Let me put it into perspective... he`s a techno-savvy engineer type (not that most men aren`t). I, therefore, can`t cheat and get him a cheapo iPod Nano. I`ll be caught out, and reminded for years to come about the gift that was yesterday`s news.
He has also grown up on a diet of wires and soldering irons, which means the computer controls even the hi-fi back home.
So I did some research. In fear of getting it wrong, I asked a few grown-up boys what they`d like for their next birthday.
It seems the hottest gifts for boys (of all ages) are those that transport them back to the pre-pubescent years.
The robo-sapians and robo-raptors of the world are taking over. Not to mention the Star Wars light sabres and Darth Vader masks.
The recent PSP revolution has also come and gone as more people realised that, for the price of a game, you could buy rights to ownership of a small island.
Cellphones sorrows
Cellphones are always big but honestly, I couldn`t fork out enough for a Nokia 3300, never mind an LG Chocolate phone.
It seems the hottest gifts for boys (of all ages) are those that transport them back to the pre-pubescent years.
Bhavna Singh, junior journalist, ITWeb
Tap, tap, tap... I`m slowly realising that I`m getting nowhere at an astonishing rate.
Maybe I`ll opt for those 17-inch speakers he wants. Although last time he outfitted a car with mind-blowing musical capacity, it sucked so much power, the car`s headlights wouldn`t work.
He enters those notorious car sound competitions, and blue lights and Rockford Forsgate amplifiers are the power-sucking tools needed for this exercise.
If anyone witnesses me tearing my hair out, please understand that it`s at the prospect of my brother turning a year older.
And as for shameless begging... any suggestions for a present that won`t break the bank are welcome.
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