Looking for a "WOW" Christmas gift for a child (or even a child-like husband)? How about a Radio Control Digital Camera Plane?

There is no doubt that a kid who opens this on Christmas day would say "WOW". Particularly age 8-14, probably male (but girls would enjoy it too), possibly a husband and technically adept enough to transfer the images to their computer.

You do need to be experienced in using remote-control aircraft, so don't get it if you're not, or think you won't be able to learn then I wouldn't recommend it.

That aside, think how cool it would be to be able to take pictures from up to 1000 feet up (or even 20ft over the garden fence!). You may have to keep an eye on you teenage son during bikini time thinking on it...

Radio Control Digital Camera Plane

Fly this radio control plane into the air and take digital photographs for a birds-eye view of the world.

• Takes 26 digital pictures by radio control while flying
• AWACS appearance
• 55" wingspan
• Twin, electric-ducted fan jet engines
• Simple thrust vector steering control
• Push button camera control
• 1,000-foot flying range
• Additional rechargeable flight battery included
• Includes home and auto chargers
• E-Z Launch Takeoff System ensures expert launches
• Easy for beginners and fun for experienced flyers
• Digital camera is Windows compatible
• Care instructions: Read before using
• 3-month manufacturer's warranty

Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.

Wish I had one!

I recently came across a website, www.retrevo.com, that specializes in consumer electronics information. Here are their recommendations for the best gadgets gifts for Valentine's Day including GPS, MP3 Players, Digital Cameras, and more.

This year, why not say "I love you," with something that lasts longer than a dozen roses? The right gadget can score points with your favorite sweetheart and be the one Valentine's Day gift that keeps on giving.

The iGifts Have It

Apple Macbook Air

For the ultimate gadget gift you could get that special someone in your life one of the sexiest laptops on the market; the recently announced, Apple Macbook Air. This super svelte laptop is so thin it fits inside a manila envelope yet it still boasts a full size keyboard and 13.3 inch LED backlight display. It may not be available for Valentine's Day but you can preorder it now for $1799.

iPhone, iPod, iPod Touch

iPhone iPod touch iPod shuffle iPod classic

Take your pick of Apple gadgets and score major points with your special gadget lover. You might consider an 8GB iPhone or a 16GB iPod touch for $399. The iPod touch which has everything the iPhone has minus the phone service.

There are many recently redesigned iPods to choose from including ones with different colors and capacities. Watching videos on iPods is very popular with videos becoming more widely available for download especially with Apple's recent launch of an online movie rental business.

Apple iPod shuffles are smaller than ever and come in many colors. They cost $79 and hold 1GB worth of files which is about 240 songs. The iPod nano comes in colors, displays photos, plays videos or audio files, and costs $149 for a 4GB version and $199 for an 8GB one that will hold 2000 songs.

The iPod classic comes in black or white, has a big 2.5-inch color display. You can buy one with 80GB of storage for $249 or 160GB for $349. The iPod touch 8GB version sells for $299 and the 16GB version $399.

Buying red gadgets can help support the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa. Apple offers a red iPod and Motorola has a red Razr that are both associated with the charity. Microsoft has a red Zune but it appears to be geared for Valentine's Day not for Bono's fund.

Free Engravings

For a special touch, you can get a free engraving on an iPod or iTouch when you buy it from Apple's online store.

Microsoft's Red Zune

Microsoft continues to improve their Zune MP3 player and even offers features not found on iPods like WiFi connectivity which lets you trade songs with other Zune users, surf the web, or use other online interactive features. For Valentine's Day they are offering a Red, 80GB Zune and free engraving with one of 20 special valentine designs or a personal text message. You can buy this or other similar Zunes for around $249.

GPS

The right GPS PND (personal navigation device) might just help find the way to your special friend's heart. GPS devices continue to get better and cheaper every day. For Valentine's Day gifts, we recommend looking at a portable unit that fits in a pocketbook or even one of the sports versions that you wear on your wrist.

Garmin nuvi 680 TomTom Go 920T

The Garmin nuvi 680 could be a very expensive Valentines Day present but for under $600 you can give someone a highly rated, versatile GPS , that has a large 4.3 inch color display and is still small enough to fit in a pocketbook or briefcase.

The TomTom Go 920T is another highly rated GPS that falls in the same price range and feature group.

People tend to think of gift cards as a cop-out. However, for those men that are really hard to buy for, a card for a store they always use will be very much appreciated. Another way to show you have thought about the gift is to suggest what they can buy with it. They may not use your suggestions, but they will appreciate the gift more.

As long as you show that you have thought about what to get him, the gift will be appreciated. Good luck!