Thanks For Stopping By The 2012 Christmas Tech Gifts Page
Every year the hot product changes, and some years there are multiple hot products. This list is designed to help you fight through the clutter and crowds to get to the best tech gifts for Christmas 2012
The Amazon Kindle
Kindle, Wi-Fi, 6" E Ink Display - includes Special Offers & Sponsored Screensavers
Amazon Price: $79.00 (as of 05/23/2012)
I love books. But I also love space. So over the last year I have sold thirteen boxes of books and one big bookshelf. I now read all my books on the Amazon Kindle. I like the kindle because of the keypad. I read a lot of nonfiction and I like to take notes. The keyboard make note taking easier than on the nook. That being said I have not tried the Nook color so I do not know if it has an on screen keyboard like the iPad.
If you have a book lover in you life then I believe the kindle is the right choice for him or her.
Kindles are Plentiful
Roku Video Streaming Player
Roku 2 XD Streaming Player 1080p
Amazon Price: $62.00 (as of 05/23/2012)
This is my favorite gift for this Christmas. I don't have cable or satellite TV service I have been using a Roku player since its release last year. The Roku streams video from Amazon Instant Video, Netflix, Hulu Plus, and many other internet video services.
Now with the release of the Roku 2 you can play games like Angry Birds right on you TV.
Options For The Roku
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Trent IMP500 iFuel Spare Battery Charger
This tiny device can give you an extra 38 hours of movie time on an iPhone 4 or an ipod Touch. It is stylish and powerful! This pocket size 5000mAh backup battery pack will work with your iPhone 4 4G 3Gs 3G (Verizon and AT&T), iPod Touch 1G 2G 3G 4G, Motorola Droid, HTC Android EVO phones and Kindle DX, Blackberry, and Samsung galaxy. It can also power Sony PSP, Amazon Kindle, Nintendo DS lite, DSi and Gameboy with optional adapters. Be sure to find New Trent's logo on both package and sample to qualify for 6 month product warranty.
Features
Compatible with iPhone 4 4G 3Gs 3G, ipod touch 1G 2G 3G 4G, blackberry (9630, 9700, 9550, 9800), HTC android EVO, incredible Nexus, Droid
Compatible with Kindle DX, HTC Android EVO, Droid, Samsung Galaxy S, Nintendo DS, Sony PSP
Enjoy 25 hours Movie time for iPhone 4, 3Gs iPhone and 4G ipod touch
No iPhone adapter and AC adapter are included, but IMP500 is compatible with original iPhone data cable and AC adapter. 6 months product warranty
Ultra reliable Lithium-Ion battery with 5000mAh, 300% iPhone 4 Battery life
The Kinect
I don't know if you have seen the Kinect in action, but to tell you without sounding over zealous. It is Awesome!!!! I was like a little kid when I first saw it. It has to be the funnest thing I have ever done as far as a video game goes. We have four games for the Kinect and spend a couple hours a week playing them with the kids. We own a Wii as well, and I love playing it with my kids, but the Kinect is above and beyond anything the Wii can offer.
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The iPod Touch
Apple iPod touch 8GB (4th Generation) - Black - Current Version
Amazon Price: $174.99 (as of 05/24/2012)
While Many people are going for the up-sized iPad, I like the iPod Touch for its portability. If you're like me and just won't go out and sign a contract for a phone. The iPod touch is the next best thing.
I can text and use the Facetime feature to talk to my wife on her "Corporate" iPhone. I use Skype and Google talk to call my family.Yes I have to be near a wifi hotspot, but if I am not I have my trusty Metro PCS no contract cell phone I can use.
No Cell Bill For The Kids
By using the above features your kids can keep up with their friends, and all you need to do is put a wifi internet service in your home. No cellphone bill needed. How much will that save over a year or two.
Stocking Stuffers
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Where Are You Shopping
Refurbished Tablets
I think one of the best deals I have seen is refurbished tablet computers. Cowboom caries several several tablets that are all certified and guaranteed. If you think buying a refurbished device is a little to risky you can get a one year replacement plan for only $34.99.
I have bought an iPod and a Wii refurbished and have and have had no trouble at all. I'm not saying it can't happen, it just has not happened to me.
Dell Streak 5in 16GB WiFI GPS 3G Internet Tablet
BlackBerry 44601P 7in PlayBook 16GB Wi-Fi Tablet
You can use tablet computers to play games, surf the internet, use educational software, and play movies and music. You can get your Amazon Kindle or Barnes and Noble Nook readers on them so you always have a book handy. In a nutshell it is everything your computer and laptop is and more.
Off Brand Tablets
Brand Name Android Tablets
Beats By Dr. Dre
Beats are high resolution headphones and ear buds. These are the equivalent to LCD televisions for your ears. The clarity is like nothing you have ever heard before with noise canceling technology.
If you love your music you need beats to help you finally hear with the clarity digital music provides.
The Nintendo DSi XL
Nintendo DSi XL Red Bundle with Mario Kart
Amazon Price: $238.00 (as of 05/23/2012)
I go by what my kids want when I talk about video games. This is the one they have talked about the most. The Nintendo DSi XL is the top selling hand held video game over the last year, and it is not slowing down any time soon.
Many people talk about the iPod as the next great gaming system. It is not designed for that. Yes you can get games on it, but not real games. The DSi XL give you real video games with real controllers that you can see without squinting.
Do You Have Another Gift Idea, Or Just A Comment
Happy Holidays!
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mcochs
May 6, 2011 @ 11:39 am | delete
- Really nice lens! Blessed by a Squidoo Angel on 5/6/2011. I'm with Julie,I want an iPad too!
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JaguarJulie Dec 9, 2010 @ 3:02 pm | delete
- OMG, I want that iPad! Hey -- Squidoo needs to give some of those away as presents!
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