Christmas toys for the boys

Yes, Christmas (and Chanukah) is nearly upon us. It's a time to remember little baby Jesus (and the Maccabees) as well as each other - and that means giving lots of presents. It's reckoned that the majority of computer games, gadgets and gizmos, so abundant at this time of year, will be bought as gifts by women for their partners, fathers and sons.

But if you haven't yet managed to find the time to go pressie shopping, maybe you'll find something of interest for that man - or men - in your life below...

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AIPTEK DV3300
Price: £149.95

This all-in-one digital device is packed with more features than you could shake a stick at. It's a digital video recorder, a 2megapixel digital stills camera, a voice recorder, a hard drive and a PC webcam. If that wasn't enough, it's the first camcorder with an on-board flash, and it also comes complete with a built-in MP3 player for listening to tunes.

Tornado Stunt Car
Price: £39.95

With the Tornado's radical new technology, you can glide sideways and make the wheels fold over, transforming the Tornado into a pseudo-hovercraft, enabling it to move swiftly and gracefully to the left or right. And that's just for starters.

007 Stealth Camera
Price: £69.95

A tiny camera hidden inside a lighter case lets you discreetly capture all those Bond-esque moments in true 007 style. As well as taking up to 150 shots in hi-res mode (310 in lo-res), this miniature marvel boasts a self-timer and can record video clips with sound. It ships in James Bond-branded packaging.

Ferrari Enzo RC car
Price: £79.95 Join Beckham by buying your very own Ferrari. Okay, it's only 1/14 scale and you've got to assemble it yourself. But that makes the gorgeous, ultra-realistic RC car so desirable. Putting this baby together is a cinch, and the precision controls make it as responsive as the real thing.

X-Clef Personal Jukebox
Price: From £229.95

Available with either 20GB or a massive 40GB memory, the Jukebox is a quality storage device. Measuring only 129 x 81 x 22mm, the X-Clef will allow you to store 700 hours of music, and the battery will last about 12 hours. It boasts an FM tuner as well.

Helichopper
Price: From £79.95

Sub £100 RC helicopters have been popular this year but they are difficult to control. The Helichopper is the first version you can steer left/right as well as up/down, making the copter more responsive and easier to fly - so even the most ungainly pilot should be able to get this whirlybird off the ground.

Portable DVD Player
Price: £299.95

Portable DVD players have finally crashed through the £300 price barrier. This version has the richest features and best quality screen seen for the price. It plays DVDs, CDs and MP3s, and has a 7in LCD screen.

Micro Spinster
Price: From £12.95

Everything's pocket-sized these days, and now there's a tiny RC stunt car. The pivoting front wheels of the Spinster mean you can pull wheelies and literally turn on the spot. This gadget lets you perfect your desktop stunt-car driving. Brilliant.