Great Gifts For A Guy In Your Life: Guide For What Men Want

Great Gifts for Guys

Often time, I usually find a perfect gift for my mom and my girl friends and kids in the family. I always find somewhat difficult to find a gift for guys in life, be it my father, brother, friend or someone I love. So, I decided to dug further and research more to see what typical guys would like for gifts and what should I get them. These ideas would make a perfect gift for any special occasion for a man in your life such as father’s day, his birthday, Christmas gift, Valentine day gift, Anniversary Gifts ideas.

These are the few category that special guy in your life may like, it fits most men and most budget as there are some gifts are almost free or cheap and some cost money but will provide good value in return. Your special guy is sure worth it, don’t you think?

Technical Gadgets and Gizmos

Many, if not all guys love some type of technical gadgets and gizmos. I remember a few years ago, when palm pilot came out, it was rage among guys and men alike. Now, those things could be iPhone, iPad, Android or GPS systems like Garmin or Tomtom that are in favor among many men and women. Here are some of top selling gadgets and Gizmos for guys.

Advanced amateur photographers are a discerning group, and they’ve flocked to Canon’s G-Series for its ability to meet and exceed their demands. The third-generation PowerShot G10 is a stunning successor, loaded with uncompromising specs like 14.7 megapixels, a 28mm wide-angle lens, and Canon’s new DIGIC 4 Image Processor for notably improved face and motion detection. This is a camera that supports and nurtures creativity, with a full range of shooting and recording modes and compatibility with exciting accessories including Speedlite flashes.

  • 14.7-megapixel resolution for the highest image quality and editing flexibility
  • 5x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer; 28mm wide-angle lens
  • DIGIC 4 Image Processor improves Face Detection; full range of shooting and recording modes, including RAW
  • 3.0-inch PureColor LCD II with even greater true-to-life color reproduction
  • Capture images to SD/SDHC memory card

Cannon Powershot 10MP Digital Camera

If you know any avid photographer in your friend and family circle, or if you are looking to get great camera for yourself which is not crazy pricey camera, then this Cannon Digital camera just might be right for you. This would make a perfect gift for Father’s day, Christmas, anniversary, Wedding gift or birthday gift. See our review here: Cannon 10MP Digital Camera Review.

iPod touch features a 6-mm ultrathin design and brilliant, 4-inch Retina display. The 5-megapixel iSight camera lets you take stunning photos, even in panorama, or record 1080p video. Discover music, movies, and more from the iTunes Store, or browse apps and games from the App Store. And with iOS 6—the world’s most advanced mobile operating system—you get Siri, iMessage, Facebook integration, FaceTime, Game Center, and more. Now that sounds fun.

  • Ultrathin design available in five gorgeous colors
  • 4-inch Retina display
  • Apple A5 chip
  • 5-megapixel iSight camera with 1080p HD video recording
  • FaceTime camera with 1.2-megapixel photos and 720p HD video recording
  • iOS 6 with features like Siri, Passbook, and Facebook integration
  • iTunes Store with millions of songs, and thousands of movies and TV shows
  • App Store with more than 700,000 apps, including over 100,000 games1
  • Game Center with millions of gamers
  • Free text messaging over Wi-Fi with iMessage
  • Rich HTML email and Safari web browser
  • AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring
  • 40 hours of music playback, 8 hours of video playback2
  • iPod touch loop included
  • Apple EarPods
  • 32GB and 64GB capacities

 Apple iPod touch 64GB MP3 Player ( Latest Model)

garminExperience uniquely personal navigation from the elegantly slim nüvi 3750. It features a multi-touch glass display, nüRoute technology with trafficTrends and myTrends, and lane assist with junction view.

  • Glass, dual-orientation WVGA color TFT display with white backlight
  • 800 x 480 pixel display resolution
  • Traffic Trends calculates routes based on predicted traffic flow
  • Includes nuRoute technology (no subscriptions required)
  • My Trends predicts routes based on user

Latest Garmin Navigation for Car

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The compact, lightweight Pentax K-r is easy to use with Auto Picture, Scene, and Custom Image Processing modes that take the guesswork out of shooting stunning images while still offering a high degree of manual and priority control. The K-r offers a variety of new and improved features including a fast framerate, high ISO sensitivity, responsive autofocus, an improved 12.4-megapixel low-noise sensor and widescreen HD video capture that take it a step above an entry-level DSLR camera.

