Nike+ FuelBand
Struggling to find a gift for someone who loves having the latest and greatest tech toys? Get one of these gifts and blow them away! Check out all the best tech gifts of 2012 to find the perfect present for your techie.
The Nike+ FuelBand released earlier this year, but it's still gaining popularity at the end of 2012. This simple and effective device is worn on your wrist and measures your movement level throughout the day. After choosing a desired activity level, it shows your daily fitness progress as a line of red, yellow, and green lights. You can challenge yourself to become even more active by upping the activity level on your smartphone or other device.
MSRP: $149
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite
The time of books on paper is over, and the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is a great way to jump into the future of reading. This new version of the popular Kindle e-reader features a high-resolution e-ink display that looks just like paper. The screen is easily visible in sunlight, and it's perfect for reading in the dark thanks to the a set of lights built into the front of the screen. The Paperwhite has better contrast, an 8-week battery life, and a massive selection of books.
MRSP (Wi-Fi with Special Offers model): $119
Apple iPad with Retina Display
Tablets are still hot this year, and the Apple iPad with Retina display is the latest and greatest of the bunch. This fourth generation of the iPad is an amazing device that blows away the previous model, even though it's just six months newer. This awesome 10" tablet features the crisp Retina display, a 1.4 GHz dual core processor, and iOS 6. Other tablet devices, like the Microsoft Surface, are slowly gaining ground on the iPad, but it remains the cream of the crop.
MRSP (16GB Wi-Fi model): $499
iHome iHM61 Portable Speaker
Even if you have a nice set of headphones or earbuds, it's nice to be able to play your music out loud for everyone to hear. You don't want to lug around a gigantic speaker everywhere, which is where the iHome iHM61 portable speaker succeeds. It's collapsable design makes it small enough to fit in your pocket, but it's surprisingly loud. It even manages to get a decent amount of bass! This speaker also changes colors and features a rechargable battery.
MRSP: $24.99
3M Streaming Projector
Projectors have been slowly shrinking down over the past few years, but that usually meant a sacrifice in quality. The 3M Streaming Projector Powered by Roku is the perfect blend of size, value, and quality. This mini-projector is only about the size of your hand, has a 800x480 resolution, and can project a picture up to 120" wide. However, the coolest feature of this projector is the included USB stick from Roku that streams digital content to the device!
MRSP: $299
Apple iPhone 5
The iPhone 5 has been out since September, but it's still the most desired phone on the market. Everything Apple is still hot right now, so people will love to get their hands on this awesome device. This mobile phone features a 4-inch Retina display, 1.3 GHz dual core processor, an 1080p rear camera, a 720p front camera, LTE 4G, and iOS 6. Apple won't release another phone until late next year, so there's plenty of time to enjoy this tech toy before it becomes old-fashioned.
MRSP (16GB model with a contract): $199
Oakley Airwave Goggles
Oakley is known for creating high quality eyewear, and now it's going high-tech. The Oaklay Airwave goggles are the perfect companion for any skiing enthusiast. These goggles contain a GPS locator that tracks the wearer's global position. In addition, a small heads-up display is built into the goggles that shows a number of cool statistics, such as jump height and speed. It also features Bluetooth connectivity for linking up with your smartphone.
MRSP: $599.95
Google Nexus 7
While a lot of people are going to get an iPad Mini as a gift this year, the Google Nexus 7 is actually the best mid-size tablet. This 7" tablet is powered by Android 4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) and a ridiculous 1.2 GHz quad-core processor. The Nexus 7 is also noteworthy for its extremely crisp and vibrant display. Many tech reviewers named this tablet as their gadget of the year, so it's sure to be a hit as a gift.
MRSP (16GB Wi-Fi model): $199
Nintendo Wii U
Speaking of tablets; Nintendo recently released the Wii U, which represents the merger of tablet and console gaming. This new game console does feature improved graphics, but the main attraction is the new GamePad controller. This awesome device can act as a second screen for the player or can even be used instead of the TV completely. This video game console will be extremely popular during the holiday season, and it's already sold out in many locations.
MRSP (Basic Set): $299.99
Lytro Light-Field Camera
The Lytro light-field camera is like magic contained in a little box. This camera not only takes a picture, but also allows the user to adjust the focus and alter the perspective of a photo after it is taken. This incredible technology changes the way we interact with photos, and it's way too much fun to play around with it. This is cutting-edge technology, so it does come at a premium price.
MRSP (8GB model): $399
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