Thursday, December 30, 2010

3 Great Christmas Gift Ideas for Gadget Lovers

With less than a month remaining until Christmas we are now firmly into "crunch time" when it comes to finding great gifts for friends and loved ones. Every year the latest tech gadgets represent some of the most coveted gifts of the holiday season and this year is no exception. Want to be a hero at home come December 25th? Whether shopping for your children or your significant other these five great gadget gift ideas will be sure to please even the most discerning tech-head. Read on for my picks for some of the hottest gadget gifts for Christmas 2010:

Amazon Kindle

Though it has been surging in popularity over the past several years in my opinion 2010 marked the arrival of the eBook reader into the consumer's mainstream consciousness. No longer a niche tech toy, eReaders are now a coveted gift among bookworms everywhere. The cream of the current crop of E-Ink based readers is undoubtedly the Amazon Kindle. Now in its third generation the Kindle is jam-packed with features, including Wi-Fi and Global 3G, making the acquisition of new titles a breeze. Have a bookworm in your family? Watch their eyes light up when they unwrap the Kindle Christmas morning.

Xbox Kinect

A few years back it was the Nintendo Wii gaming console that was the most coveted video game gift. Well, it took them a few years but Microsoft has finally come out with its own answer to Nintendo's super-popular little console. The Kinect sensor for the Xbox 360 console thrusts gamers right into the heart of the on-screen action, allowing them to literally become the controller. A pair of cameras monitored the motion of the players and their actions are replicated by their on-screen persona. The tech is incredibly cool and will appeal to hardcore video gamers and casual gamers alike.

Apple iPad

This list of gadget gift ideas wouldn't be complete without an entry from the 800 lb gorilla of the gadget world. Apple just continues to churn out one quality tech product after another, and their latest creation might just be their best yet. The iPad, a tablet that blurs the line between smartphones and laptop computers is incredibly versatile. With tens of thousands of apps already available for the device there is a lifetime's worth of entertainment and functionality. Though other manufacturers have begun launching their own tablets they have a long way to go if they want to catch the iPad, both in terms of functionality and popularity. If you are looking for the ultimate gift for the gadget-lover in your house then look no further than Apple's revolutionary iPad.


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Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Electronic Gadget Gift Ideas

What about electronic gadgets as gifts, well, you can think about it for minutes. For all occasions the electronic gifts will make difference feeling for your gift receiver, I will provide you some great ideas for your next gift, It will be the coolest one you have given.


Mp3 sunglasses, the perfect one for the active life style people, It will let you enjoying your favorite music during you ordinary day, they have a high technology built-in mp3 player. In addition to the mp3 player option you will have a perfect UV coated sunglasses, to protect your beautiful eyes.


Mp3 alarm clock, what about waking up with a special message from your lover, it will get you in very good mood, there are many types of alarm clocks that can download the mp3, wav files from your computer, they also can record a voice message to replay it at the morning.


Video sunglasses, they can take you in the magic world, you are within events of the movie, you can watch your ipod or DVD movies like a wide screen, very cool gift for everyone like movies. They will be more expensive than mp3 sunglasses but you or your lover will have the maximum enjoyment.


Wireless security camera, to monitor your home, office, garden, backyard. To watch your children while playing, the best gadget for these issues is the wireless security camera. By the way, you can access your wireless camera from anywhere and at anytime by using IP address.


Mp4 watch, a great watch to watch your favorite movie, your favorite complete movie. Nowadays, watches can download anything from small music files to complete movies, you can enjoy your time while watching films, clips, personal recordings anywhere.


I was trying help you to find a special gift for yourself or for your lover, there are many other gift ideas I will write on them in the next articles, do your search about some of those electronic gadgets to give a nice electronic gift.

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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Gift Ideas For Gadget Lovers

So what is considered a gadget? Is it a gizmo? Well, according to Webster's dictionary: a gadget is often a small mechanical or electronic device with a practical use but often thought of as a novelty. Do they really mean useless items that people have a lot of fun playing with? Sometimes! Futile or with a purpose, the gadgets below make perfect unique gifts no matter what the occasion. Gadget lovers will be going gaga!


Atomic Projection Clock: An amazing gift idea for any gadget guru. They'll feel like they've stepped into a warp zone with the time glowing all around them. It's a no glasses needed, no hassles self-setting way to gift them the gift of time. You can find these at any electronics store or online.


