Be Spontaneous -- Not Predictable -- This Valentine's Day

Be Spontaneous -- Not Predictable -- This Valentine's Day ConsumerGuide.com Has the Answer to Surprising Loved Ones LINCOLNWOOD, Ill., Jan. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Do you hate watching your money turn brown and lifeless? What about seeing it gobbled up or thrown away? Last year, the National Retail Federation predicted that more than half of consumers would buy candy and more than six in 10 men would purchase flowers as Valentine's Day gifts.* ConsumerGuide.com, the ultimate free shopping resource, offers professional product reviews to ensure your gift is as perfect as it is personal. Whether you are shopping for the man of your dreams or your own first lady, ConsumerGuide.com has everything you need. From buying guides and product reviews to price points and purchase destinations, finding the right gift has never been so simple. "Every year people go through the motion of gift giving at Valentine's Day, purchasing the same predictable things everyone gives," says ConsumerGuide.com editorial director Paul Kelly. "With insight on 6,500 products in 400 categories, ConsumerGuide.com makes it easy to find a gift that reflects your loved one's unique personality." For the guy who has it all -- big screen television, DVD player, surround sound system -- tie it all together with a touchscreen universal remote or allow him to enjoy his favorite pastime on the go with a portable television. If the man in your life prefers to be in the action, as opposed to just watching it, a variable speed rotary tool kit in the box will keep him busy and productive. RadioShack 15-2133 Kameleon -- The thin, light unit is basically a large touchscreen that adapts to your selections, showing you only the buttons you need for each of its six operating modes. It can handle a TV, VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver or cable box, audio receiver and CD player. Casio TV-980 Portable Television -- The portable Casio TV-980 is a handheld television with a 2-3/10-inch screen that looks more like a cell phone than a TV. Black & Decker RTX-2 Variable Speed Rotary Tool in Kit Box -- Between its compact size and several attachments, this multipurpose tool can be used in a variety of tight spots. Don't forget the ladies! An iPod with headphones is the ideal gift for the woman who loves to dance. And after hours of dancing, what could be better than a luxury foot massager. For the woman on the run, a phone with GPS locator, Direct Connect and Airplane Mode will keep her moving. Apple iPod Mini MP3 Player -- The 4GB MP3 player comes bundled with iTunes software and easily configures to automatically sync with your computer. Motorola i730 Nextel Phone -- With many high-end features, including Internet, GPS locator, Direct Connect and Airplane Mode, this feature-laden flip phone is great for the busy consumer. Homedics Foot Pro Ultra Luxury Foot Massager (With Heat) AK3 -- In addition to delivering deep-penetrating massage therapy directly to your soles, the heated footpads also have raised nodules for all-over stimulation. Best of all, the controls are easy to use and can be activated by your toes. ConsumerGuide.com accepts no payment for placements or recommendations, giving shoppers complete confidence in the site's evaluation of products. And ConsumerGuide.com's reviews are conducted in real-world settings, not in a sterile lab removed from the realities of everyday use, to ensure consumers get the unvarnished truth about how well the products really work. Visit http://www.consumerguide.com/ for more information. Consumer Guide and ConsumerGuide.com Consumer Guide has been a trusted resource helping smart consumers make buying decisions with confidence for more than 30 years. The company publishes books and magazines, written by experts, on automobiles and consumer products, and offers its advice free online, as well, at ConsumerGuide.com. Consumer Guide has teams of experts and editors who review thousands of products and every new car each year. Consumer Guide L.L.C. is a division of Publications International, Ltd. based in Lincolnwood, IL. PIL publishes more than 500 book and magazine titles a year in categories that include children's, cooking, sports, how-to and crafts, entertainment, medical and health, auto, and consumer information. *Statistics are according to the NRF's 2004 Valentine's Day Consumer Intentions and Actions survey of 8,683 consumers. For more information, contact: Emily Towey 312.297.7442 Emily.Towey@edelman.com Source: ConsumerGuide.com CONTACT: Emily Towey for ConsumerGuide.com, +1-312-297-7442, Emily.Towey@edelman.com Web site: http://www.consumerguide.com/ ------- Profile: International Entertainment