For the design-conscious person, a good looking mobile phone does not necessarily mean that he or she would compromise on its features. This factor should be kept in mind while selecting a device for the purpose of gifting.

Thankfully, there is no dearth of options when it comes to pick good-looking devices with handy functionalities.

Samsung Ultra Touch
An example of this is Samsung Ultra Touch, which is a step up from the plastic slider phones previously released by the company. This one is a nice mix of a full touchscreen interface, a physical T9 keypad and an 8 megapixel camera.

Priced at Rs 27,500, the Ultra Touch model sure has the potential to warm the hearts of the elite fashion-seekers. On the flipside, 2.8” display might feel a bit compressed for internet surfing and e-mailing but other multimedia needs, such as videos viewing and music listening/streaming are well served on a display of this size.

Asus P565
Another option is available in form of the Asus P565. Retailing at just a little more than Apple iPhone, it costs Rs 35,000. Asus P565 gives the same touchscreen you see on iPhone.

Asus has forced out some fairly impressive smartphones in the mobile phone market, till date. It comes with a fairly huge flash memory (256MB, to be precise). P565 has also thrown in a nice program that allows uploading videos and photos to Flickr and Youtube.

A user can directly share pictures and videos from anywhere with an internet connection. A 3 megapixel camera plus the auto-focus feature guarantees good pictures.

Blackberry Pearl Flip 8220
The new Flip is lighter than most other RIM devices. The smooth curves, metal trim plus a glossy embedded front display along with the bundled 2 megapixel camera make it a good pick. It’s priced attractively at Rs 21,990. The new built-in web browser is better than that on Blackberry Curve & Pearl handsets.

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In today’s hectic work life, your friend or colleague sure would appreciate an offering that eases up their workload. Smartphones are essentially for those who demand literally everything at their fingertips from jazzy voice services to handy productivity-enhancing features, and that too without compromising on the cute looks. There are ample handsets to gift in this category as well.

An overwhelming variety of handsets available in the market only makes the decision even more challenging for those looking to gift something to smartphone lovers. To simplify your task, here is a look at two of the most suitable business phones you can consider for the purpose of gifting.

Nokia E75: the complete multimedia offering
It is a good choice because with it users find easier to adapt to a familiar-looking interface. However, the unique feature that sets Nokia E75 apart from other phones is its ability to allow integration of messaging and email services. Follow a simple three-step process and one is all set to support up to no less than 16 email accounts and this along with third party email solutions like Gmail and Yahoo! Another key feature is a 2.4 inch landscape slide-out keyboard. It will make life a little simpler for executives. You can get this device for Rs 26,299.

Blackberry Storm 9500: A good choice in the business phone category
Blackberry Storm 9500 is another excellent choice that closely follows the leader. Priced at Rs 27,990 it is available on Vodafone networks. The device can serve as a valuable upgrade for those who love Blackberry. Storm can though, disappoint conformists who think that a physical QWERTY keyboard is irreplaceable.

The entire screen of Storm acts as a virtual keypad. Browsing the web, playing music and reading emails is a doodle on the 3.25” screen. The Storm has other usual corporate features like push email as well as administrator control.

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We pointed out in our previous blog how Sachin Tendulkar was excited at the mention of his favorite gifts. According to him, the greeting cards his kids made for him were very special.

Your child might well have received some interesting gifts on their birthday. But how much you do you spend to conceive a return-gift idea on your child’s birthday? Let us check some interesting birthday return gift ideas.

A child’s birthday party is not only about the candles, musical chairs, cakes etc. It is also about nice return gifts for a child. The off-beat take-home tokens remain an integral part of the birthday celebration. Most children indeed look forward to the goodies. If they do not get any, they are disappointed.

Birthday party planners mention that often parents choose to outsource birthday party. However, but they are keen on doing their own return gifts. Their advice to the parents is avoid deviating from the basic party theme and not to treat return gifts as the least priority on their list or else they will end up getting the wrong things.

Also, spending huge money is not the way. Your gift will stand out if it is unique, and not costly. Think what the child’s friends would like take away and make the birthday party gift a memorable one. You should give back gifts that are related to their interest.

According to professional children’s party organizers, the moment ones gets a child involved in the act of decorating or working out a return gift idea, it becomes more compelling and meaningful. They advise parents to plan some activity leading to a birthday party return gift.

One example is planting and nurturing trees will make children aware of nature.  

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The best gifts can be termed as those that are personal in nature! I will elaborate on this particular point. Say, for instance, you know someone who’s always on the move, literally plane-hopping!

What would give that person as a gift? It has to be something that sure can come handy on their journey. Any such accessory or gadget will make a perfect present this travel season.

In the following paragraphs, we suggest some truly tourist-friendly gift options useful for the frequent flyer:

Audiobooks: One of the preferred pastimes while flying is casual reading. However, bulky books will only add to the baggage so are usually a no-no! On the other hand, compact audiobooks can be loaded into one’s mp3 player easily. And all one needs to do is to listen and to enjoy!

