A hammock makes an unusual but welcome gift. If you're stuck for present ideas for a loved one who appears to already have everything, then a colorful hand woven Mayan hammock or traditional rope hammock could be the answer. Hammocks are synonymous with lazy hot sunny days and anyone who receives a hammock at Christmas is sure to be impatient for summer to arrive so they can kick back and unwind in their new gift.

It's no wonder hammocks are associated with a gentler pace of life. A hammock is a most comfortable place to relax and enjoy the sunshine, take a nap, or get stuck into a good book. Many people actually use their hammock as a bed! Hammocks can be hung from posts, beams or tree branches, or alternatively a purpose built portable hammock stand gives you the freedom to set up your hammock wherever the mood takes you - be that under a shady tree, on a sunny patio or within easy reach of the pool or beach.

If your loved one lives in a small apartment with little or no outside space, then a hammock chair would be a great gift for them. Hammock chairs or swings are based on the same design principle as hammocks, but provide a cozy seat in which to sit or curl up rather than lie. They come in various sizes, from small single chairs to those that can snuggly accommodate two. A hammock swing chair can easily be hung in any small space, either inside from a ceiling joist or beam, on a portable stand on a deck or patio, or from a convenient tree branch.

So, if you think your relative or friend would appreciate the opportunity to chill out and do simply nothing, then they're sure to appreciate the gift of a hammock - the perfect place to relax and switch off from the daily stresses of modern life.

Caroline Smith enjoys relaxing in her hammock and is a contributor to FindHammocks.com - an online resource offering a huge selection of Brazilian, Nicaraguan and Mexican hammocks, rope and quilted hammock chairs and swings, wood and metal hammock stands and more.

Now that the holiday shopping season 2006 is underway, one common question facing consumers is where to find the new Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3). Predicted to be one of this season’s hottest items, the PS3 is expected to be difficult to find both online and in traditional brick-n-mortar stores throughout the Christmas shopping season.

When the PS3 officially hits stores on November 17th, there will most likely be a frenzy of consumers trying to locate units online and offline. One way to stay a step ahead of the competition in getting your hands on a PS3 unit is to sign up for one of the PS3 alert services available.

Earlier this year Sony offered a preorder on the PS3 and retailers which participated in the event had people lined up overnight just to have the opportunity to purchase the PS3 when it hit stores in November. The preorders, which allowed individuals to buy the PS3 at suggested retail price, are now selling for two or three times that amount on eBay and other popular auction websites.

The PS3 is Sony’s answer to Microsoft’s Xbox 360, which was one of last year’s most highly anticipated holiday gifts. One difference with the PS3 to last year’s Xbox 360 is the price tag. The PS3 has a significantly higher price tag at between $499 and $599 depending on what you want in the system. The price is higher because the technology is next generation. The PS3 games will be on Blu-Ray disc format, and the PS3 will be able to play Blu-Ray disc movies as well.

The PS3 faces stiff competition this year for consumers’ gaming expenditures. Nintendo will launch its own next generation gaming system, called the Wii, on November 19th. Although the PS3 is expected to be more popular due to its large existing customer base, the Wii will be considerably cheaper to cost-conscious consumers.

No matter whether you are in the market for the Sony PlayStation 3, the Nintendo Wii or some other popular holiday gift item, be prepared to spend a good time looking for the item. Several of the predicted hot selling holiday gifts are going to be scarce.

Mobiles have come a long way since they made their appearance a couple of years ago. Within a short span of time, quite a number of changes were initiated and implemented in this sphere. The latest mobiles having sleek profiles, innovative designs and versatile capabilities have made many of us sit up and take notice. The Samsung D900 is one such novel handset which is fascinating users with great looks and equally striking capabilities.

With a thickness of 12.9 mm, this mobile phone from Samsung is ultra slim in its profile. The surface of this handset is made of high-quality magnesium; and the contours of the Samsung D900 are equally pleasing to the touch. The 262 K color screen accentuates the sleek looks of this mobile phone and makes it all the more attractive.

