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!
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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.
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