I want this:
The
Sony Cyber-Shot T200 in Black
8.1-megapixel, capturing hi-res images up to 3264 x 2448 pixels, 5x optical zoom and 3.5" widescreen LCD touch screen. $399.99.
I won't get it, at least not unless I buy it myself, but I've been wanting something similar for a while. My parents aren't really big on presents, but they will probably give me a couple hundred bucks for Christmas (which is the best gift anyway, money).
It might be overkill though. I'd be completely happy with the T70 model ($299.99).
So far, I've gotten the following gifts for others:
My brother (24 years old): A new Ralph Lauren Polo jacket ($125 retail), a new Ralph Lauren Polo fleece ($100 retail), and a Banana Republic button-up shirt ($50 retail). These gifts are a combination of his birthday and Christmas presents.
My twin brothers (8 years old): So far, I've gotten them each a 2008 Calendar (Dream Cars and Transformers), and two Calvin and Hobbes books. My older brother is going to kick my ass this year. He's trying to get them a Nintendo Wii. I'll try to find something else for them on Black Friday. Damn kids are getting harder and harder to please with all these lavish gifts everyone else has been throwing at them.
My Dad: My dad's a pretty simple guy. He doesn't like to spend a lot of money on luxuries (typically only on big items like electronics, cars, boats). We've always busted his chops about dressing like a bum since he still wears faded shirts he got a decade ago. So I'm thinking about buying him a new RL Polo shirt for him. Will probably run me about $60, but I'll tell him I got it for $20.
My Mom: Not sure what to get her yet. Need ideas!
Select Friends: I think I'm doing the giftcard thing mostly this year, maybe a book for one.