A 3 megapixel camera with auto focus and micro mode options is in-built in this Samsung mobile phone. For an owner, this translates into quite a few possibilities. The Samsung D900 can, for instance, be used in place of a digital camera. Apart from capturing images, the Samsung D900 can also be used for video streaming as well as recording video clips. The PictBridge mobile printing options can be harnessed for getting print-outs of exceptional quality.

The Samsung D900 can be used to cater to business needs as well. One can use the file viewer option inherent in this handset to view important documents and files. One can access emails and send and receive important correspondences, even on the move. One can present files, photos or films stored in the handset on a television screen or a computer. Moreover, with quad band connectivity, a person can be reached almost everywhere.

Thus, many of the latest features pertaining to the recent developments in mobile telecommunications technology are available in this premium mobile phone from Samsung. So, whether it is nerve-wracking business meetings or pure pleasure trips, the Samsung D900 emerges as a perfect companion.

If you’re the kind of person who likes to have a golden tan, but thinks tanning beds are too expensive… then make sure you keep reading this article, because I have something to tell you that may be of great interest to you.

But before I tell you that, I want to show you some simple mathematics. Don’t run away, it will be fun, I promise!

Let’s say you go to a tanning salon three times a week to get (and maintain) your glorious golden tan. And let’s say it costs you $10 for your tanning session (although some places can be cheaper or more expensive). That equals $120 a month, agree?

Now what if I was to tell you that you can get your own private tanning bed in the comforts of your own home for almost half this amount?

It’s true. If you were to get your tanning bed and arrange to pay it off monthly, you could make huge saving from having to go to the tanning salon three times a week. And I haven’t even worked out how much gas your car uses up travelling to and from the tanning salon three times a week.

I’m sure you would agree that having your own tanning bed I much nicer than having to go to the salon. You can tan whenever you like, because you won’t have to drive to your own tanning bed room, would you? You can also stop worrying about all those other people who are using the same tanning bed as you.

This is why it makes so much sense to get your own tanning bed. And if your biggest reason for not getting a tanning bed is the cost, then think again. Because nowadays you can work out payment plans with nearly all of the tanning bed retailers. These monthly payments often work out much cheaper than travelling to the salon.

Many are looking for the Visio 37 HDTV because one of the most promising companies to come out in recent years in the world of HDTV is Visio, or Vizio. They offer only a few different TV’s, but they have some of the lowest prices available anywhere. They are a great starter set for those looking to take a dip in the HDTV pool without spending tens of thousands of dollars.

While Visio doesn’t make a 37-inch plasma HDTV, they do make a 37-inch LCD model that is very attractive. The Visio 37” LCD L37 HDTV is the number one selling set of that size in the United States right now and it retails for $999 on their own website. In the UK, it sells for the same price but in English Pounds from retailers such as Tiger Direct. The set comes with a one-year warranty and has an excellent resolution at 1366x768.

Visio does make other sets, as well. If you must have a plasma TV, they make a 42” model and a 50” model.

The 42” plasma P42 HDTV retails for $1299 directly from Visio. It comes with a mind blowing contrast ratio of 10,000 to 1 which makes for an exceptionally clear picture. The set can also show up to 231 billion different colors. One can only imagine what a nature show on the Discovery channel would look like in 231 billion colors. The set also comes with a one year warranty.

It’s big brother, the 50” plasma P50 HDTV also offers an amazing 231 billion colors, but with the wider picture, it can make watching TV an incredible experience. The set retails at $1,999 directly from Visio, but it can probably be found cheaper if you shop around. This particular set has won some awards, as well. PC Magazine awarded this set its editor’s award and Kiplinger’s magazine put it on their 2006 best of list. If you’re looking for that Visio 37 HDTV, you might want to upgrade to this beauty, you won’t be disappointed.

