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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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.