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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Top 6 Most Wanted Christmas Gifts of 2012 Christmas Holiday

Countdown to the cheerful Christmas starts! You know, just 11 days left! Making you excited? Well, as Christmas ideas are trickling out both physical stores and online retailers, finding the perfect Christmas gifts for your family members and friends becomes overwhelming! Right now, keep your eyes open and hunt for the greatest Christmas gifts among a thousand!  To let you embrace the greatest and best Christmas presents, here I have make a list of top 6 most wanted Christmas gifts of 2012, just find the one that fits you best!

1. iPad Mini

Far as I know, iPad Mini has topped on 2012 most-wanted Christmas presents list. If your loved ones are Apple addicts, iPad Mini is no doubt your best choice. Every year Apple lead the way in the latest, hot, must have gadget. This year is the iPad Mini, a smaller, more compact and more importantly, cheaper alternative to the iPad. It comes with so many great features to let us surf the internet freely, watch beloved movies, play video games, view photos and more. So, just shop for an iPad Mini and send it to your loved ones as Christmas present. I bet the receiver will smile from ear to ear when getting iPad on Christmas morning.

2. Smart Phones 

Coolest touch-screen phones are the gadgets catering to everyone in your list. You know, no matter kids, teenagers, adults or old men need to keep contact with family and friends by using a phone. Moreover, they could take use of a handset to listen to Christmas carols, watch Christmas movies, etc. to deeply immerse into Christmas spirit. So, if your precious one is just lack of a smart phone, consider giving him a favorite mobile this Christmas! Pick the best smartphone from highly-reputed mobile phone producer like Apple, Samsung, HTC, BlackBerry, etc. I am sure your family and friend will like it!

3. Video Converter

Video Converter is also a red-hot Christmas gift of late. Many moviegoers prefer to enjoy some hot-trending movies to spend this long and boring winter holiday season. So, picking up one quite helpful video converter to help him solve the format incompatibility issue would sounds great. No matter your collected movies are downloaded from YouTube or copied from DVD/BD, such kind of video converter could do its job well to convert videos among all popular formats to suits your Kindle Fire, iPhone 5, iPad Mini or some other portable devices perfectly!

For buddies who desire to DIY treasured Christmas video to express their deep love to family members, you can also take use of this video converter make some funny Christmas videos with unforgettable moments for your loved ones or take a snapshot from a Christmas video to get a special Christmas card for your buddy. I bet this is the most unique and special Christmas gift that your family members or friends have received.

4. DVD Movies 

When the swirling snow dances gracefully outside across the sky, nothing would be cozier than enjoying Christmas movies with loved ones around the fireplace. So, to send some hottest and newest DVD movies like The Avengers, The Amazing-spider Man is absolutely one of top Christmas gift ideas for family members and pals to relax and unwind after tired house decoration and Christmas meal preparation. Just hunt for the DVD release online and choose the DVD movie according to your loved ones’ taste!

5. Holidays for Whole Family 

Christmas is not only a time for shopping, cooking dishes and decorating houses, but also a season for a family holiday. With the long-awaited Christmas holiday is not too far off, just take your loved ones on a trip. Ha-ha, no one in this planet could refuse the charm of traveling, including you you you and you!!! So, surprise your friend or family member with a trip gift. If your loved ones have long expected to go to Australia or some other places, you can make his dream come true by giving him with a trip. When opening your gift, I do believe he will be the happiest one of the world!

6. Gift Card 

Those practical gift cards are also great options for Christmas presents. You can give your loved ones a gift card and let him buy whatever he likes. For example, if your friend owns a Kindle Fire, you could give him an Amazon gift card to let him buy movies, music, apps he like. If he is an Apple follower, instead, give him an iTunes gift card.

Pretty sure that giving and receiving lovely Christmas gifts will not only put big smiles on faces but also means special Christmas memories! Merry Christmas, everyone!

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5 Best Christmas Gifts 2012 for iPad Owners

Okay, it is a little bit earlier to say "Merry Christmas" to you, but there is no better time than right now to prepare some Christmas gifts for loved ones! Wondering what gifts to pick up for your friends who own an iPad(No matter the iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4 or even the newest iPad Mini) or soon-to-be a iPad owners? If so, to save your time and energy to hunt for some iPad gift ideas, below I have roundup a list of coolest, trendiest and most fashionable iPad gadgets, accessories and more for your surprising Christmas gifts this coming holiday season. Just check out my most recommended 5 picks below.

1. iPad Cases

If your friends already own an iPad but haven't done anything to protect it, iPad cases are no doubt the ideal Christmas gift, which could not only switch the iPad screen on and off, but also give protections to both back and front. Your friends can also fold back the case so as to prop iPad up a comfortable angle for typing and video watching. There are a wide range of iPad cases available, you can buy Apple Smart Cover as the gift, or purchase other types from Amazon, eBay, etc. as the presents.

2. iPad Car Kit

If your friends currently are planning a Christmas family vacation, it is the best for you to consider buying an iPad car kit to make their kids' entertained while on the journey. With such an iPad car kit, an in-car TV can be effortlessly built! They could pop iPad in it and then strap iPad to the back of the seat for kids to watch movies. Moreover, when getting to the destination, this iPad car kit could double as a protective case for iPad when taking it out of the car.

