Dec
01
2009

Holiday Gift Guide: Gadgets

In part one of up! magazine's holiday gift guide, we showcase the coolest gadgets of the year

The 2009 gift guide highlights the best travel gifts for everyone on your list. This round, we're showcasing sweet gifts for the tech junkie in your circle:

Red Scarlet Camera

If you buy only one memory-maker this year—heck, this decade—make it this rig. At only three pounds and the size of a paperback, this National Geographic favourite isn’t cheap, but definitely worth it for the convergence of Hollywood-quality HD video and still photography (from US$4,000).

Nikon Coolpix S1000pj

 

This revolutionary point-and-shoot camera’s built-in projector flashes 40-inch photos right after they’re shot—controlled by the included remote. The image-stabilization, 12.1-megapixels and quality zoom lens makes this a solid pick-up even without its unique killer app ($500).

Sony Reader, Touch Edition

 

Lighter than a magazine and about half the size, the tree-friendly digital reader holds up to about 350 books. The touchscreen makes for easy navigation and page turning, and a diverse file-format capability takes reading to a new level ($400).

Nikon 8x20 HG DCF L Roof Prism WP

These feather-light binoculars use non-toxic materials and house high-end guts that deliver bright, high-resolution images. They’re also fog-free and fold up small enough to slip into a pocket ($700).

Underwater Digital Camera Mask

Was that really a shark that brushed your nose in the reef? Confirm it with this video- and photo-enabled snorkelling mask, good for dives down to five metres (from $110).

Sony PSPgo

Released last month, the PSPgo is tiny, but powerful. Games, movies and more can be saved on the 16GB internal flash memory and called up instantly on the 3.8-inch LCD display ($250).

Yubz Talk Mobile Handset

You rock the cruiser, fedora and aviators, now send your cell back in time with the vintage phone-inspired handset that reduces radiation and comes in nine colours (US$40).

Nixon Master Blaster Headphones

With a real leather headband, superior sound and a custom-moulded carrying case, these headphones are perfect for use on the noisy road. That is, unless you’re driving ($250).

 

Check out our other blog posts showcasing baby-related gifts and fashion accessories.

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