iPods and iMacs make great holiday gifts, but if you want to make sure you get them by the 25th, here are Apple‘s holiday shipping deadlines:

• Standard iPod Models: 12/16 or 12/18
• Laser-engraved iPod Models: 12/16
• Standard Mac Models: 12/18
• Custom Configuration Mac Models: 12/15 or 12/16

Also, take advantage of free shipping on items off of Apple’s Holiday Gift Guide and free shipping on purchases over $50.

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• Free shipping on products from the Apple Store’s Holiday Gift Guide
• Free Shipping on Purchases over $50 at the Apple Store

This weekend only, Macy’s is offering free shipping on purchases of $100 or more. Also, their holiday shipping deadlines are as follows:

• 12/18 for standard shipping
• 12/19 for 2-day express delivery
• 12/21 for overnight delivery (Order by 1 p.m. EST)

Link:  Free Shipping with purchase of $100 or more at macys.com (expires 12/11/06)

The Kodak EasyShare Gallery has just sent us several coupons for you to use in advance of the holiday season. We have coupons for $10 off $65 , 20% off $10, and buy 10 cards get 10 cards free.

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• $10 off orders of $65 or more. Get To redeem, click here and use coupon code AEWINTER (expires 12/12/06)
• 20% off orders of $10 or more. Get To redeem, click here and use coupon code POSTMYPHOTOS (expires 12/15/06)
• 10 free photo print cards when you buy 10. Get To redeem, click here and use coupon code FREESET (expires 12/11/06)

If you’re brave enough, Wal-Mart has a $1,251 PS3 bundle in stock right now.

Update: Still in stock, but here are some of the details. This bundle includes 2 wireless remotes, a memory card adapter, and 10 games. For $100 more, you get the 60GB PS3. Now we can’t confirm but some people have said that they were able to buy a bundle and then return the games and get credited for those items. Again, we cannot confirm this so try it at your own risk.

Link:  Playstation 3 at Wal-Mart

This holiday season, you may want to give her something that sparkles. Diamond.com, one of the largest online diamond dealers and jewelers is offering a very good coupon for 20% off and free shipping on purchases made by 12/31/06. This coupon does not apply to sale items, certified diamonds, or create-your-own orders.

Link:  20% off and free shipping at Diamond.com. To redeem, click here and use coupon code DCD15-875248 at checkout

If you’re interested, TMX Elmo is available right now at Toys R Us. Hurry, it’ll sell out in minutes.

Update: Sold out in 5 minutes. But, Toys R Us has been frequently posting new inventory today so my recommendation is that you bookmark this link and check it out often.

Link:  TMX Elmo at Toys R Us

If you want to give photo gifts for the holiday or you’re simply looking to print your own photos, we encourage you to take advantage of several coupons from PhotoWorks. The two hottest coupons are for 24 free 4×6 prints and free shipping. We also believe that they have extended the 30 free photo cards coupon until the end of this month.

Please be aware that if you’re looking for delivery by the holiday, PhotoWorks‘s ordering deadlines are 12/11 for standard shipping, 12/15 for 2nd business day shipping, and 12/17 for next business day shipping.

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• 25 free 4×6 Prints
  To redeem, click here and use coupon code C465-38-5135-5 (expires 12/31/06)
• 30 free photo cards
  To redeem, click here and use coupon code C622-38-5144-71 (expires 12/31/06)
• Free pack of photo cards ($18.75 value)
  To redeem, click here and use coupon code C772-38-5112-51 (expires 12/31/06)
• Free Shipping at PhotoWorks.com
  To redeem, click here and use coupon code C609-38-5164-21 (expires 12/31/06)

PC Magazine recently released several fun lists of holiday products including the 10 wackiest gifts for under $200. With loud police sirens, digital wine chillers and piggy banks, and a silver-plated joystick necklace, this list is sure to draw your interest and amusement.