How much thought have you put into your office chair? Before purchasing an office chair, you need to learn more about what to look for. Here are some features that you need to consider before purchasing your chair.

1. Backrest adjustment

Pain from sitting for a long time can be alleviated by having a backrest adjustment on your office chair. Features that you want to look for in a backrest adjustment are:

- Backrest height - Having this feature will allow you to find the lumbar support that you need for your lower back.

- Backrest tilt - This feature will give you the ability to sit in different postures while still giving proper lumbar support to the lower back. This feature can be adjusted as you desire to help keep you as comfortable as possible.

- Horizontal backrest movement - This is not the same as the tilt feature. This feature will allow you to move from side to side, which will help to make the chair feel deeper if you need it.

2. Adjusting Chair height

This is one feature that every office chair should have. Most commonly, office chairs have a pneumatic lever that allows you to adjust the height of your chair when you are sitting in it. In the past, office chairs could only be adjusted by placing your foot on the base of chair and then spinning the chair to raise or lower it.

3. Characteristics of the seat

You should look for the following characteristics in your office chair's seat pan:

- An edge that is rounded - This will be found at the front of the seat pan and helps relieve and prevent any pressure pain in the back of the legs or behind the knees.

- Depth of seat pan - There should be enough space for a clenched fist between the back of your knee and the front of the chair. This will maintain proper circulation in your legs.

- Seat pan tilt - This gives you room for changes in posture and will help to prevent and relieve pressure on the back of the thighs.

- Seat Fabric - Look for fabric that is easy to take care of and also look for permeable fabric that will help to remove moisture and heat.

4. Choice of Armrests

You need to find an armrest that will not interfere with the work that you are doing and that will give you plenty of room to move around. If you are using a keyboard, then you do not necessarily need an armrest, but if you do work at a desk, read, or edit at your desk then you may want to have an armrest. If you definitely need them, then you need to find armrests with adjustable height, width, and enough padding to be comfortable.

Sony Ericsson mobile phones unleash Sony Z610i, the seductive clamshell beauty with outstanding multimedia services. The handset comes in impressive pink, blue and black. From print quality photos to foot-tapping music, you get all the multimedia comforts in an instant with its easy-to-use navigation keys.

The Sony Ericsson Z610i features a 2 mega pixel camera with 3x digital zoom capable of capturing high quality pictures and video clips. You can create your own personal blog page and upload your photos there. The high resolution 262, 144 colours TFT screen displays all your photos and videos with much clarity. With 16 MB internal memory and expandable Memory Stick Micro support, Sony Z610i makes sufficient room for all your photos and video files.

The in-built digital music player enables you to play your favourite songs in MP3 and AAC formats. You can also play MP3 ring tones as well as polyphonic sounds. Music management software provides you easy transfer of music from CD to your device via USB cable connected to any compatible PC.

3G technology provides you fast-paced Internet connectivity, enabling you to work offline and also download heavy email attachments in an instant. Push email lets you receive email straight to your phone. You can get latest news updates via RSS feeds. You can share your photos and music with friends via Bluetooth and GPRS. What’s more, you can enjoy embedded Java games with 3D technology.

The Sony Z610i is available with different contracts provided by Vodafone network. The tariff plans offer you up to 3 months free insurance and 250 free texts on 12 months contract term. Go through these tariff plans carefully while buying Sony Z610i. Get hold of this sophisticated flip phone in lustre Sony Z610i Black, airy blue and rosy pink, and make the most of latest mobile technology.

Nokia is describing the latest additions to its L'Amour Collection as style with substance. All three of the new phones draw their design inspiration from tribal art and ethnic decoration, with a unique palate of colors and textures.

The Nokia 7373 is a fashion style leader with its swivel design and high-resolution 320x240, 262K color display. The Nokia 7373 GSM triple-band device features include a 2.0-megapixel camera with flash and 8x Zoom, video recorder, music player, Bluetooth 2.0 and Java MIDP 2.0. With a fresh look and advanced design, the handset is available in Powder ink, Bronze Black and Black Chrome with a vast array of complimentary graphical themes. The 7373 offers a variety of advanced technological features including cameras and music players.