Noise-canceling headphones: This is sure among the most ubiquitous albeit most coveted accessories to one who loves music as well as traveling.

Compressor bag: Compressing and then air-tighting clothes will help save space and also guard clothes against undue moisture.

Inflatable travel pillow: You never know how, when, where one might get stranded during a journey. An inflatable travel pillow is a great gift.

E-book reader: If you have an office friend or a colleague who really relishes reading, think of getting an e-book reader; one that has electronic paper screens. The user can load as many e-books he or she wants to put into a device, smaller than a paperback.

Leather ticket case: This will help organize travel tickets, boarding passes and passport documents and keep them safely. With all the hassle and hurry involved, one may well misplace these crucial documents. Retaining them together with this case is a great idea.

Sleeping aids (foam ear plugs and blackout sleep mask) and something like a handheld tripod will also be welcomed.

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While selecting a gift for your wife or best friend might be easy, choosing an appropriate gift for your boss or an important customer can become an extremely puzzling and trying experience. There are numerous excuses or reasons that prompt you to gift something special. If you are planning to do so, try to get a gift befitting the mood and the occasion.The gift that you pick should be distinctive and make the person delighted after receiving it for it to actually serve its purpose. Here are a few more tips to keep in mind when choosing a gift:

1. Work out the message you want your gift to convey.2. The gift should reflect your business ethos, occasion and relation you share with the person or the institution. A stylish travel bag is perfect if you are running a travel-related business.

3. One of the most important things you need to keep in mind is the stature of the person whom you are gifting. Keep in mind his or her likes & dislikes and the person’s importance to your business.

4. For somebody doing a field job a leather folder would come in handy. Planning well in advance would help you to manage budget well.

5. Your gift must be different & thoughtful, it must help you stand out from the clutter….Instead of choosing plain diary you may gift one made from hand made paper complete with the recipient’s name embossed on it.6. If you are giving a gift to someone from a different country or culture, learn about his or her choices to avoid any embarrassment. Make sure that the present is classy. 

Avoid giving gifts that appear personal in nature (jewelry, perfumes, clothing, etc.) unless you know the person very well. Rather prefer a pack of greatest hits CDs of one’s favorite artist would be perfect for someone who loves music.

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With a bit of planning and innovative thinking, you can ensure a fun-filled and romantic marriage anniversary.

Love tends to chart its own undefined course. Your marriage life also must have been filled with various intense moments and shades of emotions. Relive those memories and choose a gift so that he or she appreciates the time spent with you, your loving gesture and accepts the apparent or subtle message that your gift conveys the joys and even challenges shared by both of you.

A gift will mark the celebration of your relationship. Of course, tastes of different persons are understandably different; there is no such thing really as an ideal or utopian gift.

Instead of pushing that last-minute delivery of flowers or rushed reservation request at a restaurant, think of your gift well in advance and work out your gift idea and a romantic spot with some thought and planning.

Create the right mood; dress your bed eclectically. Decorate a vase on a bedside table; spread the fragrance with some fresh flowers. The idea is when your partner walks in, she or he will get a real surprise!

Buying a set of soft silk sheets in colors such as dark maroon, silver would make a good idea. It can be bought at any local linen or branded upholstery showroom. Make it a point to give him or her special anniversary gift to match your level of involvement and the intensity of your love. In fact, a deciding factor in what you gift should be how committed both of you are to each other.

A thoughtful gift is one that counts and brings smile on the receiver’s face. Take the effort to gift something your partner really aspires for. This well might be a genre of book or music he or she had mentioned to you. If the person loves collecting, get something worthy for the collectibles’ shelf.

Remember, it’s not about how much you spend to get the gift; it’s more about the gesture you make and the efforts you take to make a gift far more meaningful and personal. Gifts act as a perfect reflection of your sentiments towards someone special in your life.

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We informed our readers about an innovative storage solution. What is that makes discgear truly special? We shall try to find out:

- discgear media storage provides a quick, unique and upgraded solution for organizing your media library with a free online disc organizing software. It prints indexing sheets for all discgear storage units. It stores the user’s collection online for future reference and adjustment.

- Its high-capacity, compact discgear unit creates more desk space by storing up to 80 CDs. They are easy to find and retrieve. discgear automatically locates and lifts out CDs, reducing scratches and fingerprints, so get them ‘when’ you need them, in seconds.

- It lets users create a customised index of CD/disc software and/or song titles, making it ‘easy to find and retrieve any title or category in a personal collection. Avid music collectors can now better organize and easily locate specific discs, leaving more time for the real job and enjoy showing-off their collection.

- The flexible discgear works so much more efficiently than a tower unit or shelf. It aesthetically integrates into the high-tech home theatre environment and takes up lesser space than furniture and zip-up cases.

