yourself; you can also use Google Maps. You are also able to receive Voice Navigation, but it will cost you more, it also users up more of your phones memory. The games on the N95 8GB is also a lot better, however it only comes with 2 games on it. This is by far the best phone to come out of Nokia, If not one of the best phones out there. This is a must have gift.

Day # 6 Great DVD's Gifts for Christmas:

It’s Day # 6 in the last minute gift ideas, and today we’re taking a look at some of the must have DVDs for all those DVD collectors. So we’ll start off with one of my favorites.

Scrubs: Full of laughs, the goofy group of Doctors, from the Emmy® award-winning show Scrubs. The doctors of Sacred Heart make their rounds in the surreal comedy. Expect big bundles of laughs this year as J.D and Kim, Turk and Carla, and Dr. Cox and Jordan are all expecting little bundles of joy, and the entire crew take an unforgettable road trip. Continue your Scrubs collection with all 22 episodes of the groundbreaking sitcom’s sensational sixth season. With a band of hilarious guest stars and exclusive bonus features, including alternate takes and bloopers, this 3-disc box set is the perfect cure for the entertainment blues.

You can see this DVD in the Languages English, French and Spanish. Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Touchstone Run Time for this one is 522 minutes. The DVD Features Subtitles in English, Available Audio Tracks in English (Dolby Digital 5.1), All 22 episodes from the 2006-2007 season on three discs, it also has the Making of: "My Musical", Judy Reyes Keeps Talking, the "Third Tier", The Debra & Stephanie Show, Deleted scenes, Alternate lines, Outtakes, Audio commentaries. If you love the show, you won’t be disappointed.


Seinfeld is next up. Jerry Seinfeld stars in this television comedy series as himself, as a comedian. The premise of this sitcom is Jerry and his friends going through everyday life, discussing various quirky situations that we can all relate to (especially if we live in New York). The eccentric personalities of the offbeat characters who make up Jerry's social circle contribute to the fun.

The DVD Feature Audio Tracks in English (Dolby Digital 5.1), it also features 32 DVDs with all 180 episodes, More than 104 hours of amazing extras, The Official Coffee Table Book: a 226-page bound anthology filled with photos, quotes, and trivia from every episode, Bonus disc featuring the reunion of the cast plus Larry David on the ninth anniversary of the series finale, Packaged in a handy collector's case that will look great on your shelf, Documentaries for all nine seasons, Inside looks, “Not That There's Anything Wrong With That” (bloopers), “In the vault” (deleted scenes),” Yada Yada Yada” (commentaries), "Sein-Imation", and Notes about nothing. This is a great one for all Seinfeld lovers.


Transformers "I bought a car.” (That just so happened), “Turned out to be an alien robot. Who knew?" deadpans Sam Witwicky, hero and human heart of Michael Bay's rollicking robot-smackdown fest, Transformers. Witwicky (the sweetly nerdy Shia LaBeouf, channeling a young John Cusack) is the perfect counterpoint to the nearly nonstop exhilarating action. The plot is simple: an alien civil war (the Autobots vs. the evil Decepticons) has spilled onto Earth, and young Sam is caught in the fray by his newly purchased souped-up Camaro. Which has a mind and identity, as a noble-warrior robot named Bumblebee, of its own. The effects, especially the mind-blowing transformations of the robots into their earthly forms and back again, are stellar. It comes Widescreen, Language are in English. Number of discs can vary between 1 or 2, it has PG-13 Rating. And it’s from Dreamworks Video.

Special Features: include, Audio Commentary by Director Michael Bay, Our World: The Story Sparks, Human Allies, I Fight Giant Robots, Battleground, Their War: Rise of the Robots, Autobots Roll Out, Decepticons Strike, Inside The AllSpark, From Script to Sand: The Skorponok Desert Attack, Concepts and Trailers. (NOTE: Special Features may vary depending on the country it is sold in). Fans of the earlier film and TV series will be thrilled at this cutting-edge incarnation, and if you weren’t a fan of the show already. This want make difference, but it doesn’t matter, because you’ll love this one.


NBC’s HEROES Season One: Once every few years, a life changing event comes along. An event that can change your life and maybe history itself and this is one of those times. The world is changing in an incredible rate; people are changing, life as we now know it may never be the same. Man’s genetic code is changing as we speak, it’s said that man only uses up to 10% of his bran at any given time. 1% more, and he could become an extraordinary being, develop amazing power, he could become, somewhat of a god. The fate of humanity itself, hangs in the balance.