  • 12.4-megapixel CMOS sensor; compact, lightweight body
  • Kit includes 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
  • Widescreen 720p HD video at 25fps; powerful automatic shooting modes including Pentax Auto Picture
  • 3-inch LCD with 921,000 dots of resolution; wide range of in-camera image processing and special effects filters
  • Capture images and video to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards (not included)

PENTAX K-r 124-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera

Books and Magazines Gifts

Many men and guys like career oriented books and magazines such as from any books by Seth Godin or Tim Ferris of 4 hour work week and 4 hour body! Many love computer and geek magazines as well. Find out what is your guy in to and change it accordingly to buy a perfect book or magazine for him. Here are some of the bestselling choices in Men Magazines and Books.

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Written for adventurous men, Men’s Journal describes its readers as interested in outdoor experiences, health and fitness, style and fashion, and cutting-edge gear–men determined to “Live the Adventurous Life.”

What You Can Expect in Each Issue:

  • Style: Editors hand-pick the most stylish and current attire for your wardrobe, for every season.
  • Gear guide: Equipment and accessories you’ll need for all adventures, big or small.
  • Health and Fitness: Ways to stay in shape during the cold winter months and hot summer sweats.

Men’s Journal (1-year )

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Men’s Health magazine is the ultimate publication for men who want to lead a healthier and happier life. Designed for active men, each issue features a variety of feature articles from top journalists. While the focus of the magazine is on health and fitness, readers will also find topics about nutrition, relationships, and even style.  Men’s Health magazine isn’t for couch potatoes, but it can help those who prefer staying indoors lead a better life.

Men’s Health (1-year )

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The 4-Hour Body is the result of an obsessive quest, spanning more than a decade, to hack the human body. It contains the collective wisdom of hundreds of elite athletes, dozens of MDs, and thousands of hours of jaw-dropping personal experimentation. From Olympic training centers to black-market laboratories, from Silicon Valley to South Africa, Tim Ferriss, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The 4-Hour Workweek, fixated on one life-changing question:

For all things physical, what are the tiniest changes that produce the biggest results? Thousands of tests later, this book contains the answers for both men and women. From the gym to the bedroom, it’s all here, and it all works.

 The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman

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Linchpins are the essential building blocks of great organizations. They may not be famous but they’re indispensable. And in today’s world, they get the best jobs and the most freedom.

As Godin writes, “Every day I meet people who have so much to give but have been bullied enough or frightened enough to hold it back. It’s time to stop complying with the system and draw your own map. You have brilliance in you, your contribution is essential, and the art you create is precious. Only you can do it, and you must.”

 Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?

Musical Gifts

Many guys love to play guitar, piano or listen to various type of music. Buying them some instrument they love to play or listen is always a good idea. You can always purchase a headset so they can listen to music any time and any place.

Put the acoustic Fender sound in your hands with the Squier by Fender Acoustic Guitar Pack. This guitar pack features a great-sounding, full-size dreadnought acoustic guitar and a host of essential accessories. Includes: Strings, Strap, Tuner, ChromaCast Guitar bag Pick Sampler.

  • ull-size dreadnought style body offers full and vibrant tone
  • Features Solid spruce top with laminated agathis back and sides
  • Rosewood bridge, Rosewood fingerboard with 20 frets and chrome tuning
  • Includes: Strings, Strap, Tuner, ChromaCast Guitar bag and GoDpsMusic Pick Sampler

Guitar Kit for Men

If you’re looking for a reasonably priced piano replacement, look no further than the YPG-235. It is the music student or professional musicians’ answer to “I need more keys!” and many music teachers encourage new students to get a keyboard that will grow with their needs. It features 76 non-weighted keys that not only look like piano keys but have a Graded Soft Touch (GST) action with different levels of resistance, making it easier for a budding musician to move to an acoustic or digital piano.

  • 76 piano-style keys with Graded Soft Touch (GST) action
  • Backlit LCD, panel lights, pitch bend wheel
  • 6-track sequencer allows you to record your own music
  • Portable Grand Button: industry’s best piano
  • USB & Flash ROM to download new Songs and Styles for playing

Portable Piano options

Look no further! The Gammon Battle Series is the perfect entry level drum set at the lowest price ever for a complete, adult/full size drum set! It is sold by authorized Gammon dealer – Brand New FULL-SIZE Drum Set comes with Lug Bass Drum, Wood Snare drum, Mound Toms , Adjustable Tilt Memory Locks, Floor tom, Hi-Hat Cymbals, Crash/Ride Cymbal,  Snare Stand, Hi-Hat Stand, Cymbal Stand, Chain Driven Bass drum pedal, and Drummer’s Throne.  In addition it also includes, air drum sticks, Drummers Key, HIGH GLOSS METALLIC BLUE Drums Finish. Assembly is required and also included is  a free drum instruction DVD to help you get started.

