subject: It's a very techie Christmas [print this page] It's a very techie Christmas
Christmas is a time to be spent with family - which means many households are scrambling to get their homes ready to host the big annual holiday gathering. While you're figuring out sleeping arrangements and airport pickup logistics, not to mention making a list of all-known food allergies - you might be thinking of ways to ensure your guests are entertained throughout their stay. While analog TV and dial up internet may be good enough for your day-to-day use, you know that those hi-tech teens will be demanding to check their Facebook and email during their stay.
Meanwhile, retailers are slashing prices for the holiday season - so it's the perfect time to make your own little holiday wish list.
If it's time to upgrade your home entertainment and technology system for the holidays - consider these ideas:
- 3D and HDTVs - with the switchover to Digital TV coming, households have been progressively upgrading their televisions with set top boxes or digital television sets. Free to air channels have released new viewing options including channel 7's male targeted 7 Mate and 9's counterpart Gem with female based programming options. If you are yet to make the switch, take advantage of rock bottom prices on many of your favourite HDTV brands. Meanwhile, for those looking to really set themselves apart as an early adopter - 3DTVs are all the rage with Foxtel looking to release an all 3D channel in 2011.
- Computers and laptops - more than just a tool for work, the internet is how many of us prefer to stay connected these days with 90 trillion email messages sent in 2009 according to the website Royal Pingdom. Meanwhile, Facebook has surpassed its 500 million member mark and Twitter is 27.3 million tweets sent per day. Get the latest laptops and computers for your home and stay in the know.
- Video Game Consoles - while gaming systems remain at the top of any kid's Christmas wish list, many adults are picking up on the trend with the average gamer now at the age of 30. Video games are getting more sophisticated with the latest technology and graphic capabilities - which ups their entertainment value for adults. Meanwhile, many video game producers are creating consoles to fit our lifestyles - such as Nintendo's Wii Fit targeted at adults looking to get in shape.
- iPads, iPhone 4s and MacBook Airs - Apple has been very busy making some major technological breakthroughs this year and fans are keen to get their hands on the latest technology. You can be sure these gadgets will be at the top of many wish lists.
For those looking to stay up to date with the latest technology, renting makes it easy to upgrade - so you'll be ready for next Christmas! By choosing to rent a computer or HDTV - you'll be able to update your technology at the end of your lease term.
What's on your Christmas Tech wishlist?
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