It’s the first Season of NBC’s HEROES, and its jammed packed with nearly 3 hours of bonus features including behind the scenes footage, 50 deleted scenes and the never before aired 73-minute pilot episode. It also has fun games that can read your mind, “spooky.” Plus footage of the Special Effects, the Stunts and Audio Commentaries with Cast, Crew and the show Creator Tim Kring, and much more…

This DVD box set comes with seven discs; the US release comes in a cool case that folds out, with the back coved in some of the paintings from Isaac’s loft (the character that can paint the future.) The DVD also has 50 deleted scenes (That I think should have been left in the show) that help make some more sense with the storyline. It also has a cool game that can read your mind, it pretty freaky, and it gets it right every time I’ve play it. Even though I know how it works, it’s still kind of freaky. This is a must get DVD, so if you’re into sci-fi’s, or if you just love a great drama or a show with a lot of action, this one is for you. I love it, know you will too.

DAY # 7, The iPod Touch:

It’s Day # 7, for the last minute Christmas gift ideas. Apple’s greatest invention, the iPod. Being one of the best media device’s out there, it is now getting a new look and upgrade. Will take a look at the new iPod Touch, I’ll be going over the good and if any, the bad things that it has to offer. So if you want to keep-up with the latest in media, upgrade to a new iPod, or if you don’t have one, and you’re thinking of getting rid of your out of date Discman and joining the rest of us here in the future by buying one, then this is the blog for you.

The iPod Touch don’t get confused, it may look like an iPhone and work like one (because you can browse around on the net) but it’s just the new iPod, The iPod Touch come in an 8GB and 16GB. So if you’ve had trouble trying to fill up your old iPod, you’re going to have fun with this one.

8GB Touch Can fit up to 1,750 songs, up to 10,000 photos and up to 10 hours of videos. Its battery life can last up to 22 hours of music play back, and 5 hours of video play back. Where the 16GB Touch can fit up to 3,500 songs, 20,000 photos and up to 20 hours of video, its battery life is the same as the 8GB. Both the 8GB and 16GB come with an 8.89 widescreen color display and it’s incased in a 0.8cm thin case. The best thing with the iPod Touch is you can go on the net using Wi-Fi. (That means you can go anywhere that Wi-Fi is available, so your local Starbucks, but not in Australia, not as yet.) So now you don’t have to wait until you get home to download your favorite songs (from iTunes, RIGHT!) The Touch iPod uses Safari so can go to sites like YouTube and use other sites Wi-Fi music stores. Now to the Price. The Australia price for the 8GB is $419.00 and $299.00 for the U.S. As for the 16GB for AU price will be $549.00 and in US $399.00.

Like all the other iPods in the past, with the iPod Touch, you’ll be doing a lot more fingering… which brings me to the down side of the iPod Touch, you’ll find yourself wiping you finger prints off, a lot. Other than that, if you love the iPods, then the iPod Touch, is a must get gift, its awesome!

DAY # 8, Sony PSP:

Its Day # 8, in the last minute Christmas gift idea, today we’re going to take a look at some that’s fun for everyone of all ages. It’s the PSP (PlayStations Portable) If you’re planning on going away this Christmas or New Year, and planning on traveling a long distance, then the PSP is a must have gift. The PSP is a multi function media (and most important) gaming center. It’s the ultimate handheld gaming system; at the heart of the PSP is a new media format known as the Universal Media Disc, or UMD. Each UMD can hold 1.8 GB of data, enough room for rich and complex games. UMDs, (which are housed in a protective cover), slide into the rear of the PSP. Kind of like the old cartages. Sony has declared the UMD an open format for developers and media content owners, so Movies, Music, MP3 and MP4 downloading capabilities. The PSP's also comes with a 333 MHz processor that dwarfs the speed of competing handheld consoles. Add this polygon-pushing muscle to 4 MB of fast DRAM and 32 MB of embedded RAM, and you've got a device with graphics rendering capabilities close to that of the PlayStation2. And because no game is complete without audio, the PSP is generously appointed with built-in stereo speakers, as well Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound capability. Sony has also pulled out all the stops with the PSP display. The bright, 4.3-inch LCD sports a 16:9 aspect ratio and 480 x 272 pixel resolution--plenty of real estate for heavy gaming action and widescreen-format movies. All of this is powered by a removable, and rechargeable, lithium-ion battery.