  • Full Size Complete Drum Set ALL YOU NEED!
  • Absolutely Everything You Need To Play is Included
  • All Drums with Cymbals Sticks Stool and Stands
  • Great Looking High Gloss Metallic Blue Finish
  • Top Seller & Reliable Quality & Best Value

New Drum Set Full Size Adult 5-piece Complete Metallic Blue with Cymbals Stands Stool Sticks

Guys Grooming Gifts

As a girl, I usually never thought of buying any shaving or grooming related gifts until a cousin of mine bought a special old fashioned shaving kit with brush and soap for her husband and he simply loved it. My cousin broaden my horizon to think in buying someone a special grooming kit, in family who you are close to. I do not think this may work if do not know the guy well, so I will caution you against it.

Place soap into mug, wet brush with warm tap water. Using circular motion over soap create desired amount of lather. Apply lather to beard using badger brush. After shaving, rinse brush under warm tap water. Store on custom stand to dry.

  • 100% Pure badger hair brush
  • Classic Monogrammed apothecary mug
  • Hypo-Allergenic shave soap
  • Combination brush & razor stand

 Guy Shaving Kit (manual and electric) 

The Wahl Cord/Cordless Rechargeable Beard and Mustache Trimmer offers a durable brushed chrome housing and precision-ground steel blades for consistent, precise trimming. Made from hardened high-carbon steel, the self-sharpening blades stay sharp for years. Plus, you can operate the Wahl Rechargeable Beard and Mustache Trimmer with or without a cord–it can be powered by the rechargeable battery or plugged into an outlet with its charger for direct power.
  • High-carbon precision-ground steel blades stay sharp longer
  • Six-position beard regulator with memory function
  • Contoured ergonomic handle with soft-grip pads
  • Operates cordless via battery or plugged into charger
  • Travel pouch included; 3 year limited warranty
  • Under $20

Wahl 9918-6171 Groomsman Beard and Mustache Trimmer

Special Gifts

As I said earlier, most men will not think of buying anything that pampers them, so buying a special cushion slippers, or silk robe is great idea, specially for your boy friend or husband. Giving a gift coupon to massage or flowers is also unheard of but loved by many men so try it. They may just love it. I know a guy friend of mine loves getting pedicure now, after he got as a gift from his girl friend once.

If he Love Baseball and Collecting then he will surely love this special gift;

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David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox legendary designated hitter and member of the World Series championship teams of 2004 and 2007, authentic, autographed official Rawlings MLB “100th Anniversary of Fenway Park” commemorative baseball. Ortiz hand signed the ball in bold blue ballpoint pen on the side panel just below the commemorative Fenway Park logo along with the inscription: “Happy 100th Fenway”. Included with the baseball is a standard JG Autographs, Inc. letter of authenticity as well as a MLB Authentication program hologram, affixed to the ball with serial #EK 177220. The signed baseball is in excellent condition.

  • Includes a full printed Letter of Authenticity with Lifetime Guarantee
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
  • No Questions Asked Return Policy
  • UACC Registered Autograph Dealer #147
  • 20 Year History in the Autograph and Collectibles Industry

Boston Red Sox, Men Baseball Colletibles 

Experience Gifts for Your Special Guy:

Choose many experience gifts such as adrenaline rush experience, golfing, flying plane or other experience in your local area.  Check out golf experience gift and more suggestions from our website for local bay area (and they offer other US areas as well)

Here are a few tips that I found:

1. Special Meal: The secret to guy’s heart is still through stomach, they love to eat good hearty meals. Make a home cooked meal for them or take them out to their favorite restaurant.

Here are some special cookbook that Guy in your life may like;

“Men don’t cook.” People tell me this all the time. That’s a load of bull–we’ve been charring giant slabs of meat ever since we discovered fire.

