A Kindle wireless electronic book reader is a state of the art choice as a Christmas gift for this year's Christmas Day - the very latest in technology gadgets that will impress even the most conservative recipient.
Books are always popular choices as Christmas gifts, and they are almost always very well received - perhaps because it is the Holidays when people have time to relax over a good read. A Kindle electronic book reader will take the pleasure of reading a book to a new level of convenience and satisfaction.
This Christmas the Kindle DX is available, with a 9.7" screen and about as thin as many magazines. It supports 3G wireless and lets you download books wherever you can get a connection to the internet. And not just books. Popular newspapers and magazines are also coming available, which a convenient way to keep in touch without having to rush out for the paper or carry fat magazines around as you travel.
You can also read personal and professional documents on the go.
The earlier 6" Kindle now also has international wireless capability, which has extended its market to the rest of the world beyond the US. Now you can consider a Kindle as a gift for friends and family overseas. A Kindle would make a very special corporate gift for important international customers.
With a rapidly growing resource of over 360,000 books, newspapers, magazines and blogs to call on, and the ability to hold some 3,500 of them in your own Kindle, there is no shortage of reading material.
Books are available to download at a very competitive price, mostly around $9.99 for best sellers, compared to buying the printed version. You could add a few, or add an Amazon gift voucher like this Amazon.com $50 Gift Card (0109)
 |
Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device (9.7" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)
List Price: $489.00
Sale Price: $489.00
Used From: $460.00
|
|
|
Sleek & Trim Kindle DX is as thin as most magazines. Just over a third of an inch in profile, you'll find Kindle DX fits perfectly in your hands. International Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries. Beautiful Large Display Kindle DX's large display is ideal for a broad range of reading material, including graphic-rich books, PDFs, newspapers, magazines, and blogs. Kindle DX's display is two and a half times the size of the Kindle display. Whether you're reading the latest bestseller or a financial report, text and images are amazingly sharp on the 9.7" screen. Auto-Rotating Screen By simply turning the device, you can immediately see full-width landscape views of maps, graphs, tables and Web pages. Built-In PDF Reader Unload the loose documents from your briefcase or backpack, and put them all on Kindle DX. From neighborhood newsletters to financial statements to case studies and product manuals--you can take them all with you on Kindle DX. Native PDF support allows you to carry and read all of your personal and professional documents on the go. With Amazon's Whispernet service, you can send your documents directly to your Kindle DX and read them anytime, anywhere. 5-Way Controller Kindle DX has an easy-to-use 5-way controller, enabling precise on-screen navigation for selecting text to highlight or looking up words. Simple to Use, No Computer Required Kindle DX is completely wireless and ready to use right out of the box--no setup, no cables, no computer required. Long Battery Life - Read for Days Without Recharging With Kindle DX's long battery life, you can read on a single charge for up to 4 days with wireless on. Turn wireless off and read for up to 2 weeks. Battery life will vary based on wireless usage, such as shopping the Kindle Store and downloading content. In low coverage areas or in 1xRTT only coverage, wireless usage will consume battery power more quickly.
|
 |
Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation)
List Price: $259.00
Sale Price: $259.00
Used From: $239.97
|
|
|
Say Hello to the Newest Kindle Slim: Just over 1/3 of an inch, as thin as most magazines Lightweight: At 10.2 ounces, lighter than a typical paperback Books in Under 60 Seconds: Get books delivered wirelessly in less than 60 seconds; no PC required 3G Wireless: 3G wireless lets you download books right from your Kindle; no annual contracts, no monthly fees, and no hunting for Wi-Fi hotspots International Coverage: Enjoy 3G wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries. Paper-like Display: Reads like real paper with no glare, even in bright sunlight Carry Your Library: Holds up to 1,500 books Long Battery Life: Read for days without recharging Read-to-Me: With the experimental Text-to-Speech feature, Kindle can read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and books out loud to you, unless the book's rights holder made the feature unavailable Free Book Samples: Download and read the beginning of books for free before you decide to buy Large Selection: Over 350,000 books, including 104 of 112 New York Times® Best Sellers, plus U.S. and international newspapers, magazines, and blogs Low Book Prices: New York Times Best Sellers and New Releases are $9.99, unless marked otherwise
|
It seems Christmas gifts for men are always more difficult for me to come up with than gift ideas for women. I want this Christmas to be extra special for my husband. Let me tell you why.
