Here are some of the more popular tech-related gift ideas of 2006.

Game systems: The Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii are probably the two hottest items this year on christmas lists. Other hot portable gaming systems this year include the Play Station Portable and Nintendo DS Lite.
Portable MP3 players are still a hot item. The Microsoft Zune is creating some competition with the Apple iPod. The Zune offers features like, larger viewing screen, better resolution and Wi-Fi capabilities. The Apple iPod is still a great gift, there are some cheaper options including the iPod Nano and for $79 - the Shuffle.

Of course, if your tech geek of the house doesn’t have a DVR yet, it’s for sure a must. I’d recommend Comcast DVR if you have the service available. Tivo is another option, which owns the market in the DVR biz, but from what I’ve been hearing, Comcast is cheaper, has a couple more features and is easier to use.

Along with the DVR, your going to need a flat screen plasma television along with a surround sound system - although, I’m probably getting out of your price range.

A couple cheaper gifts, and perfect for those you aren’t sure what to get:
Netflix: I tried this out last year and loved it. Just make sure you have the time to watch the movies! I cancelled over the summer when I was too busy, but plan to renew my subscription very soon.
iTunes Gift Card - choose from $15, $25 or $50 iTunes gift cards for the music lover in the family. You don’t need an mp3 player to use iTunes, as long as you have a cd burner. Most songs are all .99 cents, albums cost $9.99.

If your really stumped on a gift, check out FindGift.com. This site takes you through a survey for who your buying for, and presents you with a bunch of ideas based on the answers to the survey.
Be sure to check out Black Friday Ads before heading out shopping to get an idea what each store will be offering.

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