The difference now is that we have better things to do. Why slave over a hot stove when we could be cooking up plans for a golf outing? Or warming up at the gym? Or making things sizzle in the bedroom? Here’s why: because sometimes you want a break from the local Burger-Rama. Sometimes you want a decent home-cooked meal.

A Man, a Can, a Plan : 50 Great Guy Meals Even You Can Make

2. Technical gadgets: They love love gadgets, at least most of them do. So things like iPhone, GPS systems would be great. If you are tech un-savvy like me, you can take a guy to shopping and let them pick a gadget they like.

In addition to what we wrote about at the beginning of the post, here are some popular and bestselling gadget that men would like;

flipThe new Flip UltraHD video camera combines Flip Video’s signature shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of HD video. UltraHD could not be easier to use: just power on, press record, and you’ll be capturing incredible HD. UltraHD features 1 hour of record time and included standard AA batteries, so you’ll never miss another minute of video again.

  • Shoot up to 1 hour of amazing HD video on the easy-to-use, pocket-sized UltraHD
  • Press the big red button to start capturing vibrant HD video (720p / 30fps) on the super-simple user interface
  • Comes with 4 GB of built-in memory, letting you capture up to 1 hour of HD video; no additional memory cards required
  • Power up with the included standard AA batteries. And for even better charge time, try using the Flip Video Rechargeable Battery Pack [sold separately]
  • Connect the built-in USB arm to your PC or Mac® to launch pre-loaded FlipShare™ software
  • Use FlipShare software to organize and edit your videos, capture photos, send video greeting cards and create custom movies
  • Share videos privately using FlipShare’s attachment-free email or by creating Flip Channels; post publicly with direct video shares to Facebook™, Twitter™ and YouTube™
  • Watch your videos on your HDTV by connecting your UltraHDto your HDTV with the Flip Video HDMI ™ Mini Cable (type C) [sold separately]
  • Record high-quality H.264 HD videos that are compatible with most video-playing applications, including Windows Media Player, QuickTime Player, and iTunes
  • Video: 16:9 widescreen, HD 720p (1280 x 720) at 30 frames per seconds (fps) progressive scan; recorded as MP4 files
  • Included in package: Flip UltraHD video camera, two standard AA batteries, user guide

Flip-Video- Camcorder for Men 

3. Macho Movies: Many guys like Macho Movies that are funny and adventurous. So you can pick his favorite DVDs or two or get him a Netflix, so he can have viewing pleasure through out the year.

Science Fiction & Action Movies:

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Extreme action movie pack, offers four examples of early to mid 1990s action films, including two by a couple of the genre’s biggest stars: Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger and Avengers MCUs and more.

Extreme Action  and adventure movies

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Get ready for non-stop action, edge-of-your-seat suspense and spectacular chase sequences with everyone’s favorite assassin in The Bourne Trilogy! Matt Damon is Jason Bourne, an elite government agent determined to outwit and outmaneuver anyone who stands in the way of his finding out the secrets of his mysterious past. Follow his explosive, action-packed adventures in three blockbuster films from one of the most popular series of all time: The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy and The Bourne Ultimatum. Loaded with hours of bonus features, The Bourne Trilogy is the complete Bourne experience for movie fans everywhere!

The Bourne Identity DVD features:

  • U Control: Treadstone Files
  • U Control: Bourne Orientation
  • Feature Commentary with Doug Liman
  • The Ludlum Identity
  • The Ludlum Supremacy
  • The Ludlum Ultimatum
  • Alternate Opening
  • Alternate Ending
  • Deleted Scenes

 The Bourne Trilogy (The Bourne Identity | The Bourne Supremacy | The Bourne Ultimatum)

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Get Complete Star wars Saga from episode 1-10 with extra bonus shown below; It will make a perfect gift for Father’s day, Birthday and Christmas for the guy you love.

Disc One – Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace

  • Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Ben Burtt, Rob Coleman, John Knoll, Dennis Muren and Scott Squires
  • Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew

Disc Two – Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones

  • Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Ben Burtt, Rob Coleman, Pablo Helman, John Knoll and Ben Snow
  • Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew

Disc Three- Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith

  • Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Rick McCallum, Rob Coleman, John Knoll and Roger Guyett
  • Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew

Disc Four- Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope

  • Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren
  • Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew

Disc Five- Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back

  • Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren
  • Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew

Disc Six- Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi

  • Audio Commentary with George Lucas, Carrie Fisher, Ben Burtt and Dennis Muren
  • Audio Commentary from Archival Interviews with Cast and Crew

