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addition to the “mouse” family, many adults prefer these over traditional mice because of their compact size, although children tend to find touch pads much harder to master.
The track ball, another favorite, is essentially a mouse resting on its back. Some love the compact control of the ball while others shriek at the sight of it.
Besides, mice, memory devices are among the most popular gifts.
A standout this year is the new Zip Drive by Iomega. It’s like a floppy drive on steroids, holding 100 megabytes of memory on a single removable cartridge. At around $200 for the drive, it may be the cheapest and best solution to “full hard drive” woes.
Another favorite this year is the multimedia kit, complete with CD-ROM drives and powered stereo speakers. Be especially careful buying these as gifts — since the kits are not compatible with all computers (see related story below).
In the software department, avoid getting major system upgrades such as Windows ‘95, 0/S2 Warp or Mac/OS 7.5, unless you want the recipient to spend all Christmas Day (or Week) configuring software. Remember, it’s especially tough to get technical support from software companies during the holidays.
Consider something lighthearted such as an educational program or a computer game.
Be cautious about buying peripherals and software through the mail — especially at holiday time. While prices are generally low, shipping delivery can get dicey around the holidays and if there is a problem with the item, exchanges can prove difficult.
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