The key features of Nokia 7373 include easy to use Push to talk and Nokia Xpress Audio messaging function, for hassle free wireless connectivity, there is Bluetooth, integrated stereo music player and FM radio, 128 MB microSD memory card with support of expandable memory of up to 2GB. The handset is an upgrade to the striking Nokia 7370 and is almost identical to the 7370. The internal memory has been increased to 128MB and this new handset has all the functionalities of the previous device.

Apart from fitting perfectly into your palm, the Nokia 7373 pink has a sexy swivel design and can be flaunted as a fashion accessory. More than just looks, the handset is boasted with a music and video player with twin stereo speakers and a complementary fashion headset. The elegant and compact handset has a high-quality colour screen with an uncomplicated keypad.

Overall, the Nokia 7373 aims to attract fashion minded consumers. The handset is easily available through the online mobile shops with a variety of contract mobile phone deals, offers and free line rentals.

Along with designs and features, in recent times colour also matters with mobile phones. Samsung knows it well; and hence it has launched Samsung E900 pink to give the fair sex a reason to rejoice. It is a universally acknowledged fact that pink is the all time favourite colour among the woman folk. So if you are a daring damsel in quest of a gizmo that can keep you connected while on move and comes in the desired colour then Samsung E900 pink can be your ultimate choice.

Inside the pink colour casing Samsung E900 includes a whole lot of features and functionalities. In fact, it can rightly be said a camera, a music player, a business helper, a tool full of exciting video games and what not. Other than this its Bluetooth support can make this gadget almost a remote control to operate compatible electronic devices available within a certain range.

The two megapixel digital camera of Samsung E900 is capable enough of taking high quality still photos as well as recording life-like videos. The phone also offers 80 MB memory to store the photos and video footage. It also comes with a TFT high resolution colour display. Beside these features like power point presentation, word, excel, pictures, video clips make it a perfect choice for the busy businessman.

Mobile phone users in UK can avail this super slider phone by choosing suitable Samsung E900 pink deals. Leading network providers like Vodafone, O2, Virgin, Orange, 3 mobile etc have Samsung E900 pink contract phone deals on offer. Contract phone enables to be in possession of unlimited talk time. Sometimes you can have a mobile phone handset free of cost with contract phone deals. A little research and smart shopping can help you to find out attractive Samsung E900 pink tariffs.

Samsung E900: The coolest gizmo with stunning style

If style what matters a lot for you, then Samsung E900 can give you all that you desire. Besides, stunning looks, it has a smooth slide opening mechanism. While you begin your exploration, you would find an attractive touch sensitive keypad, which will light up with one touch and disappears when not in use. User can view its large 262k-colour display by slide-closed position or slide open position. For clarity, its screen is loaded with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.

It has a new user interface, which is absolutely a treat for viewing. Its user-friendly menu makes the manoeuvring easy with clear and well-placed squared keys. Colours are very well merged in the Samsung E900, which is finished with three colours silver, black and gold. Weighs only 93 grams that can make you wonder, as if you are carrying something. Cool style and superb features have earned special place for the Samsung E900 in the Samsung E series.

Due to its stunning looks, most often this cool gizmo or the Samsung E900 compared to the popular LG KG800 Chocolate. But, there is nothing similar except slide opening system and touch sensitive keypads; both have their own specialties. It is because of its numerous superb features; Samsung E900 has become one of the most popular phones in the Samsung E series. It does have 80 Mbytes of internal memory; but by using the memory card it can be extended further.

To do more with the Samsung E900, you can connect it with your laptop and PC with the help of Bluetooth. Data transfer is also quite easy on the Samsung E900, as it supports the refined EDGE technology to make the transfer easier and faster. For surfing, user can utilise the WAP XHTML browser.

