Even if you're technically challenged, you'll be able to find something for all the gadget geeks on your list any time of the year.
1. Iomega iconnect Wireless Data Station (shown above): $89.99
Even the non tech-savvy Dad will appreciate keeping a backup of all his data. It’s wireless and he can access all his data from outside his office. He can even synch his favourite Doobie Brothers songs so you can laugh your ass off while he attempts (unsuccessfully) to dance.
2. Kinect for Xbox 360: $199.99 - $299.99
This bad boy reads your body type and is so intuitive to your natural movements, you really won't believe your eyes. With games like Battlefield, Call of Duty, and Assassin’s Creed Revelations your brother can take out his work frustrations on the enemy instead of his boss.
3. Klipsch's iGroove SXT iPod Speaker System: $169.99
Your audiophile sister will “raise her glass” while rocking out to P!NK on this state-of-the-art speaker system. Some of the reviews even compare it to BOSE at a fraction of the cost (shhh, let her think you spent a lot of money).
4. EATON 5110 UPS: $150-$200 US
More than just data protection, this baby is a computer ninja! Inside the sleek black exterior are backup batteries that will kick in when there’s a blackout. For the REAL workaholic in your family.
5. Nike+ sportwatch GPS powered by TomTom: $199
Nothing says “You have to lose a few pounds” like giving the man in your life a NIKE GPS Sportwatch. If he would rather be lost than ask for directions, the GPS, will help him find and create his favorite routes. And, like the Flintstone’s episode when Fred joins Food Anonymous, Nikeplus.com will track fatty daddy and remind him to run. “Goink, goink, goink!”
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6. XM Satellite Radio – onyX + Vehicle Kit: $59.99
(Plus $44.97 for a 3-month subscription)
Does your brother miss listening to Howard Stern? Or perhaps he’s more the Oprah Radio Soul Series type. With XM Radio's onyx + Vehicle kit, he’ll have access to all sorts of cool content you can’t get on regular, boring, plebian public radio.
7. LARK Un-Alarm Clock and Sleep Sensor: $99 to $159
What’s worse: your husband’s snoring, or the fact that he hits the snooze button ten times before he finally gets up? This vibrating wristband (yes, you read that right) connects to his iPhone, iPad or iPod and according to their site, wakes him “gently, naturally”. He may prefer this to his usual alarm – a swift elbow to the ribs.
8. Livescribe 4GB Echo Smartpen: 4 GB $139 US
Dad can pretend he’s James Bond as drinks his vodka martinis “shaken not stirred” while recording his very important memos to Miss Moneypenny. Better yet, with free and paid downloadable apps, he can read or hear translated phrases in Spanish, French, German, Japanese or even Korean. “Muy caliente!”
9. Powermat: $49.99
ANYONE with an iphone will love this magnetic wireless, and portable Powermat. Keep it in a convenient spot right by the front door for quick getaways.
10. Samsung SMART TV's: $1,539.99
Because you have $1,500 lying around waiting for the perfect gift, why not harness 3D technology and smart web apps for the ultimate multi-tasking experience? And you thought he was obsessed with a simple remote during football season.
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