WiFi Skype phones are among the most-wanted pressies on Christmas lists this year, according to retail megalith Amazon.

Skype is right up there with Doctor Who, Jamie Oliver and Deal Or No Deal among the magic names that'll be taking up the most space in Santa's bulging sack.

OK so the phones aren't quite at number one yet, but they grab a respectable 9th place, just behind such expensively-marketed heavyweights as iPods, Nintendo Wii consoles and electronic Tardises. And it beats Microsoft Office's student edition into 10th place.

Bill Gates was unavailable for comment. He's probably just sulking.

Amazon's top Christmas gift predictions, 2006 -- That list in full

1. Cook with Jamie: My Guide to Making You a Better Cook (Jamie Oliver)
2. Deal or No Deal board game
3. Scissor Sisters - Ta Dah (CD)
4. Nintendo Wii console
5. Apple iPod, 30Gb video, black (fifth generation)
6. Little Britain Live (DVD)
7. Doctor Who electronic Tardis playset
8. Nigella Lawson Living Kitchen tableware (black)
9. Skype wi-fi phone
10. Microsoft Office student and teacher edition