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Canwest News Service
– DJ Hero: Much like Guitar Hero of Christmases past, DJ Hero will be one of the hottest music games this holiday season.
The premise is simple – you become the disc jockey, spinning the wheels of steel to match beats and scratch with some of the biggest names in the business. The creators at FreeStyleGames spared no expenses when in obtaining talent for DJ Hero, enlisting the music and playable avatars of DJ Shadow, Z-Trip, Cut Chemist, Grandmaster Flash, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Daft Punk and Eminem.
These musicians not only provided their likenesses, but also original mixes for the soundtrack, mashing up all sorts of genres, from Queen vs. Beastie Boys to Gwen Stefani vs. Rick James. Visit www.djhero.com for additional information and downloadable mixes.
– Bose Noise-cancelling headphones. One of the industry leaders in headphones, Bose recently released the QuietComfort 15, the latest in noise- reduction technology. They reduce noise across a wider range of frequencies than previous Bose headphones, giving the listener clear and lifelike sounds. Bose has also redesigned the ear cushions of their phones for a snugger, more comfortable fit – the new design also establishes an important acoustical seal, which cups the ear to increase sound quality.
People might be turned off by the fact the phones are cordless and require AAA batteries to work, but don't worry — one single battery will last approximately 35 hours. Visit www.bose.ca for additional information and Canadian vendors.
– The Ultimate Motown Christmas Collection CD. Just when you think you've purchased every relevant Christmas CD there is, another must-have hits the market. The Ultimate Motown features some true Motown royalty: The Supremes, Temptations, Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, just to name a few. In all, the two CDs feature 35 songs and Christmas wishes from the likes of the Commodores and Martha & The Vandellas.
– SanDisk MP3 Player: Given the dominance of Apple and the iPod, getting into the MP3 player game seems like a dicey proposition. But SanDisk has done a nice job with the Sansa player series, and their latest edition only reaffirms their solid industry standing.
The new Sansa offers four gigs of internal storage for music, plus a microSD slot that lets you add additional songs with SanDisk's slot-Radio cards (these come with up to 1,000 preloaded songs of all musical genres).
The device also comes with a voice recorder and FM radio, making it one of the most versatile MP3 players on the market. Visit www.sandisk.com for more.
– Ticket-Stub Diary: This is the perfect gift for any packrat with shoeboxes stuffed full of old concert tickets. It's a great display piece for the time you saw U2's Vertigo Tour, or that one Springsteen show when The Boss totally made eye contact with you.
The diary comes with clear sleeves that fit a variety of ticket sizes, plus margin space so you can write down all your favourite concert memories. Check out www.uncommongoods.com for purchasing info.