Memory Stick™ Play movie/video saved on a Memory Stick Duo™. This icon will appear only when a Memory Stick Duo™ slot is inserted. With Memory Stick Duo media, you can store your saved games, downloaded online content, personal video and audio files, and more. When you want access to these files from your PC, simply use the PSP's USB 2.0 port to turn the device into a fast portable media drive. Then, drag and drop files such as your photos, MP3s, and videos onto the PSP, just as you would any other removable storage device. The PSP ships with a 32 MB Memory Stick Duo and additional media with higher storage capacities are available.

Now if you’re worried about the controls from its perspective, the PSP is made for gaming. If you're familiar with a PlayStation controller, you'll be a pro at the PSP's controls in no time. Directional buttons, as well as an analog stick are provided. Meanwhile, the familiar left and right shoulder buttons, as well as triangle, circle, cross and square buttons are integrated into the device's slim case. Finally, home, select, and start buttons give you quick access and control over the PSP's important functions.

The PSP's ability to connect to the internet, and to other PSPs and USB-based peripherals, is a real advantage. Its Wi-fi connectivity (or IEEE 801.11b), Use this wireless internet standard to connect to other gamers around the world for hot multiplayer action--all from your couch, or your local Wi-fi hotspot. As mentioned, the PSP's USB 2.0 port is great for PC connectivity, but it also opens the PSP up for a whole range of future peripherals. Sony has plans for the PSP in other ways, too; the unit's infrared port speaks of remote control capabilities in the near future.

What's in the Box
PSP device, AC adapter, battery pack, 32 MB Memory Stick Duo, ear-bud headphones with remote control, soft case and hand strap. (Items may very).
The only down sides to the PSP, its glossy finish may look good, but except to be cleaning it a lot, you will leave finger prints. And when it comes to Memory Stick, it can end up costing you more the PSP itself. Overall, this is a must get gift.

Day # 9, Samsung i85 Digital Camera:

Its Day # 9: in the last minute gift ideas. Today we take a look at the best way to capture some of the good, bad, funny, and everything else you might not want anyone to remind you of, from all those end of year Christmas and New Year parties; with the Samsung i85 digital camera.

The Samsung i85 is equipped with an 8.2-megapixel, 1/2.5-inch CCD, 5x optical zoom; it is equipped with a 3.0-inch touch screen LCD, its 3 inch in a slim stainless steel body, an MP3 player, (because you can never have enough ways to store all of your favorite songs) SRS HD sound effect, and PMP. Those equipments allow Samsung i85 to function as a movie player, text viewer, voice recorder, portable hard drive, and camcorder. Samsung i85 also has the World Tour Guide that provides images and explanations of famous attractions in 30 countries. With the Advanced Shake Reduction (ASR) you can take well exposed, sharper pictures in low light conditions without a flash, which guarantees brighter and more natural pictures. Also with the ASR the effects of image blur are reduced in lower light conditions. Shutter Speed - Normal 1~1/2000 sec, Night 16 ~ 1/2,000 sec Flash Modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix White Balance - Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent H, Fluorescent L, Tungsten, Custom Shooting Specs - Auto, Program, ASR, Scene; Scene - Night, Portrait, Children, Landscape, Text, Close-up, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Self shot, Café, Food; Continuous - Single, Continuous, AEB, Motion Capture, Wise shot; Self-timer - 10 sec., 2 sec. File Format - JPEG (DCF), EXIF 2.2, DPOF 1.1, PictBridge 1.0 Movie Clip - MPEG-4, 800x592(20fps), 640x480, 320x240 (30fps, 15fps) Audio File - WAV Interfaces - USB 2.0, Composite A/V (NTSC/PAL) Internal Memory - 190MB, but it is suggest purchasing an optional 2 GB memory card to store more music, videos, and pictures Approximate Unit Dimensions - (WxHxD) 3.74 x 2.42 x 0.795 Unit Weight - 5.57oz (without battery and card).