Disc Seven – NEW! Star Wars Archives: Episodes I-III

  • Including: deleted, extended and alternate scenes; prop, maquette and costume turnarounds; concept art; supplementary interviews with cast and crew; a flythrough of the Lucasfilm Archives and more

Disc Eight – NEW! Star Wars Archives: Episodes IV-VI

  • Including: deleted, extended and alternate scenes; prop, maquette and costume turnarounds; matte paintings and concept art; supplementary interviews with cast and crew; and more

Disc Nine – The Star Wars Documentaries

  • NEW! Star Warriors (2007, Color, Apx. 84 Minutes) – Some Star Wars fans want to collect action figures…these fans want to be action figures! A tribute to the 501st Legion, a global organization of Star Wars costume enthusiasts, this insightful documentary shows how the super-fan club promotes interest in the films through charity and volunteer work at fundraisers and high-profile special events around the world.
  • NEW! A Conversation with the Masters: The Empire Strikes Back 30 Years Later (2010, Color, Apx. 25 Minutes) – George Lucas, Irvin Kershner, Lawrence Kasdan and John Williams look back on the making of The Empire Strikes Back in this in-depth retrospective from Lucasfilm created to help commemorate the 30th anniversary of the movie. The masters discuss and reminisce about one of the most beloved films of all time.
  • NEW! Star Wars Spoofs (2011, Color, Apx. 91 Minutes) – The farce is strong with this one! Enjoy a hilarious collection of Star Wars spoofs and parodies that have been created over the years, including outrageous clips from Family Guy, The Simpsons, How I Met Your Mother and more — and don’t miss “Weird Al” Yankovic’s one-of-a-kind music video tribute to The Phantom Menace!
  • The Making of Star Wars (1977, Color, Apx. 49 Minutes) – Learn the incredible behind-the-scenes story of how the original Star Wars movie was brought to the big screen in this fascinating documentary hosted by C-3PO and R2-D2. Includes interviews with George Lucas and appearances by Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher.
  • The Empire Strikes Back: SPFX (1980, Color, Apx. 48 Minutes) – Learn the secrets of making movies in a galaxy far, far away. Hosted by Mark Hamill, this revealing documentary offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into the amazing special effects that transformed George Lucas’ vision for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back into reality!
  • Classic Creatures: Return of the Jedi (1983, Color, Apx. 48 Minutes) – Go behind the scenes — and into the costumes — as production footage from Return of the Jedi is interspersed with vintage monster movie clips in this in-depth exploration of the painstaking techniques utilized by George Lucas to create the classic creatures and characters seen in the film. Hosted and narrated by Carrie Fisher and Billy Dee Williams.
  • Anatomy of a Dewback (1997, Color, Apx. 26 Minutes) – See how some of the special effects in Star Wars became even more special two decades later! George Lucas explains and demonstrates how his team transformed the original dewback creatures from immovable rubber puppets (in the original 1977 release) to seemingly living, breathing creatures for the Star Wars 1997 Special Edition update.
  • Star Wars Tech (2007, Color, Apx. 46 Minutes) – Exploring the technical aspects of Star Wars vehicles, weapons and gadgetry, Star Wars Tech consults leading scientists in the fields of physics, prosthetics, lasers, engineering and astronomy to examine the plausibility of Star Wars technology based on science as we know it today

Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Episodes I-VI)

4. Special Grooming and Pampering: Most guys will not buy anything that pampers them, so you can do that for them. Buy them soft socks or slippers to wear at home. Silky Robes, Roses, massage will simply puzzle and surprise them completely.

Product Details

Men’s classic satin bathrobe from Alexander Del Rossa.  This robe features premium satin charmeuse fabric and piping along the collar. Superior quality.  If you’re not completely satisfied with this men’s satin robe returns are accepted.

  • Premium Satin Poly
  • For exact Size Recommendations from size Small to 3X, please see product description.
  • On-seam pockets
  • Matching belt and piping
  • For other satin sleepwear choices for men, search Amazon for “Mens del rossa satin”
  • comes in 10 different color choices

Men’s Long Lightweight Satin Bathrobe Robe

Product Details

For comfort around the house, look no further than this Camper moccasin from Tamarac by Slippers International. The supple suede upper feels divine, while the wooly lining keeps you warm and comfortable. A rubber outsole allows for light outdoor use.

