The Most Wanted Christmas Presents Online!

Whether you're looking for a Wii Fit or iPod, here are the most searched for items online this Christmas, together with where you can snap them up cheaply.

When it comes to buying Christmas presents, you've probably found yourself in one of two situations. Either you're feeling very smug because you managed to buy all your presents long before any D list celebrity started switching on the Christmas lights - or, like me, you're bracing yourself for that last minute dash for presents.

Whatever your situation, it's important to remember that Christmas spirit and family togetherness are what the festive season is ultimately about, and as many Fools know, you don't need to spend a fortune to have a good time.

However, if you are planning to jump on the present bandwagon and splash out a little more on your loved ones, here are the eight most popular searches on Kelkoo in the run-up to Christmas, together with where you can bag a bargain (using help from HotUKDeals, Kelkoo, Pricerunner and new price comparison site Sccope).

Before you read on, please note that prices change all the time. Some prices changed several times even while I was writing the article, so apologies if you click and it's sold out. Chances are, some Fool got there first.

The list is as follows:

1.) Tom Tom

According to Kelkoo, `Tom Tom' is the most searched for product during this critical run-up to Christmas. Its `One' series has proven popular and great value for lost motorists up and down the country, and you can bag the TomTom One Classic for just £91.05 from Amazon.

One step up is TomTom's Western Europe Sat Nav, which can be picked up from Screwfix.com for just £117.43. For those familiar with cashback websites, you can also get 6% cashback if you buy it through Quidco.

2.) Wii Fit

Who would've thought a console with a name as ridiculous as this would take the country by storm? The popular Wii Fit launched earlier this year amid a mass of back orders and sold out signs, and although it isn't as hard to come by now as it was then, you'll probably still have to pay over-the-odds if you want one.

Unfortunately, the Wii Fit at the RRP of £69.99 is sold-out pretty much everywhere at the moment. And even if you're lucky enough to spot one, you have to be quick off the mark. One Wii Fit deal I spotted sold out within 12 minutes.

However, one thing I've noticed recently is retailers are becoming sneakier when it comes to products such as the Wii Fit, and many will now force you to buy the game alongside others in a bundle in order to secure one. This means you'll end up forking out more, possibly for games you don't even want just to get your mitts on this much-desired game.

One way round this is to sign up to a site such as Wii-consoles.co.uk, which will alert you by email as soon as one becomes available.

You have to be quick off the mark though, as Wii Fits sell like hotcakes. However, my friend recommended this site, and was able to get hers using it, and more importantly, at the RRP.

3.) Professor Layton and the Curious Village for DS Lite

The first instalment of the Professor Layton trilogy has proven a hit with DS gamers everywhere, and is selling out fast both online and on the high street.

Again, the games are proving to be few and far between both in-store and online. Currently, the only place I can find one is the Studio Catalogue, at the RRP of £29.99. Currys also has very limited stock available to order online and collect in store depending on where you live. Good luck!

4.) Digital Camera

Fourth on Kelkoo's hit list is the trusted digital camera. The choice here is a vast one, and if you know where to look, you could get a decent model for a great price. Models can get as cheap as these Sony and Samsung models from Amazon, both decent cameras, and selling for less than £60.

If you're looking for something from the upper end of the digital spectrum, Sony's newer models have a nifty feature called `smile detection'. These automatically take pictures when it senses the subject is smiling - a nifty feature if you have small kids. The cheapest model in this range is the T70, and can currently be snapped up from Littlewoods for £149.

5.) Nintendo DS Lite

Yet another hit for Nintendo comes in the shape of the DS Lite. Unfortunately, this too has become a victim of the pre-Christmas hype, and finding a console on its own will prove a difficult task.

However, if you're willing to fork out a little bit more for a bundle, you could still get a DS with a game attached from sites such as ShopTo.net, which is also a good site to pick up a Wii, though these are selling out fast.

6.) Laptop

Most desired product number six is a `laptop'. Part of a new wave of no-frills laptops, this Elonex One is more of a webbook than a well-rounded PC, but is a great entry level model for those looking for something to surf on and do basic tasks. However, at less than £150 at Littlewoods, it's a great entry level model.

7.) iPod Nano 8GB

The list wouldn't be complete without at least one appearance by Apple, would it? Lucky number seven is its iPod 8GB Nano - and you can currently snap up the blue version for just £93.46 at PIXmania.

If, on the other hand you want your present wrapped, engraved and dressed up by the Apple Store, remember Quidco members can get 3% cashback by shopping at the Apple site through its web portal.

8.) PSP

Last but not least, Sony's PSP rounds off my list. The new `slim n lite' version is out in time for Christmas, and can be found cheapest at HMV, which is selling the console for £127.22. If it's sold out, plan B comes in the form of Empire Direct, which also stocks the black model for the same price.

So, that was our Christmas hit list. If, however, these prices are a tad unrealistic, these cheap gift ideas from Serena Cowdy should give you some food for thought. Or, if it's a secret Santa present you're after, here's some more tips to jazz this year's gift up.

Happy shopping, and hunting!

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