Do you have someone on your gifting list with particular taste in all things Geek? If so, the Geeks have your gifting playbook depending on your level of investment (how much money do you want to spend?). Below are some great gift ideas under $50, under $100, under $200 and over $200 but you can also check some geek-centric stores such as ThinkGeek, Hammacher Schlemmer and Sharper Image. Enjoy!
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Kinivo sent the Geeks a sample of the Kinivo M2 Bluetooth Speaker system which is a 2.1 speaker system designed for computers, smartphones and tablets for testing. I’ve tested the Kinivo speaker system using Bluetooth from a Mac, iPhone, iPad and Samsung S4 as well as NFC on the Samsung S4… yes, Bluetooth AND NFC. If you are looking for either a budget or nice wireless speaker system that plugs into AC, you should read on.
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V-MODA sent the Geeks a sample of their Crossfade M-100 headphones with some interchangeable cables which included their SpeakEasy Mic, SharePlay Audio and BoomPro, CoilPro and 3-button cables. V-MODA crowdsourced the creative process to design the Crossfade M-100 headphones tapping into audiophiles, producers, editors and DJs to fine-tune the sound and ergonomics.
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When planning your ultimate man-pad you probably have some idea of your dream requirements. Widescreen or Projected TV? Check. Xbox or PlayStation? Check. Surround Sound System. Check. Pool Table. Check. Universal Control from an iPad? Check. Room design like something out of Alien? Double Check.
Perhaps the reality may end-up being something a little more budget conscious for most of us but for those who can dream big UK-based bespoke home automation company “The Private Cinema Company” are ready to turn those dreams into a reality.
One of the latest installation designs for the company has been an Alien themed cinema room complete with alien eggs, shadowy lighting, leather seats, surround sound, movie projection, and all the dramatic intensity of the movie the room is based upon.
The images are pretty impressive and really capture the essence of a bespoke installation. We’re big fans of science fiction movies so this design really gets us wanting to fetch the cat and load in the Blu-ray Alien Anthology set. For those for whom Alien holds little appeal the company say installations are not just limited to the man-pad as home automation can be styled into the lounge, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and even the swimming pool if you have one.
For us, it’s grab the snacks, lights out, start the movie, and make sure there is someone to cling tightly onto. I’ll bring the popcorn, you bring the Xenomorph.
To learn more head over to the The Private Cinema Company website.
The recently announced 10.1″ Windows 8 Samsung ATIV Tab 3 tablet takes its design cues from the popular Samsung GALAXY design but its stand-out feature is its low profile 8.2mm (0.3″) depth and 550g (1.2 lbs) weight.
Comparisons to the Apple iPad are inevitable particularly as the Tab 3 is lighter and slimmer than the latest iPad.
Hands on reports are uncovering more information about the new tablet. Features include an Intel Atom Z2760 processor, a microUSB port, microHDMI, and microSD slot, 1366 x 768 resolution, and proper Windows 8 (Not Windows RT) operating system.
The ATIV Tab 3 also sports the S Pen, and S Note application, with 1024 levels of sensitivity. Microsoft Office Home & Student edition is also pre-installed.
To learn more head over to the Samsung ATIV Tab 3 website.
The app world for Android (and iPhones/iPads) is ever-changing, so don’t be too annoyed that this is still yet another list of apps. This list is on the practical side of life, so you should find at least one in here that’ll be of some use to you. Personally, I use ColorNote myself at least daily.
Here is a free app that will help you become more organized. You can color code your notes (or lists) to keep track of them more easily. There are widgets to display them in your launcher and reminders can be configured to remind you either once or on a recurring basis.
Here’s another entrant to the portable backup battery market, this one from Korean company Misemet. There are a couple of quirks to this one that makes it stand out: it comes with a solar panel to charge the battery pod, and the pod itself contains an LED flashlight. Yup, the flashlight part is definitely quirky.
Both pod and panel come in one of three colors, green, red or yellow, and the panel is wrapped in a soft silicon case for protection and texture. There is also a similar cap for the lightbulb portion of the pod that protects the glass and also creates a mood light effect.
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Review: r.pod Portable Solar Battery Pack and USB Charger with High Flux LED FlashlightRead More »
Image courtesy of Wisfer
Everyone has their own personal style when it comes to decorating and organizing their home. Some like the eclectic look, while others prefer a more traditional look and feel. However, some people really care about more the high tech gadgetry inside and integrated into the house. Here are 3 cutting edge gadgets that you can get today as well as some future-looking designs that may make its way one day into your own home.
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The High Tech Home: A Look at the Present and FutureRead More »
The eReader market has changed dramatically in the past 2 years with most vendors like Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and Kobo offering full-color, full featured tablets in the vein of the iPad. During that time too, E Ink readers have tacked on the features, with most now featuring E Ink Pearl technology, backlights, and more.
We’ve updated our eReader Comparison Report, and it’s yours free. All you need to do is sign up below. If you’re already a loyal subscriber, don’t worry, you’ll get your own personal note telling you where you can download it.
If you haven’t seen our report, it not only gives you the rundown on what the top devices and their specs are, but it also includes the Apple iPad and iPad Mini, and gives you a ‘cheatsheet’ for picking an eReader based on your needs and main interests.
Don’t want to sign up? Buy it instead!
Update 12/19/2012: We have some winners! Congrats to Sara and Katie. Their brand new bags are on their way to them. Thanks to everyone who entered and thanks again to Altego for sponsoring this giveaway!
Win 1 of 2 brand new Altego Canvas Cyan Laptop Messenger Bags! We have a brand new giveaway for the 2012 Xmas season! We have not 1, but 2 beautiful 15″ Canvas Cyan laptop messenger bags from Altego. We recently reviewed the backback version of these bags and loved it. You’ll love it too.
The messenger bag (pictured) has a soft quilted lining for keeping your 15″ laptop safe and sound, as well as another padded pocket for an iPad, metal self-locking buckles, a waffle backing to keep your back comfy, and it’s water resistant to boot. For more info and photos, you can hit Altego’s website.
Entering is simple:
1. just talk about this contest somewhere – Facebook, Twitter, Google+, your own blog, etc. with a link back to this post. Here’s a nice short link for ya: http://bit.ly/gfgbags.
2. Then leave a comment with a link back to your post. Be sure to include your real email address so we can contact you if you win!
We’ll run this contest until Monday 17 December 2012 at 11:59 Pacific Time, which gives us lots of time to get the bag shipped out to you in time for Christmas, then we’ll randomly draw 2 winners!
If you can’t wait to find out if you’ll win, you can pick one up right now from Amazon.com.
Please do read our contest and giveaway rules (yep, the lawyers make us include these!), and keep the basics in mind: you need to be over 18 and have a U.S. mailing address.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/GizmosforGeeks, and on Twitter, @gizmosforgeeks.
And last but not least, a big thank you to Altego for sponsoring this giveaway!
