Dear Santa… Coolest Gifts I Want To Get For Christmas

Dear Santa,

Not all I want for Christmas are two front teeth. I don't need two front teeth at the moment. I still have all of mine. What I really wish for are gadgets and gizmos aplenty, especially those that could make me a certified digital geek. I hear there are great price deals out there. So here are my list, categorized according to my three needs and wants. (Could you also make them double, coz I wanted to send the same gifts to my husband.)

Digital Cameras with > 6.0 Megapixels

• Fuji FinePix E550 Digital Camera

A great value, hand-carry digital camera. With fast start-up, low shutter lag, and good image quality, it's made for those fine carry-everywhere shoots you've been dreaming of. Within the $300 price range, this digital camera has arguably the best features particularly for the hobbyist.

Features: 6.63 megapixel, 4x optical zoom, standard point and shoot, 2 inch LCD panel, xD picture card, built-in flash. Price range: $265-$400.

• Canon PowerShot S70 Digital Camera

If you're amateurs and you want to start with getting those professional shots, this is the most suitable digital camera to have around. With a few minor faults such as some mild distortion on wide angles, it is a solid choice that allows users room to grow creatively.

Features: 7.4 megapixels, 3.6x optical zoom, standard point and shoot, 1.8 inch LCD panel, CompactFlash Card Type I. Price range: $390-$600.

• Kodak EasyShare DX7630 Digital Camera

With an amazing range of specs, this is a powerful digital camera to have. In addition to a very affordable price, it features a set of good lens, great batteries, and amazing picture quality.

Features: 6.10 megapixels, 3x optical zoom, standard point and shoot, 2.20 inch LCD panel, built-in, MMC card, SD card. Price range: $280-$570.Below $500 Digital Camcorders

• Sony Handycam DCR-TRV120BT Digital-8 Digital Camcorder

One of the features of this camcorder is the night shot. It's great because it allows the camcorder to record video even in perfect darkness using infrared. The infrared light may be found below the camera lens.

Features: digital-8 recording format, 25x optical zoom, 460K CCD pixels, 2.5 inch LCD panel, with image stabilizer, 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo/Audio Dub. Price range: $230.

• Sony Handycam DCR-TRV330 Digital-8 Digital Camcorder

The TRV330 is a good choice for those looking for affordable Sony camcorder with PhotoShot, USB and Memory Stick functions.

Features: digital-8 recording format, 25x optical zoom, 460K CCD pixels, 2.5 inch LCD panel without color view finder, with image stabilizer, 12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo/Audio Dub, still-shot capability. Price range: $400.

• Sharp VL-WD255U Mini DV Digital Camcorder

If you want to start a hobby of DV recording, this is the camcorder. It has features such as the Cat Eye (for dark shooting), and the Gamma (for low light situations). There's more to be desired on the print out quality though. Nevertheless, it does the job of getting good shots even on a cloudy and dreary day.

Features: digital, mini DV, 1xCCD, 26x optical zoom, 1.58 lb. Price range: $330-$489.

That's all Santa. Thank you and may you have a very Merry Christmas.


Sincerely yours,
Granny's Mettle