Apple fans and gadget owners, it is that time of the year again when we all start thinking about what we want for Christmas and what to get our friends and family. Christmas is the time when we all do what we can do ensure we put a smile on our loved ones faces and spread Christmas cheer.
For us Apple fans and gadget owners, 2011 has been a year with lots of new products and upgrades, including lots of new accessories to go along with your favourite Apple gadget. We have therefore put together this Apple 2011 Christmas guide to putting a smile on the face of yourself, your Apple owning friends and family, and perhaps introduce some Apple newbies to the wonderful world of Macbooks and iOS devices. Just remember to add a healthy portion of Christmas cheer to the list as well.
The thinner, lighter, faster presents
There are plenty of reasons to be excited this year even if the present under the tree is both lighter and thinner than expected (as long as it is not soft). Over the course of 2011 Apple has made strides in making many of their products lighter, thinner, and faster, including the Macbook Air and the Apple iPad 2.
I doubt you will get any complaints if you put a new Macbook or an iPad under someone’s tree this year, and you can find top deals on a wide range of them right here.
- Find the best price Macbook Air deals
- Find the best price Macbook Pro deals
- Find the best price Apple iPad 2 deals
The gift of a personal assistant
Any of your friends and family that could do with a personal assistant? Why not get them the new iPhone 4S that comes with amongst other Siri, a voice based assistant service that will help you with reminders, appointments, which restaurants to eat at during the Christmas period, and much more.
The iPhone 4S is the latest in the line of Apple smartphones, and the most powerful one to date. You can compare and find top deals on iPhone 4S here. This one is guaranteed to make someone’s Christmas this year.
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas
Whilst we unfortunately are never guaranteed a white Christmas in terms of snow, you can this year provide some great white gadget gifts under the Christmas tree, including the iPad 2, iPhone 4S & iPhone 4, and now also the white iPod Touch 4.
There was no big upgrades to the iPod line up this year, but the addition of the white iPod Touch, which looks gorgeous by the way, is likely to make for some happy people this Christmas as well. Here are some of the great white Apple gadgets for this Christmas.
- Find deals on the white iPad 2
- Get the iPhone 4S in white or perhaps the white iPhone 4 8gb
- How about a white iPod Touch 4 for the portable gamer
- Or perhaps an iPod Nano for the friends who like to stay fit
Accessories to enjoy those Christmas tunes
Many of your friends and family might already own one or more of the Apple gadgets covered so far in this guide, but fear not, there is always room for more accessories to go with them. Accessories for music listening, wired or unwired, are going to be hot items on anyone’s wishlist this year.
This Christmas might just be all about streaming with some great new AirPlay enabled systems, as well as bluetooth speakers and headphones, a category that are seeing some interesting developments. How about some wireless designer speakers or headphones this year? The headphone market is booming with great choices at the moment, with styles and sizes for all wants and wallets.
Take a look at some of the hottest products in these popular gift categories below. There should be choices for everyone here, and plenty of gift options for Apple gadget owners of all ages and interests.
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| Best iPod speaker docks | Best iPhone speakers | Best iPad speaker docks | Apple AirPlay speakers | Bluetooth wireless speakers | Best DAB speaker dock | Best iPod alarm clocks |
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| Best portable speaker dock | Budget iPod speaker dock | High-end iPod speakers | iPod/iPhone headphones | Best in-ear headphones | Best over-ear headphones | Best bluetooth headphones |
Have an (H)Appy Christmas
Not all Apple related presents have to cost a small fortune. How about the gift of an app or a song? iTunes gift cards are great presents, and you can even gift apps straight from iTunes or your iOS device. Personally i would also be very happy with an Amazon Gift Card that can go towards
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