Gift ideas

Gift ideas for September 2007

Halo 3

Halo 3

September 26th 2007 | Games & Toys

It's finally here. The amazingly anticipated sequel to the highly successful and critically acclaimed Halo franchise. In Halo 3, the third chapter of the Halo trilogy, Master Chief returns to finish the fight, bringing the epic conflict between the Covenant, the Flood, and the entire human race to a dramatic, pulse-pounding climax. The game is loaded with high-definition visuals, enhanced A.I., an advanced lighting engine, and new weapons, characters, and challenges. A must have for every Xbox 360 owner.

$59.99 at Amazon

Kettle Popcorn Machine

Kettle Popcorn Machine

September 24th 2007 | Home & Garden

So you bought that big LCD HDTV with slim speakers and now have your own fancy home theater system? Well it isn't complete until you also have your own cinema-like popcorn machine. This traditional hot oil popper has a measuring kernel dispenser with a 2oz. kettle. Dimensions are 18"x11"x13 and the weight is 30lbs. Now it's movie time!

$89.99 at Home Theater Express

External Storage Brick

September 21st 2007 | Computers

LaCie Brick Drives provide serious Hi-capacity storage in a not-so-serious enclosure. Loosely inspired by a ubiquitous Danish toy, they can stack neatly together. Get enough of them and maybe you can even build a little house? Comes in three different colors: red (250 GB), blue (300 GB) and white (160 GB).

$149.00 at X-Treme Geek

Waterproof Camcorder

Waterproof Camcorder

September 19th 2007 | Photography

Practically four cameras in one, the Sanyo Xacti E1 allows you to shoot both photos and video at a park, birthday party, or virtually anywhere else on dry land. And, when the opportunity presents itself, you can also shoot both photos and video while snorkeling or while just playing around in a swimming pool. This camcorder easily records both video and high-resolution images, all of which are stored to a standard SD or SDHC flash memory card.

$446.94 at Amazon

Wine for Dummies

Wine for Dummies

September 17th 2007 | Books

If you're new to the world of wine, this introductory book will clue you in on what you've been missing and show you how to get started. The book provides helpful advice on how to sample various types of wines, how to judge a wine by its label, the art of selecting the right wine, and how to distinguish good wine from bad. All Dummies, Raise your glasses!

$14.20 at Overstock

Schmoove - Jamaica cyclo black shoes

Schmoove Jamaica Shoe

September 14th 2007 | Apparel & Accessories

From the french shoebrand Schmoove comes some really sweet shoes for you who want to add something new to your sneaker collection. Exciting designs, cool twists and very much fashion. The Jamaica Cyclo model is a plain and simple shoe in leather with the classic Jamaica sole.

$119.00 at Zoovillage

Aplle Slicer

Apple Slicer

September 10th 2007 | Home & Garden

Position this ingenious disc-shaped slicer on any apple and rotate to release perfect slices for snacking or cooking. Don't need a whole apple at once? Just leave the disc pressed against the fruit, and it will not dry out or turn brown. The slicer is made of stainless steel and is dishwasher safe.

$34.20 at MoMA Store

La Mer Skin Set

La Mer Skin Set

September 7th 2007 | Beauty

The very rare Crème de la Mer combined with an introductory-sized "supporting cast" that's designed to tone, tighten and brighten as a team, synergistically upping skin's suppleness. Presented with a nifty nylon tote, it's perfect on-the-go or on-the-peau as a starter set. La Mer has become a luxe legend and this set is available in two versions: normal to dry and normal to oily.

$295.00 at Bliss

The new iPod nano

The new iPod nano

September 6th 2007 | Audio & Video

Yesterday Apple announced major updates to its iPod family, including the all-new iPod nano which sports a bigger and brighter screen and an updated user interface. For the first time the nano will also be able to play video and run games downloaded through the iTunes Store. The new design is made from anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel, and is available in five colors: silver, black, blue, green, and a (PRODUCT) RED special edition. It offers 24 hours of audio playback or five hours of video playback on a single charge and will be available in two storage capacities — a 4GB model and an 8GB model, with prices starting at $149.

$149.00 at Apple Store

HoMedics Pedicure Spa, Salon Footbath with Heat

Salon Footbath with Heat

September 3rd 2007 | Beauty

Bring the true spa experience home with the Oasis Footspa Collection. Elegant designs and luxurious features relax and pamper your feet from heel to toe. This footbath includes everything from a toe-touch control to an exclusive pull-out pedicure system. Specially engineered to be quiet – so you can enjoy the bubbles, not the noise.

$49.99 at Drugstore.com