The LG KG800 has earned its name as the LG Chocolate because of its sleek and lavish design. Well, designing is just the one aspect because it also supports various compatible features. Thus, all these factors contributed to earn a special place for the LG KG800 Chocolate among other popular stylish phones.

Just grab one and see the sensitive pad and navigation. This touch sensitive pad glows as you touch it. Well, this pad disappears, when not in use. Undoubtedly, the LG KG800 chocolate is luxurious and compact in design. It measures 95 x 48 x 15.2mm. It weighs only 83 grams including its battery, thus, you can easily carry it around without worrying about its weight. It comes with 128 Mbytes of shared memory, which allows you to save all the important email, messages, photos and video recordings.

The LG KG800 is loaded with a high resolution TFT LCD screen, which provides a clear and lucid display. You can also take pictures with your LG KG 800, as it comes with a 1.3 megapixel digital camera. Besides camera, there is a built in flash and 4 x digital zoom, which add clarity to photos. After capturing, you can store these photos in a photo album. You can also use a multi shot mode, which gives you nine chances to capture that perfect shot.

The LG KG800 Chocolate supports ultimate messaging features including SMS text messaging, MMS, EMS and email. You can easily send and receive long SMS messages by using the predictive text input method that helps to make the text appear quicker. Well, the MMS message can contain sound and text either with images, videos or photos.

The LG KG800 White has a built in music player which provide you non-stop music amusement. It’s music player supports various music formats such as MP3, ACC, ACC+ and WMA. Its music player comes with an easy to access music button, which enables you to use the music player feature directly. To add more fun, you can easily change the ringtones of your phone.

Technology rules the world and mobile phone is an excellent consequence of this technology. In today’s world, mobile phone has become an essential gadget for all class of people. There was a time when mobile phones were so rare and all the phones were basic one. Now, with the advanced technology and the demand from the consumers, latest mobiles phones are being launched in the market. These phones not only serve your communication purpose rather it also takes care of your mood with lots of entertainment features. Out of the many mobile phone manufacturers, Samsung mobile phones are in the market with latest technology and with sleek and compact design to impress you.

Samsung mobile phone manufacturers are in their business for a long time. Samsung Group started in the year 1938. From this group, Samsung electronic manufactures Samsung mobile phones that include basic to latest 3G phones. All mobile phones from Samsung are very sleek and endowed with latest technology and user friendly features. Samsung is one of the electronic giants with expertise in a wide range of key technologies. That’s the reason why Samsung mobile phones are in close competition with other well-known mobile phone manufacturers in the market.

The latest Samsung mobile phones available in the market include Samsung D500, Samsung D800, Samsung E530, Samsung i300, Samsung Z320i, etc. As far as designs are concerned, Samsung mobile phones are the winner. Almost all the handsets are both clamshell or slider phones and most of them are slim. You can also enjoy the features and the technologies through contract mobile phone deals. Contract mobile deals are available on different mobile networks. These deals offer many tariff plans that depend upon the handset you choose and of course the network. Therefore, it is necessary to choose the plan from different networks, compare them and select the best one as per your need. These plans may offer free handsets, free minutes, free insurance, etc., as incentives. Get your Samsung mobile phone and feel the difference.

Mobiles phone with an attitude—the Sony Ericsson Z610i is all set to impress you with its super stylish and elegant look. It comes in three different colours i.e., Sony Ericsson Z610i pink, black and blue. Feel the smooth and curvy surface. Open the flip phone, touch the button and get ready to play with 3G features on the broad 2” graphic display screen.

Express and share your feelings—the Sony Ericsson Z610i comes with an integrated 2.0 mega-pixel camera. Shoot the moment, blog it and let the people view your photographic skill. Picture blogging is a unique feature and allows you to share your moments easily with your friends and family. Change the mode and capture motion pictures in the form of video clips. Store them in your phone or on Memory Stick Micro.

