Last Minute Festive Gift Guide

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Still haven't finished the all important Christmas shop? Time hasn't run out. Our guide to some of the best Christmas gifts should give you ideas for last minute festive treats that will keep all the family entertained.

DON'T MISS DVDS
MUST HAVE MUSIC
PLAY THESE CONSOLE GAMES
BOOKS TO BAG
GET BOARD
DIGITAL DEALS
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
FASHIONABLE TREATS

DON'T MISS DVDS
The Dark Knight £12.99
Batman, Gordon and Harvey Dent are forced to deal with the chaos unleashed by an anarchist mastermind known only as the Joker. Starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger.
Sex and the city £9.99
Iron Man £9.99
Kung Fu Panda £9.99
The Notebook £3.99
Mamma Mia! £12.99
Hell Boy 2 £9.88
Wall-E (2 Discs) £12.99
Friends: Complete Series 1-10 (30-dvd) £59.99 – www.hmv.com
Peter Kay: Special Kay £13.99 – www.hmv.com
Gavin and Stacey Series 1 £7.99
Family Guy: Season 7 £17.99
Frankie Boyle: Live At The Hackney Empire £11.99
*All the above prices are for www.play.com unless otherwise stated.

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MUST HAVE MUSIC
Coldplay – Viva La Vida £8.95
Coldplay's Viva La Vida is a must for the record collection. Following X& Y's success and sold out tour dates it seems the band have a loyal following. This latest offering bagged the the no.1 spot in the album charts.
Jay Z Blueprint 3 £8.95
Snow Patrol – A Hundred Million Suns £8.95
Take That – The Circus £8.95
Now 71 £11.95
The Killers – Day and Age £8.95
Kings of Leon – Only By The Night £8.95
Girls Aloud – Out of Control £8.95
Boyzone..Boyzone Back Again £7.99
Pink – Funhouse £8.95
Il-Divo – The Promise £8.95
Stereophonics - Decade In The Sun £8.95
Guns N' Roses – Chinese Democracy £8.95
Oasis – Take Out Your Soul £8.95
*All the above prices are for www.play.com unless otherwise stated.

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PLAY THESE CONSOLE GAMES
Guitar Hero 4 £24.99-£39.99
The latest instalment in the best-selling music/rhythm video game series, 'Guitar Hero: World Tour' transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero's signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience.
FIFA '09 £24.99-£29.99
Need for Speed Undercover £24.99-£39.99
Far Cry 2 £22.99-£39.99
Call of Duty World at War £24.99-£39.99
Gears of War 2 £37.99
Pro Evolution Soccer 2009 £17.99-£39.99
Motorstorm 2 £34.99
Lego Batman £14.99-£24.99
Quantum of Solace £24.99-£39.99
* All the above prices are for www.hmv.com unless otherwise stated.

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DIGITAL DEALS
Acer Aspire One A150X £249.99 www.play.com
The Aspire one is great for getting things done: whether you're checking your mail, managing your online bank account or chatting with friends. Preinstalled with Windows XP Home Edition the Aspire One makes it easy to stay organised. It has an 8.9" CrystalBrite LED backlit display with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels. Integrated in the top of the screen is the unique Acer CrystalEye webcam for live video streaming, video chats and conferences. Compact and efficient this is a bargain as far as great notebooks are concerned.
BlackBerry Curve 8300 Mobile £219.99 www.play.com
Flip Video Ultra Camcorder £79.99 www.play.com
Nintendo Wii Console including Wii Sports £179.99 www.play.com
Sony KDL-32V4000 - 32" Widescreen HD LCD TV - With Freeview £379 www.amazon.co.uk
Samsung P1000 Digital Camera £89.99 www.pcworld.co.uk
iPod Touch £165-£283 www.apple.co.uk
Mac Book £704£1,125 www.apple.co.uk
Evoke Flow Digital Radio £various www.pure.com
Sony Digital Photo Frame £139-£189 www.sonystyle.co.uk
According to a recent survey commissioned by Sony 1 in 3 people can't remember the last time they developed their digital pictures. Save yourself the time and effort by displaying them all on this stylish Sony S Frame.

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BOOKS TO BAG
Dear Fatty - Dawn French £9.49
Dear Fatty, Dawn French's memoir, is full of entertaining and hilarious stories. Witty and honest, it is one to add to the collection.
At My Mother's Knee....and Other Low Joints - Paul O'Grady £9.49
Twilight - Stephenie Meyer £5.00
Parky - My Autobiography - Michael Parkinson £9.99
Look Who it Is! - Alan Carr £10.99
The Mighty Book of Boosh - Julian Barratt ; Noel Fielding £7.99
Stephen Fry in America - Stephen Fry £9.99
Jamie's Ministry of Food - Jamie Oliver £14.99
Nigella Christmas: Food, Family, Friends, Festivities - Nigella Lawson £12.50
The Appeal - John Grisham £5.00 Free Delivery
*All the above prices are for www.play.com

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GET BOARD
Bob It Extreme 2 £20 www.amazon.co.uk
Twister £4.99 www.amazon.co.uk
Clone Wars Monopoly £25 www.debenhams.com
Articulate £19.99 www.amazon.co.uk
I Love Brain Games £12.50 www.debenhams.com
Nintendo Wii Console including Wii Sports £179.99 – www.play.com

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SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Do something in London voucher for two £47.20
www.lastminute.com
With this multi-choice voucher for two, you and a special someone can choose from nine experiences; including the Vinopolis Wine tour, Thames lunch cruise and a makeover and photo shoot.
First Edition Books £various www.abebooks.co.uk
Champagne balloon flight for two £349 www.debenhams.com
24 Hour chocoholics experience £215 www.debenhams.com
Afternoon tea at the Ritz £82 www.lastminute.com
A taste of the Orient Express £180 www.buyagift.co.uk
Scuba Diving for 2 - £47.96 www.giftideas.co.uk
Hollywood style star of fame £15 www.lastminute.com
Selfridges Hamper £49.99-£165 www.selfridgeshampers.com

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And for the Kids...
High School Musical - The Ice Tour
A fusion of songs, dance and team-spirited fun from the Original Emmy Award-winning Disney Channel Movie, and its sequel High School Musical 2. The action-packed production will be taking the UK by storm for a period of two months only – heating up the ice at stadiums nationwide. The show will be at the 02 Arena between December 24 and 29. You can book tickets at www.highschoolmusicaltheicetour.co.uk

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FASHIONABLE TREATS
Ferragamo Time Pieces
Salvatore Ferragamo Timepieces combine the precision of Swiss made movements with the style of Ferragamo's iconic designs. Four men's and women's lines, each with its own specific features, show traditional Italian craftsmanship, reflecting luxury and innovation. The women's line includes the elegant Gancino collection. Each model features quartz movement and luxurious materials, with sapphire crystal, a steel or 18-karat gold case and brilliant cut diamonds in the bezel and face. A special festive treat.
The Calvin Klein Bedazzled Trunk www.calvinkleininc.com
Calvin Klein Winter One Piece www.calvinkleininc.com
Bally Bag – 50% off Alata-E Clay handbag – now £832 www.bally.com
Napapijri Ski Wear Arctic jacket www.napapijri.it
Lacoste Soho Leather Bags Collection www.lacoste.com

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