2008 Woodie Awards
Nice gifts, naughty prices, what's hot for 2006
Matt Libassi
Issue date: 12/8/05 Section: A & E
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Dad definitely doesn't want another tie. And mom definitely doesn't want another candle, so what to do? This season some hot gift ideas include the Xbox 360, iPods, Juicy Couture accessories, and the Motorola Razr phone.
One of the biggest sellers for Him is Microsoft's Xbox 360. Bad news for Santa's sleigh, thanks to three separate 3.2GHz core processors and a custom ATI graphics processor, the Xbox gaming experience is bigger and badder than any predecessor. The 360 is hi-def ready, has a 20GB hard drive, with the ability to connect 4 wireless controllers.
"I'm not a Microsoft fan, but the way this machine is set up, I would love it if Santa gave me that under my tree," said Brian McCarthy, sophomore, Shoreham, N.Y.
Some other great guy gadgets include the Atari Flashback. Recreating the fan favorite Atari 2600, the Flashback boasts over 40 original titles including pong, asteroids, and millipede and to top it all off some retro arcade games never home released make a break through.
Last year was a popular year for poker, as is 2005. Poker, Texas Hold'Em to be more specific, has both boys and men alike. So what's a great gift? How about you go all in on the next bet a buy. It's a brand new chip and poker set, available basically anywhere also like the 300 piece poker chip set from Sharper Image.
Or for those virtual gamers: World Series Poker, the game of the pros, for PS2, PSP, GameCube and Xbox can sure satisfy that betting desire.
We've got Him, but what about for Her? Juicy is hot this year, so how about some Juicy Couture accessories to help make any outfit stand out. From plush bowling bags, to bright colored purses, Juicy is sure to make any girl say "thank you."
Sarah Maver, freshman, Fairfield said, "I am not a Juicy person, but give me the gift and I would love to return it and get something I really want- like some new Converses."
For the technologically savvy gal, how about the Motorola Razr V3 cell phone. Made with aircraft aluminum, the Razr sports Bluetooth capability and a 2.2 inch color screen. And with the availability with just about every service, the Razr leaves women wanting no less.