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Top 10 Last Gen Electronics That Still Rock
As technology growth continues to explode, you may find that you or people you know have been left in the dust. No worries, I've put together a list of the top 10 last generation electronics that still rock, so you can find the perfect gifts for others (and yourself). Plus, you'll be keeping up with technology and not breaking the bank to do so!
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1 | iPod nano 3rd gen ($125) Last year's model? Uh huh. Tiny, powerful, and still able to rock out like this year's iPod? You betcha! Save some cash this year and pick up the last gen model of the iPod nano! |
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2 | Shure E2c Sound Isolating Earphones ($60) Available since 2003 (yes, ages ago), these are still some of the highest-rated, top-selling earbuds on the market. People with iPods, Zunes and other music players often trade in their stock-standard headphones for a pair of premium buds, so pick up a set for your music aficionados. |
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3 | TomTom Third Edition Portable GPS Automobile Navigator ($80) Wow, these have come down in price. It seems like just yesterday they were like $300-400 for the average model! Well, they still are on the costly side, but you can pick up a certified-remanufactured version of the TomTom 3rd edition for just 80 bucks. This makes a great gift, especially for those who live in metropolitan areas. |
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4 | USB flash drive ($8, $16) What do students, office workers, housewives, and your dentist all have in common? They use a computer, and they likely have documents, spreadsheets, music and movies that need to be shared between computers and prices on these have dropped so much it's crazy! A modest 4GB model will run about $8, while you can get a beefier 8GB model for $16. If you're not sure, get the 8GB. |
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5 | Xbox 360 Pro Holiday Bundle 2008 ($300 or less) This system has been out for a while and is not going to be outdated anytime soon. This premium edition is about $300 and comes with all sorts of extras, but if you'd like to save some mulah, look at the more barebone consoles available. |
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6 | Nintendo Wii ($280) Looking for some interactive family fun? Look no further than the Wii, which was released a couple years ago and is still difficult to track down. Punch your phone number into Amazon, and they'll tell you when one is available for purchase. They're still developing many fun add-ons, like Wii Fit, and Wii Music that keep this device up-to-date. |
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7 | Amazon Kindle ($360) Okay, last one on the pricy side of the fence. The Kindle has been wildly successful in the past and Amazon recently dropped the cost by $40. Book, magazine, newspaper, and blog readers alike use the Kindle to read their daily literature, so it makes a perfect high-end gift for any reader. |
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8 | Memory Card ($9)Memory Card ($9) These multi-use cards were in the same boat as USB drives a couple years ago; they were pricey and technology was making them outdated quickly. Memory cards have slowed down now and you can get a 4GB card that holds thousands of photos on most digital cameras for just 9 bucks. If this is for someone with a digital SLR camera (the non-point and shoot kind), go for the 16GB card - it'll be perfect. |
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9 | Logitech ClearChat Comfort USB Headset ($30) Headsets are now an essential for Internet users everywhere, not only as gaming accessories, but as personal and business communication devices as well. This headset is top-quality at a modest price. Since it is a USB device, it connects and sets up by just plugging it in. |
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10 | MP3s ($0.99) The most popular and widely accepted format of music on computers is MP3. Pick up an album or a bunch of songs for someone at just 99 cents apiece. This would also go very well with a USB key, Memory Card, or iPod nano, since you can load great songs onto the device before giving it as a gift. |
Whether you're looking for one perfect gift or maybe a stocking stuffer, these gifts are sure to please. At the current prices, you're getting great technology at a great price.
Happy shopping!
Top 10 Gifts for Runners
Being a runner myself, I often ponder what it would be like to have others support my cause by buying me gifts! Well, if the runner in your life is like me, here are some snazzy options available now.
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1 | Garmin Forerunner 305 with Heart Rate Monitor ($169.97 was $299.99) Although a newer watch exists, this one seems to be quite popular. I have one and love it. Oh, not to mention the price has dropped A LOT. |
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2 | Lock Laces ($4.97) Tired of those dreaded untied shoes? Although designed for triathlons, these lace locks work great for every day running as well. |
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3 | Apple Nike + iPod Sport Kit for iPod nano ($37.99) For the price, it's difficult to beat a pace/music combo that keeps you motivated during your run. Not to mention you can compete against your friends virtually using nikeplus.com! |
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4 | Nathan Streak Reflective Vest ($21.29) If you run in the evening or early morning, it's best to be seen. Make sure you get all your running in without unnecessary hospital visits. This vest will not get in your way and could keep you from some serious misfortune. |
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5 | New Balance Unisex CoolMax Mesh No Show 2-pack Socks ($11.00) Socks you ask? Well, let me just say that happy feet make a happy runner. Once you try form-fitting running socks, you will toss aside your old cotton socks for good. |
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6 | Nathan Small Attachable Padded Accessory Pocket ($9.41) When you are out for a long run or in a large race, it's difficult to be without your phone or a small bit of cash. This attachable pocket can hold items securely. Combine it with a running belt, and away you go! |
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7 | BodyGlide Anti-Chafing Stick ($7.95 to $14.50) And now we are down to the less glorious side of running...the chafe. Sadly, it happens. Luckily, there are products like this out there to avoid the pain. Vaseline or petroleum jelly actually clogs pores, but BodyGlide doesn't. Use it to prevent blisters, chafing, or dry skin. |
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8 | Sony Mdr-As20J Active Style Headphones / Earbuds ($15.26) Many times, earbuds can and do fall out while running. The soft loop provides a comfortable fit and frees you from worrying about drop offs. Sweat and weather resistance makes these headphones good for running. |
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9 | Brooks Vapor-Dry Gloves ($27.99) This unisex semi-fitted glove will whisk moisture away from your hands, ensuring warm, dry comfort. The finger grips allow you to still work with small items. The back of the glove is designed to wipe sweat off your brow but still keep the water off your hands. Nice! |
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10 | Ponytail Hat ($19.99) If you have hair to keep in check, ponytail hats by Pone are the way to go. Microfleece material keeps the heat in and the moisture out. Winter running made easy for your melon! |
There are plenty of other gift ideas for runners, but this list is a great start to help you come up with ideas for the runner in your life. Or, if you are like me, you can just buy this stuff for yourself! So now that you are prepared for the winter by having warm clothing, music for your ears, a GPS or pace notifier, BodyGlide, and safety gear, get running!
