Top 6 Tech Gifts for Your Tech-addicted Friends or Family on 2012 Christmas

As is known to all, Christmas is a time for giving, a time for reflection and a time for buying tons and tons of gadgets- either as gifts or for yourself. For those who plan to shop for some gadgets as the greatest Christmas gifts, here I have rounded up top 5 best tech gifts for yourself or your loved ones. Although there is an absolute ton of amazing technical wonders on the shelves for your consideration, but only those greatest ones are listed! Whether you’re looking to treat yourself this Christmas or want some inspiration when buying for others, here has what you want!

HTC 8X: If your loved one has always been a strong supporter of Windows Phone but have struggled to find hardware he like as much as the OS, HTC 8X would be a solid option. Its slim design fits wonderfully in the palm, the screen is just the right size - not too big that he can't reach across to both sides, but also not too small he have to squint to view web pages. It's lightweight, unlike the Nokia Lumia 920 or 820 and it feels just perfect. If you plan to choose a Windows Phone gift this Christmas, just go for HTC 8X.

iPhone 5: Apple's latest smartphone would make a great gift for your loved ones who didn't join the rush to buy the iPhone 5 the minute it came out. Faster, thinner and lighter than previous iPhone models, the iPhone 5 reaches a feverish pitch when released on September, and more amazingly Apple sold more than 5 million within the first three days of availability. Since nearly each one in this planet is deeply tempted by iPhone 5, your loved ones are exception as well. So no hesitations to get an iPhone 5 at Apple Store and send it as a Christmas gift.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2: Can’t decide whether to surprise your loved ones this year with a tablet or a smartphone? If that is the case, just gift him with the Samsung Galaxy Note II. Its half-smartphone, half-tablet design makes the Samsung Galaxy Note II stand out from slew of mobile devices on the market today. The gadget comes with Google’s latest mobile OS – Android 4.1 Jelly Bean – along with 4G support and a whopping 5.5in HD display. Samsung also offers its S Pen stylus along with the Note.  

iPad Mini: Taking its 7.87-inch size into consideration, iPad Mini is a quite perfect gift for your friends or family members who are frequent travelers. Its smaller frame lets the iPad mini easily slide into purses or briefcases, and users can hold the tablet with just one hand. It delivers all the same features as its bigger sister, just in a smaller and more portable package. As a premium level device, iPad Mini is the Christmas gift your loved one really wouldn't be disappointed to see under the Christmas tree.

Google Nexus 7: Apple's iPad Mini is starting to rule the tablet market, but that doesn't mean there aren't any worthy competitors out there. Google's Nexus 7, a 7-inch, Android-based tablet, is one of them. It sells for almost $130 less than iPad Mini, letting you save more bucks while selecting Christmas gifts. Its prettiest design, modest price tag and high-profile hardware make it almost the perfect tablet out there. Especially considering its extra 3G capability, I do believe you will throw away iPad Mini and choose Nexus 7 as the best Christmas gift. Will your loved ones fall in love with it? Absolutely yes!

Microsoft Surface: Face-to-face, Surface is a quite great gift for those who are curious about how Windows 8 OS runs on a slim, small-sized and lightweight tablet. Featuring a 10-inch tablet size, Surface comes with an integrated kickstand, which is the most amazing feature on Surface and meanwhile allows users to prop it up to watch movies or browse the web hands-free. It starts at $559 and can be bundled with Microsoft’s Touch Cover keyboard for an additional $130 to offer a more laptop-like experience. 

Okay, those are all my recommendations on 2012 best tech Christmas presents! If you have another Christmas tech gift ideas, just share them with me and I will add them to my post! 

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