2008 Holiday Gift Guide: Tech

by Christy on November 5, 2008 · 401 comments

in Giveaways,Holiday Gift Guide 08,Product Guides

 


 

 

TECH

 

 

GIVEAWAY ALERT:
PRIZES UP FOR GRABS! SEE BOTTOM OF POST!

 

 

 

 


MotoRockr EQ5

Enjoy streaming wireless music and convenient speakerphone calls with the MotoRockr EQ5 Ultra-Portable Wireless Speaker form Motorola.  The EQ5 can easily connect wirelessly with a compatible MP3 player, PC or mobile phone over Stereo Bluetooth (A2DP). A standard 3.5mm audio input jack and cable also allow wired connection to almost any music source, including the iPhone. The sleek, slim design fits comfortably in your pocket.

 

BUY IT: MotoRockr EQ5 Wireless Speaker – $103-$120 {Seen @ Amazon for $84}

 

 

 

 

 

V-Moda Vibe Earbuds

Sophisticated style and sound… Vibe defines the “hearwear” category V-Moda has fashioned. Features: alluring alloy elegance, hi-definition sound, essential sport ergonomics (three sizes of ultra-soft silicone fittings included), noise isolating technology, and noise isolating technology.

 

Specs:

Compatibility: all iPod, Zune, MP3, DVD, computer, and CD players
Included Accessories: black designer pouch, modawrap, six pairs of silicone ear fittings (S,M,L) in clear and black
Frequency Response: 12 Hz – 22 kHz
Speaker Driver: V-MASQUE dynamic technology, 9mm neodymium rare-earth magnet
Cable length: 32” plug to y-connector, 13.5” even-length earphone cables
Cable diameter: 2.2mm optimal for sport
Plug: 24k gold-plated, straight 3.5mm (1/8”) stereo plug
Weight: 12 grams (0.42 ounces)
Impedance: 16 ohms
Sensitivity: 92 dB (at 1kHz 1mW)
Rated Input Power: 2mW

 

 

BUY IT: V-Moda Vibe Earbuds – $78-$101 (price varies by color)

 

 

 

 

 

Click Free {Backup Digital Photos}

A 2007 report from Deloitte and Touche noted that 85-90 percent of consumers don’t back up their computers.  Focus groups have revealed we find the backup process just too confusing and complicated. Clickfree hard drives and DVDs make backing up fool-proof.  If you’re old enough to know how to insert a CD or DVD in a player or plug in a USB drive into a PC, you can do this.  Because that’s literally all you do.  The process is automatic — as soon as the hard drive is connected to the USB port or the DVD is inserted into the tray — it starts backing up.  That’s it.  You don’t have to do anything else.  You can leave and do something else, and when you come back, your data is safe.

 

This would make the perfect tech gift for the non-techy on your list or just anyone who loves taking digital pictures & wouldn’t want to lose them due to a computer crash. In other words, this could be the perfect gift for just about anyone on your list! AND – it is a great value!

 

BUY IT: ClickFree Photo Backup (6,000 photos / 3 DVDs) – $13

 

 

 

 

Maxell Earbuds

Maxell, famous for their recordable CDs and DVDs, now offers a variety of stylish and price friendly earbuds. There is a wonderful array of colors and styles. The packages are the perfect size to slip into a stocking or attach to a gift wrapped iPod or other device. 

 

BUY IT: Maxell Color Buds, Peanutz, and Jelleez – $4-$6 each.

 

 

 

 

 


Sony Mylo {“My Life Online”}

The Sony Mylo is a  mobile internet device that keeps teens and tweens connected with friends and family via free Skype calls, IMs on AIM, Google Talk and Yahoo Messenger, and web access to Facebook and YouTube. Mylo uses a WiFi connection to keep kids in the loop without the hassle of monthly bills or long-term contracts. Mylo also plays and records videos and music files. The product features a full slide-out keyboard for easy typing, making the mylo an ideal personal communicator for kids. 

 

I’ve been playing with the Mylo & love it.  The games feature is great for traveling! {I’m also addicted to Solitaire all over again!}  There is even a matching game that is perfect for my son, so this will definitely be packed for our trip to Utah.  Setting it up to work with our wireless internet at home was simple & you can search for wifi locations. Also, most McDonald’s either already have free wifi or are in the process of setting it up.

