Mobile Phones and Sat Nav systems are this year's top Christmas gifts

  • ReviewCentre.com receives over 3,000 hits per day in each product category as visitors compare quality, features and prices side-by-side
  • Sony Ericsson k800i and Garmin StreetPilot i3 are the most highly-rated products
  • Portable MP3 Players and Hair Straighteners are also popular this year

Manchester, UK - 14 December, 2006 - ReviewCentre.com, the UK's leading consumer review website, has revealed that Mobile Phones and Sat Nav systems are this year's most sought after Christmas gifts, after page views for the products' review archives reached an all time high in December 2006. The website has experienced an overwhelming number of hits for mobile phones and Sat Nav systems, and consumers have given the highest product ratings to the Sony Ericsson K800i and the Garmin StreetPilot i3 in the two categories. Portable MP3 Players and Hair Straighteners are also experiencing significant numbers of hits as consumers seek advice on which models to buy for Christmas.

Research in November 2006 by the University of Ulster revealed that Internet retail sales are set to surge up to GBP 7 billion this Christmas, as an increasing number of shoppers choose to browse and purchase gifts online. The average person in the UK is expected to spend over GBP 250 on presents this Christmas, and as a result, the role of consumer advisory websites, such as ReviewCentre.com, is continually expanding.

"The huge amount of page views for these products reflects the increasing role of consumer review websites in the purchasing process," commented Gaynor Holt, Chief Operations Officer at Resource Team. "With Christmas rapidly approaching, people need a quick and easy way to compare the quality and price of products side-by-side. Popular gifts such as mobile phones, Sat Nav, and Mp3 players can cost hundreds of pounds, so some research before placing an order is an essential part of the Internet shopping process.

"ReviewCentre.com offers an abundance of reviews, some of which have been awarded an expert status for having outstanding detailed product information. The site currently has over 900 expert reviews alone in the Mobile Phone category - and the general consensus is to shop around before you buy. Mobile phones are always a consistent seller at this time of year, but Sat Nav systems have really surprised everyone with how well they are selling. The fact that they have come down in price has caused a new wave of interest," Gaynor Holt continued.

The ReviewCentre.com site includes over 2,000 consumer defined categories including holidays, insurance, electronic equipment and book reviews. With an average of over 17 million page views per month and over 120,000 members, ReviewCentre.com is one of the most successful consumer review websites in the world. For more information please visit www.reviewcentre.com

About Resource Team Ltd:
Resource Team Ltd is a specialist in the field of web design and search engine optimisation and brings a wealth of knowledge about building successfully optimised websites using standards compliant design. The company’s aim is to help consumers choose the best products and services at the best price from the most suitable suppliers. For more information please visit www.reviewcentre.com & www.Internetcashback.co.uk

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Louise Sambells
Targetwire PressOffice
Tel: 01780 721433
Email: lsambells.pressoffice@targetwire.com

Gaynor Holt
Chief Operations Officer
Resource Team
Tel: 01457 833444
Email: gaynor@reviewcentre.com

 


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