If you’re like me you’d really rather not brave the last-minute shoppers this weekend as the Christmas buying frenzy reaches a peak. I love this time of year, but I hate what it does to people as they push through crowds on their way to get last-minute gifts for their family, and friends. That’s why [...]
Quirky is one of my favorite websites to shop because the products there are so spot-on useful. That’s probably because everything is conceived and designed by real people who have great ideas but not the infrastructure to turn that idea into reality on their own. Of all the Quirky products I own or have tested [...]
I often see Kikkerland’s fun, kitschy accessories when I’m out holiday shopping for things other than technology. They make perfect stocking stuffers since they’re useful, inexpensive, and cute. They also make nice secret Santa presents for the same reasons. With holiday gifting time almost upon us you don’t have that much time to shop, so [...]
We know that the Kindle Fire is hot for the holidays, but if that special someone on your list already has the tablet, what more do they need? More media, that’s what. They need movies and TV episodes and songs and books and apps. That’s what the Fire is for, after all. It’s easy to [...]
Shopping for a high school or college student this holiday? Maybe they didn’t get everything they needed during the Back to School rush, or perhaps they’ve discovered new needs now that the semester is about to end. Or maybe you just want to up their game with a sweet gift that will make their lives [...]
With holiday shopping in full swing, you are no doubt feeling the pressure to get your shopping list finished as fast as possible. We’ve been sharing a number of Gift Guides to help you shop for all kinds of recipients from iPhone to Android and gaming to reading. Here are some of our favorite holiday [...]
Our gift guides are chock full of awesome tech, gadgets, and accessories. And I poked through all of them to find the best products under $200. The Kindle Fire isn’t the only worthwhile gadget to be had at this price point. Whether the people on your list love media, want to organize a vast photo [...]
Do you have a gamer to buy for this year? I am here to help. I have experience with all 3 of the main consoles: Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the Nintendo Wii. No matter what console the gamer on your list owns, this list has something they’ll love: the hottest games, most sought-after accessories [...]
Finding affordable tech gifts for the holidays doesn’t require getting up early or braving the Black Friday madness. There are quite a few really good gadgets and accessories at $99 or below. Especially if you or the lucky people on your list love media. But if you do happen to find any of these products [...]
Maybe the prospect of spending $250 or more on a gift scares you. Or maybe you feel like spending less than $200 on a gift is a little on the cheap side. If that’s the case, you have come to the right place. Whether you’re searching for a new camera for the photographer in your [...]
Holiday shopping is hard enough without having to worry about exceeding your budget. Our 2011 Gift Guides have plenty of presents that won’t break the bank. But if you don’t feel like combing through them all, we’ve made it easy for you to find gadgets and accessories within your financial limits. Below are our favorites [...]
Black Friday isn’t the only time you can find great tech gifts that won’t bust your budget. We’ve pulled together the best products from this year’s Gift Guides that cost $50 or less. Find the perfect accessory for iPhones and iPads, Android tablets and smartphones, cameras and MP3 players. There are also some sweet gifts [...]
Holiday shopping doesn’t have to completely drain your bank account this year. There are plenty of gifts to give that don’t cost much, yet will still bring a smile to the recipient’s face. We gathered together the best gadgets and accessories from all of our 2011 Gift Guides that cost less than $25. Whether you’re [...]
While we’ve been busy telling you about all of the gadgets and gizmos that you should be buying this holiday season, it’s time to switch gears a little bit and tell you about a few things that shouldn’t be on your wish list this 2011 holiday season. We know that there are going to be [...]
Face it, many of the people on your shopping list this holiday seasons have no interest in the geeky gifts that you would love to give them. They don’t want a smartphone and have no interest in a computer, or anything to do with either one of them. However, they might be someone who needs [...]
As a photo enthusiast, one thing I’d really love to find under the tree would be an awesome photo editing application that helps me turn my average shots into artistic masterpieces. If you too have a shutterbug on your gift buying list consider getting them one of these five applications. The software listed ranges from [...]