Video calling is another unique feature of almost all 3G mobile phones. This feature allows you to view the person while calling. View the person as well as the surrounding activities on the display screen.

The Sony Z610i has all the entertainment features to bring a smile on your face. Play music of your choice anywhere you go. Compose your own ringtones, personalize them and feel the difference. Refresh your mind with latest java games. You can also download many latest java games from the Internet. Play games in your leisure time and feel good.

Enjoy 3G technology in your phone. 3G brings high connectivity, fast downloading, and more latest features. Now browse the Internet, download music, video and photos. Go wireless with Bluetooth technology and get rid of the mess of wires. The mobile phone provides 16MB as internal memory plus 64MB Memory Stick Micro for additional storage.

Planning to buy a compact mobile phone equipped with music, games and loads of fun? Nokia N-series mobile phones unleash style and beauty combined with latest mobile technology. With Nokia N70 and Nokia N73, your mobile music experience can’t get any better.

Get a perfect musical lifestyle with Nokia N70. The RealPlayer media player integrated with this handset provides you great music with premium stereo sound quality. You can download and play all multimedia files including popular music videos. The music player plays all your favourite tracks in Real Audio, MP3 and AAC formats. You can also stay tuned to your favourite radio stations with the in-built FM radio with Visual radio support. With 22 MB dynamic memory and additional 64 MB memory card slot, you have sufficient storage space for your music files. With Bluetooth and USB, you can transfer your music videos and watch them on any compatible PC.

The integrated 2 mega pixel camera with 20x digital zoom and flash produces excellent quality snapshots. A second VGA camera with 2x digital zoom enables you to shoot video clips in brilliant colour and sharp clarity. You can get digital photo prints directly from your Nokia N70 Music with XpressPrint. Or share them online with friends via WAP and XHTML browser.

For a better musical enhancement, play your songs on the hi-fi multimedia player in Nokia N73 Music. The in-built FM radio gets you hooked with foot-tapping music. Bluetooth, Infrared and USB enable you to transfer you music files to any compatible device. You can also share them online via XHTML. You can shoot MPEG4 videos with the 3.2 mega pixel camera with 20x digital zoom and auto focus, and view them on the high definition 2.4” TFT screen. The 42 MB internal memory with 1 GB miniSD card provides you enough space for storing all your photos, videos and songs.

I'll try to answer some of the commonly asked questions regarding coupons.

* What exactly are discount coupons?

Discount coupons are special offers announced by manufacturers of goods that have a limited lifespan. depending upon the market trends companies will promote or withdraw the discount coupons for the customers. Discount coupons are special text codes that when used while purchasing online, the customer gets a discount in percentage (%) associated with that coupon. Such coupons can have a discount from 5% to even 85% in some cases.

* Why do manufacturers promote coupons when the customer pays less.

Simple, to attract more customers and build trust. If you go ahead and buy product online and if you like it very much, you will most likely buy fro the same company the next time and will also recommend others.

So coupons is a great way to attract new customers. many companies collect the database of customers in the for of names and email addresses and send them new offers whenever they are launched. I this way the customer gets a good bargain and the company gets a satisfied customer.

* Where can I get such discount coupons?

Most of the times these coupon codes are displayed o the shopping website. Sometimes you will have to register and move into a password protected area to get these coupons.

* Where can I get discount coupons to save on home decorating and bedroom linen items?

You will have to look for online stores that sell home decorating items. Most such stores have everything under one roof strategy. Such big online stores have room-wise classification of their website. Like different sections for kitchen, living rooms, bed and bath. Sometimes you will also find stores that have bee specifically designed to sell upholstery and linen. To see an example to linen discount coupons visit.

* Do these coupons have an expiry date?

Not all coupons have an expiry date. if they do have the companies mention it on the coupon description. many companies promote their discount coupons only during a major even, such as the sports companies may promote their coupons while the FIFA world cup or the Olympic games, companies manufacturing swimsuits may promote their coupons more actively during summer season to attract more customers.