Holiday Spending on Electronics to Reach All-Time High in 2010

Despite an overall decline in gift spending forecast this holiday season, spending on consumer electronics gifts could reach historic highs according to a study released in October by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).So what’s on the wish lists of adults this year? Notebook computers, the Apple iPad and eReaders where among the top 3 items on adults’ holiday wish lists:

Holiday Wish List

• Notebook Computer/Laptop
• iPad
• eReader
• iPod/iPod Touch
• Video game system

Overall, consumers are expected to spend $232 on electronics gifts – up 5% from last year’s levels once again making electronics the “must have” gifts in 2010.

MANHATTAN offers many components, peripherals, cables and accessories for notebook, desktop and netbook computers and other consumer electronics. For more details about the newest personal computer products ready for holiday gift-giving, visit www.manhattan-products.com.

Learn more about the CEA 17th Annual CE Holiday Purchase Pattern Study and the MANHATTAN The Perfect Gift holiday 2010 promotion.