Lightning Detector: Gadget lovers rejoice! This is the mother of all gadgets! A lightning detector can track storm patterns and even report when a bolt is about to hit. Who needs storm chasing? All they need is a handheld lighting detector to send the weather man packing.


Robotic Pet: Okay. They don't want a dog, because they're too much work. Well, what if Fido required no water, no walking and no vet bills? Not possible? Think again. One of the hottest gadgets around is a life-like robotic dog. With full robotic motion, he makes authentic dog sounds and listens to voice commands. Complete lifelike animation! So, tell them you got them a dog as a present. Once they're done yelling, hand them over that electronic yapper. They'll love it!


Ambient Stock Orb: You better sit down for this one. An ambient stock orb is a glass lamp that glows various colors to indicate changes in the financial markets. If the market is calm, it will glow yellow; if it is up green, down red. No PC is required. That's right, no computer is necessary. It just sits there and does its thing via a wireless network. Kind of like a crystal ball.


Wireless Mail Alert: When waiting for an important piece of mail, we often make countless trips to the mail box. In the future, these can be averted with a wireless mail alerter. You gadget lover will do cartwheels! A sensor is placed inside a mail box and when the mail arrives, an indoor receiver chimes and flashes. How cool is that!


Wristwatch Television: The gadget lover can watch their favorite programs anywhere with this awesome gift. Built like a watch, transistor technology captures a crisp digital picture and gets great reception in areas with strong signals.


And on a practical note: All gadget lovers are forever in need of accessories. Batteries, cords, adapters, cases and more are almost always ideal gifts for any gadget lover.


Any one of these gifts is a high tech way to say happy gadgeting and enjoy!

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Monday, December 27, 2010

Gadget Cover For Technology Products

With phones such as the iPhone 4 currently on the market it can be all too tempting to fork out for these extremely expensive little gadgets so that you're up to speed with the crowd. The problem I find is that although I love expensive gadgets I am a little clumsy. Like many people I get too complacent and begin to leave it lying around or in my pocket only to be thrown on the floor by mistake. With a cheap phone although this is annoying it isn't the end of the world as you can replace it. The problem with items like the iPod or the iPhone 4 is that these are extremely expensive pieces of technology which I would expect most people had to save up for to be able to purchase in the first place. Objects like these are not easy to replace unless you're very financially secure.


I've written the following article to inform people of a great way to protect your new gadget and still have plenty of fun. I hope my advice helps.


I would recommend purchasing gadget cover for your new piece of technology. I must admit, until recently I'd never heard of gadget cover but it's a great way to protect your gadget. For only a couple of pounds a month you can make sure that if you ever lose or drop your gadget you can replace it easily. This cover also protects you against theft too.


Gadget Insurance really will enable you to purchase any item of technology without the concern of not being able to replace it. Before getting any type of insurance or cover I would suggest using a comparison site so that you can find the best possible deal. Along with this I would recommend getting voucher codes to save money on your cover!

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Sunday, December 26, 2010

Christmas Gift Ideas for Gadget Lovers

I'm going to let you into the secret as to why men become gadget lovers. It isn't that they haven't fully escaped their childhood. Nor is it that, magpie-like, they are drawn to everything shiny or sparkling. No, gadget loving is all tied into the alpha-male, leader of the pack mentality which means that the male with the most peacockish display receives all the attention.


Watch a group of men arriving at a pub and you'll understand. Each man, as he sits down, will place his mobile phone squarely in front of him on the table. The scene resembles a poker table, which is exactly what it is. An opening gambit, designed to undermine an opponent, might be 'Isn't that the Motorola old hat that came out a couple of months ago. I hear there have been terrible problems with signal strength'. The game progresses with the elimination of players whose mobile phones are not up to snuff until one player remains, the alpha gadget male of the group. In a recent game I observed, the unassailable opening took the form 'Have you seen my new mobile. It arrived direct from Nokia in Finland this morning. It's not being launched in the UK for 10 days and they've let me have it in a colour which is reserved for the Japanese market.' The gadget lover's equivalent of a royal flush!


So how do you approach buying a Christmas gift for a gadget loving male, if you don't share his in-depth knowledge of the world of gadgetry? Assuming that you don't have an unlimited budget to play with, the thing to search out is a gadget that is new, fun and which, if it doesn't hit the mark, you can laugh off as being something of a joke.


