Top 10 Christmas gifts

It's already December, and the Christmas is near, so many of us began to think about possible presents for our relatives and loved ones. Sometimes it is hard to choose the right gift, so it is always good to know what person you give presentto loves the most. If you want to impress a gadget lover, than this guide is just for you. It describes top 10 best Christmas gifts that will most likely impress everybody who likes gadgets. 



10. Samsung NC10

Growing popularity of netbooks made Samsung release their own one, and it is certainly worth some attention. Its combination of characteristics leaves all of its competitors behind, especially battery life - it equals to nearly 8 hours, as stated by Samsung. Battery life is one of the most important characteristic of a laptop, for netbook it is even more important. Keyboard was very smartly fitted to the reduced width of the laptop, it is pretty convenient to use. It is powered by Intel Atom processor with 1.6 GHz frequency, has 80 - 160 GB HDD, 1 GB of RAM and a bunch of Wireless interfaces, including Bluetooth 2.0 and Wi-Fi. With a 10 inch display and special anti-shock technology it is extremely portable and very convenient to use.




9. Sony Reader PRS-505

Modern times are harsh to usual paper books - electronic readers are way more comfortable to use, especially when you are on the go. One simple electronic reader can hold hundreds of books, and with E Ink technology they look just like printed on paper. Exist a lot of readers from many different companies, but Sony Reader is different. It is stylish, comfortable, and easy to use. It immediately after its release gained a big community of users, which made many interesting tweaks and adjustments for it. So, if you're looking for a present to the reading person - this silver cased gadget will be a perfect choice.





8. Creative Zen X-Fi 16GB

Although Apple PR is claiming that iPod is the best choice for a music lover, there are many other brands that are worth of a buyer's attention. Taking the best from Apple and adding new features - that is the main strategy for Creative. Creating Zen X-Fi they were looking to produce aPMP that is ready to the current gen requirements, and they obviously succeeded. Latest Zen easily connects to the Internet through Wi-Fi networks to download podcasts, music and stream audio right into customer's ears. 16 GB of space is a fairly big amount of memory for music, but if it isn't enough then there is a possibility to extend it with SD cards, which are cheap nowadays. When you are tired from your music you can just turn on built-in FM radio - so many possibilities in such compact and portable device. All of these advantages make this media player on of the best on market today.





7. Sony Cybershot DSC-T70

Digital cameras from high tech gadgets became usual things that are almost in every family. Huge variety of models and companies let customer choose what he wants, but it also confuses usual customer. What camera is worth attention? Megapixels are growing every year; technology evolves rapidly, so a powerful and handy camera could be hidden inside a stylish and beautiful case. That's why Sony Cybershot DSC-T70 caught our attention - it is the perfect combination of style and functionality. Looking like a single piece of aluminum, it delivers great and modern features, like smile recognition, fast autofocus and Super Steadyshot image stabilization - all done with eight megapixel sharpness.





6. Pure Evoke Flow

Internet is so popular nowadays, that even FM radios give up to the Internet based ones. This is very reasonable - while you are limited to local stations while listening to FM, you can listen to any Internet radio in the world, no matter where you are. Thanks to the Internet radio gadgets we are no longer limited to listening it on the PC - the only thing that is needed is Internet connection. Pure Evoke Flow is a perfect example of how a good and modern radio should be. It includes almost all types of audio streaming - including DAP, FM and direct network streaming. It isn't as cheap as simple FM radios, but if you want qualitative, good looking and advanced radio - then this is it - great example of how gadgets can evolve with time.





5. TomTom Go 730

Satellite navigation isn't new thing now; there are GPS receivers even in mobile phones. However, it is always a good present to every car driver, especially if it is a first class navigator from a company like TomTom. It has a clear and big display, good navigation maps and many useful features. It is easy to use and simple to understand. Throw away those old printed maps - satellite navigation is way more convenient and powerful. And with TomTom Go 730 navigation is even more comfortable as ever.






4. Sony DPF-V700

Digital photo frames became quite popular, even while prices on them never were too small. Maybe this is caused by popularity of digital cameras, maybe because they are easy to use. In any case, while looking for a digital photo frame, look at this interesting model. Stylish Sony design, great picture quality and a pack of interesting features - this is what Sony DPF-V700 consists from. 512 MB of internal memory will be enough for a hundred of photos, extendable via card reader so it is possible to show your new photos right from the memory card. It may cost a bit more that frames from less famous manufacturers, but if you want to impress the person who you give the gift with great quality and good looking design - then it will worth you every cent that you spent.





3. Panasonic SDR-S7

While prices on flash memory keep falling, more and more digital camcorders appear. Based on flash memory, they are cheaper and easier to use than their DVD and miniDV brothers. Of course, it is always better to choose from the famous and recognizable brands to be sure that you won't regret this purchase. ThisPanasonic SDR-S7 cam is a very good representative of this new category of camcorders - it costs less, but offers some very impressive features, including Image stabilization. It has decent image quality, has small weight and is very easy to use. Perfect gift to anyone, who wants to save precious moments in video!




2. HYmini Personal Wind Turbine

Amongst high-tech gadgets there is a place for a tiny but very useful gadget, gadget that is a perfect gift to anyone who cares about ecological problems and free energy. Just clip it on the wing mirror, and you are ready to collect the free energy from wind. It is stored carefully in the internal Lithium-Ion battery that can be used to power up any gadget you have: MP3 player, cell phone or PDA. Even if you are not planning to travel far from electricity, portable battery pack will always be very useful to have. Very good gift for eco-minded gadget fan!






1. Sony Alpha A200

Apart from small and stylish casual digital cameras that are easy to use, there are always cameras for people that like photography more than just to capture family events. They are big, but offer a greater quality than "point and shoot" ones. This Sony Alpha A200 camera is a great compromise between fully professional cameras, which require manual adjustments for every shot, and casual ones. It has every feature you should demand from this class of camera - in-body image stabilization, nine autofocus points, a 10-megapixel sensor and an 18-70mm lens. Price on this camera is steadily falling, so this DSLR would be a perfect gift to a photography addict.