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At Dick Smith we’re taking the hassle out of your Christmas shopping. With great deals on the latest technology and more ways to shop, we make it easy!

We’ve got an extended range of technology so you’re bound to find the perfect gift for eveyone in your family. Get the kids sorted with something from our kids technology range or take care of mum and dad with the ultimate Christmas gift of the year – the Amazon Kindle. Check out our website for our extended range in home entertainment, Apple, digital cameras and more.

Can’t get to the shops?

Not to worry, shop online 24/7 at dicksmith.com.au where you can check out our full range, read reviews and shop.  Place your order by the 18th December and get delivery in time for Christmas (large items need to be ordered by 12th December).

Are you a last-minute shopper?

Use our Click and Collect function to reserve stock at your local store. It’s even available on your mobile, so you can reserve on the go.

For a great Christmas deal made easy, shop at Dick Smith.

In the Dick Smith Christmas Gift review, mums (and their families) will be reviewing:

 

The Amazon Kindle … the ultimate Christmas gift this year.

Weighing in at less than 170grams, it can hold up to 1400 books which makes it the perfect travel companion. It’s great for mums and dads alike, plus it’s simple to use and has adjustable text sizes so you can read comfortably. Don’t forget to pimp out your Kindle with a case from our Kindle accessory range.

Read reviews by real mums for the Amazon Kindle from Dick Smith.

 

 

The Silverlit Porsche 911 for iPod/iPhone/iPad … the perfect gift for older kids or ‘kids at heart’.

This beautifully crafted and fully assembled Official Licensed Porsche Remote Control Car is one of the best showcase models for any car enthusiasts. The best thing about it is that it’s controlled by your iPod / iPhone / iPad via bluetooth, so no need for an extra controller. It’s easy to use and comes with batteries, so you can set it up in no time.

Read reviews by real mums for the Silverlit Porsche 911 for iPod/iPhone/iPad.

 

 

Barbie My Fab Headphones … perfect for small ears and at less than $25 they’re the perfect stocking stuffer.

Plug them into an iPod or portable DVD player and the car ride will be as quiet as ever! The wide ear piece and fluffy headband makes it comfortable and easy to use.

Read reviews by real mums for the Barbie My Fab Headphones.

 

 

 

Hot Wheels handheld digital camera … a great gift for young boys.

It’s compact size means it’s perfect for small hands. Plus, it comes with interchangeable covers and its own metal lunchbox tin for wear and tear.

Read reviews by real mums for the Hot Wheels Digital Camera.

 

Published 13th November 2012

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  • Dick Smith what a winner for everyones need's

    Dick Smith has been around for a while and has great products to suit every ones needs fro remote toy cars to helicopter to boats , to games to appliances , music to the older people to blue ray to camera’s to lap top’s to nearly ever thing you all need at home , entertainment system to digital TV’s , well done and usally will beat your cheaper prices that you have found or meet that price with there product’s.

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  • Awesome

    Dicksmith.com.au is a great website for all your electronic needs.
    I purchased some yamaha speakers they arrived in 2 days packed perfect.
    Prices are good the convienience of doing your christams shopping on line was a huge bonus for me. And dick smith is a respect company that has been around for years. This is important to me.

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  • The Amazon Kindle

    Just received one of these for Christmas and it is a godsend. I know have my books where I can read them the print can be adjusted to what I want not what the book is printed in. The charge takes me through the day so idea when travelling on public transport and waiting for appointments. No more worrying about where to place a new book and no worry about losing the book as when home it goes near the charger if needed. My older children love this as they can now just get mum an e-book a lot cheaper then normal books and know now mum can read her books without worrying the print is wrong size.
    always thought these were a waste of money and why would I need one and now less then a week owning one feel I really need it for my sanity.