The hottest property this Christmas looks like its going be the Kymera Magic Wand, which is a universal remote control built to look like a magician's wand, or perhaps a conductor's baton. The marketing material is very much aimed at the Hogwarts generation, with the user guide in the form of a sorcerer's manual. The company has perhaps missed a trick since the wand is ingenious, fun and above all a practical replacement for the universal remote control which will appeal across the generations. The wand can be taught to control any remote controlled device such as TV, HiFi or lighting using a range of wand movement which include taps, swishes and flicks. With thirteen defined wand gestures, you can replicate all the functionality of a conventional remote control while pretending to place a spell on the next door neighbour's cat or conduct the opening of Beethoven's Fifth. Fun, functionality and frivolity all rolled into one great Christmas gift for a gadget lover.

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Saturday, December 25, 2010

Coolest Gadget Gifts For Boyfriend

With so many gadgets to choose from, how would you know which ones are the best gifts for boyfriend? We know that men are obsessed with gadgets and gizmos regardless of race and age. But if you're not a gadget geek like me, it can be really frustrating.


You're in luck for I'm going to reveal in this article some of the hottest and most wished for gadget gifts for boyfriends today. These include:


Livescribe Pulse Smartpen. This nifty gizmo automatically creates digital copies of everything he writes and records audio at the same time. It basically captures everything you write and draw. He can easily transfer notes to his laptop or personal computer and even search for words or phrases within his notes. One of perfect gifts for men who are taking notes all the time. Can hold more than 100 hours of recording. Price ranges from $150 to $200 depending on the store.


Altec Lansing T612 Digital Speaker. Dock station is one the best gifts for boyfriend today. What makes this dock station for iPhone and iPod really stand out is its ability to avoid picking up any bothersome hum emitted by mobile phones and he doesn't have to switch to airplane mode just to play his favorite songs. Retail price at around $115 to $125.


Flip UltraHD Camcorder. Capture all those romantic memories in HD video quality with this very easy to use camcorder. Gadgets experts love its simplicity and incredible video quality. It's also equipped with built-in software that will allow him to edit video clips, customize videos, shoot still images, and even email or upload videos to popular sites like YouTube and MySpace. Price ranges from $160 to $200.


Irecord. This gadget gift for men will easily allow him to record his much loved TV shows and even movies directly to his iPod or PSP. No need to use his PC or learn programming skills. Retail price at around $180 to $200.


Rapid Beverage Chiller. For guys who love cold drinks, this is the right gadget for him. It quickly chills his favorite beer or soda without affecting the composition or taste. Get this - it can cool a 12 ounce beverage can from 77 degrees to 43 degrees in just 1 minute! Selling at around $70.


Voice-Activated Alarm Clock. This is not your grandma's alarm clock. This talking alarm clock is powered by voice-command. Just the say word and it will change time and date, set the alarm, and even tell him the indoor temperature in Centigrade or Fahrenheit. Available online for $50 to $60.


Vacuum-Cleaning Robot. For men who don't like to clean the house or perhaps too busy to do it, this vacuum robot is the best gift ever. It will clean the whole floor without him lifting a finger. It automatically adjusts to floor surface like carpet, tile, wood or linoleum. Retail price set at $250.

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Friday, December 24, 2010

Gadget Information

There are many different things you should consider when purchasing gadgets online and these things should be considered before you purchase anything online but more importantly gadgets due to the fact they're so expensive and many things can go wrong with them. I've written the following article to help inform you of the things you should consider before purchasing any gadget online. I hope you find the following article informative and useful.


Firstly consider how much you have to spend as this is always important. Although you should always get the best deal possible make sure you stick to your budget. If you see something which is of more money but is a lot better quality I'd recommend trying to receive a voucher codes to save money on the purchase so it's more achievable.


Secondly I would always consider what you need out of the gadget. Are you going to use in on rare occasions or are you going to use it often? Is it going to be used by many people or only by one? Once you've decided what you need out of the gadget you can then search for what you need.


Although you may not want to spend any more money than you have to I'd always recommend getting insurance for your item. I've many times said no to insurance and regretted it when it's cost me more money due to damaging the item and having to replace it.


