'Tis the Season for Electronics: Gifts for Everyone's Budget by Chris Robertson
The holiday season is upon us, which can only mean one thing: electronics are at the top of everyone's wish list. Even if you can't snag a new PlayStation 3 or Nintendo Wii, there are still many electronics gifts that will delight your recipients. Here are just a few: Cell Phones: Cell phone... Flat screen TVs have come so far down in price that they're more than worth the splurge. ... Again, if you can't afford an iPod, there are any number of accessories - from earbuds to "socks" that are adorable and affordable.

MP3 Players -- Many Capable Underdogs vs. the 800-lb. Gorilla by Zed Hayden
Anyone lover of gadgets and portable electronics knows what an Ipod is – and in fact, many people who have no interest in personal electronics know exactly what they are. With over 21 million units shipped, and over 75 per cent of the personal Digital Audio Player (DAP) market worldwide, it’s no... What most people don’t know is the variety of alternatives to the Ipod – devices which can play music, videos, and more, and which accept Secure Digital (SD) cards, Compact Flash, and Memory Sticks, and replaceable (or rechargeable) AAA batteries, often for a lower price than a comparable Ipod.

Three Great Places for Free Software by Douglas Hanna
There's a lot of software out there that you can download free – either completely free or to try for 30 days free before buying. Three great sites There are three great places where you can find freeware and shareware. The first of these is www.zdnet.com. ... Or click on iPod and you'll find program such as Text to iPod Notes , SharePod and memoPod . ... However, the prices are right – usually they range in price from $19.95 to $49.95. ... Its inventory is more eclectic than that of zdnet as it even includes games and downloads for your iPod.

iPod Versus PDA Upgrade Consumer Trauma by Damian Julien
The iPod technological blessings bestowed upon the public have been numerous. Upgrade frenzy hasn't really died down just yet for this particular brand of portable digital audio player. Of course, as evidenced by the Windows Mobile Team Blog , upgrade strategies adopted by corporations may be... Now the video iPod capable of avarice-inducing MPEG-4 playback at 480 x 480 is producing green-eyed envy from fourth-generation iPod owners at a hefty $473.64 CDN if you decide to spring for the 60 glorious gigabytes of storage.

Making Wholesale Electronics a Family Affair by Chris Robertson
These days, it seems that each person is helping himself or herself to a different slice of the digital pie. There's no doubt that the consumer electronics market is booming, and there's no end in sight. Yet, although it might seem that our lives revolve around various electronic gadgets, in my... Although my husband enjoys video games, he prefers portable video game consoles. ... Although he has other interests, his video games bring him an extraordinary amount of pleasure. ... My older daughter, on the other hand, couldn't care less about video game consoles.

Comparing MP3 Players by Nicky Pilkington
The main benefit of the Digital Age is convenience. MP3 players are one of the most popular components in recent years. They way they work is simple. You simply download your favorite music to an MP3 player and begin enjoying your music. MP3 actually refers to a method of audio compression that... The price tag for these players is about $200. ... Capable of storing anywhere from 350 to 1,000 songs, micro hard-drive MP3 players such as the iRiver H10 and iPod Mini are your best bet. ... The iPod Photo leads the pack of this level of MP3 players.

Digital Camcorder Media Types Explained by John Gibb
For a long time, digital camcorders have been limited in all sorts of ways by the fact that they have to use removable media. The camcorder has to be big enough that the media can fit inside, you have to buy the media and remember to carry it around with you, and you can only film as much as can... The massive success of the iPod has forced down the price of portable hard disks, and digital camcorders are the next thing to benefit. ... These are digital camcorders that work the same way as your iPod or Tivo – they have a hard disk drive inside to store the data on.

Mp3 Player Basics - Finding the Right Mp3 Player by Gregory Nirshberg
Mp3 players are everywhere you look now, and it seems like everyone's got one. People on tv, in movies, at school, on the bus, or even walking or running down the street. And the selections are endless. But with so many options it's almost impossible to find the right mp3 player to suit your... Whether the price of the iPod is worth it, is your choice. ... The Apple iPod is by far the most popular, most pervasive, coolest, and also most expensive mp3 player brand out there. ... Is something that can display pictures or play video files important to you?

The ABCs of Personal Electronics by Chris Robertson
Wallis Simpson once infamously said, "You can never be too rich or too thin." Today, she might say, "You can never have too many personal electronics." With a tremendous variety of electronics from which to choose, and ever lower prices, personal electronics make life more enjoyable, more... Video Games - Non-gamers may not understand the attraction, but video games can take you place and challenge you in ways you could never imagine. ... MP3 Player - If you don't have an iPod, an MP3 player is a must-have to listen to the latest tunes.

MP3 Music and Movie Download Sites: A Candid Review by Brian D Anderson
It's so easy to download all your favorite music in mp3 format today. There are many sites on the web offering unlimited downloads at various prices. I recommend shopping around and compare costs/services offered. Nowadays, download sites offer more than just music. ... Even download to your iPod. ... All the benefits of download sites have made trips to the video store or your favorite music outlet a thing of the past. ... Some download services charge monthly or a one-time membership for less than $40.