• Kick back and relax in this comfortable classic • Suede leather upper with moccasin-style stitching detail • Faux fur lining for cozy warmth • Cushioning Memory Foam footbed • Flexible, indoor/outdoor rubber-like sole.

  • Leather
  • Manmade sole
  • Kick back and relax in this comfortable classic
  • Suede leather upper with moccasin-style stitching detail
  • Faux fur lining for cozy warmth
  • Cushioning Memory Foam footbed
  • Flexible, indoor/outdoor rubber-like sole
  • Affordable price

Tamarac by Slippers International Men’s Camper Moccasin

5. Books and Magazines. Guys will love self improvement and career oriented books like 4 hour workweek and fitness and computer magazines to keep up to date with changes in technology. See above for more choices.

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The Magazine for the NEXT generation of sports fans with emphasis on the personality, lifestyle & off–the-field activities of today’s newsworthy & up-and-coming athletes. All delivered with insights, humor, cutting edge design and in-your-face photography.

The magazine showcases the latest newsworthy players on college and professional teams. You’ll find enlightening articles, photos, and statistics about the athletes who are making their mark.

ESPN (1-year auto-renewal)

6. Music: Guys loves to listen and some like to play music and it varies by each guy/men so ask them what type of music they like. My father loves classical and instrumental music and my brother loves rock, there are no wrong choices just personal choices on what they like. If they like to play instrument, see above recommendation. Some guys like to listen to music, so here some choices to choose from.

21 and Other songs by Adele

Best selling MP3 Music for Gift Giving

7. Listening and Giving gift of time: Sometimes just listening to them without judging or interrupting can be a huge gift and that does not cost any money. Try doing that. It is often difficult for chatty person like me but I know if I can do it anyone can do it. Listening properly is one of the best tool for lasting and loving relationship in love and friendship.

8.Gift cards For someone you love:For those of guys who have everything they want and need, what to give? Sometimes you might be stumped, here are some ideas are Breakfast in bed, Massage and give them Free time to pursue their interests. Other choices include;

gift cardChoose a Gift Card (What They Like or Give Gift Card)

Best thing about guy in your life is to share love you have for him, be it your boyfriend, husband, father, son, brother or a friend. Celebrate together!

Please check out more gift ideas at our websites, where we reviews each products and shares its good and not so good side, so you can make right choice. We want to make sure you buy right gift with right information review at your finger tips and best value on online.

Canon G12 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Zoom

Canon G12 10MP Digital Camera with 5x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 2.8 inch Vari-Angle LCD

If you know any avid photographer in your friend and family circle, or if you are looking to get great camera for yourself which is not crazy pricey over $3000, then this Cannon Digital camera just might be right for you. This would make a perfect gift for Father’s day, Christmas, anniversary, Wedding gift or birthday gift. I gave this to my husband after much research and it is perfect and it is easy enough to me to take pictures even without much techie knowledge, although I am sure there are many better knowledgeable men and women who are better at gadgets compared to me.

Get smooth, blur-free 10.1-megapixel pictures every time with the Canon Power Shot G12 digital camera. Utilizing hybrid image stabilization, the G12 not only gets rid of blur from camera shake, it also eliminates blur from subjects in motion. Smart Auto shooting mode, and a 5x optical zoom not only deliver crisp, clear stills, but also help the G12 to take HD 720p video.

What’s in the Box

  • Power Shot G12 Camera body
  • Lithium-ion Battery Pack NB-7L
  • Battery Charger CB-2LZ
  • Neck Strap NS-DC9
  • AV Cable AVC-DC400ST
  • USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
  • Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM

This is amazingly updated G Series digital camera: The G12. It’s ready to impress the advanced amateurs who have always celebrated the G Series. The G12 is still loaded with powerful technologies that has made the G Series cameras so renowned, like the Canon HS SYSTEM, 2.8-inch Vari-angle PureColor System LCD, and RAW + JPEG image modes. Now, this flagship camera paves the way with these new upgrades like 720p HD Video with stereo sound to get crystal clear footage, multiple aspect ratios, High Dynamic Range, Electronic Level, Tracking AF, a Front Dial and much more to give you even more creative control than before!

This detailed picture shows measurement on this camera when you open up. It has 2.8 inch screen and can rotate 270 degree to take images and videos as needed. It is small and compact and when closed.