 

BUY IT: Sony Mylo – $280-$300

 

 

 

 


Ten One Pogo Stylus

The sleek design of the Pogo Stylus features an ultra-light aluminum body with an anodized finish and laser graphics.   The soft tip glides easily over the surface of the display, making it fun and easy to sketch, draw characters, or just slide to unlock.   Sized for accuracy, it does away with the awkward typos and misfires common to fingertip-only use. Eliminating fingers has the added benefit of keeping the screen free of smudges and grease.   Designed to firmly hug the contours of the iPhone 3G, the Pogo Stylus travel clip will keep your stylus close at hand.   A second clip is included for the original iPhone and iPod touch.   Click the buttons on the left for details about the stylus, clip, and design materials.

 

BUY IT: Ten One Pogo Stylus – $20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Absolute Software LoJack For Laptops

Computrace® LoJack® for Laptops Standard is a software-based computer theft recovery service that tracks and recovers lost or stolen computers & is backed by the Absolute Theft Recovery Team. If your computer is stolen, their Theft Recovery Team uses the software to track the stolen computer and provides local police with information they need to get it back and apprehend thieves.

 

BUY IT: LoJack With 12 Months Subscription – $42

 

 

 

 


Ultimate Ears

Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 uses the same custom speaker technologies and sound signatures found in their professional monitors.  The top fire armature produces a detailed and full soundstage making it perfect for listening to a broad range of music genres. The liquid silver body with UE logo is stylish, low profile and ideal for a person on the go. The earphones are color-coded (Red is Right) and makes for easy left and right identification. Cables can be worn down for casual listening or over the ear for active lifestyles.

 

BUY IT: Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 – $170

 

 

 

 

InvisibleShield For I Phones, Laptops, & More

The invisibleSHIELD™ is created from an ultra-tough, patented film that is exclusive to ZAGG for covering consumer electronics. Transparent and amazingly thin, the invisibleSHIELD™ is designed to precisely match the contours of every device, providing unbeatable scratch protection. ZAGG’s invisibleSHIELD is the world’s first and best solution of its kind, and the patent-pending application process will keep gadgets looking great.

 

BUY IT: InvisibleShield – Prices start at $10 for handheld devices; Approx price for laptop is $40.

 

 

 

 

Cell Keeper Professional

Fits any size cell phone, iPod, Blackberry with skin, Treo with extended battery, pocket PC or thin digital camera. This larger model CellKeeper comes in butter smooth and supple black faux leather with plastic hardware & metal halter square. Adapts to your preference of cross shoulder or waist positioning.

 

BUY IT: Cell Keeper Professional – $30

 

 

 

 

 

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Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 – $170 {Giveaway = US only}

 

 



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Casey Becher November 20, 2008 at 11:37 pm

I really like the Absolute Software LoJack For Laptops. I had a laptop stolen several years ago and I would love to have been able to catch the jerks that took it.

Casey Becher November 20, 2008 at 11:40 pm

The Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 Noise Isolating Earphones look really comfy and I like that the earbuds are color coded so you can quickly tell left from right.

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Elizabeth M. November 21, 2008 at 12:19 am

I love the maxell ear buds because the colors are fun and nice for gifts for teens!

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Elizabeth M. November 21, 2008 at 12:21 am

I like the MotoRockr EQ5 because it is so small and portable and works with so many devices.

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Elizabeth M. November 21, 2008 at 12:22 am

I like the vmoda plugs because they’ll work in a laptop and an ipod and they’ve got the fun blingy look.

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Elizabeth M. November 21, 2008 at 12:24 am

The clickfree is great because you can just walk away and not worry about it. It does all the work for you.

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Elizabeth M. November 21, 2008 at 12:27 am

The Sony Mylo has wireless capability-awesome!

Lindsey Langhans November 21, 2008 at 12:28 am

Click free…omgosh! I am a photo taking freak! I would love to have this to safe guard all of my photos that I have stored on my computer! Oh, did I mention I am an English major and all of my important papers are on my pc? I would love it!

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Elizabeth M. November 21, 2008 at 12:28 am

I like the size of the Ten One Pogo Stylus. It’s so much better than those little pick-up stick sized ones.

Elizabeth M. November 21, 2008 at 12:29 am

I like the Lo-Jack because I think that would be invaluable in locating one of my kids laptops at college if a theft occurred.

Elizabeth M. November 21, 2008 at 12:30 am

My son won’t use a laptop bag for his laptop so the Invisashield would be a great solution to protect it!

Elizabeth M. November 21, 2008 at 12:31 am

The cell keeper pro can be fastened for over the shoulder wear and that’s how I would prefer it!

Elizabeth M. November 21, 2008 at 12:33 am

I like that the cables can be worn down or over the ears on the Ultimate Ears.

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Kristinia November 21, 2008 at 12:57 am

I’ve heard a lot about the Sony Mylo, it seems like an interesting device!

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Rachel November 21, 2008 at 2:27 pm

I love the product that makes it easy to back up photos. I am horrible about backing up my computer.

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