It’s hard to go wrong with electronic gifts. There are lots of options, from things that make life easier, to enhancing home entertainment. Here are a few tips to help guide you in your big purchase:
What will the electronics be used for? First, looking at how the electronic will be used can help in deciding what capabilities are needed. You don't want to pay for features that won't be used. If you are buying electronics for kids, one of the main things to know is what ages are suggested for the device or game. Age appropriateness makes a difference in keeping kids entertained. If a game or device is too advanced for them, they will not play and it will probably end up in the bottom of a box. The same is true for games that are too easy for the child.
Check out the brands. There are many electronics manufacturers out there. Check into the brands and their overall performance in the electronics arena. Look into their track record for service and backing of their guarantees. Bottom line is if you are buying an electronic gift, you want a brand that stands behind their product.
Warranties. Check out the products warranty. What does it cover? What doesn't it cover? Will that meet the needs of how the product will be used?
Sell what you have. Hop on eBay or Craigslist, and sell what you already have. Treat this like a season to upgrade rather than shop. Most Apple gear, for example, sells for a little over 75 percent of what you paid for it, and many devices -- like laptops and stereos -- can easily find a second home and make you a few hundred dollars richer.
When it comes to cameras, go one step up. Thinking of picking up a point and shoot? Don't go for the bargain basement model. These often start at $100 or so and seem to feature plenty of power. However, for a bit more, you can pick up something like the Canon S100 that takes excellent low-light shots and will really perform in almost any situation.
Think long-term. This isn’t always possible for gift recipients, but as best as you can, try to plan out the space where you will put your electronics item before buying. Consider things like how much natural light (and, in the summer, heat) the device will be exposed to and how much airflow it will have on a day-to-day basis (the more airflow, the better.)
And while no one wants to think about housework when they’re eager to play with their new toy, try to keep in mind how easy or difficult it will be to clean and dust the gadget. Dust is one of the chief causes of problems with consumer electronics.
Article adapted from: http://www.cnbc.com/id/40032186/Six_Tips_When_Buying_Consumer_Electronics and http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=5&ved=0CGgQFjAE&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dinosauric.com%2Felectronics&ei=kwo8T4mbEsWC2wWCnv3zBg&usg=AFQjCNG6rqNh53cic2qQJ-s-dPNIz9Ewlw&sig2=UvVTKmLir8TMao_5tKiJ5A
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