Brookstone Announces Top 2010 Holiday Gifts for Every Budget

MERRIMACK, N.H., Nov. 29, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gift Experts at Brookstone announced today their top 2010 holiday gifts by price. Standouts of the season include the CandyMan™ Motion-Activated Candy Dispenser and e-Pad® Laptop Desk with Speakers. Other top picks include the Pop-Up Mini Speaker with bass boost, Vinturi Wine Aerator and the Video Spy Pen. All unique gifts are available at Brookstone retail stores as well as at Brookstone.com.

"This year, we're more excited than ever about exclusive new Brookstone gifts for every budget," said Brookstone CEO Ron Boire. "The CandyMan Motion-Activated Candy Dispenser is a really entertaining family or office gift, and is only $39.95.  Our updated e-Pad® Laptop Desk now comes with two built-in stereo speakers, yet costs only $49.95."

"People specifically come to Brookstone," Boire continued, "to find new, surprising items that make perfect last-minute gifts for everyone on their list. It's always great to see someone pick up a Brookstone item and say 'That's it!'"

Top gifts under $50:

For the Candy Lover: CandyMan Motion-Activated Candy Dispenser

Looks like a classic gumball machine, but is perfect for all sorts of unwrapped candies and treats. Automatically dispenses an adjustable portion when hand is placed under motion sensor. Touch-free operation helps prevent spread of germs at home and at work. $39.95  

For the Forgetful: Boogie Board® LCD Paperless Writing Tablet

It's the tree-friendly alternative to memo pads, sticky notes and dry erase boards. Ideal for use at home, school or on the athletic sidelines. The ultra-thin (just 1/8") LCD tablet fits easily in any bag, and includes a stylus (though any stylus or even a finger will do). Erases with the touch of a button. $39.95

For Music Fans On the Go: Pop-Up Mini Speaker

Great for presentations, the Pop-Up Mini Speaker plugs easily into any MP3 player, smartphone, laptop or pico projector for sharing audio content. In order to achieve really full bass sound, the speaker twists and "pops up" to expand an internal bass-boost chamber. The ultra-compact speaker tucks easily into handbag, briefcase or carry-on, making it ideal for travel. It recharges easily via USB connection (tip included), and runs up to four hours on a single charge. $29.95

Top gifts under $100

For iPad™ Owners: Bluetooth® Keyboard Case

Everyone loves iPad and its wonderful touch screen, but for serious e-mail, blogging, and social media posting, a keyboard comes in really handy. This attractive portfolio is made to hold and protect the iPad tablet, and features a built-in wireless Bluetooth keyboard.  The portfolio props up the iPad, making it easy to type away and view the screen -- much like typing on a laptop PC. $99.95

For iPod® and iPhone® Owners: iDesign® Cube Clock Radio

Though it may be small in size, the Cube Clock Radio sounds like a much bigger stereo system -- thanks to full-range speakers in an acoustically tuned enclosure. It features dual alarm settings for work and weekends plus a sleep timer that lets the user fall asleep to music, radio or tone. It also charges the iPod or iPhone while docked. $99.95

For People Who Need Stress-Relief: i-need® Neck and Shoulder Massager

Worn around the neck and shoulder, the i-need massager delivers deep, soothing relief to hard-to-reach muscles. It can be raised or lowered to focus attention on just the "right spot." Vigorous, rhythmic massage deeply penetrates aching muscles, relieving tightness and promotes total-body relaxation. $99.95

About Brookstone

Brookstone, Inc., is an innovative product development company and specialty retailer of unique gifts. Brookstone operates 310 stores nationwide and in Puerto Rico. Typically located in high-traffic regional shopping malls and airports, the stores feature unique and innovative consumer products. The Company also operates a Direct Marketing business that includes the Brookstone catalog and an e-commerce Web site at Brookstone.com.

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