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35 Days of tech gifts countdown: Day 3: Hands-free communication on two wheels
By Isaac M. O'Bannon, Editor - Saturday December 22, 2012
From the Tech Views blog. Let the countdown continue... It's the gift-giving season, and I'm here to give some gadget options for those on your gift list (even yourself). This series will last through the holidays. Day 3: Hands-free Communication on Two Wheels There’s the mobile professional life, and then there’s the active personal life. Both types of people still need to stay in contact while on the go. For active cyclists, the UClear Helmet Communicator HBC 130 is the ultimate on-bike communication system, providing hands-free access to the user’s mobile device for music, calls, GPS and intercom with other cyclists. The weather resistant system connects to the rider’s helmet and pairs instantly with... -
35 days of tech gift ideas: Day 5: Cool in the pool, a waterproof speaker and speakerphone
By Isaac M. O'Bannon, Editor - Thursday December 20, 2012
From the Tech Views blog. Let the countdown continue... It's the gift-giving season, and I'm here to give some gadget options for those on your gift list (even yourself). This series will last through the holidays. Day 5: Cool in the Pool or Take it to the Lake Cool in the Pool, or Take it to the Lake Sometimes even I’m at a loss for words, and the ECOXBT has almost done it this time. It’s a wireless Bluetooth speaker for any device, plus it doubles as a speakerphone. Oh, it’s also 100% waterproof and can be fully submerged in water. It’s also rugged and stylish and comes in cool colors. ( www.ecoXgear.com ; $99.99) You can see the entire 35-day gift countdown at the Tech Views blog. -
35 Days of tech gift ideas: Day 6: Keep your paperwork simple and neat
By Isaac M. O'Bannon, Editor - Wednesday December 19, 2012
From the Tech Views blog. Let the countdown continue... It's the gift-giving season, and I'm here to give some gadget options for those on your gift list (even yourself). This series will last through the holidays. Day 6: Keep it Simple & Neat Professionals are more mobile than ever, and keeping track of receipts, business cards and other documents is a challenge on the road. NeatReceipts can save the day. The mini mobile scanner weighs about 10 ounces, can scan up to four sheets a minute and comes with a digital filing system that lets users quickly create PDF files, expense reports and contact lists. It supports Mac and PC, can export to Excel, QuickBooks, Quicken and TurboTax, and syncs contact information from... -
35 days of gift ideas countdown: Day 4: The Perfect iPad Companion
By Isaac M. O'Bannon, Editor - Tuesday December 18, 2012
From the Tech Views blog. Let the countdown continue... It's the gift-giving season, and I'm here to give some gadget options for those on your gift list (even yourself). This series will last through the holidays. Day 4: The Perfect iPad Companion There are dozens or more iPad cases on the market, but if you’re looking for one that combines real functionality with style, check out the iLuv CEOFolio . Much more than just a case, the CEOFolio provides several pockets for business cards, ID, credits cards, pens and other items, plus a slot for a legal note pad. The case also has a strap and built-in stand for propping up the tablet. Fits Most tablets, but designed primarily for iPad 2 and New iPad (Retina... -
35 days of tech gift ideas: Day 7: Get Your BlackBerry fix in tablet format
By Isaac M. O'Bannon, Editor - Tuesday December 18, 2012
From the Tech Views blog. Let the countdown continue... It's the gift-giving season, and I'm here to give some gadget options for those on your gift list (even yourself). This series will last through the holidays. Day 7: Get Your BlackBerry Fix in Tablet Format If you don’t have a tablet yet, you don’t know what you’re missing. The best news is, the pricing has come down on even trusted brands like the BlackBerry Playbook . The PlayBook has an awesome high-resolution touch screen for perfect gaming and movies, dual-side cameras for video calls, up to 64GB of memory, built-in wi-fi, optional 4G data connectivity and Bluetooth support. Unlike the iPad, it also fully supports Flash for the tons of games and work... -
The Grandfather Gifts
By Dave McClure, Contributing Writer/Columnist - Monday December 17, 2012From Dave's Bleeding Edge blog . When there are children in your life who do not live with you, gift-giving at the holidays can be daunting. I know, because I’m a grandfather. That means many things, especially during the holiday season, but mostly what it means is that I need to find gifts for grandchildren. And grand-nieces and nephews, as well as children of friends. And for many people, the challenge of buying for people outside of the direct family – especially when they are aged eight through fifteen – is precarious at best. You can’t buy them clothes (too personal) or jewelry (the same). If you buy them a video game, you risk the ire of parents who don’t believe in video games. As for buying music…well, how much... -
35 Days of tech gifts: Day 8: Click and Grow... A digital flower pot
By Isaac M. O'Bannon, Editor - Monday December 17, 2012
From the Tech Views blog. Let the countdown continue... It's the gift-giving season, and I'm here to give some gadget options for those on your gift list (even yourself). This series will last through the holidays. Day 8: The Digital Flower Pot For those who enjoy house plants, but weren’t born with a green thumb, check out the Click and Grow , an easy-to-use electronic “smartpot” that grows real herbs and flowers without needing to water or fertilize, and without having to know anything about gardening. The Click and Grow automatically measures and applies the right amount of water, fertilizer and air based on the plant’s needs. ( www.clickandgrow.com ; $59.99 starter kit; $19.99 for additional... -
35 days of tech gifts countdown: Day 9: Keep your tablet cozy, comfy and fashionably unique
By Isaac M. O'Bannon, Editor - Sunday December 16, 2012
From the Tech Views blog. Let the countdown continue... It's the gift-giving season, and I'm here to give some gadget options for those on your gift list (even yourself). This series will last through the holidays. Day 9: Keep Your iPad Cozy, Comfortable and Fashionable The case for your iPad, tablet or phone doesn't have to be boring. As evidence, I present Art Bird Cozy Sleeves , a collection of unique and artful cases in styles that include bird designs (of course), as well as flowers, retro phones, travel themes, collages and others. All of the cases are made with thick neoprene lining with cozy cotton flannel that will make your iPad or tablet the most comfortable and best-dressed, while sporting the awesome... -
35 day tech gift countdown: Day 10: Shades with a Unique View
By Isaac M. O'Bannon, Editor - Saturday December 15, 2012
From the Tech Views blog. Let the countdown continue... It's the gift-giving season, and I'm here to give some gadget options for those on your gift list (even yourself). This series will last through the holidays. Day 10: Shades with a Unique View Whether racing down the slopes or burning rubber on the track, everybody loves sharing video of the action. That used to require carrying a bulky camcorder around, then came better mobile video tech that allowed a small camera to be mounted. But even that's oldschool now that Pivothead Eyewear is here. Combining sleek sunglasses with a built-in HD video camera, the shades gi ve a perfect first-person perspective, with hands-free video and audio. The most advanced... -
35 Days of tech gift ideas countdown... #11: Extra Power on the Go
By Isaac M. O'Bannon, Editor - Friday December 14, 2012
From the Tech Views blog. Let the countdown continue... It's the gift-giving season, and I'm here to give some gadget options for those on your gift list (even yourself). This series will last through the holidays. Day 11: Extra Power on the Go Whether you use an iPhone, Android, BlackBerry or other mobile device, it seems like power supply is always an issue. But with the Duracell Rechargeable Instant USB charger , you can have hours of extra battery life always on-hand. The rechargeable power system works with any device, including phones and tablets, that have a mini USB port that allows charging, giving devices between three and 35 hours of extra life. It comes with a universal charging cable and is about...
