Best holiday gifts to buy online
Brave the mall at this time of year? No way. Check out our best bets for taking care of your holiday shopping online!
We can think of a lot of reasons to shop online at this busy time of year - avoiding Christmas muzak, anyone? - but our absolute favourite comes down to savings. Tracking down the best deal on your list from the comfort of your home means more money in your pocket, minutes in your day and sanity at a time when it's in short supply. Still skeptical? We've compiled the best gifts to buy online and tips on how make sure you're getting the best deal
Electronics
Arguably the easiest to buy online, electronics tops our list for armchair shopping. Forget worrying about complicated sizing and colour options, when it comes to electronics, most people know what they want and it's just a matter of settling on the best features for the gift recipient. Enlist the help of a search engine to read reviews on the latest products and then comparison shop for the best deal. Though electronics stores are very competitive when it comes to price, it pays to shop around among well-known and trusted retailers.
Best bets: It's all about motion control in the gaming world this year with new features for the Nintendo Wii and the introduction of Xbox Kinect and Sony PlayStation Move vying your attention. You can't go wrong with a Smartphone: the Blackberry Torch and iPhone 4 are among the most popular on the market. (Don't overlook accessories as stocking stuffers!) And this could be the year of the 3D TV with Sony, Samsung, LG and other heavyweights offering exciting new options.