It also comes with a built-in World Tour Guide function provides instant access to travel information covering 2,600 regions in 30 countries, so you'll always know where the action is. Further information can also be downloaded directly from the internet, and with 450MB of internal memory you won't need to worry about space for favorite travel tips.

i-Movie (MPEG-4, SVGA quality)
With new technology, it is possible to record movies in SVGA quality (800 x 592), which provides wider images than the VGA (600 x 480) size. As a result you can enjoy bigger movies on a PC as well as on TV. That’s right, everyone can now film you doing whatever it is that you do when you’re out, it’s even small enough to hide somewhere, just in case you bring someone over and then play it back for you and all of your friends.

What's in the box, you may ask?
Samsung Digimax i85, user manual/product warranty, camera strap, AC adapter, USB cable, software CD, earphones, AV cable. And rechargeable battery.

The i85 also features Samsung's Intelligent Face Recognition Technology, which detects the subject's face, then automatically adjusts autofocus and auto exposure to ensure better composition and image quality in portraits. The AF function instantaneously recognizes the faces of subjects and accurately focuses on them before the AE function takes over, setting the appropriate exposure to ensure the highest image quality.

The stunning new Samsung i85 is a must-have camera packed with intelligently integrated multimedia features. It also comes in a wide range of colors, including Black, Silver, Red-ish and Gold. This is a great Christmas gift for anyone, of all ages.

Day #10, The mStation 2.1 Stereo Tower:

It’s Day # 10, of the last minute Christmas gift idea. So today we take a look at a way to make your everyday iPod into a wall-shacking, make your neighbors complain, stereo.

Now there are a lot of iPod docking stations out there, but very few of them can compete and capture with the same level of presence in a room like the mStation 2.1 Stereo Tower. With this being an actual piece of furniture, instead of it being another dock sitting on your existing furniture. It’s has a downward-firing subwoofer speaker and two position-able tweeters in the upright pillars. There are a number of inserts for the dock portion, to make sure your iPod sits properly on the universal connector. So you can crank it as loud as you want and jump around the room, without having to worry about it coming out of the dock. It also comes with a remote control and accommodates auxiliar input. There’s even a USB port on the tower, allowing you to hook the system up to your computer, so you can sync directly from iTunes right into the dock. So yet another reason to go and download more songs off the net.

This floor standing (made to hold most iPod’s) Docking Station/Speaker system, made from Extruded Aluminum, packs a powerful 100 Watts of room filling Stereo Sound, with a pulse pounding window shacking bass at only a 5.25” Dedicated Subwoofer can produce. With every Tower it includes a 10 key remote that allows you to navigate within Playlist, as well as adjust the Volume, Bass and Treble from a distance. The mStation stands at a height of just 42.94 inches / 1090.6mm. The width is 13.78 inches / 350mm and it only Ways a very light 21 lbs. / 9.53 kg 1. It also comes with a One Year Parts Warranty. This will set you back about $299.95 U.S.

The mStation 2.1 Stereo Tower is a perfect addition to yours or any Home, Office, Apartment or Dorm Room. This is one that anyone can enjoy, even your neighbors. This is a must have gift for Christmas.

Day #11: Nintendo Wii

It's Day #11 of the last minute Christmas gift ideas, and today is the Nintendo Wii, that’s right, it’s gaming time. Okay yes, it may be last year’s best selling gift along with the Xbox 360. But the not so high graphic game console, is the most demanded in the U.S.A. and is proving that you don’t always have to look good to satisfy someone. Being the cheapest gaming console out of the Xbox and the Play Station 3, the Wii will have you up out of your sets, and moving around like you’re actually in the game. That’s right, all you fatties are going to have to get up off that Lazy Boy, and move around.

Featuring a compact design that makes it a natural addition to any television setup, the Wii console is white in color and can be displayed either vertically or horizontally. The Wii is backward-compatible to all Nintendo GameCube games and includes four Wii Remotes can communicate with Wii, which features a bay for an SD memory card. So you and all your friends can battle it out against each other. It has an AV Multi-output port for component, composite or S-video. The size you may ask? Is about 8.5 inches long, 6 inches wide and less than 2 inches thick, (roughly the size of 3 DVD cases stacked on top of each other). Now to the sizes of the Wii…