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  • Would love to review the amazon kindle as I have a son with autism and anything that would help him would be great, he has trouble with a lot of things so even if it helps him with one thing that would be great I hope to review thank u

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  • Dick Smith

    Sorry haven’t got a review but i’ve bought many things from Dick Smith..and i’m rev up this year to see what new things they have..the things i got last year the kids loved and i know this year they will love what we get them from dick smith..thank Dick Smith for great products

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  • great aussie brand

    Its going to be an awkward day when we tell our son the closest he’ll ever get to driving a car is a remote control one due to his epilepsy, especially since his pop and uncle are amateur speedway drivers. In the mean time I reckon he could help me give a very detailed and honest review in that innocent childhood way of the The Silverlit Porsche 911!

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  • This review is on other products from Dick Smith..Last year i thought things were going to very difficult to buy Christmas presents for seven of my Grandchildren, but hearing that there parents bought Ipods/Ipads i ended up buying my grand kids there Ipod Docks..for the elder kids they got Sony Docks , for the younger kiddies they got veriest Docks such as a Panda Bear Dock (CUTE), Soccer ball Dock, Step-up lamp Dock..The kids absolutely loved there gifts and are all still in use from this day, would never have thought to go to Dick Smith..glad i did..Great choice of products and great prices from Dick Smith, i would diffidently recommend.
    Would be nice to review there products.

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  • Kindle

    I am loving my kindle, I love the fact that if I am stuck anywhere I can read my book, and the fact that I can come home and pick up on my ipad where I left off while I am out. I love that I can put kids book on it so we can read together when stuck waiting for dr appointments. it is great

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  • Dick Smith is the best

    I love Dick Smith, this place as been a saviour for last minute shopping, especially for my teenagers & there friends. I love the click & collect too, quick & easy. Their service is top notch. I’d love to review this based on being a huge fan of Dick Smith.

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Article ‘A Beautiful Adelaide Blend With A Lighter Alcohol Content!’

‘A Beautiful Adelaide Blend With A Lighter Alcohol Content!’

For lighter wines that still taste like the real deal, Chapel Hill’s Enlightened range is quickly becoming a go-to. These bottles bring all the flavour with noticeably less alcohol, which is why everyone’s falling in love with them.

Best SIPS’ Chapel Hill Enlightened Wines review team put the Rosé and Pinot Grigio through their paces, and the feedback was unanimous: both are fresh, light and perfect for summer sipping without the unwanted morning crogginess.

A rosé with summer written all over it

Chapel Hill’s Enlightened Rosé is bright, crisp and fruity, hitting all the right notes without tipping into the “too sweet” zone. It’s the kind of bottle you reach for at a casual barbecue or any get-together where you want something delicious but easygoing.

It’s exactly this balance of lightness and full flavour in an affordable bottle that has so many fans raving.

“Light, refreshing and honestly just feels like a little moment of peace in a glass. The flavour is this perfect mix of crisp + fruity without being too sweet — literally the kind of rosé you can sip while you finally sit down after a long day.”

Women trying Chapel Hill Enlightened Rosé.
A summer staple … on the lighter side

“Too many of these low alcohol wines just don’t taste enough like the real deal-but this is a sure fire exception. Beautifully refreshing, with a touch of sweetness that’s not overwhelming. A gorgeous colour too, which is a bonus- after all, we also drink either our eyes! Add into the mix a reasonable price point- this rose is a winner!”

“I love a nice glass of Rosé and the Chapel Hill Enlightened Rosé did not disappoint! It’s really light and refreshing and tastes like a really expensive wine. I love that this wine is really affordable, so I can enjoy a beautiful Rosé without breaking the bank more often. Definitely give this one a try!”

If your warm-weather wine rack needs an affordable new staple, this is it.

A Pinot Grigio you’ll be buying again (and again!)

For the white lovers, Chapel Hill’s Enlightened Pinot Grigio is a solid everyday white that ticks all the boxes: crisp, clean, food-friendly and affordable.

Our taste-testers repeatedly praised how balanced and versatile it feels, whether chilled on its own or alongside simple meals and casual gatherings.