3. iPad Stylus Pen

With a fashionable stylus pen, writing, sketching and painting on iPad will be more convenient than using a finger. For those who want to use iPad for making presentations, this stylus pen is a quite helpful item. If your friends have not got such a pen, your golden chance is coming! Just shop for it as an awesome Christmas gift!

4. iPad Keyboard Dock

Without any doubt, the touch screen of iPad works great. However, if your friends are happened to be the ones that are not accustomed to take use of touch screen, a physical keyboard will be much helpful, right? You can choose it as a perfect Christmas present for friends. Meanwhile, among tons of keyboard docks, Apple iPad Keyboard dock is the one I highly suggest.

5. iTunes gift card

The last Christmas gift for iPad owner I recommend is iTunes gift card, which lets your friends shop for favorite movies, apps, songs, books and more from Apple store at any time they like. You can send them one card and let your friend equip their own iPad the way they want.

After browsing through all my lists, I do believe you have already made your decisions. So, do not hesitate to shop for the one already on your mind and surprise your beloved ones on 2012 Christmas.

Top 6 Budget Tablets for Your Christmas Gifts on 2012 Christmas

November comes, which means that your big and long holiday is coming. Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving Day…..Wow, what a exciting thing to wait so many holidays in just one month! However, some annoyances just come on the heels of those holidays. Among those, perhaps the biggest trouble is what kinds of Christmas presents prepared for your family members, kids, friends, parents…..Well, if you never know what to make ready, today I will share you some ideas so as to get you out of a bind.

In person, those in high practicability and cost effectiveness are the best gifts for your Christmas. Among various gift options, tablet in decent price is the one I highly suggest. You know, a nice tablet can not only be used for computing, but also for multimedia entertaining. The functions of a tablet are far beyond our imagination and our daily activities can benefit more from those all-powerful tablets. That is also the key reason I highly recommend you buy a budget tablet for Christmas gifts.

Current market is flooded with budget tablets and there is hell lot of options to pick from. However, not all these are worth buying for your Christmas presents. Here I will list 6 worth buying tablets which give value-for-money with good performance and features.

Top 1: Google Nexus 7

Price: From $199

My Rate: 5/ 5

The Nexus 7 has a 7-inch IPS LCD screen with 1,280 x 800 pixels resolution. It runs on 1.2GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. It has 8/16GB onboard storage and 1GB of RAM. It has a 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera and features NFC and GPS. It has 10 hours of battery life. The 8GB sells for $199 and the 16GB sells for $249.

Top 2: Kindle Fire HD

Price: From $199

My Rate: 4.8/ 5

The brand-new Kindle Fire HD 7-inch tablet comes in 16GB and 32GB. It runs on a custom Android operating system-Amazon OS based on Android 4.0. It has a 1280 x 800 HD display with rich color and deep contrast from any viewing angle. It features Dolby audio and Wi-Fi service. It has a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor with free unlimited cloud storage for Amazon content. It prices at $199 for the 16GB model.

Top 3: iPad Mini

Price: From $329

My Rate: 4.5/ 5

The iPad Mini has a 7.9-inch IPS LCD screen and run on Apple's latest iOS 6. It is 23 percent thinner than the fourth-generation iPad and its display screen resolution is 1,024 x 768 pixels. It has an A5 dual-core chip, 5 megapixel iSight camera on the rear of the tablet which can shoot 1080p HD video. 4G LTE and Wi-Fi support as well as the new Lightning connector available on this small-sized tablet. It also comes with a FaceTime HD camera and 10 hours of battery life. It will sell for $329 for the 16GB model.

Top 4: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0

Price: Start at $199

My Rate: 3.5/ 5

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 is an Android 4.0 tablet with a 7-inch display. Similar in design to the original Galaxy Tab, the 10.5mm thin tablet has a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and 16 or 32GB of internal storage, 1,024 x 600 pixels resolution, 3MP rear camera, 6 hours battery life and Wi-Fi, 3G, LTE support.

Top 5: Barnes & Noble Nook HD

Price: Start at $199

My Rate: 3.5/ 5

The Nook HD gives you the most hardware for the money. Its 7-inch display is sharper than all other tablets on this list, with a resolution of 1440-by-900. It’s lighter than the Nexus 7 and Kindle Fire HD, and just a little heavier than the iPad Mini. It includes 8GB and 16GB inside memory, with both having a microSD card slot for up to 32 GB of additional storage. Like Amazon Kindle Fire, it runs a Barnes & Noble OS based on Android 4.0. It also comes with 1.3GHz dual-core processor with 512GB RAM. Dual stereo, Wi-Fi are also available as well.  

Top 6: Kindle Fire

Price: Start at $159

My Rate: 3/ 5

Undoubtedly, it is the first device that scores a runaway success on budget tablet market. Now, it also be priced at an unbelievable price $159 for 8GB. The hardware of Kindle Fire is quite good as well, like dual-core 1.2GHz processor with 1GB of RAM, 7-inch display with 1024x600p resolution, Amazon OS based on Android 2.3, 8.5 hours battery life and more.

Considering the cost and performance, Google Nexus 7 is your priority selection.

Considering the preference for reading e-Books, Kindle Fire HD is a nice choice.

Considering the price, the first generation Kindle Fire is the most obvious option.

Considering you are a Apple follower, you have no reason to miss out iPad Mini.

Well, which one is your ultimate choice for Christmas gift? Share your ideas! 

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