The Wii console communicates wirelessly with the Internet via wireless or a Wii LAN adaptor. Wii also can connect wirelessly with Nintendo DS. Nintendo fused the familiarity of a remote control with the sophistication of motion-sensing technology to come up with an input device for the ages! Sporting the size of a traditional remote control, the wireless Wii Remote is a multi-functional device that is limited only by the game designer's imagination. In a tennis game, it serves as your racket you swing with your arm. In a driving game, it serves as your steering wheel. For first-person shooters, the Wii Remote acts as your weapon that you point at an enemy. The list of potential uses goes on and on. I hate to think of how it would be used in the Playboy game. We should be thankful that one’s not on the Wii… yet. In addition to its pointing and motion-sensing abilities, the Wii Remote also includes a speaker, rumble feature and expansion port for additional input devices, such as the Nunchuk. Now you can also get the Classic Controller that allows you to play classic games available through the Wii Shop Channel with ease. (Note that this controller is sold separately).

Choose the Wii and Virtual Console games played by your child based on the game's ESRB rating. Access additional parental control options if you connect your Wii console to the Internet. And bypass parental controls with a PIN code, thereby allowing you to access the games and content that you would like to play. Parental controls for the Wii and Virtual Console games are based on the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) game ratings categories. (Please note that Nintendo does not sell or license games that carry the ESRB rating Adults only). So the parental control useless.

Enjoy games such as: ‘Super Mario Galaxy’, ‘Donkey Kong: Barrel Blast.’ Play Tennis, Baseball, Golf, Bowling and Boxing on the game, ‘Wii Sports’ and go head to head in ‘Mario and Sonic: at the Olympic Games.’

Overall, this is a fun one for the whole family.

Day #12: Samsung 40” LCD HDTV

12 Days of Christmas Last Minutes Gift Ideas: #12
So let’s start off with something big and wide, like wider than Santa.

It’s the Samsung LA40R81BDX 40”/ 101cm LCD HDTV this slick looking black TV Has 1366x768 Resolution so that’s the lower form of HD at 720p. 8000:1 Dynamic Contrast for better depth and shading, wide Color Enhancer to enjoy natural looking colors. 3 AnyNet+ (HDMI-CEC) for one touch control with a single remote, movie plus for smoother motion in fast action. Response Time 8ms, Viewing angle (H/V) 178/178, Backlight C C F L and DNIe"

The Inch 40"/101cm has a processing Type 8 Bit and a Vertical Frequency 50Hz. Additional Feature include iDTV Type (DVB-T) Movie plus, Speaker Type (Hidden/Side/Array) Hidden, HDMI-CEC, HDMI Version (1,2/1.3) 1.3. Auto-Wall mount Support and a Remote Controller.

When it comes to the Audio: Sound Output (RMS) 10W X 2, Stereo Type A2/NiCAM and Sound Effect system SRS truSurround.

This also feature; sleep timer, clock & on/off timer, still picture and teletext (TTXT). It has Auto Channel Search, Picture - in - Picture, and Auto power off. OSD language English, Auto Volume Leveler and Game Mode.

It comes with 1 headphone Input & Output (Side). 1 S-Video port, 1 HDMI and 1 Composite, L/R. it also has Input & Output (back): RF Input, Component(Y/Pb/Pr) Composite (AV) HDMI, PC D-sub, Optical sound out, RS232C (for Service only). Desktop stand and Casing; Swivel (left/right), Color Gloss Black (front and back) and Operation power consumption 190W. Stand-By power consumption 1W. SET size (WXDxH) with stand 991.5x300.0x697.5mm. The set weight (with stand) comes in at 21.1kg, and set weight (without stand) is only 17.9kg.

All of this comes with a 3 year Warranty for a good peace of mind. Now remember, when buying this or any LCD or Plasma HDTV’s, always ask to see it play on SD (standard definition), don’t be fooled on how great it look when its hooked-up to a HD/ Blu-ray DVD player.

Skype’s, network 3 and Wi-Fi Phones

The best way to talk to your friends and family via video calling for free now has a new way to do it and you don’t even need a computer to make free calls anymore. Using the new 3 Skype phone and Netgear’s Wi-Fi phone. It’s a stylish mobile phone that you can texts, call and instant message your friends on Skype, for free.

Network 3 Skype phone use Skype while you’re walking to work, sitting in the park or queuing for tickets or to your favorite live show or sporting events. Free yourself from your computer with 3 Skype phone.

