CNET UK Reveals TOP 10 Hot Gadgets for Xmas

Playstation 3 Slim Tops the CNET UK Editors' List of Must-Have Gadgets for 2009 Xmas Stockings https://www.cnet.co.uk/

LONDON, December 7 - CNET UK (www.cnet.co.uk), the UK's expert and unbiased
authority on consumer technology, has revealed today the gadgets that will
knock the socks off loved ones this Christmas Day.

Heading the list of must-have items are the:

    - Playstation 3 Slim - a redesign and price cut have made the
      super-powerful console more attractive than ever
      (reviews.cnet.co.uk/gamesconsoles/0,139102149,49303921,00.htm)

    - HTC Hero smart phone - Cheaper and more flexible than an
      iPhone, this is the hot mobile of choice
      (reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/0,39030107,49303060,00.htm)

    - LG 370 Blu-ray player - A great Blu-ray player for watching
      high-definition movies that can also connect to the Internet and play
      YouTube clips
      (reviews.cnet.co.uk/dvdpvr/0,39030417,49301861,00.htm)

    - Kodak Zi8 camcorder - Great value, high definition camcorder
      that records to built-in memory and has a built-in USB plug
      (reviews.cnet.co.uk/camcorders/0,39029967,49303840,00.htm)

    - Samsung ST1000 camera - With GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, this
      takes gadget cameras to the next level
      (reviews.cnet.co.uk/digitalcameras/0,39030233,49304417,00.htm)

    - Acer Ferrari One netbook - In a world of dull, cheap
      laptops, this one rises above the rest with a good design, yet it still
      has a keen price
     (reviews.cnet.co.uk/laptops/0,39030093,49303769,00.htm))

    - Sennheiser CX400 earphones - The best sub-GBP40 earphones
      out there that do a good job of blocking out outside noise
      (reviews.cnet.co.uk/accessories/0,39100116,49295620,00.htm)

    - Eye-Fi Share Video card - A 4GB SD memory card for cameras
      that lets you send images to websites like Facebook wirelessly
      (crave.cnet.co.uk/digitalcameras/0,39029429,49303866,00.htm)

    - Panasonic Viera G15 TV - 46-inches of TV loveliness, with
      the ability to receive both Freeview and Freesat broadcasts
      (reviews.cnet.co.uk/televisions/0,39030219,49303978,00.htm)

    - iPod touch 8GB with 5GB MiFi - An iPod touch bundled with a
      Wi-Fi modem that uses the 3G mobile network to give it Internet access
     (crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/0,39029453,49304429,00.htm)

And in CNET UK's inaugural Christmas gift survey of 750
people, it seems the depressing economic climate hasn't dampened the
Christmas spirit. Nearly two thirds of respondents are planning to spend the
same amount or more on Christmas than they did last year.

Furthermore, the Brits will be splashing the cash, with their
average budget being almost 10% higher than that of the more cautious
Americans, who will spend an average of GBP445 ($742).

Shopping lists will be a lot more tech-heavy in the US this year with
gadgets accounting for 50% or more of total Christmas spend for 38% of US
respondents, whilst only 21% of Brits will be spending that proportion of
their budget on consumer technology products.

"Gadgets clearly continue to top peoples' Christmas wish lists and,
according to our survey, laptops, smart phones and big screen TVs will be the
most prized gifts this year," said Jason Jenkins, editor of CNET UK. "The
current state of the economy means people want to be sure they're getting the
best for their money though, so we are suggesting that people go online and
ensure they've done as much research as possible."

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