Happy shopping!
lists lists and more lists....
We like to keep all kinds of lists; wish lists, checklists, lists of lists… you get the picture. In this roundup we will focus on services specializing in wish lists (things we want) and checklists (things we want to get done).
Using these 40 mobile and web-based tools you can keep track of daily tasks, build your reading list, organize your holiday gift giving, and more.
How do you manage wish lists and checklists?
Wish lists
Amazon - The grandaddy wish list keeper of them all now supports all other sites thanks to their universal wish list button.
WishPot - Has the most modern web 2.0 look and feel, as well as social networking features that let you share lists. Another strong feature is the ability to send ideas for gifts from your cell phone right to your wishpot account.
Wists - Another strong web 2.0 site with nice options to embed your wish lists on your blog or website.
MyFavz - One of the newest wish list sites. We recently covered it here on Mashable.
BoxedUP - Real time listing of new items added to wish lists is unique, but is it useful? The ability to show what you already bought and own is nice for youngsters who want to show off their stuff.
Wisheo - Specializes in group gifts, which sets the site apart from many of the others.
GiftBox Home - Similar to boxed up and the easiest to use, but its interface is not as slick as the other newcomers.
MyThings - Its unique feature is the ability to get ratings and feedback from others for any gift ideas you have.
My IT Things - Not to be confused with MyThings.com. It offers some nice widgets to show off your lists.
Wishlistr - Slick list maker that you can share with others. Includes rss feed of lists.
ReQall - Create shopping lists, wish lists and more. View them on your iPhone with free app too.
Checklists
These list makers can be used to track things you'd like to buy, but more often they're used to keep track of places to visit, people to meet, things to do before kicking the bucket, etc.
Voo2Do - Does things differently than the rest in this group. Allow you to link tasks to projects and tracks tasks by due date, priority and time estimates. It has a good collaboration feature and a nice interface.
Remember The Milk -The popular task manager that can snap into Gmail or work on its site. See below for the iPhone app.
TaDa List - Very simple but powerful to do lists from 37Signals.
ListaGator - Offers unique ability to turn lists into RSS feeds. You can share any list as well.
Worst3 - Mostly just for laughs, you can share lists of the best 3 and worst 3 things you can think of.
Doominow - Adobe Air desktop app that tracks your tasks.
onZiList - List your top 11 (not 10?) items.
Seekler - Mostly just displays lists of people's favorite things.
Wridea - Also offers RSS feeds and shareable lists.
43Things - Lets you lists your goals in life and connects you to others who have either already achieved those goals or who are also currently pursuing the same goals.
43People - A sibling site to 43things, only geared towards people you want to meet instead of things to do.
43Places - The natural sibling site to 43things, only for places you want to go instead of things to do.
FlexLists - Looks and feels more like an online database than just a list maker.
Stuffable - Mostly a place to show off your, well, stuff. Gives people a good idea of what you're into.
ListPhile - Lists with database capabilities. Lots of possibilities with groups.
List After List - Includes unique wiki list creator that lets anyone edit/contribute to your list.
22Books - Tracks books you've read or want to read or own.
Vitalist - Collaborate with others on tasks and projects.
Lino - Unique to do lists on sticky notes that you share online on a big corkboard.
Nozbe - Not just a task manager but a project management system as well (up to 5 projects for free).
List Making Apps for the iPhone
ToDo List - Free app to track all your to do items.
Remember The Milk - The popular online service now has an app for your iPhone. Read our previous coverage here.
To Do's - Yet another free to do list tracker.
Holiday Gift List - Gift list manager for any holiday.
Christmas List - Create your own Santa list and manage Christmas gifts.
List Apps for Other Mobile Devices
ToDo List Matrix - BlackBerry app to track tasks.
QuickList - Free list maker for Google's Android OS such as the T-Mobile G1 phone.
TooDo - Another free to do list app for Android.
ShopSavvy - Barcode app for the Android G1. See the video below to learn more:
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