Make sure you always purchase from a reportable company so you know it's going to be of high quality and in working order. It always helps to purchase a well known brand from a reportable company so that if anything goes wrong you have not only the company but the manufacturer if you need a replacement.


Don't forget to recycle any old gizmos you no longer need.

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

The Best Costumes For the Gadget Lover

Gadget lovers are usually just seen as being technical. You might not think they are creatively or artistically-inclined enough to fully immerse themselves in the fun of dressing up for Halloween. There are, however, quite a few very interesting costumes for people who love gadgets. One such costume is a giant remote control. It is so funny to see a giant remote control walk in the room! A costume like this could be easily made out of cardboard and some black and silver paint.


Another costume that would be great for the gadget-obsessed would be an iPhone. With iPhones being so hot right now, your costume would be a hit! An iPhone costume could also easily be made out of cardboard and paint. If you'd rather not wear a box all night, you could wear a black sweatshirt with those well-known iPhone icons painted on it.


A funny costume that your gadget-loving self could dress up in is the oh-so-dreaded 'Blue Screen of Death'! This one could be made with a cardboard box, too, or you could just wear a blue sweatshirt - either of which you will want to paint on the words, "Exception Fatal Error". The computer geeks at the party might not want to sit next to you, for fear of your jinxing them, but, it will be a really funny costume!


A neat costume to put together would be an Xbox costume. Everyone recognizes that big, green X! You would just need to dress in all black, making sure to have long pants and long sleeves. Also wear a black hat and then you have a small black box around your torso with that lovely green X on it! The gamers in the room will recognize you right away!


If you'd rather take page from the 80's, you could dress up as a Rubik's Cube. For this costume, you will need a large cardboard box cut into three slices. You also cut a hole for your head in the top, hopefully the size of one colored square. And cut a hole in the bottom for your waist. Paint on all of the squares, connect the three sections of the box with some string, and you are now one of the most favorite toys of the 80's!


The list could really go on and on, as there are many different things that you could dress up as, while still holding strong to your geek card! Technological people might not, at first, be thought of as creative, but, I think this short list of costumes tells us otherwise.

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Top 10 Google Gadgets For Free

Google gadgets are designed to be placed on your webpage, blog, or iGoogle page, and can be used for entertainment, business, marketing, and various other purposes. Please keep reading to discover my top ten Google gadgets, and why each gadget made the list!


1. Google Translate My Page - This Google gadget is an amazing addition to any webpage or blog. This essential Google gadget allows any reader of your website or blog to translate the text into multiple different languages. By installing this gadget onto your website or blog, you are ensuring that people all over the world are able to easily read and understand your blog in their native language. Google Translate My Page is one of the best Google gadgets available and can easily help to increase the readership of your webpage or blog.


2. Google Map Search -This is an essential Google gadget for the travelers among us. For those who travel long distances or those who try to stay closer to home, Google Map Search allows you to look up a map to any location without ever leaving your homepage. This is very beneficial to those Google gadget users who work from our laptops while traveling. For those who prefer to leave the long distance traveling to others, the Google Map Search gadget is still a helpful tool when looking for new restaurants, stores, and more. The Google Map Search is definitely one of the top ten Google Gadgets.


3. Google News Feeds- Always keep on top of the biggest news stories with Google News Feeds when you add it to your own webpage or blog. Google News Feeds receives live updated news stories from Google News and allows you to choose whether you want short clips of news stories or longer summaries. You can also format the settings to display from three to fifteen Google News headlines, depending on your preference. Google News Feeds has been in several Google Gadget Reviews, and has definitely earned its place in this one.


4. Weather Channel -You never know what the weather is going to do these days. It seems to change from one minute to the next. With Weather Channel Weather Reports added to your webpage or blog, you can always have the current weather forecast right at your fingertips. Even better, it gives you the forecast for any city whose zip code you request. Do you live in Texas, but you are planning to leave on a trip tomorrow morning for Florida? Simply put in the zip code for the city in Florida you plan to visit (or any city along the way) and you will be prepared for whatever weather is coming your way. The ease of use and helpfulness of the Weather Channel " Weather Reports gadget makes it one of the best Google gadgets available.


5. Calorie Calculator -Healthy eating seems to be more important now, in the 21st century, than it has ever been before. This makes the Calorie Calculator one of the most essential Google gadgets out there. More than ever, people all over the world are watching what they eat. The Calorie Calculator makes it easier than ever to watch your calories and stick to your daily plan. It definitely makes the list of top ten Google gadgets.


