What Gadgets do you plan on Buying this Holiday Season? - Page 2

elemenoP · 10-30-2012, 09:25 AM

I think I'm going to wait for next year's improved front-lit e-ink screens. That's a brand-new tech, after all. Version 2.0 is bound to be better. I am very tempted by the iPhone 5, and I'm eligible... not sure, though.

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sakura-panda · 10-30-2012, 10:11 AM

I picked none. All of the items in the poll I've bought new in the last 18 months or so and shouldn't need to upgrade for a long while.

My next electronics purchase (for myself) will be either a camera or another lens, but it won't be this year.

Chi Cygni · 10-30-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by HansTWN

I will have to see if I can sneak something past my wife....

husband

Cybook Odyssey HD FrontLight, IF I can test it in a shop first.

Synamon · 10-30-2012, 11:01 AM

I ordered a couple of iPads last week, does Halloween count as a holiday?

I'm currently updating our Macs and iThings to Mountain Lion and iOS 6, so it's the right time to add a couple of tablets to the mix.

I don't buy electronics at Christmas.

jojoba · 10-30-2012, 11:12 AM

I got myself a 4gen iPod Touch recently, got a good deal on a second hand one as people who have bought the iPod 5th gen or the new iPhone are selling. I've never had an iPod before and I'm very happy with it - it's very light and makes it easy to carry all of my music and podcasts around with me.

Although I got it for a good price, that's all the money I'm allowed to spend for the time being

tubemonkey · 10-30-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Synamon

I don't buy electronics at Christmas.

Black Friday tends to have the lowest prices and deals. That's when I usually pull the trigger.

dakini · 10-30-2012, 11:16 AM

like Sakura-panda, no new gadgets for/from me either. currently saving towards a new digital camera.

CWatkinsNash · 10-30-2012, 11:20 AM

I chose "other" - I plan to use my Christmas bonus to buy a true macro lens for my DSLR. I believe that qualifies as a gadget of sorts, as it's a digital component complete with its own firmware.

NickyWithNook · 10-30-2012, 11:34 AM

I don't think we need anything. My daughter wants a Nintendo DSI XL for Christmas, but I haven't decided whether she'll get that, and it isn't on the list anyway. We are set for e-readers and tablets and phones though.

Catlady · 10-30-2012, 11:36 AM

I will probably buy another Sansa Clip Zip.

tubemonkey · 10-30-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CWatkinsNash

I chose "other" - I plan to use my Christmas bonus to buy a true macro lens for my DSLR. I believe that qualifies as a gadget of sorts, as it's a digital component complete with its own firmware.

Yep; it's in the 'other' category. Since we're a reading forum, I only listed devices that can be used for ebooks and/or audiobooks.

tubemonkey · 10-30-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by NickyWithNook

I don't think we need anything. My daughter wants a Nintendo DSI XL for Christmas, but I haven't decided whether she'll get that, and it isn't on the list anyway. We are set for e-readers and tablets and phones though.

Have you considered an iPod touch or Galaxy Player? There are tons of free and low cost games for these devices. Feeding handheld gaming devices is very expensive by comparison.

Not trying to talk you out of it. Just giving you something else to consider. I suggested the iPod touch to a few friends who were considering Nintendos for their kids. They went with the iPods and are glad they did; considering its versatility and low cost appetite.

Barbara1955 · 10-30-2012, 11:51 AM

Not Planning on buying anything BUT IF a Kindle goes on sale wont say IF I have the money I wont grab it LOL

tubemonkey · 10-30-2012, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Catlady

I will probably buy another Sansa Clip Zip.

It's my favorite "reading" device. I always have it with me in my pocket. In the words of that AmEx commercial - "don't leave home without it"

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ficbot · 10-30-2012, 11:54 AM

I am for sure getting an iPhone. And debating between a Kobo Glo or iPad mini. I have a full iPad I use at work and would like something small and light to read with at home to replace my Kindle Touch.