2.8-inch Vari-angle LCD with 461,000 dots plus an optical viewfinder
The PowerShot G12 gives you a large 2.8-inch PureColor System LCD screen for excellent control when framing your shots. But size is only part of the story. Canon’s PureColor System LCD offers spectacular color, resolution and contrast even at an angle. The screen is durable and easy to see. It is a perfect feature for gathering friends and family around to see your images.

Canon PowerShot G12 Highlights

10.0 Megapixel sensor combined with the DIGIC 4 Image Processor creates Canon’s HS SYSTEM
The PowerShot G12 employs the HS SYSTEM by combining a powerful 10.0 Megapixel CCD sensor and Canon’s DIGIC 4 Image Processor.

Thanks to this technological advancement, the G12 is dramatically more sensitive than cameras with identical megapixel counts, and delivers spectacular images with minimal noise. Increased sensitivity demands a higher ISO speed, and the PowerShot G12 delivers with a new maximum setting of ISO 3200. Blur and camera shake are notably reduced for the ultimate in sharpness and clarity. In simple terms images taken are much sharper and crisp, just look at image below to see the difference.

In addition, a new Low Light mode lets you capture images in an astonishing range of conditions. The camera automatically adjusts the ISO speed from ISO 320 to ISO 12800 in relation to ambient brightness, subject movement and camera shake.

Shooting and recording modes including RAW + JPEG
The PowerShot G12′s RAW mode lets you shoot images without JPEG compression. It gives you clearer images and complete creative control in editing. RAW images are transferred directly to the computer where they can then be edited using image adjustment software or a processing application to adjust your images as you please. The camera can also be set to allow the simultaneous recording of both RAW and JPEG images while shooting.

Canon’s Hybrid IS compensates for angular and

shift camera shake during close-up shooting
The PowerShot G12 is equipped with Canon’s highly advanced Hybrid IS function, which corrects camera shake from two sources to deliver sharp, blur-free images even when you zoom in close to your subject. With the ability to produce clear, steady images in all situations and at any zoom length, the PowerShot G12 is the camera you’ll want to take everywhere.

Shoot 720p HD video in stereo sound and play back on an HDTV via the HDMI output

Canon PowerShot highlights from Amazon.com

The PowerShot G12 lets you record video in beautiful high definition (1280 x 720 pixels). The camera also makes it easy to enjoy HD videos (and still photos) on your HDTV with a mini-HDMI connector for direct connection to a high-definition TV monitor. You’ll enjoy the HD experience with no degradation of image or audio in the signal, plus the ability to display up to 130 still images at once.

The PowerShot G12 also includes spectacular video functionality. When shooting video, you can get up close with the 5x Optical Zoom for riveting detail and realism, from the overall appearance to facial expressions! And the camera’s Smart AUTO technology that helps ensure the perfect still image works to bring that same quality to your video.

5x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer, plus a 28mm Wide-Angle Lens
The camera is equipped with a long, 5x Optical Zoom, and Canon’s own Optical Image Stabilizer Technology keeps images steady and blur-free all through the zoom range–even in low light–by detecting motion and generating a corrective signal. Because it is an optical system, more corrective movement is allowed and there is no degradation of image quality. The G12 is a highly versatile camera with a wide-angle zoom lens that reaches all the way from 28mm at the wide end to 140mm at the telephoto end (35mm format equivalent). You’ll capture more image in every shot, and add greater depth to your overall photography.

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High Dynamic Range scene mode combines multiple shots into one picture
Shooting in high contrast environments can often result in photos with overexposed and underexposed sections. So to tackle this problem, Canon developed the High Dynamic Range shooting mode to make select PowerShot cameras even more intuitive. Under High Dynamic Range* the camera will shoot three different exposures in a succession (underexposed, overexposed and normal) and then merge them into a single image. Underexposed areas are combined with the overexposed and vice versa, resulting in an evenly detailed image with flattering shadows and highlights.

Things to Consider:

  • You may need master control unit external Speedlites
  • There is no microphone for video recording, can buy additional item
  • Some expert photographers may need higher resolution then 460K in Camera

Optional accessories including Speedlite flashes, underwater housing and Tele-Converter Lens are available

The PowerShot G12 is compatible with the Speedlite flash series intended for all EOS series SLR cameras. Attach a Speedlite flash to the hot shoe, then you can set and control the flash on the “Flash Control” menu in the camera. With a Speedlight, the G12 is given extra functions such as autoflash metering, FE lock and Flash exposure compensation; continuous shooting with external flash. Also Canon’s Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2 enables you to have multiple slave flashes and wireless control. A Tele-Converter lens designed for the G12, Filter Adapter FA-DC58B and WP-DC34 Waterproof Case is also available.

