Top 5 Giftmas Gadgets

As the holidays approach and each of us search for something to give loved ones and friends.  On our quest we have many types of people on our lists.  From the kids with their latest toys to the adults who never seem to get enough of the latest gadgets.  This article is to shed a unique perspective on some lessor thought about items, but sure to be a hit with the gadget guru.  Here are the top five contenders (yes there are many gadgets out there, but here is our recommendation):

1. Portable Zero Ink Printer.  Perfect for the on the go person that takes alot of pictures.  I'm sure that you already have a camera of some fashion but with the latest generation of portable, zero ink printers they allow you to print anywhere.  Another great benefit is they require no ink.  The magic is in the paper.  You can find these from $50 to $150.  Additionally these printers do not require a computer to print your photos.  You can print right from the memory card that is in your camera.  Follow the links below for more information and pricing.

Polaroid CZA-10011B PoGo Instant Mobile Printer (Black)


Pandigital Zero Ink PANPRINT01 Portable Photo Color Printer

Dell Wasabi PZ310 Portable Zink Photo Printer - BLUE

2.Quiet Comfort Headphones from Bose.  Sure to be a hit with the music lovers.  One can never have a better experience then with Bose.  They pay the highest attention to audio detail and they take pride in what they do.  The old saying of "you get what you pay for"  is very true.  Well work the money spent and they will last for years to come.
Bose® QuietComfort® 15 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones
Bose® QuietComfort® 3 Acoustic Noise Cancelling® Headphones
Bose QuietComfort 2 Acoustic Noise Canceling Headphones

3. Logitech Revue (Google TV)   This little black device connects the internet to your TV, allowing users to stream movies, television shows and more from their favorite Web sites such as YouTube and Hulu. Sports fans will love it because you can check your fantasy stats online, while still watching the game using the picture-in-picture function.  Check out the great prices on this and many more like it below:
Logitech Revue Companion Box with Google TV and Keyboard Controller
Boxee Box by D-Link
Apple TV MC572LL/A (2010)


4. Microsoft XBOX Kinect   Gaming evolution has come a long way since Atari’s joystick. Kinect is a controller-less experience that tracks your actual skeletal movement allowing you to play video games without a handheld controller. Available only to Xbox 360 users, gamers will love to give this new experience a try.  Grab a friend or two and get up and moving today with the many interactive games and choices that is brought to you by this revolution in gaming.
Kinect Sensor with Kinect Adventures!

5. Nook Color   More than an e-book reader, less than a full-blown tablet, the Nook Color's artful compromises make for a compelling, color reading experience that is ideal for both books and magazines.  Combine that with the extras and apps that this device packs makes it a compelling choice and alternative to the IPad at a reasonable price.  For more on ereaders check out our previous blog " E-Readers, IPads and Kindles, Oh My!"   
Barnes & Noble NOOK ebook reader (WiFi + 3G)[B&W]


Happy trails and enjoy the adventure of live, also the gadgets that make it that much better!

E-Readers, IPads and Kindles, Oh My!

Considering getting a new flashy Toy for this holiday season.  By that I mean one of the latest hand held devices that are easier to carry around than a laptop and make it easy to get the information that you crave.  If you have or have not jumped on the bandwagon yet I would like to discuss some of the pros and cons to each of the devices such as the IPad, Kindle, Sony Reader, Nook, and other devices.

The E-Ink technology that runs the display seems to be the way to go if you are truly looking for a book like experience.  This gives many advantages.  First, it is easier on the eyes.  The display is not giving out a lot of light so most of the time you will need an external light to accompany it in dark lighting.  Second, the battery will last a lot longer because the display has less of a demand.  These two factors combined make these very attractive choices. 

On the flip side E-Readers serve a single purpose.  To read books.  Devices like the IPad and other color display devices like the IPad serve to a larger range of applications.  Ranging from games to email, web and more.  These devices are slowly becoming the favored choice over the laptop.  If you have not experienced one yet, stop by your local Apple store and take it for a spin.  I bet you will be hooked.