Shopping for gifts for the guys
What do men love to receive as gifts? Fast things like cars, motorbikes... fun things like comic books and video games, sporty things, cool things, tool things, and toys for boys.
Admit it - it's hard sometimes to buy gifts for the opposite sex, so here's a lens full of ideas and special offers to help you out.
Gents - help us out a bit and vote in the poll for your favourite gifts! Then check out the lens on gifts for girls...
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Guys - help the girls out...
Tell us what gifts you really really want...
Gadgets - Stiqmo
A PC on a stick
Some guys love gadgets. If your man is one who unscrews the toaster just for fun, he'll love something new to play with.Stiqmo is a great gift for the man who's concerned about computer security. It's a specially encrypted USB memory stick that allows you to use public/office computers without leaving a trace. The stick itself is also encrypted, so your data is secure even if the stick is lost or stolen.
iFrogz
Personalise your iPod or iPhone
Give him the opportunity to have an iFrogz designed iPod or iPhone that reflects his unique personality. You can view your design in progress and see what you'll get - and you probably won't want to give up the fun of designing the cover, even if it is supposed to be his gift. Design a new cover for different moods and occasions. There are dozens of colours, images, and styles to choose from.Or if you're looking for something a little more subtle, perhaps his hardworking laptop, iPod, or iPhone needs a more durable screen. Invisible Shield from iFrogz protects any screen, from iPods to PDAs to laptops and cameras - no more scratches ever, and it comes with a lifetime warranty.
More gadgets
Suunto T4 Heart Rate Monitor and Fitness Trainer Watch (Black)
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Highgear SmartLatch Keychain Light with Compass
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Laptop Speakers - USB, Portable, Compact, Travel Speaker for PC and Mac - B-Flex 2 Hi-Fi Stereo USB Speaker (Black)
Amazon Price: $39.95 (as of 11/28/2009)
Hobbies and Sports
What does your guy like to do to relax?
Now is the time to listen for dropped hints. Even if he doesn't know he's dropping them. You know that sound he makes when he sees a sportscar, motorbike, or electric guitar... listen for a similar sound when he's looking at something you can afford...
Gift ideas for photographers
Minox Digital Classic Leica M3 4MP Digital Camera with Minoctar 9.6mm Digital Lens
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Photoshop Elements 5: The Missing Manual
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Amazon Price: $26.39 (as of 11/28/2009)
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Gift ideas for sportsmen
No Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Peaks
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Fifty Places to Play Golf Before You Die: Golf Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations
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Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 11/28/2009)
Beyond Basketball: Coach K's Keywords for Success
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Personalise it!
Engravable Gift Collection has some great gift ideas, engraved to make it special.Some more unusual options include the pilsner glass with pewter medallion (pictured), personalised coolers, personalised silver-plated drinks can koozie (can holder), engraved glassware, engraved baseball bats, and many more.
Guy Jewellery
Is giving jewellery a good idea?
Jewellery is the type of gift that only works if you know the recipient very well. So it stands to reason that you should consider it only if you've been together several months at the very least.You will need to know his tastes and whether he will even wear something. Some men can't stand the feel of a chain around their necks, but may like a bracelet or ring, others may hate rings but like all-out bling around their necks!
The men's jewellery shown here is from Gemologica.
Gemologica
Gifts for men who shine
Gemologica has a range of sophisticated jewellery for men and ships internationally as well as to US addresses. US shipping is free for orders over $150. Things From Another World
Is he into Firefly, Buffy, or Star Wars?
Things From Another World is an online comic book store, with thousands of new and back issue comic books, collectibles, action figures, DVD movies and other pop culture collectibles. Plus, tons of manga and anime as well as Star Wars, Conan, X-Men, Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Hellboy, and more.40% - 90% Off select merchandise from Dark Horse (apparel, toys, stickers, collectibles & more)
DVD Rental Membership
If your guy likes movies, a DVD rental membership is an ideal gift - he can rent movies whenever he likes, as often as he likes.
- 001- Casino Royale
Martin Campbell (GoldenEye) directs the 21st film adaptation of the 007 franchise, which marks Danie...- 002- Blood Diamond
In war-ravaged Sierra Leone, diamond smuggler Danny Archer (Leonardo DiCaprio) learns that a local f...- 003- Iron Man
After escaping from kidnappers using makeshift power armor, an ultrarich inventor and weapons maker...- 004- 3:10 to Yuma
Box office heavyweights Christian Bale and Russell Crowe pool their A-list talents for director Jame...- 005- Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Marriage has gotten stale and predictable for John and Jane Smith, an average-on-the-surface husband...- Try Netflix free for 14 days
...or buy him a classic (or new) guy movie!
More to come!
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