2011 Holiday Gadget Gift Guide

Andrea SuperBeam Buds & Phones
SuperBeam 3D ($129.95 - $149.95 MSRP)
With audiophile quality sound and a very impressive array microphone system, the Andrea SuperBeam ear buds and headphones are perfect for audio recording, Skype or other voice chat applications.  When coupled with the optional adapter, either of these devices also work very well as a wired headphone / microphone combination for smart phones. 

Scosche Solar Charger and Backup Battery
www.scosche.com ($29.95 –MSRP)
Never let your loved ones be caught with a dead battery again!  The Scosche Solar Charger and Backup Battery stores power in a compact design that can quickly charge a phone or other devices.  The charger conveniently sticks to a windshield and recharges itself with solar power!

Bracketron Smart Phone Mounts for Golf
www.bracketron.com ($29.95 - $34.95 MSRP)
Perfect for the golf fanatic on your list, Bracketron manufactures an entire line of portable smart phone mounts for the golf cart and the golf bag.

Verbatim Colors Store ‘n’ Go Hard Drive
www.verbatim.com ($89.99 - $139.99 MSRP)
One can never have enough external storage and now you can get it in color!  Verbatim manufacturers these super tiny and super colorful external hard drives in 500GB, 750GB, and 1TB configurations.

Stem Innovation iZON Remote Room Monitor
www.steminnovation.com ($129.95 MSRP)
Keep tabs on what is going on in your house or in the baby’s room with the iZON room monitor from Stem Innovation.  Easily setup the monitor without a computer on your home wi-fi connection and then stream audio and video to your iPhone or iPad.

Vuzix 920 Wrap Video Eyewear
www.vuzix.com ($299.99 MSRP)
Watching movies on the small screen of your smart phone has always been less than ideal.  Since you will more than likely have headphones on anyway, why not kick it up a notch to a full cinema-like experience?  The Vuzix 920 Wrap glasses allow you to view both 2D and 3D movies on the equivalent of a 67” big screen viewed from ten feet!

Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air
www.bowers-wilkins.com ($599.99 MSRP)
The Bowers and Wilkins Zeppelin Air is a high-end wireless speaker system that fills even large rooms with audiophile quality sound.  The Zeppelin Air utilizes the AirPlay streaming system developed by Apple which allows music to be streamed over your wi-fi network from your Mac, iPhone, iPod, or iPad to external speakers located anywhere in your home.

Logitech Harmony One Universal Remote
www.logitech.com ($199.99 MSRP)
Do you know someone whose coffee table is beginning to resemble a remote control graveyard?  Not just another universal remote, the Harmony One takes controlling audio and video equipment one step further by allowing the remote to be programmed towards activities; activating and deactivating audio visual equipment as needed for the task at hand.

Griffin Woogie 2
www.griffintechnology.com ($19.99 MSRP)
Younger children love to play with smart phones.  Let them have fun but protect your investment with the Woogie 2 plush creature / phone protector from Griffin.  Super soft and huggable, in my home this toy has passed the granddaughter test (7mos) with flying colors!

Griffin Crayola ColorStudio HD
www.griffintechnology.com ($29.99 MSRP)
For children a little older, consider the Crayola ColorStudio HD.  Designed for your iPad, this unique toy features a special stylus and program that allows the child to explore their artistic side by painting, coloring, and drawing in a game type setting.

Desk Pets TankBot
www.mydeskpets.com ($24.99 MSRP)
An interesting toy that can amuse and entertain both children and adults alike, the TankBot from Desk Pets is an USB charged remote control vehicle that traverses hither and there on tank tracks.  Three modes allow for free exploration, object avoidance, or remote control operation by plugging the included adapter into your smart phone.

Think Geek iCade
www.thinkgeek.com ($99.99 MSRP)
Think Geek is known far and wide as the definitive website in which to get unique gifts for your favorite geek. One of the most interesting items in the Think Geek catalog is the iCade.  This retro arcade cabinet features an operational joystick and buttons and is perfect for playing Asteroids, Missile Command, Pong or more on the iPad!