When thinking about what great new gadget to buy for your loved one this Christmas, Amazon has their top 10 Christmas gifts of 2009. Of course, when Black Friday hits, many of these items will sell out quickly. Here is some information to get you a jump on the buying frenzy.
The biggest seller so far this year for Amazon and one they list as number one on their top 10 Christmas gifts for 2009 is the Kindle.
1. Kindle $489.00 (9.7 inch screen) or $259.00 (6 inch screen). This wonderful digital reading pad has taken technology addicts to a new level. It's small, the size of a magazine, and holds up to 3500 books or documents. 3G wireless access means you can download books anytime.
2. Canon Powershot Camera 349.00. Cameras have gone to another level. Now you can get this 12 megapixel camera for under 400 dollars.
3. iPodTouch 279.95 This iPod is the gold standard. 32gb capacity holds 7000 songs or 40,000 photos or 40 hours of video. Touch screen makes it easy to use. This does all the iPhone does without the phone!
4. Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 $66.99. Camera technology is coming down in price for still cameras as well as webcams. The Logitech does HD video recording and 8 mega pixel photos. Let those you chat with online see you as well.
5. Garmin nüvi 255W $159.99. GPS systems are the rage and definitely high on the list of top 10 Christmas gifts this year. This 4.3-Inch wide screen portable GPS Navigator is one of the best. Everyone with a car needs a GPS. This Garmin is far superior and less costly than those built in to many cars. What's more it is portable and includes turn by turn navigation and anti-theft features.
6. Roomba R550 Robot Vacuum $344.99 Robots that really function in the 21st century household! This self propelled vacuum covers up to 4 rooms on a single battery charge. The spot clean capability detects areas of heavier dirt and takes care of them. The Roomba automatically returns to its self-charging Home Base to dock and recharge between cleanings. It's easy to understand why this robot is listed as one of the top 10 Christmas gifts for 2009.
7. Keurig B40 Elite Gourmet Single-Cup Home-Brewing System 89.95. This coffee brewing system has taken the country by storm. The ‘K-cup” pods are used to create a no-mess perfect cup of coffee every time. Each cup takes less than a minute to brew and serve.
8. Asus Eee PC Netbook 389.99. The smallest most compact computer around. The 10.1-inch Eee is the ideal mini-notebook for the traveler or busy student. Computers are always on the top 10 Christmas gift lists, and this one is one of the best.
9. Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Disc Player 199.95. There are many brands and models of Blu-ray disc players out there but this one consistently gets the highest user and industry ratings. The Viera Cast feature connects you with YouTube and Picasa on the internet. It includes an SD Card Slot and USB slot for the highest connectivity possible.
10. Air Hogs Havoc Heli Blue Marine remote control helicopter 124.88. Remote control vehicles are always a top seller and again rank in the to 10 Christmas gifts for 2009. This year, the flying remote control items are most popular. This helicopter is popular with young and old alike. Measuring only six inches long this copter fits in the palm of your hand. It includes 4-way control, and a 3 channel controller so you can fly with up to 3 friends at once.
Remember, that these items may be in short supply. Amazon tries their best to restock quickly. If you want to be notified when a sold out item becomes available, you might want to use a site such as My AZ Butler. This site allows you to list sold out Amazon merchandise and will notify you when it becomes available.