6. My Notes-For those of us with hectic and busy schedules, dividing time between work and home and trying to make sure that both get the attention they deserve, My Notes is one of the best Google gadgets out there. Once the My Notes gadget is installed on your website or blog, you are able to create multiple lists to assist you in accomplishing your daily tasks. With the color coding feature, you can see at a glance what you have completed in each area of your life without having to flip through notes or relying on your own memory.


7. Chat Online- Want to talk to your brother, your best friend, your boss, and your accountant all at the same time, but none of the four of them use the same instant messaging service? With so many options available for online chatting these days, it is sometimes hard to connect with the important people in your life. Once you have added the Chat Online Google gadget to your webpage or blog, this will never be a problem again. Chat Online is an essential Google gadget that allows you to chat with users of AOL Instant Messenger, Yahoo Instant Messenger, ICQ, Myspace Messenger, Facebook Messenger, and many more!


8. Animal Smiles-Not all of my top ten Google gadgets are serious or business related! The Animal Smiles Google gadget is one of my absolute favorites and one of the best Google gadgets out there as far as I am concerned. With a large collection of photographs of various animals smiling, the Animal Smiles Google gadget is an essential Google gadget that will brighten your day and put a smile on your face every time!


9. Stress Relief Paintball -We all have stressful days, whether we work in an office, work from home, or stay with the kids all day. How can we eliminate that stress? Stress Relief Paintball! Stress Relief Paintball is one of the best Google gadgets out there for relieving the stress of a hectic day. An amazing top ten Google gadget for users of all ages!


10. Movies Trailer of the Day-The Movies Trailer of the Day Google gadget is available for installation on your webpage or blog. This top ten Google gadget keeps you up to date on all of the newest releases coming out in theatres and shows you entertaining previews and trailers to keep you knowledgeable on the current movie scene. One of the best Google gadgets currently available, the Movies Trailer of the Day Google gadget will keep you coming back for moreand will tempt you more than once to spend the day at the movies!

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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Why Is a CPU Gadget Necessary?

What is the point of having a CPU meter gadget? Do people really find use for this gadget or is it just one more additive that Windows should have avoided while trying to promote its Vista brand? Well, there is not a straight forward yes or no answer to this question.

The concept different strokes for different folks can be applied here as it all depends on the user and how much tasks he/she is doing on the system. For those persons who are constantly on their computers, doing a million tasks at once, constantly using up their RAM and CPU capacity, then this gadget would prove very beneficial. As with many inventions in life, the CPU gadget was brought about to make our lives easier, so why not take advantage of it?

The indispensable purpose of this meter gadget is to determine how much of a computer's RAM and CPU are being used by the user where all in all, he or she would be able to tell when space is needed on their personal computer. As these handy gadgets are found on every Windows Vista Home and Premium system, they are not only easy and simple to read with the basic screen display (which displays usage in terms of percentage) but also are useful in tracking down causes of several problems on a PC such as when a browser or application freezes!

Now for those individuals who find that the CPU gadget their computer has is too simple and incapable of providing an effective live reading of all their processor cores to their liking, then acquiring more complex gadgets off the internet would be the answer. Please take note that these are acquired through free downloads and only on rare occasions will persons be selling these gadgets unless it is truly sophisticated and 'divine'. Such complex meter gadgets show individual core usage (such as eight core and quad core), core and system temperatures (to avoid the PC from over-heating) and RAM usage.

But when will a person need all these fanciness? Well, suppose you need to be constantly tracking your system's resources as you have a variety of programs open and hence are multitasking for long hours daily, where even when you're not personally using your PC, these programs are still running; then the ability for your personal computer to withstand all of this will become a concern to you especially if there are signs of continuous slowness and cases where programs are freezing. The only solution to this problem would be to have a meter gadget, e.g. say the CPU meter gadget version 1.2.2 that supports multiple CPUs and displays each core results separately and accurately.

But then again, for those persons who seldom use their personal computers in this regard and would prefer to have a simple CPU gadget such as the one all Vistas have and have no idea where to find it on your computer, then, locate the Windows side bar which is a little icon usually found on the right side of the Menu Bar (that has the start button) and click open where of the many gadgets shown, CPU meter will be one of them. Click and explore!


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