Good Guys Unveils Top 10 Holiday Electronics Gifts; Advances in Technology and Lower Prices Across the Industry Make for Great Deals on In-Demand Products This Season.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers/Retail Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2003 With the holidays just around the corner, Good Guys (Nasdaq:GGUY), one of the largest specialty A contract under seal. A specialty is a written document that has been sealed and delivered and is given as security for the payment of a specifically indicated debt. retailers of higher-end consumer electronics products in the nation, today offered shoppers an inside look at the hottest, must-have consumer electronics gifts for the 2003 holiday season. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Consumer Electronics Association, nearly three-quarters Noun 1. three-quarters - three of four equal parts; "three-fourths of a pound" three-fourths common fraction, simple fraction - the quotient of two integers three-quarters npl → of all US households say they are likely to purchase at least one consumer electronics product as a gift this holiday season, with 71% of consumers expecting to visit electronics retailers as they search for the perfect gift. "Consumer electronics make great holiday gifts because you can use and enjoy these products year round, whether you're you're Contraction of you are. you're you are you're be giving a personal gift or something for the entire to enjoy together," said Cathy Cathy may refer to: In artistry:
Based on expert knowledge of consumer trends and demand for electronics, Good Guys' product specialists recommend the following gifts for the holiday season:
1. Flat panel TVs - These ultra-thin, high-resolution TVs are
rapidly replacing traditional TVs as picture quality improves
and prices drop across the industry. With up to 16 million
colors, ultra-wide 160-degree viewing angles and profiles as
slim as 4 inches, plasma TV looks and performs like no other
TV can! The Fujitsu 50" Plasmavision SlimScreen HD Monitor
takes plasma to a new level of realism and detail. The Philips
42" Plasma HD Monitor is only 3.6 inches deep and perfect for
wall mounting. Flat panel TVs are offered in a large range of
screen sizes - from 10 inches to more than 60 inches - and are
now available at a great values.
2. MP3 Players - These portable audio/video jukeboxes enable
consumers to carry thousands of songs in a device small enough
to fit in a pocket. These compact and portable devices are
literally changing the way consumers manage their music. The
Apple iPod 10GB MP3 Player downloads an entire CD of music in
15 seconds - and is available in Mac or Windows-compatible
versions. The Rio Sport 128MB MP3 Player with FM Tuner &
Stopwatch is ideal for the athlete, and carries up to three
albums' worth of music to keep the tunes coming, no matter how
long you play!
3. Digital cameras - Capture the memories of the holiday season -
and send them to nearly anyone virtually - with a digital
camera. Digital cameras are improving in picture quality
(pixels), while shrinking in actual size - the Pentax Optio
S44 MegaPixel Digital Camera is small enough to fit in the
palm of your hand! The Sony Cyber-Shot 5 MegaPixel Digital
Camera combines portability and performance in a compact model
with incredibly clear photo quality.
4. Direct printing solutions - New printing technology allows for
camera-to-printer prints without a PC! The Kodak Easy Share
Printer Dock attaches to the camera and prints quality photos
with the touch of a button. Canon's Color Photo Printer with
Built-In 2" LCD Preview Screen makes previewing, editing and
selecting photos to print simpler than ever. And, the Canon
Compact 4"x6" Color Photo Printer's battery pack allows
consumers to take the printer anywhere and instantly share
fun, high-resolution pictures with friends and family during
the holidays and beyond!
5. Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) - It's no secret that these
products have changed the way consumers watch TV. Favorite
shows can be digitally recorded and viewed anytime - or even
played back without commercials - without tapes or timers.
Consumers can pause a live show (or repeat a play in the big
game to question a referee's call), then resume watching with
the touch of a button. Good Guys offers a wide range of DVRs,
including the TiVo Series2 40-Hour Digital Video Recorder,
which digitally records up to 40 hours of your favorite
programming.
6. Recordable DVD Players - These full-featured DVD players allow
consumers to record their favorite programs and transfer home
movies recorded with a digital camcorder to DVD. The Sony DVD
Recorder with Progressive Scan Playback has a simple graphical
interface which makes it easy to record TV in exceptional
digital quality. The Panasonic DVD Recorder with Progressive
Scan Playback can hold up to 12 hours of video, and its Time
Slip technology allows consumers to play and record
simultaneously on the same disc.