View Poll Results: What Gadgets do you plan on Buying this Holiday Season?
LCD Tablet (iPad, Kindle Fire, Kobo Arc, Nexus 7, Nook Tab, etc)	47	28.83%
Non-LCD eReader (Kindle, Kobo, Nook, Sony, etc)	33	20.25%
Smartphone (Android, iPhone, Windows, etc)	19	11.66%
Media Player (Galaxy Player, iPod touch, etc)	7	4.29%
MP3 Player (Cowon, iPod nano, Sansa Clip, Sony etc)	6	3.68%
Computer (desktop, laptop, netbook, ultrabook, etc)	24	14.72%
Other (please specify)	10	6.13%
No new gadgets for me this holiday season	60	36.81%
Not interested in this thread, but love to vote in polls	9	5.52%
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10-30-2012, 09:25 AM	#16
elemenoP Wizard Posts: 1,717 Karma: 3790058 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle Paperwhite, Sony 650	I think I'm going to wait for next year's improved front-lit e-ink screens. That's a brand-new tech, after all. Version 2.0 is bound to be better. I am very tempted by the iPhone 5, and I'm eligible... not sure, though. eP

10-30-2012, 10:11 AM	#17
sakura-panda Guru Posts: 939 Karma: 9558874 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Michigan, USA Device: Kindle Oasis; 11" iPad Pro (Books, Kindle, Kobo, MapleRead SE)	I picked none. All of the items in the poll I've bought new in the last 18 months or so and shouldn't need to upgrade for a long while. My next electronics purchase (for myself) will be either a camera or another lens, but it won't be this year.

10-30-2012, 11:01 AM	#19
Synamon Lunatic Posts: 1,691 Karma: 4386372 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Land of the Loonie Device: Kindle Paperwhite and Keyboard, Kobo Aura, iPad mini, iPod Touch	I ordered a couple of iPads last week, does Halloween count as a holiday? I'm currently updating our Macs and iThings to Mountain Lion and iOS 6, so it's the right time to add a couple of tablets to the mix. I don't buy electronics at Christmas.

10-30-2012, 11:12 AM	#20
jojoba Addict Posts: 277 Karma: 1039638 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Europe Device: Kindle Paperwhite, iPad 3gen, Cybook Odyssey FL HD	I got myself a 4gen iPod Touch recently, got a good deal on a second hand one as people who have bought the iPod 5th gen or the new iPhone are selling. I've never had an iPod before and I'm very happy with it - it's very light and makes it easy to carry all of my music and podcasts around with me. Although I got it for a good price, that's all the money I'm allowed to spend for the time being

10-30-2012, 11:16 AM	#22
dakini not "it" Posts: 236 Karma: 1687996 Join Date: Aug 2012 Device: Kindle 7th gen	like Sakura-panda, no new gadgets for/from me either. currently saving towards a new digital camera.

10-30-2012, 11:20 AM	#23
CWatkinsNash IOC Chief Archivist Posts: 3,950 Karma: 53868218 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL, USA Device: Meebook M7, Paperwhite 2021, Fire HD 8+, Fire HD 10+, Lenovo Tab P12	I chose "other" - I plan to use my Christmas bonus to buy a true macro lens for my DSLR. I believe that qualifies as a gadget of sorts, as it's a digital component complete with its own firmware.

10-30-2012, 11:34 AM	#24
NickyWithNook Guru Posts: 750 Karma: 3942770 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: American living in Australia Device: Kobo Libra Colour, Kindle Fire, Kindle Pwhite (Don't use Nook anymore)	I don't think we need anything. My daughter wants a Nintendo DSI XL for Christmas, but I haven't decided whether she'll get that, and it isn't on the list anyway. We are set for e-readers and tablets and phones though.

10-30-2012, 11:36 AM	#25
Catlady Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,423 Karma: 52734361 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: Kindle Fire, Kindle Paperwhite, AGPTek Bluetooth Clip	I will probably buy another Sansa Clip Zip.

10-30-2012, 11:51 AM	#28
Barbara1955 Non-Techy Posts: 4,455 Karma: 15499273 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: WV---USA Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders	Not Planning on buying anything BUT IF a Kindle goes on sale wont say IF I have the money I wont grab it LOL

10-30-2012, 11:54 AM	#30
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,409 Karma: 4132096 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kindle Paperwhite/iOS Kindle App	I am for sure getting an iPhone. And debating between a Kobo Glo or iPad mini. I have a full iPad I use at work and would like something small and light to read with at home to replace my Kindle Touch.