For instance a DS or something. I have an iPod so please don't say that. Also, nothing that hasn't come out yet (iPhone).
2007-04-17 15:49:30 · 11 answers · asked by Harry 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
a Nintendo Wii- $300 or so, leaves some money for games
or if you have an HDTV, get an HD-DVD player, i think they're about $500ish
2007-04-17 15:57:18 · answer #1 · answered by carguynhou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you have $500 to spend and you don't have one already... I'd get a desktop or laptop. It's true that you won't get a top-of-the-line computer for that much, but you could get a decent one. Some options are as follows:
Dell Dimension C521 - Desktop for $359. Add a monitor for $60 and you should manage it for under $500.
Gateway 5200XL - Desktop for around $400.
Dell Latitude D400/D600 - Decent Business class laptops in the $400 - $500 range.
If you aren't interested in a computer, then I could also suggest a Digital Camera.
The Canon PowerShot A540 is a good choice for around $200, and most people don't need much more than this has to offer.
The PowerShot SD800 IS is a smaller, image stabilzed option for closer to $350. The Powershot A710 IS is also a good choice in this price range.
If you wanted to splurge on the camera, the Canon PowerShot G7 or Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50K are decent options.
Don't forget the Big Screen TV option! You can get various 32" TV's for right at $500 if you look hard enough. Also, if you went a little smaller, you could probably get great quality.
Lastly, you could always go the gaming route. Get yourself a Playstation 2 if you don't already have one, a Nintendo DS, and several games. PS2's are down to about $130 for a new one nowadays, and there's loads of great games whatever your taste.
Or, you could go with a combination. Get a camera AND a PS2. =)
Cheers, and happy spending!
2007-04-17 23:14:57 · answer #2 · answered by tweedfalcon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I justbought a used pc from a pc repair shop with windows xp media center on it for around that. It rocks!!! of course an awesome suround system for it would be cool too.
what about a home theatre projection system. you would have to get a used one for 500 but best buy has an Infocus one for 650. 247 inch. screen would be pretty cool!
2007-04-18 01:48:48 · answer #3 · answered by Stever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of Lottery Tickets so you can have a chance to buy something cool. If you are old enough go to Vegas. Roll the dice and get something that really is cool like a nice tv.
2007-04-18 01:18:27 · answer #4 · answered by j-dizzle 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should get a nice digital camera such as a new sony cam that has a nice 8.1 mega pixle shot...
2007-04-17 22:54:18 · answer #5 · answered by sirwinalot20034 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
PSP!Its heaps of fun!!Alot of coool acsesseries are for it to(for instance tivo around the world)
2007-04-17 23:03:28 · answer #6 · answered by Kartik m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A great cell phone. Camera, mp3. PDA included.
2007-04-17 23:39:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice digital camera! They are great fun!
2007-04-17 22:53:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A TiVo (I dont have one but want one)
Another fun option is a GPS if you like to travel.
2007-04-17 22:55:20 · answer #9 · answered by milkman24_99 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
camera, they do a lot. the newer ones take videos, voice memos and can do a ton of fun things
2007-04-17 23:01:31 · answer #10 · answered by Jo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