	1. For the Gadget Freak SCOTTEVEST SeV Fleece 4.0 Jacket ($139.99) Nothing says gadget-freak like the infamous SCOTTEVEST fleece which comes with 12 hidden pockets for your cell phone, pda, MP3 player, and camera. You can also run your headphone wires through hidden piping.
	2. For the Heavy Sleeper Snooze Patrol Police Siren Alarm Clock (~$12) Wake up! Well, if you can’t, try this police siren alarm clock. Between the piercing siren and the flashing blue light, we’re guessing you’d wake up (unless you live in the city, in which case you’re used to these sounds).
	3. For the Desperate Housewife Sommelier’s Wine Chiller ($100) This chiller will keep your wine at a perfect temperature as it comes with a database that will pick the best temperature based on the type of wine.
	4. For the Compulsive Liar Truth Machine ($59.98) This great machine allegedly measures micro tremors in your vocal chords to determine if you’re telling the truth. Sounds like a reach and definitely wacky.
	5. For the Cheap Wad Pig E Bank Electronic Bank with LCD Screen ($14.99) The 21st century kid needs a 21st century piggy bank. Yes, it’s shaped like a pig and has a coin slot, but this one comes with an LCD screen that tracks the total amount of money collected.
	6. For the Music Lover Always on the Can Atech iCarta ($99.99) There are iPod docks for all kinds of situation, so we’re not surprised that someone finally came up with one for your toilet. This dock not only includes a built-in toilet paper holder it also features four moisture-free speakers.
	7. For the Farsighted Giant Universal Remote ($39.98) If you know someone who struggles with the small buttons on a remote control, the Giant Universal Remote features huge buttons that are easy to read and light up when pressed.
	8. For the Firestarter Rechargeable LED Candles from Philips ($199.99) Philips created these simple individual frosted glass LED candles as an alternative to real candles.
	9. For the Husband Who Forgets Anniversaries Lumi Pad from Tomy ($49) If you really don’t want to forget something, write on this battery-powered 14-inch message board. Your message will glow for all to see. It’s a can’t miss.
	10. For the Blingin’ Gamer Joystick Necklace ($7.99) The only thing cooler than bling is geek bling. This one speaks for itself.

Link:  PC Magazine’s 10 wackiest gifts for under $200

Brookstone just released four holiday coupons for $5 off $25, $10 off $100, $20 off $200, $50 off $500, and $100 off $1,000. These coupons expire 12/22 as that is the last day they can still ship the product and have it arrive by Christmas (Next Day Air shipping on 12/22 by 1PM EST). FYI, if you want to ship via Ground, their deadline is 12/19 at Noon EST and for Second Day Air, the deadling is 12/20 at 8AM EST.

Also, Brookstone is offering $50 off their selection of digital photo frames which include a 3.5″ frame for $149, an 8″ frame for $249, and a 10″ frame $349.

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• $5 off $25 or more at Brookstone (expires 12/15/06)
  To redeem, click here and enter coupon code 5SAVE
• $10 off $100 or more at Brookstone (expires 12/26/06)
  To redeem, click here and enter coupon code AFDEC
• $20 off $200 or more at Brookstone (expires 12/26/06)
  To redeem, click here and enter coupon code AF2DEC
• $50 off $500 or more at Brookstone (expires 12/26/06)
  To redeem, click here and enter coupon code AF3DEC
• $100 off $1,000 or more at Brookstone (expires 12/26/06)
  To redeem, click here and enter coupon code AF4DEC
• $50 off Digital Photo frames at Brookstone

TiVo‘s holiday promotion focuses on bundling a $199 TiVo Service Gift Card (which is equivalent to 1 year of TiVo service) with DVRs at a reduced price. As a result, for $199 you can buy a gift card for 1-year service and you will receive a free 80-hour TiVo Series2 DVR. If you want a better TiVo DVR, check out the table below indicating what you can get and for how much.

• $199 — 80-hour TiVo Series2 DVR and $199 TiVo Service Gift Card
• $268 — 80-hour TiVo Series2 Dual Tuner DVR and $199 TiVo Service Gift Card
• $368 — 180-hour TiVo Series2 Dual Tuner DVR and $199 TiVo Service Gift Card
• $429 — 180-hour TiVo Series2 Dual Tuner DVR, $199 TiVo Service Gift Card, Wireless Network Adapter, and Glo Remote
• $998 — 300-hour TiVo Series3 HD Digital Media Recorder with $199 TiVo Service Gift Card

Link:  TiVo’s Holiday Sale including free 80-hour TiVo Series2 DVR