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Best New Tech Gifts - Technology Gift Ideas for 2011 - 2012

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Buy a Tech Gift for your Gadget-Loving Geek

Whether your a geek yourself or searching for a tech gift for your loved one here are a few gift ideas that you're sure to love. Yes, I said love. If it's one thing I know about geeks it's that you don't come between them and their toys.

Don't worry! There's enough room for you in there too as we geeks also tend to be remarkably loyal, especially to those who appreciate technology.

Top Ten Tech, Gadget, and Geek Gifts for Christmas 2012

Best New Tablet/ E-book Reader for 2012

The Kindle Fire Takes the Cake

iPad 2 Who? Wow Amazon you truly amaze me. I'll take two and a half... oh wait, I only need 1 but that's how many I could get for the same price of a basic level 16GB iPad 2 Tablet.
Kindle Fire, Full Color 7

Kindle Fire, Full Color 7" Multi-touch Display, Wi-Fi

Amazon Price: $199.00 (as of 02/23/2012)Buy Now

Technical Details: 7" multi-touch display with IPS technology - 169 ppi & more than 16 million colors which is 28% more than the iPad 2, 14.6 ounces, 8GB internal storage, free cloud storage for Amazon content, up to 8 hours of usage, supports all Wi-Fi hotspots, USB 2.0 connector, 3.5 mm stereo audio jack, top-mounted stereo speakers (the iPad 2's are mono), and a 1GHz dual core (same as the iPad2).

Fiio E6 Headphone Amplifier - E6

We've all been in a situation where our headphones can't seem to get loud enough. The Fiio E6 is a simple fix for this situation. It's perfect for MP3 players, iPods, personal media players, mobile phones, laptops, notebooks/netbooks, your Xbox 360, and portable CD players.
Fiio E6 Headphone Amplifier - E6

Fiio E6 Headphone Amplifier - E6

Amazon Price: $28.99 (as of 02/23/2012)Buy Now

The new Fiio E6 is lightweight gadget that's inexpensive, has high SNR, and low distortion.

Hero GoPro Camera HD HERO2

We've all seen the stupid and awesome videos we got with the original Hero Cam and now we get to look forward to even better quality ones.
GoPro HD HERO2: Motorsports Edition (New Model)

GoPro HD HERO2: Motorsports Edition (New Model)

Amazon Price: $279.00 (as of 02/23/2012)Buy Now

The Hero GoPro Camera HD HERO2 gives you 2X Sharper Professional Glass Lens, and 2x Faster Image Processor than the previous model.

Tasco Essentials 8x21 Binocular (Black)

Ok, you caught me this little gadget isn't "new", but with the new low price (under $12) it's a perfect budget gift for hikers and backpackers.
Tasco Essentials 8x21 Binocular (Black)

Tasco Essentials 8x21 Binocular (Black)

Amazon Price: $8.20 (as of 02/23/2012)Buy Now

Technical Details: Magnification: 8x, Objective lens: 21mm, and weighs only 6.5 ounces.

Best New Portable MP3 Player 2012

SanDisk SDMX22-004G-A57K Sansa Clip Zip

Who needs an iPod or a portable MP3 Player with applications when you have a smart phone? If you don't, then you can always play those fun applications in Chrome. I have this device personally and it does everything I want an MP3 player to do. I get to listen to it for 15 hours straight without it going dead on me.
SanDisk SDMX22-004G-A57K Sansa Clip Zip 4 GB (Black)

SanDisk SDMX22-004G-A57K Sansa Clip Zip 4 GB (Black)

Amazon Price: $33.26 (as of 02/23/2012)Buy Now

It comes with 4GB or 8GB of storage but either way I recommend you go with the 4GB and if you need more than that simply purchase an inexpensive 16 or 32GB microSDHC Flash Memory Card.

Best New GPS System for the Money in 2012

Garmin nüvi 50LM 5-inch Portable GPS Navigator

Inexpensive, accurate, and it has a large 5 inch display. What more could you ask for in a budget GPS? Want to look at more new GPS? See this post on the best new gps of 2012.
Garmin nüvi 50LM 5-inch Portable GPS Navigator(US)

Garmin nüvi 50LM 5-inch Portable GPS Navigator(US)

Amazon Price: $109.99 (as of 02/23/2012)Buy Now

It doesn't have traffic but it does give you lifetime map updates. The 50LM can also hear spoken street names which is a huge plus. If you don't want lifetime maps you can also save an additional $20 for the base model. This could be worth it for those of you who like to upgrade every few years.

Garmin Forerunner 210 with Heart Rate Monitor

Garmin Forerunner 210 with Heart Rate Monitor (Teal)

Garmin Forerunner 210 with Heart Rate Monitor (Teal)

Amazon Price: $249.00 (as of 02/23/2012)Buy Now

The Garmin Forerunner 210 is a great gadget for runners looking for precision for both their distances and times. While outside the 210 uses GPS positioning to give you an exact distance. Indoors you can use the foot pod. Because some models come with this and others don't be sure to check out which product your purchasing if you run indoors a lot. Be sure to look at the Garmin Forerunner 110 as well which many feel has a few advantages over this model.

Best HD Streaming Player for your TV 2012

Roku LT Streaming Player

The Roku LT Streaming player is an inexpensive alternative to pricier devices but don't let that fool you. It has built-in wi-fi and gives you access to over 150,000 movies and TV episodes, works with any TV, and streams in 720p. It's also so small it can fit into the palm of your hand. Also see the Roku 2 XS for a 1080p option Streaming Player.
Roku LT Streaming Player

Roku LT Streaming Player

Amazon Price: $41.99 (as of 02/23/2012)Buy Now

The LT gives you access to 350+ entertainment channels which include hundreds of free movies.

Best New Integrated Wi-Fi 3D Blu-ray Player for 2012

LG BD670

LG BD670 3D Wireless Network Blu-ray Disc Player with Smart TV

LG BD670 3D Wireless Network Blu-ray Disc Player with Smart TV

Amazon Price: $119.00 (as of 02/23/2012)Buy Now

This new affordable 3D blu-ray player has Integrated Wi-Fi Connectivity (no separate dongle is necessary), DVD Up-Scaling, and allows you to Enjoy 3D Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p. Additional Technical details include; Dolby TrueHD Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio.

Best New Point and Shoot Digital Camera 2012

This is a great new camera from Panasonic but if you're looking you should also compare it with Canon's new compact models as well the Canon S100 and Elph 310. Here's a post on the best new cameras for more information.
Panasonic DMC-ZS9 14.1MP Digital Camera with 16x Optical Zoom and 21x Intelligent Zoom Function (Black)

Panasonic DMC-ZS9 14.1MP Digital Camera with 16x Optical Zoom and 21x Intelligent Zoom Function (Black)

Amazon Price: $120.29 (as of 02/23/2012)Buy Now

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