Skype at the touch of a button Just press the big Skype button to start making free calls and send instant messages on Skype. Simple isn’t it. If your friends and family have a 3 Skype phone (only the country’s it’s available in), you can all speak mobile-to-mobile on Skype for free. You can use Skype for free on other 3 handsets too.
Sleek, Stylish, Shiny With 3G, a 2-megapixel camera, mp3 player, mobile TV and internet, the 3 Skype phone keeps you occupied even when you run out of things to say. Plus, it’s small and shiny, and comes in black or white, with blue or pink trim.

Where can you get one? 3 Skype phone has been developed in partnership with the mobile operator 3. It’s available or coming soon in the following countries United Kingdom, Australia, Hong Kong, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, Austria and Ireland. While the 3 Skype phone is not available in the US, next time you’re overseas you can visit a local 3 store.

You can talk for free to Skype contacts (including another people with a 3 Skype phone - Pay As You Go) anywhere in the world, when you have your 3 Skype phone with you. Your friends and family can reach you at any time.

Netgear’s WiFi Phone (SPH200W-100NAS) with Skype lets you make and receive Skype calls wherever you have Wi-Fi access without a PC and with no monthly fees.

Make and receive Skype phone calls wherever you have Wi-Fi access. Lets you talk for free to other Skype users without a PC. Calls any phone worldwide, at low Skype-Out rates and NO MONTHLY FEES. Connects to any open Wi-Fi network, and supported Hotspots. Built-in speaker phone for hands-free talk. Intuitive menu allows you to see who’s online. Manage up to 500 contacts; access other Skype services such as Skype-Out, Skype-In and Voicemail. Save network profiles for easy and fast access and it Supports WEP, WPA and WPA2 Wi-Fi security

Security Hardware-based Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.

For more information on the Skype phone’s and other Skype products, go to www.skype.com

YUUGUU:

What is it you may ask; well it’s a great way to share your file and images on your computer with others anywhere around the world. It’s an easy to use program, which you can use to help show other people how to do things on their computer right from your own home. You can work from home, or wherever you want, and still interact with your colleagues as though you're sitting right next to them. You can also work together on documents and applications remotely, without having to load anything up to the web, or create a new 'online' only document. You can use the tools and applications you use now! Start an instant online meeting with any number of people for free. It's really easy to use for everyone involved, and you can even all work together in real time on the documents or applications you're looking at. It even fully integrated global conference bridge, to make life even easier!

You can remotely control another computer. (Only if you've been given permission to do so). So you can control a Mac from a PC and vice versa! Great for helping your friends, family, customers or older loved ones with any technology problems.

Another cool thing you can do with Yuuguu, is if you want to show your friends those new photos you took while you were out last night or from a recent road trip or holiday. With one click you can, In fact you can show anything to anyone, and it’s free!

Yuuguu is really nice to your computer. For a start it works on PC's and Macs. In fact it’s so nice that provided you can save a file on your computer and access the Internet, Yuuguu will work for you. It's easy to get started, just enter your email address to register and you will be sent a password. If you've been invited in you'll already have a password sent to you in an email. Just type this in, and you’ll be good to go.

If you would like to build your own private network of contacts. You can! You just need to know the other people's emails address. You can then add them to your contact list. Just like an e-mail account, or FaceBook. If they aren't already on Yuuguu, your friend, family or customers will be sent a really nice email asking if they'll join.

Now you can also see whether your friends and colleagues are around, you can chat with them one on one or in groups if you like. Instantly show them what you are looking at on your computer, let them move your mouse and use your keyboard as though they were sitting right next to you, and easily start a conference call together.
Oh, and you can just bring people into your conversation as easily as clicking a button, (which is what you’ll have to do) and then they can see and hear what you do! It's too easy.

Sometimes not everyone can download Yuuguu, but that's okay! You can share what you're doing with anyone from around the whole world. All people need is a computer, a browser and an internet connection, and then you can work and play together just as if they are in your computer. (They won't be able to show you what they are looking at, but you can do everything else!)

To finish off, this is great program for shearing files or helping others with using their computers and the best part is, it FREE! The only thing I would suggest is not to have anything on your computer that you may not want anyone eles to see…. : ) for more info you can go to www.yuuguu.com