I asked around some of the beer lovers(palahubogs) in Cebu, what gadget would you want this christmas? They have different answers and most of them just answered a Sony netbook, a Cannon or Nikkon D-SLR, Sony PS3, Xbox 360, a LCD HDTV, and many other gadgets. Below I have compiled the top 10 of what most of them wanted.
1.) Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi
Launched on 24 January 2008, in Amstelveen, The Netherlands. Released last year and almost 2 years already, this D-SLR is still a favorite for those who want to learn and practice photography. This entry level D-SLR can range from P28,000 – P 33,0oo.
The EOS 450D features:
- 12.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor
- Canon’s EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- 3.5 frames per second
- 3.0” LCD with Live View shooting
- 9-point wide-area AF system with f/2.8 cross-type centre point
- Picture Style image processing parameters
- DIGIC III image processor
- Digital Photo Professional RAW processing software1
- Compact and Lightweight body
- Fully compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses and EX-series Speedlites
Canon EOS 450D
2.) Sony PS3 Slim
The Sony PS3 Slim is a video game console. This video game gadget is very light in weight. It weights around 3.2 kg. This modern generation electronic console measures 290 mm in length by 290 mm in width by 65 mm deep in dimensions approximately. Furthermore, it comes with memory of one hundred and twenty gigabytes hard drive. So, an individual can store as much data as possible. Sometimes, the Sony PS3 Slim act as a digital media hub. In fact, these gaming devices are quite popular among every age group. It comes with USB connector and Bluetooth. Therefore, tons of videos, games etc., can be transferred from this console to any other compatible device without any hassle. Apart from all, this gadget is quite lightweight in size and so, easily portable. With the help of this console, one can anytime and anywhere play games and have fun. The best part of this video game device is that it comes with updated Blu-ray player. Price of this video game console may range from P14,000 – P 17,0oo.
Sony Playstation 3 slim
3.) Sony Vaio W
Sony Vaio W is a netbook most prefer because of looks/style. The same reason why people go for the expensive Havaianas rather than the Islander brands. People just want to go out with this gadget to coffee shops or even the office to expose the sleek design and elegance in style of this netbook. Prices may vary from different stores but it should be around P28,000 – P 35,0oo.
Intel® Atom Processor (1.66GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Starter Edition
Features: 10.1″ LED backlit LCD (1366×768), 1GB RAM, 250GB HDD, large capacity battery, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, webcam
Sony Vaio W netbook
4.) BFG GeForce GTX 295
The BFG GeForce GTX 295 Video Card is perhaps the single best video card out at the moment. This extremely powerful video card has two GPUs on-board, and when combined with a quality motherboard, you can’t create a better platform for gaming.
With a BFG GeForce GTX 295 in your PC, you will experience amazing frame rates in the latest games, realistic HD gaming, and picture-perfect Blu-ray and HD DVD movie capability. Upgrade your video card at the cost of P18,000 – P 20,0oo.
BFG GeForce GTX 295
5.) Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
Even though this was released on October 28, 2007, many still want to play this game. We palahubogs in Cebu may not be wishing to the very latest games, but we know what we want, we want to be rockstars! Yeah!
Game is available in many platforms and price may vary on the console you are using. You may play this game on PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Xbox 360, PC, and Mac OS X. Price may range from P800 – P1,500.
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
6.) iPhone
Belive it or not, there are still many who wants to have an Iphone. Since July of 2008. Globe Telecom has been the exclusive reseller of the Apple iPhone 3G.
Iphone has countless features that I can’t list them all. Here are just a few of the features listed below.
Landscape Keyboard
Messages
Spotlight Search
Voice Memos
Video
3-Megapixel Camera
Voice Control
Compass
Internet Tethering
Prices:
16GB1 in black or white — from P8,000-P-9,000
32GB1 in black or white — from P11,000-P-14,000
Apple's Iphone 3G
7.) LG LH70
Well a wishlist is a wishlist. Most of the beer lovers(palahubogs) in Cebu just wanted an enormous HD LCD TV. They probably picked this to watch the next Manny Pacquiao fight on HD. This is what I picked for them.
LH70, the second-generation Scarlet is a full HD LCD TV that combines an ultra-slim form factor with incredible picture quality.
Behind the stylish, new TV’s rounded curves and the scarlet accents from where it gets its name is advanced technology that provides incredibly sharp full HD (1920 x 1080) image quality with LG’s TruMotion 120Hz technology and rich, clear sound.
Price should come around P80,000-P89,000 for this bad boy. Its not too expensive, and not to cheap for its features.
LG LH70 HD LCD TV
From the wishlist I just gathered, most of the beer lovers in Cebu wanted gadgets that were released 1-2 years back. I am not saying these gadget wishlist are old nor obsolete, this just shows that even through a wish, we are being realistic. We don’t want the new and expensive stuff, we are somewhat practical and only ask for what are possibly affordable with our salaries and lifestyle.
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock
