Find the perfect gifts for your friends and loved ones. Start by checking out these Editor's Picks below for the hottest holiday gift ideas.
Computer and Video Games:
Sid Meier's Civilization IV
: With over 6 million units sold and unprecedented critical acclaim from fans and press around the world, Sid Meier’s Civilization is recognized as one of the greatest PC game franchises of all-time.
PS2 Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
: Third person action gameplay consisting of a series of lightsaber battles against a variety of uniquely challenging enemies including droids, humans and Jedi..
PS2 Lego Star Wars
: Unique world of LEGO toys meets prequel eras of Star Wars universe
Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
: First-person Star Wars action/adventure, with a story-based singled-player campaign and a variety of multiplayer combat modes
War of the Worlds
: As Earth is invaded by alien tripod fighting machines, one family fights for survival..
Sex and the City - The Complete Series (Collector's Giftset)
: For six seasons Carrie Bradshaw and friends Samantha, Miranda, and Charlotte offered us their hilarious, outspoken and outrageous look at dating, mating and relating in the big city. Celebrate the show that explores the day-to-day -- and night-to-night -- world of single women in this, the definitive collector's edition..
Spider-Man 2
: More than a few critics hailed Spider-Man 2 as "the best superhero movie ever," and there's no compelling reason to argue.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
: Some movie-loving wizards must have cast a magic spell on Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, because it's another grand slam for the Harry Potter franchise.
The Stepford Wives
: An all-star cast remakes the 1975 sociopolitical horror flick The Stepford Wives.
Collateral
: Collateral offers a change of pace for Tom Cruise as a ruthless contract killer, but that's just one of many reasons to recommend this well-crafted thriller.
Music:
Acoustic
: A fantastic collection of acoustic versions of John Lennon's songs.
Motown Two
: Michael McDonald sings more Motown hits. Soulful and beautiful.
Smile
: The Beach Boys' uncompleted 1967 album Smile remained the elusive touchstone of Brian Wilson's brilliant, tragically star-crossed career for decades. It was finally completed via spring 2004 recordings with his stellar, longtime touring band.
Around the Sun
: Not only is it R.E.M.'s most consistent album since 1997, but it also sees the return of the lush imagery and intricate playing of the band's vintage years.
Miracle
: The miracle of Miracle lies not in its ability to soothe the tiny creatures it celebrates, but in its ability to set the sentiments of listeners who love them to song.
Chris Isaak Christmas
: Features 11 traditional songs (including "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" with Stevie Nicks) and five originals.
Christmas with the Rat Pack
: Given the culture's simmering lounge mania, this collection may be belated--but hey, punctuality was never these swingin' cats' bag, Jack.
Tech Gadgets:
Apple 4 GB iPod Nano Black: 4 GB model stores up to 1000 songs;Only .27 inches thin and 1.5 ounces, with a bright color display
PlayStation 2 (new design): Size is almost as small as a hardcover book, making it easier to carry around and enjoy games and DVD videos anytime, anywhere.
CyberHome Progressive-Scan DVD Player:
Offering a downright amazing feature set for such an affordable price, CyberHome's compact CH-DVD 300S makes for a rich and promising starter player.
Apple 40 GB iPod: This latest version of the iPod includes a new Click Wheel and features a slimmer case and easier navigation. The 40 GB model holds up to 10,000 songs with a battery life of up to 12 hours. It's compatible with Mac OS X and Windows 2000 and XP.
PalmOne Tungsten E Handheld: Powerful, Yet Affordable! Get the power you need to perform at the top of your game with a sharp, high-resolution color screen, 32MB memory, and a fast ARM processor – all at an affordable price. Outstanding Color Show off your presentations, spreadsheets, photos and videos with crystal clear clarity on the easy-to-read, high resolution 320x320 transflective color screen.
Garmin Forerunner 201: Hardcore fitness buffs and slow-paced strollers alike will love Garmin's amazing GPS-enabled fitness watch. It uses GPS technology to track your runs or walks, shows your distance traveled, and even allows you to upload your workouts to your computer to analyze your performance. A great gift to get someone motivated or keep them motivated on their exercise program.
Magellan RoadMate 700 GPS Auto Navigation System with Windshield Mount:
Talking turn-by-turn in-car navigation means never being lost again on the road. It's easy to mount (doesn't require installation). Amazon reviews speak volumes about how much people love it. In-car navigation is becoming essential for maintaining sanity on the road.
Ceiva Advanced Digital Photo Receiver:
The digital photo receiver receives and display 30 photos a day without a computer. Simply plug in the power cord and phone line, then push the one button and Ceiva does the rest while you sleep. It can receive up to 30 new pictures daily--that's 10,000 photos every year!
Kodak Easyshare CX7330 and Printer Dock Bundle:
Experience the total in-home photo solution. This exclusive bundle combines a quality 3-megapixel 3x optical zoom Kodak camera with their popular printer dock.