8 types of goods hi-tech

The MP3 player promises to be a heavyweight candidate in the race to bring down the flat screen TV - the most consumed item by the end of 2004. Observers claim that the device causing this fever cannot be produced. other than iPod Nano.

In the mobile field, notable devices are MP3 players, Sony PlayStation Portable, Samsung phones and Motorola. Regarding fixed devices, the Xbox 360 has just released Microsoft, high-definition TVs (HDTV) and various LCD and plasma products will achieve high sales.

iPod decided to win a double victory

iPod Nano.

The iPod is writing a new chapter in a book about successes difficult to keep up in the music field. "Only about 3 - 4 products will stand out at the moment. Undoubtedly, the iPod will achieve big sales and deserve a meaningful Christmas gift," said Steve Baker, an analyst. by NPD (USA), said

From the Nano pencil to the video version can play the latest clip of Destiny's Child, the iPod will continue to be the most sought after product. Lowest price is USD 199 for 2 GB version (save 500 songs).

Xmas Christmas season

Xbox 360.

The auctions caused a stir at eBay to prove the appeal of the first generation game device that appeared on store shelves. A gamer is ready to spend 10,600 USD to buy Microsoft Xbox 360. Meanwhile, the product with the ability to operate and improved graphics has a starting price of $ 299 for the core version and $ 399 for the official version.

Choose TV

Sony's WDE KDE-50XS955 Plasma.

Flat screen TVs are the number one item in the list of most popular products in 2004 and this year it may repeat this victory.

14% of the 3,780 consumers participating in the Macerich survey (USA) plan to buy a plasma TV as a gift for their relatives. However, they are confused by more than 50 plasma brands, not to mention the 60 LCD TV manufacturers in the market. LCD technology is more expensive but offers higher image quality.

As analysts predict, the price of many high-end TV models has dropped significantly, for example, plasma TVs with a 42-inch Maxent resolution of $ 999 start after Thanksgiving.

Portable game console

Sony PlayStation Portable.

Sony's PlayStation Portable game console, released in March in the US, began experiencing its first official shopping season. Since its release, more than 2 million products have been sold in the US. The device is not only used to play games, but also has the ability to play music, movies, display digital photos and browse the web through the integrated wireless network.

Fashion phone

Motorola RAZR.

The stylish multifunctional mobile phones from Nokia, Motorola and Samsung have also joined the electronic "gift" race.

According to the official website of Black Friday 2005, Motorola RAZR retail price at Wal-Mart booth is only 88.73 USD. Earlier, this product was sold at an average price of about 199 USD depending on each dealer.

Laptop

HP Pavilion zv6000 for $ 398.

Retail stores will compete fiercely in desktop PCs and low-cost notebooks. At Wal-Mart, an Hewlett-Packard laptop, AMD's Sempron 2800+ processor, 256 MB memory, 40 GB hard drive, CD-RW / DVD drive and 15-inch screen will cost $ 398 . At the same price are 15-inch desktop computers, Sempron 3000+, 512 MB memory and 40 GB drives.

Best Buy is challenging Wal-Mart when Toshiba L25-S1192 laptop, Intel Celeron M 370 chip, 256 MB, 40 GB drive and wireless feature down to $ 379.99.

CompUSA is also a formidable competitor for Compaq Presario notebooks, Sempron 2800+, 256 L2 cache, 40 GB drives, but only 299 USD while the original price is 729.99 USD.

Camera still "xom"

Canon PowerShot S80.

Digital cameras are an interesting category, although recent statistics show that camera revenue growth has decreased significantly.

Online retailer Sears will reduce Argus's 5-megapixel CMOS camera price from $ 119.99 to $ 79.99. Meanwhile, CompUSA sells Kodak C360 5 megapixel, 3x zoom for $ 129.99 (original price $ 249.99).

Digital video recorder

Pioneer DVR-810H-S for retail price of $ 1,199

Consumers this year also pay attention to DVR (Digital Video Recorder). Currently, nearly 8% of US households use video recorders with DVR numbers and are expected to increase to 39% by 2010. TiVo is the most famous product of this category but is undergoing a fierce competition. . DirecTV's replacement DVR product is already on the market, while DVR-DVD recorder is about to be released later this year.

Hai Nguyen