The iPad is not a toy, but kids really love playing with it. Apple’s tablet has also proved an excellent gaming platform, sucking hours out of your life chasing down that last elusive three-star score in Angry Birds. However, gaming with the iPad doesn’t have to be a solitary affair or even a purely digital [...]
There are certainly quite a few Android Tablets to choose from this holiday season. They come in a variety of sizes, which is a good thing as it gives users some choice. But when it comes to looking for accessories for your Android tablet of choice this makes for some challenging shopping. In preparing this [...]
Do you have a shutter bug on your buying list for this holiday season? Chances are a serious photographer would rather you didn’t buy them a new camera because they will be very particular about what kind to get, making surprises impossible. However, a great photography accessory will warm their heart and earn you some [...]
Camera phones turned the world of lower end point-and-shoot cameras upside down, nearly killing off the business (especially for people like the readers of GottaBeMobile who are more likely to have a great smart phone than not). Yet, not all camera phones deliver crisp, high quality images. And even those that do can be a [...]
The Kindle Fire is bringing up the sales chart at Amazon, and is set to be a big holiday hit. With any hit, you need accessories, and there are no shortage of Kindle Fire cases and covers to keep your Fire protected and stylish. The Kindle Fire has a nice look and feel to it, [...]
By the time your kid reaches the tween stage, toys start to give way to actual gadgets on the wish list. While you’re probably not ready to break out the cash for expensive technology, there are some great devices that will keep your tween entertained and help you teach them about tech responsibility. Of course, [...]
Kids love tech and gadgets just as much as adults, and are often quite partial to the same toys their parents bring home. While that’s not always an ideal situation, giving them their own gadgets to play with will satisfy their techie hearts. But don’t hide that iPad or iPhone away just yet, because several [...]
If you’re looking for a gadget under your Christmas Tree or in your stocking, chances are you are probably thinking Tablet. And if you’re thinking tablet, there’s a good bet you are thinking iPad 2. And why not? It’s going to be one of the most popular gifts this holiday season and for many it [...]
There are as many Android smartphones as there are holidays in the last two months of the year. No matter which phone you have or which holiday you are celebrating, we have a list of top notch Android accessories that will give you or your gift recipient an awesome experience. Android phones don’t always enjoy the same [...]
Maybe you’re looking for a great gadget to give to a loved one this holiday season. Or maybe you’re looking for a sports related gift to give to somebody that is passionate about their local pro or college team. Well, how about combining both? Here you’ll find five gadgets that are perfect for somebody that [...]
If your family knows that you love your iPhone 4S, then you better hope that your Christmas stocking will be stuffed with a one or more of these cool iPhone 4S accessories we’re featuring. Or just give them the link and say, “Here’s my wish list!” You can also make the iPhone fan in your [...]
Gifting someone a smartphone is a little weird given that the best prices come with a contact attached. What happens? Do you say: “Here’s your new phone… and a 2-year contract plus a $30/month data plan. Merry Christmas!” That wouldn’t go over well. It’s more likely that a new phone won’t be a surprise and [...]
How young is too young for kids to get their first taste of technology? Two years old? Two months old? Is there an app for this? The tech toy market for babies and toddlers is getting more sophisticated every year, but the most genius toys may be the ones that make mom and dad’s expensive [...]
2011 has undoubtedly been the year of the tablet. From the millions of iPad 2s sold, to the fall of the HP TouchPad, to the impending rise of Amazon’s Kindle Fire, slates have dominated technology headlines throughout the course of the year. And while the growth of the tablet market is good for (some of) [...]
The cold winter air may be keeping you inside, but we all have a fitness minded friend or family member on our holiday shopping list that is still pounding the pavement or hitting the gym despite chilly conditions. After testing out a number of gadgets over the past year, we wanted to share some of the coolest health and fitness gadgets [...]
eReaders continue to top many holiday wish lists despite predictions that tablets would eliminate them in short order. They flourish thanks to steady improvement in page turn rates, eInk display technology, and now the addition of touch capabilities. The ever more reasonable prices don’t hurt, either. Voracious bibliophiles and casual novel snackers alike love eReaders [...]
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