2009 has brought us some really cool gadgets that make excellent Christmas tech gifts for all your technology savvy friends and family members on this year’s gift list. If you’re thinking of the perfect Christmas technology gift for your favorite geek, look no further. We’ve got the rundown on some of the top tech gifts of the year, from navigation systems to Bluetooth-supported watches. Big and small gifts alike can get the heart racing of any tech geek, whether they need a touch screen PC or a new digital camera. Make sure you also check out our list of the best Christmas shopping sites and best online shopping sites and strategies for finding killer shopping discounts and Christmas shopping deals before you make that purchase.
Motorola Droid – Motorola had a hard time coming up with a stellar device for running Google’s Android platform, but the recently revealed Droid makes everything all better. With a large touch screen, a fast processor and optimized app integration, the Droid emerged as the only true iPhone competitor thus far.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 – This camera is tiny but tough. Waterproof, dust-proof and shockproof, this camera can really take a beating and still give you the quality pictures you want. There’s nothing worse than spending hundreds of dollars on a sleek digital camera, only to have it rendered useless that first time you forget to put on the wrist strap.
Kindle – The Amazon Kindle has really proven itself this year, with an updated device and a willingness to cooperate with other platforms and readers (such as Kindle for the iPhone). Nevertheless, this ereader is gaining in popularity, which means more publishers are creating content to be viewed on this mobile reading device.
TomTom GO 740 Live – Need to get somewhere? This TomTom navigation system is the first from the manufacturer to be wirelessly connected and synced with GPS, adding the ability to better receive real-time data on weather, gas prices and local search (powered by Google). In addition, this TomTom supports Bluetooth devices, giving you hands-free calling and voice command options to free up the driver’s um, driving hands.
HP TouchSmart – With prices varying from just under $1,000 to over $600 the new touch screen desktop computer can get little expensive, but it’s still cool. Incorporating new touch and voice-activated features, the HP TouchSmart is ushering in the new wave of touch devices beyond those we keep in our pockets to make phone calls. We’ve been dreaming of a consumer-ready touch computer for years now, and HP has just helped with the revolution.
Sony PlayStation 3 Slim – Super sleek, super sexy. The latest rendition of Sony’s PlayStation is less bulky and less expensive (relatively speaking). An integrated Blu-ray player gives the console a dual purpose, and additional and ongoing support for web-based programs means that the PlayStation 3 Slim is on its way to becoming one super duper device.
MacBook Pro – Even better battery life and sensible integration for features such as an SD card slot make this laptop one of the best. MacBooks prices often reflect their top-of-the-line status, though this particular MacBook is relatively more affordable than previous models and other systems from Apple. Whether you need video-editing or a powerful operating system, you can’t go wrong with the latest MacBook Pro.
iPod Nano – The new iPod Nanos from Apple are taking on traits from their bigger and more powerful siblings, with video integration now gracing the tiny mp3 player. The screen may be small, but it serves its purpose, granting a new demographic to have access to more multimedia from a wider range of current iPod selections.
iPhone 3GS – The yearly update to the iPhone made huge waves in 2009, with 3GS support and improved app integration for the phone’s existing features. This killer combo made for a great device, which has truly taken over our mobile culture and set standards for all other smartphones to follow.
Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Watch – This watch tells time, but it also tells you who’s calling you on your phone. While in a meeting or driving, just look at your watch instead of digging around for your phone or having to interrupt a speaker by glancing at your phone. The discrete Bluetooth watch seems a tad hokey right now. But similarly to the TomTom navigation which also has Bluetooth integration, we’re seeing how Bluetooth can enable a wide range of devices to communicate with each other, minimizing your need to rely on a single device for the bulk of the functionality you need.
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