Gift Giving Guy

I know it might be too early for some to mention Christmas presents (68 shopping days left). But I couldn’t resist this new survey from the Consumer Electronics Association. Researchers recently phoned more than 1,000 adults and teens and asked an open-ended question about what they want for Christmas this year. The most popular gift among adults: computers.

Same as last year, second place went to “peace and happiness.” Rounding out the top five are…
#3: a big screen TV
#4: clothes and
#5: money.

Computers scored as the top of mind gift for 2007, up from third place in 2006. Interestingly, the teen wish list did not change over last year: clothes, MP3 player, video games, computer and cell phone.

I’ll be the first to admit I have a love (and tremendous bias) for Apple computers. For a more balanced perspective on any significant consumer purchase, I like to check ConsumerSearch. This site “reviews the reviewers” and compiles the findings of Consumer Reports, the mainstream media (e.g., The Wall Street Journal), niche publications (e.g., PC World for computer reviews) and various product review web sites.

Here are ConsumerSearch’s review pages for:

• Computers, laptops and accessories
• Home electronics, including televisions
• MP3 players
• Video game consoles
• Cell phone plans

There were no conclusive reviews found for peace and happiness.