Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini
Sure, I could write a holiday gift guide telling you to buy a TV, a laptop, or a Blu-ray player… but how boring would that be? Everybody has these things already, and if they need a new one, well, they’ll tell you exactly what they want.
Instead I’ve spent the last few weeks putting together a collection of more off-the-beaten-path tech products which make interesting, unique, and/or unexpected gifts. Without further ado, here are a few picks for some of the more unusual tech presents…
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini – A nifty speaker and iPod/iPhone dock that’s a sort-of miniaturized version of B&W’s beautiful full-size Zeppelin. Never mind that it doesn’t actually look like a zeppelin at all… it’s still a very cool gadget. $400
IoSafe Disaster-Proof Hard Drive – Your external backup drive does you no good if your house burns down. IoSafe drives are fireproof and waterproof and start at $149, not much more than a standard external hard drive.
Moshi Voice Control Alarm Clock – A travel clock with a twist: You set the time and alarm via voice… and you can even snooze it by command instead of pushing a button. Just $20, it makes a great stocking stuffer.
Jabra Stone – A strange and unique Bluetooth headset, the latest Jabra sinks into a smooth pebble-like device for charging and storage. A conversation piece, to say the least. $120
Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements 8 – $100 gets you slimmed-down and simplified versions of these industry-standard photo- and video-editing applications. Get your friends and family off of Windows Movie Maker and Paint and into something legit.
Livescribe Pulse Digital Pen – Perfect for your hyper-organized student, the Livescribe Pulse records audio, transfers handwritten notes to your PC, and even plays Hangman. $200
ICON Rogue Flashlight – A distinctive and bright LED flashlight, powered by a single AA battery. $40
TomTom GPS for iPhone – If your loved one already has an iPhone, there’s no need to bother with a standalone GPS receiver. The TopTom app is the best iPhone GPS navigator that I’ve tried to date, with complete text-to-speech voice nav features. $100
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