Ten Great Tech Gifts for the Holidays
Posted on 04. Nov, 2011 by Guest in Cyber Monday
You probably don’t need it, but you will definitely want it. You or that person that’s impossible to buy for. Who else would need something like say, the Commodore 64 in a 2011 format? What better time than Cyber Monday to scour the net for deals on the extreme, the unusual and well, the perfect gift for the person who has everything.
Check out what’s hot in tech this holiday season.
MOTOACTV
The MOTOACTV is a little gadget that does more than just play your music while you exercise. It’s a touchscreen GPS device and a self-learning fitness program that keeps track of your distance and speed while learning which songs seem to motivate you the most to improve your performance! There are two models sold: the 8GB model for $249.99 and the 16GB model for $299.99. The sports wrist strap, sports armband, and bike mount are sold separately for $29.99.
Mix Master Gloves
These seemingly normal gloves are the Burton Mix Master Gloves. What makes them so weird? They have a built-in wireless remote that controls your iPod or iPhone. The remote is also removable if you so wish. These gloves are currently being sold for $159.95. It’s perfect for the weekend skier or the driveway snow clearer!
Super Dog Collar
This is one for those with canine companions. Another over-the-top product from ThinkGeek.com, the Super Collar is a leash that is built into the collar itself! You can find the small sized collars priced at $39.99 and the medium and large sizes at $49.99.
GoPro HD Hero2
There are times in life where events maybe too rough for your conventional camcorder to record what you see. Events like track meets, ski trips, or sometimes walking the dog can get too physical for you to hold a video recorder. This is where the GoPro HD Hero2 Outdoor Edition comes in! With this high definition camera kit you can capture video with confidence knowing that you can concentrate on your activity without fear of breaking the camera or worse, yourself. There are also kits designed for motorsports and surfing! Each of these kits retail at $299.99.
iPhone SLR Mount
The iPhone is a wonderous product. It makes phone calls, it plays music, and it can take photos. This accessory transforms the iPhone’s basic digital camera into an over-the-top iPhone DSLR. What the iPhone SLR Mount is essentially doing is allowing the user to attach SLR lenses to the iPhone and take amazing photos with the ability to upload them instantly if he or she pleases. There are two mounting options for Canon EOS and Nikon SLR lenses which are sold for $249.00 with free shipping in the USA!
Keyport Slide
This weird looking metal box is actually an alternative to keychains. The Keyport Slide is roughly the size of a double-pack of Wrigley’s gum but holds up to six keys (car and motorcycle keys as well!) and/or a variety of inserts such as a bottle opener, LED flashlight, and USB flash drives! Each slot has a color coded node for quicker and easier access to the right key! Standard pricing starts at $39.99 which includes one car key and one standard key. Each other key blank is sold separately at $4.99 per standard key and $25.00 per car key.
Lockitron
There’s an over-the-top way of remotely controlling your locked doors, it’s called Lockitron. From a basic stand-point Lockitron has the ability to remotely lock and unlock doors via the user’s iPhone or smartphone. What it can also do is allow the user to send a code to another person’s smartphone giving them access to unlock the door. This remote security device pricing starts at $295 which includes: a wireless deadbolt, base station and USB remote, a set of keys, instructions on how to set it all up in fifteen minutes, and all the necessary hardware (cables, screws, plates, screwdriver) needed.
Pizzazz Pizza Oven
The Presto Pizzazz Pizza Oven looks like it’s only meant to keep food warm but this is a fully fledged pizza oven! This rotating heater not only bakes frozen pizzas but freshly made ones as well! Amazon.com has it on sale for $39.00 (list price being $69.99) and there are over 500 positive reviews for this product!
Portable Vibration Speakers
These speakers are attached to surfaces and amplifies sound using vibrations. Imagine being able to use something as simple as a bowl as a speaker. What’s more, these speakers are portable! You can find the Vibroy Portable Vibration Speakers at ThinkGeek.com for $29.99.
The Commodore 64… That’s right. The Commodore 64
Most of you are reading this and probably thinking, “Wait, what?” but this is no joke. The Commodore 64 is back with all new hardware to match modern day requirements! Boasting with CPU speeds up to 3.3Ghz and a 2TB hard drive in their C64x Extreme model, this isn’t anything like the “Classic” Commodore 64. The three packages offered are: The C64x Barebones ($349 with no actual hardware besides the chassis, keyboard, and card reader), The C64x Ultimate ($999 a fully functional computer with high definition outputs), and the C64x Extreme ($1499). Here’s a full specifications list for comparison.
Weird, extravagant, and over-the-top doesn’t always mean something bad. It could sometimes mean incredibly awesome!
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