Christmas Presents for the Boyfriend
Though men are usually easier to shop for, Christmas is always a hectic time of the year to get gifts for anyone. With a little planning and some ingenuity, the perfect present for the boyfriend is within reach.
Boys and Their Toys
With new gadgets always appearing on the market, this year may be the perfect year to spring for some new electronics.
Mp3 Players
Always ahead of the curve, Apple has released its iPod Touch, the fourth generation in iPod technology. Complete with touch-screen, Wi-Fi capabilities, and innumerable applications, the iPod Touch is every mp3 lover’s dream come true. Not to be outdone, Creative Labs has released their Creative Zen –which includes a voice recorder, a high-resolution LCD screen, and a digital radio tuner.
Video Games
Despite the belief that video games are child’s play, some of the most creative games were released in 2009 on the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, and Sony’s PS3. Halo 3 was released with great fanfare and great anticipation. Resident Evil 5, the latest in the Resident Evil franchise, offers some of the most impressive graphics seen in gaming and delivers on the chills and surprises. Call of Duty: World at War, for the first-person shooter in your life: impressive graphic detail and hours of online mania. Kill zone 2, Mario Kart Wii, and The Beatles Rock Band are all gifts I’m sure he’ll be more than glad to find under the tree.
Movies
Some of the most thrilling films were released this year. So, don’t hesitate to get him a gift that you can both enjoy, but still feeds his need for speed and action.
- X-Men Origins: Wolverine while not a thrilling script, was juiced up with enough action and adrenaline to keep lads and ladies alike glued to the screen.
- Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen delivered action Michael Bay style with some of the most impressive explosions to hit the big screen.
- My Bloody Valentine: 3D had ladies hugging their men for 100 minutes of reach-out-and-grab-you thrills. Let’s not forget the remakes: Friday the 13th and Halloween 2 are on the list of movies that he may just go nuts over.
Wine
Wine of the Month Clubs such as GreatClubs.com will send your man a monthly bottle of wine from award winning wineries around the world.
Any boyfriend would be more than happy with the idea that their leading lady thought about them this Christmas. Whatever it is, make sure it’s something fun, simple, and meaningful.