Family traditions are an important part of our memories and who we are. If we have had positive experiences in our families most of us like to re-create these experiences with our children. If we have had poor experiences we want to start new traditions. Usually many of the family traditions we remember are associated with holidays. For those people that have had great holiday times with their families it is hard for them to understand why holiday times can bring up painful memories for others that have not. Such a lot of emphasis is put on Christmas cheer and good tidings that it is a difficult time of the year for people who are depressed or who do not have families to share their holidays with.
I grew up with great Christmas memories, but my husband did not. His father was an alcoholic, and he often drank too much during the family Christmas gatherings. He was a mean drunk so my husband's memories of Christmas family time include fights between his parents and embarrassment over his father's behavior. All of this came out during the first few years that we were married. I wanted to help my husband develop the kind of joyful memories of Christmas that I have. I set out to do this not only with gifts but also through the Christmas decorations we did and the foods we made.
With women there are so many accessories that can be purchased that men do not seem to need or use. I decided that I would call my brother and ask him to go shopping with me so I could have his help me in picking out some good Christmas gifts for men. He has similar interests to my husband and they are of the same age.
It was an atmospheric day to go Christmas shopping. The snow was falling in big lazy flakes but the temperature was not uncomfortably cold. My brother and I each took a half day off work so we could meet for lunch and plan our shopping. As we were talking I realized that he had some great ideas for Christmas gifts for men. He said that unlike women, men prefer to get practical and useful things as Christmas gifts.
We spent time buying clothes and it was interesting to find how my brother cautioned me about being too bold with colors and patterns that looked great to me but that men are generally less enthused about than women buying for them. Next we spent some time on some looking through some fishing gear, and it was a big help to have my brother's expert suggestions. He also suggested a few gift ideas from a car accessories shop.
I told him that I wanted to get some stocking stuffers for the stocking I had hung up for my husband by our fireplace. Filled stockings were a favorite part of Christmas giving in our family, but my husband never had this experience. My brother suggested giving gas cards, gift certificates from our favorite coffee shop, and gift tokens from the book shop my husband often visits. I had not though of these as Christmas gifts for men, but he said it was great to not have to use cash for these things and that they were real treats for him.
I enjoyed my day with my brother and I am sure my husband will love the carefully chosen Christmas gifts for men that I have bought him.
I rarely worry about what I am going to give friends and family on my Christmas gift list because I make most of my gifts. Throughout the year I make several different craft items which I then include in homemade Christmas gift baskets along with a selection of goodies that I make in my kitchen.
The end of year holidays bring up all sorts of feelings in people. For families that have experienced a happy harmonious year the holiday celebrations are something to look forward to. For dysfunctional families the holidays may reopen sad memories and hurt when they are spending more time together again. Families that do not celebrate Christmas due to their beliefs may feel excluded or even alienated. But everyone can bring some joy into their family life by giving during the Christmas holidays. The time is quickly approaching and work on gift lists and shopping needs to begin.
I have been fortunate to have some wonderful memories of Christmases past. My family had many happy traditions involving gift giving, baking, visiting relatives and friends and attending religious services. Now as an adult I continue to see Christmas as a magical time of year. Making homemade Christmas gift baskets gives me a lot of pleasure.
I originally started giving the Christmas gift baskets when I was a college student and could not afford a great expense for buying gifts. Now I continue to give baskets because the recipients look forward to the homemade goodies they contain. Because not having funds is not longer a factor for me I can now use the very best ingredients in my food items and high quality materials in my craft items.
Through the year I keep an eye out for different and interesting containers to use as the Christmas gift baskets. Most times I do use traditional baskets but sometimes, depending upon the likes and personality of the recipient, I may use another type of container. One year my nephew was just getting into fishing so I used a tackle box for his container. There are also times when I have come across beautiful hat boxes or similar decorated boxes that make a great alternative to a basket. Although each of the gifts I give is unique the standard fare for my Christmas gift baskets usually includes something knitted or crocheted, either socks, slippers or mittens, a scarf or a hat, a piece of beaded jewelry for the women, a loaf of bread, homemade jam, caramels, fudge, Christmas cookies and a specially made candied apple. It really makes me feel good when I hear people cheer when I show up with their Christmas gift baskets. I feel like I am giving away part of myself in each gift that I give. Also I do not have to fight the Christmas shopping crowds and full shopping mall parking lots. For me, making my homemade Christmas gift baskets has become a year long pass time.
