Gadgets - Tech Stripe

If you know someone who is a complete tech and gadget junky a cool gadget gift would defintely be appropriate for a birthday, holiday, anniversary, or a just because gift. Although, you will want to tailer the gift to the person and what he, or she, likes, there are always a few basics that you will want to consider.

Some of the top gadgets that you can give as gifts, include:

* Digital Camera
* Digital Picture Frame
* Digital Video Camera
* Portable Hard Drive
* MP3 Player
* Picture Printer
* Cell Phone
* Bluetooth Head Set
* USB Thumb Stick
* Video Game
* Video Game Console

You can find really cool gadget gifts that you can give out. A quick shopping trip to Circuit City, Best Buy, Office Max, Office Depot, Staples, or a number of other office stores will show you that there really are a number of gadget gifts that you can purchase for your friend or loved one.

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July 19th 2008 @ 18:42

Posted By: Whitney - Category: Gifts

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Electronic Reading Devices: End of Paper Books?

I feel that we are slowly furthering outselves into the age of technology, as companies are attempting to wean out regular paper books by created reading devices that allow you to purchase and upload your favorite books and new releases to read on a handheld device.

These devices are of course electronic and can potentionally serve a few complications, in my opinion, as the reader must spend hours reading on a LCD screen. Now, although most are created without a backlight and read off of the surrounding light in the area, I still see eye problems rising as more and more people begin to purchase these wireless devices.

The Amazon Kindle is probably the newest and most innovative reading device on the market today. They are priced at about $350, but you will probably want to purchase a spare memory card, a travel charger, and a carrying case to protect your new gadget. As you see these devices aren't cheap, but you may find the books for sale a little cheaper and your daily paper easier to read, but it's up to you to figure out if the price is really worth it.

Most of these devices do not need to sync up to your computer to charge or upload your favorite books, but that's just one small innovation in my book.

I think these electronic devices take the fun out of old fashioned reading. I mean the Kindle allows you to search Wikipedia to look up words and Amazon's online store. That's great, but reading your favorite newspaper or magazine will never be the same.

Personallly, I find that it's going to take time to completely wean out regular reading books, but sadly I think one day books will be rare amongst the sea of electronic books and reading devices.

What do you think?

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June 18th 2008 @ 14:28

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Pink Gadgets for Girls

For those females, or males even, who love the color pink, the big brands in technology haven't forgotten about you. You can find your favorite gadgets in various colors which includes the color pink. The more popular pink gadgets include digital cameras and MP3 players, but don't worry, as you can find tons of other pink gadgets in the store.

Digital Cameras

If you haven't seen them, yes digital cameras come in pink. Big brands such as GE, Sony, Panasonic, Casio, Fujifilm, Kodak, VistaQuest, Argus, Polaroid, and Samsung, all have pink digital cameras. These cameras have the same capabilities and features as regular silver or black cameras that are of the same model; they're just pink.

MP3 Players

The Apple iPod, SanDisk Sansa, Zune, Creative Zen, and the Sony Walkman, all come in pink. These are top brands that are providing variety to the regular colors of the MP3 player.

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May 26th 2008 @ 13:46

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Gadget Gifts for Father's Day

Father's Day is coming up next month, and you want to make sure that you get the perfect gift to show your dad that you love and appreciate him. Yes, a card and a phone call is enough to tell your dad that you were thinking about him and that you love and appreciate him, but why not go a step further and surprise him with a really cool gadget gift.

Even if your dad's not the most tech savvy, these gifts are pretty simple to use and they're a great way to show your dad that you care, so browse the following gifts and find the best onr for your dad.

1. Digital Camera- Cameras are a great way to take snap shots of your friends and family so that you have shots of you favorite memories with your forever. Even if you're dad has a trusted camera, a new digital camera is a great way to upgrade his photos. You may be thinking, "That's a great idea, but I don't want to spend a fortune." Well, you can find great cameras on Amazon.com for $80-$200, and they're from trusted brands like Canon, Kodak, and Sony.

Canon PowerShot A570IS 7.1MP priced at $149

2. Digital Picture Frame- Why settle for a picture frame that only views one or two pictures, when you can purchase digital frames that will view as many pictures as you upload to the frame or have sitting on your memory card. These frames come in so many different styles, sizes, and colors, that you're bound to find one that your dad will love. (By the way, it'd probably be easier to buy the spare memory card, which usually aren't but $10-$30 depending on the MB.) These frames range from $55 to $150 on Amazon.

Kodak EasyShare SV-710 7-Inch priced at $74

3. Picture Printer- At home picture printers have vastly improved since their first release years ago. You know get wonderfully printed pictures at home at your own computer desk. You no longer have to run out to Wal-Mart, Wal-Greens, Target, Rite Aid, or any other business to get your digital pictures printed or picked up. Your dad will love being able to print the pictures of your graduation or his grandson's first birthday party at home so that he can proudly share them with his friends. Epson, Canon, Sony, and HP all manufacture wonderful picture printers that range in price from $69 to $200 on Amazon.com.

Canon SELPHY DS810 priced at $79

4. Flash Drives- I thought this was probably the coolest idea; there are so many neat ways to carry your USB drive with you, such as 1) a flash drive pen, 2) a memory watch, and 3) a Swiss Army Knife. The flash drive pen set is priced at whopping $35 and is manufactured by Edge Memory; the memory watches are priced at $58 to $100 (depending on the style); the Swiss Army knives are priced at $40 to $115, depending on the features on the knife. All three products can be found at those prices on Amazon.com.

Flash drives are a great way to carry pictures and documents from your home computer with you to open at work, school, or anywhere you need to. These USB drives are the best way to carry around more information than on the typical floppy disk or CD.

Prices range from $35 to $120, depending on the product and style

5. DVD Burner- This gift may sound expensive, but you can find DVD burners ranging in price from $25 to $200 on Amazon.com. DVD burners are a great way for your dad to burn his favorite pictures and movies onto CDs. It's an easy way to keep holiday pictures together, birthdays, etc. You can find DVD burners from top brands such as Phillips, Coby, Sony, Samsung, and HP.