“We love a white to pair with our spring/summer lunches and especially our seafood. This option ticked all the boxes …”

Bottle of Chapel Hill Enlightened Pinot Grigio with two full glasses.
A versatile sip you’ll keep reaching for

“I enjoyed the first sip to the last of this Pinot. Anything with pear and citrus is something I want to try and this lived up to that, but with a lighter alcohol content – which I appreciate! Enjoyed over dinner, it paired really nicely with the food I was eating. This wine is something I’d happily recommend to others.”

“The wine offered just the right balance of fruity flavours – fresh and vibrant, but never overpowering or too sharp. It paired beautifully with both our light lunches and dinner, making every meal feel a bit more special. I also appreciated how crisp and refreshing it tasted, perfect for unwinding and enjoying good company. Definitely a Pinot Grigio I’d reach for again.”

Your lower-alcohol go-to

The team rates Enlightened wines 4.34 out of 5 and recommends them for anyone on the hunt for flavour-forward wine with less alcohol. They’re bright, modern and made for the kind of moments where you’d love a glass, but still want to feel good afterwards.

Find Chapel Hill Enlightened at Dan Murphy’s right now for $17.99 each.

This article first appeared on Best SIPS.

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  • The warmer weather tends to make alcohol go to my head faster – I’m not a big drinker, but just for that reason I’d seriously consider a low alcohol wine. The Pinot Grigio particularly sound as if I might enjoy it. I might well buy a bottle or two for Christmas.

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  • Looks delicious, would be keen to try their wines based off the reviews. Love anything local and the light wine is just an extra win – low alcohol content would be fab for nights with friends where we all still have to drive home afterwards so would be buying for that type of event!

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  • Chapel Hill Wines do have quite a good reputation. I like the fact that it is low alcohol content. Personally, I like a very sweet wine but many would like these as they are not so sweet. I wish them well with sales and think it’s good they are doing something about lowering alcohol level.

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  • Thanks for sharing this review. It sounds that the taste is good, the price is good and the alcohol content is really low indeed. I do like the fact that they’re light. One of the things I don’t like when you’re drinking a couple of glasses that it fills you up and it affects your appetite

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  • I appreciate all the reviews and think this is an excellent way to get your brand out there and known.

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  • I like the sound of the Pinot Grigio and will look out for it next time I’m at the bottle shop.

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  • I just asked the forum for recommendations on zero alcohol, but this is an attractive option as well! I do enjoy a Rose, so will try this one after all the positive reviews. It’s a shame they don’t have a sparkling in their collection yet! Would have been prefect for all the celebrating at this time of year.

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  • I dislike rose, but the pinot grigio sounds like it might suit me. To be honest, the alcohol content doesn’t bother me all that much – I rarely drink more than a glass or two anyway – but it would probably be nice from a general health point of view to know I’m consuming less alcohol.

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  • This sounds like the perfect glass. I do love being able to have a few drinks and not be all over the place about me. And as a bubbly girlie from Adelaide myself, I’m sure I’ll find a lot to like about this drop. Crisp and not too sweet, I’m sold and will have to try it.

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  • It was the first time for me hearing about the chapel hill brand. And i still recall when i picked up the Pinot Grigio from my local, the staff there actually stopped me and said i picked a winner! She said that it was probably the best Pinot they had available to sell.

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  • I’ve heard a lot of good things about Chapel Hill wines and the reviews are always good. I like that they have low alcohol range as I like to have a few glasses when I finally get to have one. Not being too sweet is a bonus that suits me well.

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  • The idea of having a lower alcohol content wine without compromising taste is really exciting. There’s nothing worse than feeling “under the weather” from the effects of alcohol. This lovely wine ticks all the boxes, lower alcohol and a refreshing flavour. I’m keen to get the Pinot Grigio in my cart and into my fridge!

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  • This wine sounds delightful and really refreshing to enjoy on a summer afternoon. I love that it tastes fresh and crisp and still has the same punch as other wine. It sounds like an absolute delight. I will have to give it a try next time i am at the bottle shop looking for some wine.

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