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Go Online to Buy Hot Consumer Electronics for the Holidays

As in recent years, experts are forecasting that consumer electronics will top wish lists in the upcoming holiday season. And, although some shoppers continue to favor brick-and-mortar stores, an increasing number of consumers are finding better prices and greater selections of consumer electronics through online stores.

There are three categories of consumer electronics that are forecast to be especially hot this holiday season:

Gaming Systems

The recent launch of Halo 3 left no doubt among entertainment industry experts that video games and video game consoles can rake in more money than Hollywood movie premieres. With over $3 million in sales the first week, Halo 3 - the Xbox 360 signature game - dealt Microsoft a winning hand.

But the Xbox 360 isn't the only gaming system set to heat up during the holiday gift giving season. With its enhanced physicality and interactive community, Nintendo Wii is still considered the breakout gaming system of the decade. From the compelling Wii characters to the dexterity-challenging Nunchuk, every aspect of the Nintendo Wii is engaging and enchanting.

Although in some circles Sony's PlayStation has been left holding the bag, PS3 gaming systems are still hot commodities, especially for families with children. As some of the other gaming systems have skewed their video game releases to the teenage and adult markets, PS3 and PS2 systems have remained home to a vast array of kid-friendly games.

Cell Phones

Although cell phones are ubiquitous, they continue to be in demand. And, despite the hoopla associated with this year's launch of the innovative Apple iPhone, this holiday season will find most shoppers buying established cell phone brands like Nokia, Samsung, and Motorola.

Music and Video Players

When it comes to consumer electronics and the holidays, more people than ever before will be unwrapping music and video players. Apple iPods are expected to be in high demand, as will portable DVD players. And, with an increasing number of people becoming familiar with DVD recorders' multitude of features, DVD player/recorders will also be hot commodities this holiday season.

Buying Consumer Electronics Online

Because online stores don't have the overhead expenses associated with retail brick-and-mortar stores, they are often able to offer the most popular consumer electronics at rock bottom prices. Plus, online store offer the added bonus of allowing consumers to comparison shop in order to find the best deal on gaming systems, cell phones, and music and DVD players.

For example, some online stores will offer a variety of video games bundled with an Xbox 360, which can literally save consumers hundreds of dollars. Aside from bundled systems and other bargains, there are other factors to consider when choosing an online store to buy consumer electronics. These factors include real-time ordering and online inventory (so your gift won't be stuck on backorder), warehouse shipping (rather than having to wait for a middleman to ship the merchandise), and exceptional customer service (such as timely communication and non minimum purchase requirements).

When you find the right store, shopping online for consumer electronics can be a breeze - and a bargain!

Chris Robertson is an author of Majon International, one of the worlds MOST popular internet marketing companies on the web. Learn more about Hot Consumer Electronics or Majon's Electronics directory

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Can Chinese Knockoffs - Clones Put Iphone And Ipod Features In Pocket For A Quarter Of The Price

No doubt Apple's Iphone and various Ipods are on the top of most wish lists - both for adults and kids. The products are undoubtedly innovative, advanced, popular and expensive.

Undoubtedly, like any new technology (think cell phones and DVDs), the price of these sought after Apple products will eventually come down, but that could take years. Many consumers would like to try and enjoy the Iphone and Ipod features and technology without waiting for Apple to lower prices and without being forced to use Iphone's expensive AT&T provider plan, or being forced to pay $1 a song downloading from Itunes.

Enter Chinese Ipod and Iphone knock offs. China has progressed from making the US' cheap, throw away goods to today creating viable alternatives to the US' most coveted technological brands. If you've not yet seen the Ipod / Iphone knockoffs and assume that they are cheap and chintzy, you might be in for a surprise. If you have a look at the videos floating around on Utube, you'll see that these Chinese knockoffs give the real products a run for the money for not only the cost of buying the product, but the I clones allow you to use your own cell phone and music download carriers - saving you tons of money on both the initial purchase and the monthly charges.

Chinese Iphone / The "I clone": The most popular of the clones - the CECT P168 - in fact looks so much like the Iphone you literally have to squint and turn your head sideways to see a true difference. It even has the same wallpaper. The Clone has all of the features we love in the iPhone - the flat, touch screen, Bluetooth, the ability to browse the net, watch movies and video, and listen to music, but the P168 also boasts things the Iphone doesn't have. It allows you to use whatever cell participating phone carrier you wish (most all U.S. carriers) and it features two Sim slots - so you no longer need to carry two phones (one for business - one for surfing) on you. The Clone also has more speakers than the Iphone - 6 and it has a removable battery, which is the major shortcoming of the Iphone. On a good day, The CECT P168 can be had for around $100-$130 - brand new with warranty, on eBay.

Chinese Touch screen Ipod: The Digital Touch DT-1: You'll find many of these Iphone inspired MP3 players on eBay, most running around $90. The DT-1 is a Portable Media Player that looks suspiciously like the Iphone - with a large multi-touch screen and touch icons. The gadget has 1GB ram (expandable to 4), and allows you surf and enjoy your music, videos, photos and favorite radio stations. You're not limited to Itunes but can get your media wherever you like.

The bottom line is these very convincing knock offs just might be a very cheap way to try technology while waiting for the real versions to come down in price. These are also great alternatives for kids desperate for Ifeatures who have parents who aren't willing to shell out high prices on items a kid might well lose.

Visit The IClone CECT P168 Product Review Website to see video demonstrations, close up photos, unique features and buyer information about the IClone CECT P168 or visit http://www.usfreeads.com/995170-cls.html Rae Edwards is a technology writer.

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