7. Wireless Camera Phones - These days, a phone is so much more
than just a functional device for placing calls. Camera phones
enable consumers to take a picture anytime and share with
friends and family instantly - a great idea for faraway loved
ones who can't be together for the holidays! A number of
manufacturers and services offer camera phones with diverse
features. For example, Sprint's PCS Vision Picture Phone VGA
1000 by Samsung offers a high-resolution camera with built in
flash, camera picture "fun frames" and external picture caller
ID.
8. Digital Camcorders - What better way to capture holiday
memories than with a digital camcorder? Preserve special
moments year-round and create your own movies to show on the
big screen. Many digital camcorders now create brilliant still
photos in the same high resolution as digital still cameras,
like Sony's 3 MegaPixel MiniDV Digital Camcorder. Sharp's
Compact Digital Viewcam offers a comfortable grip and compact
design, making it a perfect holiday travel companion.
9. Portable DVD Players - The perfect gift idea for the movie
buff on the go, these compact travel companions offer great
surround sound and built-in speakers. The Toshiba Slim
Portable DVD Player with Progressive Scan and DVD-Audio
Playback lets you take your movie experience wherever you go,
with its slim design and 8.9 inch LCD display. Sony's Compact
7" Portable DVD/CD Player combines movies and music in the
size of a small notebook for easy viewing and listening from
anywhere!
10. Distributed Audio Systems - Access your music collection
wirelessly from anywhere in your home. Yamaha's MusicCAST
sends digital music to up to 5 wireless and 2 wired points,
delivering music wherever you go. A central server with a
built-in hard drive stores up to 1000 CDs, which can be
accessed and played via remote points you can put in any room.
Consumers can learn more about these and other great gift ideas and products from the knowledgeable experts at their local Good Guys store. Our product specialists are trained to help holiday shoppers make savvy purchasing decisions and find the ideal consumer electronics gifts for their friends and family; Good Guys also offers white glove glove, hand covering with a separate sheath for each finger. The earliest gloves, relics of the cave dwellers, closely resembled bags. Reaching to the elbow, they were most probably worn solely for protection and warmth. delivery and custom installation services throughout the holiday season. With Good Guys Extended Exchange Privilege Exchange Privilege The opportunity given to a mutual-fund shareholder to exchange a fund for another within the same fund family at no additional cost. Notes: This privilege allows investors to switch funds when market conditions change. , consumers can shop early for gifts that are guaranteed to please. Customers and their gift recipients will have up to 30 days after Christmas Christmas [Christ's Mass], in the Christian calendar, feast of the nativity of Jesus, celebrated in Roman Catholic and Protestant Churches on Dec. 25. In liturgical importance it ranks after Easter, Pentecost, and Epiphany (Jan. 6). to make an exchange. Every purchase will continue to be price-protected for 60 days - if a customer sees a lower advertised price locally after they purchase, Good Guys will refund TO REFUND. To pay back by the party who has received it, to the party who has paid it, money which ought not to have been paid. 2. On a deficiency of assets, executors and administrators cum testamento annexo, are entitled to have refunded to them legacies the difference for up to 60 days from the date of purchase. With fiscal 2003 sales of $750 million, Good Guys is one of the largest specialty retailers of higher-end entertainment electronics in the nation. With its differentiated dif·fer·en·ti·ate v. dif·fer·en·ti·at·ed, dif·fer·en·ti·at·ing, dif·fer·en·ti·ates v.tr. 1. To constitute the distinction between: product selection and knowledgeable team of product specialists, Good Guys is dedicated to providing entertainment solutions to the West Coast's early adopters and tech-savvy consumers. Founded in 1973, Good Guys operates 71 stores in California California (kăl'ĭfôr`nyə), most populous state in the United States, located in the Far West; bordered by Oregon (N), Nevada and, across the Colorado River, Arizona (E), Mexico (S), and the Pacific Ocean (W). , Nevada Nevada (nəvăd`ə, –vä–), far western state of the United States. It is bordered by Utah (E), Arizona (SE), California (SW, W), and Oregon and Idaho (N). , Washington Washington, town, England Washington, town (1991 pop. 48,856), Sunderland metropolitan district, NE England. Washington was designated one of the new towns in 1964 to alleviate overpopulation in the Tyneside-Wearside area. and Oregon Oregon, city, United States Oregon, city (1990 pop. 18,334), Lucas co., NW Ohio, a suburb adjacent to Toledo, on Lake Erie; inc. 1958. It is a port with railroad-owned and -operated docks. The city has industries producing oil, chemicals, and metal products. . For more information, visit www.goodguys.com. |
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