Sleek, stylish and compact - distinctive discgear stands out from the ubiquitous, traditional media storage solutions, with its innovative, streamlined design and durability.
discgear is a gift that offers true value for money.

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You might have noticed your friend, colleague or one of your relatives need a capable media storage and organizational solution that will integrate into their home environment solution. Zip-up binders and CD Towers, unfortunately no longer meet the people’s needs.

However, now there is no need to worry as far as media storage is concerned. Innovative solutions are being evolved to match the consumer demands. discgear is one of them. It acts as the ultimate storage solution, and here is why?

discgear is perfect for those who are ‘organizationally inclined’ and ‘technically savvy’. It’s sure a complete media storage system that will offer a user a superb collection of storage products and software.

Music lovers with help pf Discgear can now ably organize and retrieve stacks of software CDs, data discs, as well as music CDs, with the new discgear system.

The movie and music buffs do not often know how really to manage their ever burgeoning media library, DVD, Blu-Ray, Wii, Xbox, PS3 and Computer Software.  But the trendy discgear units will provide them a respite. It can hold disks in a rugged carry-around case, that’s heat-n-scratch resistant. It comes with compact, double-sided self-cleaning, sleeve-dividers.

It’s a gift that scores not only on looks, but also on functionality, and is bound to be appreciated.

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The desert state of Rajasthan is a diverse kaleidoscope of beautiful art-de-facts. The fascinating range is simply breathtaking and sophisticated. The state has on offer something for each and every tourist who gets amazed by its rich culture-scape, presenting a varied range of arts and crafts. It is a treat for one’s visual senses. The bazaars are full of lovely craft varieties. These products spread a magnificent glow of colors all over.

Wonderfully intricate work finely carved on handicrafts or the gorgeous gems and stones - the state of Rajasthan has it all and even more. The splash of colors on the tantalizing textiles and fabrics with gold or silver thread settings, complimented with variety of silk-threads, beads, zari, zardosi, etc. are designed by the traditional families of skilled artisans.

Leatherwear: Skilled cobblers make use of the hides of dead animals for  jooties’  (footwear), ‘mojadis’, musical instruments, etc. These reflect the unique style of every district where they are made. The leather is beaten, tanned and dyed, and then punched and gouged for creating a variety of patterns. They are enhanced and embroidered. These can be widely found in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Barmer and Jaisalmer.

Blue pottery: Among the prominent designs are conventional floral or arabesque, lovely handmade patterns and the elegant animal figure patterns. Flower pots, lamp shades, ashtray, tiles, jars are examples of the art of pottery.

Metal craft: Some of the finest metal work in the state uses enameled silver used for everything from figurines to pillboxes. Brass enamel is less expensive and hence more widely used in making dancing peacocks, caparisoned elephants, camels, swords and shields.

Hand crafted jewelry: Rajasthan is famous for its hand crafted jewelry.

Wooden Artifacts: Wood – sometimes plain, often painted - is used in everything from artifacts to furniture in their antique to its contemporary variants that include camel-hide stools, chairs with painted backs, marble-top tables and carved cabinets. There are a range of artifacts like horses, elephants and parrots, boxes; chests, snuff boxes, dancing figurines, dwarpals (guardians of the doors) and other magnificent memorabilia that are beautifully painted.

To Beautify your home with icons of Rajasthan, here are more ideas…

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iPod touch: With iPod touch, you can discover new music anywhere. Built-in wireless capability gives you access to the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store. It’s a unique iPod with wireless access to the web. You can search the web using the touchscreen keyboard. Zoom in and out by tapping the Multi-Touch touchscreen display. It allows you to switch between portrait and landscape view, depending on how you hold your iPod touch. You may sync your bookmarks, or add them to your Home screen. iPod touch can automatically create a Web Clip on your Home screen from any of your favorite sites. The 3.5-inch display gives you a fantastic video quality.

Teclast’s M26: This PMP is perfect for people who enjoy watching videos while they listen to their favorite music. It boasts a 2.6-inch screen that displays videos and pictures at 400 x 240 resolutions. It supports various file formats including, RMVB, RM, FLV and AVI, TV out and Microsoft’s PlayFX abilities, too plus a built-in FM radio.
takeMS MEM-P3 Tube: It boasts a sliced off pen-like body shape. The chic, silver colored clip, with which the MP3 player can be securely fastened to clothing/bag, is a very practical solution. If one wants to hang the MEM-P3 tube around their neck, a fashionable carrying strap is included. It is available in three different memory capacities and three trendy colors. It allows up to six hours of musical enjoyment and supports MP3 and WMA music formats.

iRiver E100 flash-based MP3 player: Boasting a sleek chic look with its cream-colored plastic casing the iRiver E100 is a flash based Mp3 player with a 2.4-inch display. It can play most popular audio formats and supports .avi files. Its in-built FM tuner enables users to configure it up to 20 presets and stay in sync with the latest happenings. This unit displays photos and text and has an integrated microphone and a line-in jack for voice recordings.

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