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Best Holiday Gifts for the Whole Family [SPONSORED]

Get a head start on the holiday season with these great gift ideas for every member of the family. 

Written by Beth Geraci

The holidays are stressful enough. Who needs to brave crowds at the mall so you can check off your gift list? Not you. Ordering the perfect present is as easy as a click of the mouse—or, a tap on your tablet. 

For pure ease of use, Sony’s superlight, Sony's Xperia® Tablet Z is great for online shopping. Its vivid HD display shows you exactly what color that stocking-stuffer nail polish is (oh-so-trendy oxblood), plus it has a panel that reduces glare, so you can literally shop from anywhere. 

If you're panicked about what to buy your loved ones this holiday season, here are a few ideas to get you started:


For Parents

What to get: Digital camera

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Why: The Sony Cyber-Shot comes in five different series to accommodate amateur and advanced photographers alike. And at prices starting at $89.99, it won’t break the bank, either.

Product perks:

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  • Slim and stylish design.
  • Easy to use, even for newbies. 
  • Takes great photos under a variety of conditions.

For Kids

What to get: Portable game system

Why: It's a gift for you, too. Keep kids occupied with a PSP that fits in the palm of their hands. You'll no longer dread long car trips or flights again. 

Product perks:
  • Also plays movies, TV shows and music.
  • Kids can play games online with their friends.
  • Built-in Wi-Fi to make downloading new games from the PlayStation store easy.
For grandparents

What: E-Reader

Why: Grandparents can easily enlarge print on The Sony Reader. 

Product perks: 
  • Words come across as sharp and clear, making the text easy on the eye.
  • It charges in a mere 3 minutes.
  • It’s lightweight—much easier to carry than a hardcover book. 


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