10 Tech Gift Ideas for the Holidays

From:  www.digitalwebzone.com/tips


For your gadget craving kid, or for your tech savvy friend or spouse, here is a list of tech gift ideas I've found useful, or interesting this year. They aren't the top 10 best ever, but my personal list. Click on any of the images to get more info.
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Roomba Vacuum Cleaner Price range: $100 + Roomba vacuum cleaners really do work! If you're looking for a practical gift, iRobot has free shipping on orders over $150. Here are some videos demonstrations.
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Motorola Motorokr T505 Price: $65 - $125 I love hands-free calling. I don't walk around with a bluetooth in my ear, but I do enjoy this device in the car. It mounts easily on the visor and one charges lasts up to 18 hours. If your phone supports bluetooth, pair and enjoy hands-free, safe driving. Some GPS' (Garmin Nuvi) have this capability as well. Check out CNet's review.
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Kindle: Amazon's Wireless Reading Device Price: $359 These electronic readers have been around for a while. I wasn't sold until I held one the first time. It looks just like you're reading paper. Amazing! It isn't like looking at a computer screen, it is easy on the eyes. It connects free to the Internet to download books at discounted rates from Amazon. You can even do some basic Web browsing. This is a real treat for any avid book reader.
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Wii Fit Price: $90 - $100 (requires Wii game console) I try hard not to play games because they're so addictive. Wii Fit is the exception. I got a Wii game console just so I could use the Wii Fit board. Wii Fit is a combination of fitness and fun, with Yoga, balance games, strength training and aerobics you will get your workout and have fun doing it.
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USBCELL AA Batteries Price: $15 - $20 USB rechargeable AA batteries - these are the neatest things! Just pop the cap and plug into any USB port to recharge. Great if you travel often. AAA coming soon, I think. Purchase at Best Buy (and maybe OfficeMax?) or online at Amazon.com.
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iPod Touch Price: 8 GB $229, 16 GB $299, 32 GB $399 One of the most popular MP3 players this season, the iPod touch dominates the market. Of course, any MP3 player is a nice gift. Some start as low as $20. The iPod touch rivals competition however because you can also surf the web, email your friends, watch a movie and more. And do it all with the revolutionary multi-touch interface. (If your friend already has an iPhone, then he or she doesn't need this. Having said the iPhone word, I have to mention I'm a diehard BlackBerry fan.)
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Dell Mini Price: $349 + According to Wiki, a netbook is a very small, light-weight, low-cost, energy-efficient laptop, primarily used for Internet based services such as web browsing, e-mailing and instant messaging. They are also suitable for light use running office and educational software although they lack the power of more expensive notebook PCs. I recently compared popular netbooks on the market and the finally decided on Dell's Mini for my own. If you can go down to an 8" screen and need a light-weight alternative when traveling, this is an excellent option.
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USB Car Charger Price: $5 - $10 Previously mentioned, a USB adapter for your car will power some of the other gifts ones might receive this holiday. This would make a great stocking stuffer!
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Digital Camera Price: $50 + I can't begin to advise you on a digital camera. Depending on needs and budget, the choices are too vast. Visit your local electronics store (Best Buy has a huge inventory) to visibly compare. I like to hold something like that before investing. Check out CNET's extensive line of digital cameras to compare online.
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Digital Photo Frame Price: $50 + Like digital cameras, it's hard to pick just one. If you pick one with wifi enabled, you can copy photos directly from your computer wireless. Check your local stores for your taste. Kodak's EasyShare EX-1011 is really nice!
Honorable Mention Price: $10-$600 Wireless mouse, wireless keyboard, LCD Monitor (flat screen), satellite-navigation systems (GPS), flash USB/keychain memory, Fujitsu ScanSnap S510 (self feeding scanner for the paperless office), webcam.