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Gadgets as Gifts:What to Consider Before You Buy

• Good deals online

• Many local stores will price match

• Don’t underestimate handling times

• Trust the date – delivery dates in 2012 are precise

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WHERE TO SHOP01

• Research online– Compare side-by-side– Items with identical appearance

may be very different– Model numbers are important

• Check the store– Get a price match – Decide what you want and what

you’re paying for it before you go

• Don’t Listen to salespeople

• Do listen to “hobbyists”

HOW TO SHOP02

• Always include shipping when comparing

– Beware of low price with excessive shipping

– If you haven’t entered your location, the price does not include shipping

• Get free shipping

– “Free Shipping Day” is December 17th

– Generally the last day to order for guaranteed delivery before Christmas

Free Shipping Day:http://www.freeshippingday.com/

SHIPPING03

• iPad

• Wii U

• iPhone

• Computers

• Tablets

• Other Game Consoles

• Televisions

WHAT PEOPLE WANT THIS YEAR04• iPad

• Computers

• Tablets

• Wii U

• iPhone

• Televisions

• E-Readers

• iPad

• Computers

• Tablets

• Wii U

• iPhone

• Televisions

• E-Readers

• iPad

• Wii U

• iPhone

• Computers

• Tablets

• Other Game Consoles

• Televisions

WHAT PEOPLE WANT THIS YEAR04<13 13+

Consoles Current Gen Next Gen

Playstation 3 2013

XBOX 360 2013

Wii U

GAME SYSTEMS05

• PS3 and XBOX 360 – Great buys and TONS of Games

• Wii U – Entirely new approach to gaming combining TV and a Tablet-like

XBOX360 http://xbox.comPS3 http://ps3.comWii U http://wii.com/

• iPad and iPad Mini

• Google Nexus/Android

• Surface by Microsoft

• E-Readers– From $70!– Amazon Kindle– B&N Nook

• Color E-Reader/Player– Nook HD, Nook HD+– Kindle Fire HD

TABLETS06

Tablets:iPad: http://apple.comNexus: http://google.com

E-readers:Kindle: http://amazon.comNook: http://bn.com

• Many Models with important differences

• Current version is 4th generation

• Screen Size– Standard 9.7”– Mini 7.9”

• Storage (not upgradable)– 16gb, 32gb, 64gb

• Wireless Options*– WiFi– WiFi and 4G

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SMARTPHONES08

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Phone OS Phone Also found here:

iOS Apple iPhone iPad and iPod Touch

Android Various Tablets

Windows Various PCs and notebooks

Blackberry RIM Business

• Locked vs. Unlocked– Phones are locked to single carrier unless they say otherwise– Not all phones can be used with all carriers– Unlocked phones may not offer all features carrier offers.

BREAKING NEWS

• iPhone 5 from $199 with contract

• Unlocked Version from Apple Just Announced – from $649– Works with all GMS Carriers

• AT&T• T-Mobile• Most Worldwide Carriers

• Does NOT work with CDMA Carriers!– Verizon– Sprint

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Unlocked iPhone infohttp://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/shop_iphone/family/iphone4/about_unlocked

• LCD

• LED

• Plasma

• SmartTV

• HD 1080p

• Size matters

– “Right” Size - Distance = 2.5 x Diagonal Size

• Active vs. Passive 3D Technology

TELEVISION TECH10

Top TV ManufacturersSony: http://Sony.comLG: http://lg.comSamsung: http://samsung.comPanasonic: http://panasonic.com

2D or 3D

Detailed information on optimum size:distance ratio:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optimum_HDTV_viewing_distance

• Usually overlaps manufacturer warranty

• Generally not a good deal

• What you need to know:

– “If I accidentally back over this in 18 months, what happens?”

• Possible Answers:– Repair– Replacement– Pro-rated credit– Store Credit for Purchase Price

• If in doubt, leave it out. You can usually get it later if you change your mind.

EXTENDED WARRANTIES11

EXPERT PICKS - TABLET12

Google Nexus 7 $199

iPad 16gb 4G 4th Generation

$629

EXPERT PICKS - SMARTPHONE13

Google Nexus 4 16GB WiFi HSPA+

$349

iPhone 5 Unlocked 32gb WiFi HSPA+

$749

EXPERT PICKS - TELEVISION14

LG 42LM6200 42-Inch Cinema 3D 1080p 120Hz

LED HDTV $799 (Street Price)

Samsung UN55ES8000 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D Slim LED

HDTV $2500 (Street Price)

EXPERT PICKS – E-READER15

Kindle Paper White WITHOUT Special Offers

$139