ZDNet Shopping Shop for the latest technology products at Computer Shopper online. Video game systems came in second, and digital cameras finished third. Surprisingly, the survey placed MP3 players at number 10 with prospective online shoppers.
People definitely seem to want big-screen TVs.
But when it comes time to actually plunk down the cash, it appears that they tend to settle on somewhat smaller sets. VCRs remain a household staple, and digital cameras are becoming more popular. But DVD rules. What's most startling is the comparison between 2000 and 1998. CD recorders and MP3 players, two products that weren't even on the radar screen two years ago, rank among the audio gadgets people are most likely to buy this holiday season.