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New Syma 3 Channel Remote Controlled Helicopter Gift idea

This Brand New 3 Channel Gyro mini Metal RC helicopter is 1 of the world’s newest, smallest and lightest RC Helicopter you can get! At approx. 7.5″ long, it easily fits in the palm of your hand and is fully functional, equipped with latest Gyroscope technology, which makes this helicopter an instant hot seller in the RC World.

This mini Gyro Metal helicopter charges directly either from the USB cable or from the controller which uses “AA” batteries and has a full-function trim control for the perfect flight. Get one today before they all fly away!

Syma Mini Electric RTF RC Helicopter

Product Details

  • Amazing Technology in the palm of your hand! Syma Newest Model S107 3CH Gyro RTF Metal RC Helicopter.
  • No Assembly required, Ready To Fly!
  • Equipped with the latest Gyroscope technology.
  • Colors and Frequencies May Vary. Red & Yellow color.
  • Full 3 Channels : Up, Down, Left, Right, Forward and Backward.
  • A 25-30 minutes charge is equal to a 8-12 minutes flight.
  • Recharging takes place via the transmitter or USB cable.
  • The transmitter has an Alignment Trim, a Charging and Power.Indicator, a Left/Right Lever and a Trimmer.
  • A lightweight Lithium Polymer battery.
  • Length : Approx. 7.5 Inches.Width : Approx. 7.5 Inches (with main rotors).
  • Height : Approx. 3.8 Inches (from bottom to balance bar).
  • Main Rotors Surface Diameter: Approx. 7.5 Inches.
  • Suitable for indoor flying only.
  • Suitable for ages 14+.
  • Comes in 2 colors, Red and Yellow,

Things to Consider:

  • Colors may vary, customer usually do not get to choose colors
  • Needs recharging after 5-7 minutes of flying
  • Best to be used indoor only
  • You may need to read instructions to operate
It is one of the best toys we got for our nephew, he simply loves it. It is fun, entertaining for adults as well and keeps kids challenged and occupied in something educational. The price is one of the best we have seen, as some of the mall stores are selling similar helicopter toy at much higher prices.
Syma S107G is equipped with a 4-in-1 infra-red receiver (Gyro, ESC, Mixer, Receiver). This palm size S107 Toy Helicopter (18.5cm long) comes with Aluminum Frame and a Great detail canopy. It is able to move in 3 Direction base on the 3 Channels, anyone can hover it easily. Since it is made with Aluminum Frame, very light weight and almost indestructible in any crash.
This remote control helicopter makes a great gift for kids over 7 plus years, teenagers, young men and guys who like gadgets. It could be a great birthday gift for a kid, teen or men in your life. This product retails for over hundreds of  dollars, but we have found the rock bottom price of over25% off discount at amazon. Click below to get this helicopter get current discounted product. Click below for the current best price on:

Syma S107/S107G R/C Helicopter

Syma is committed to becoming the best companion in childhood. We have endeavored to deliver the sense of “imagination, fun and inspiration”, Adhering to the concept of scientific and technological innovation and people oriented, with the high-quality products for children, and this makes us “The Leading Innovator in remote controlled aircraft.” So far, SYMA has accompanied over 5 million kids’ childhood.

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Remote Control Helicopter with Gyro and LED Light Indoor Micro RC Helicopter Helicopter Toy Gift

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eReaders: Comparing Kindles : updated 2022

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One of the best eReader: Amazon Kindle Products (Updated Sep 2022)

Amazon has one of the bestselling eReader, Kindle products which are loved by many people around the world. It has been informed that the Amazon Kindle 3 is now Amazon’s best-selling product of all time. The Kindle 3 has overtaken the seventh Harry Potter book – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – as the top seller on Amazon.They are currently offering three types of Kindle Product:

  1. Kindle Paperwhite
  2. Kindle Paperwhite 3G
  3. Kindle DX

All three kindle readers are great and offer variety of features that may interest you. Here is a quick comparison of all three products in one place so you can make right choice for you or as a gift for your loved ones.

How to check if Amazon kindle products are right for you?

Kindle Paperwhite (Wi-Fi) is a great choice for you if;

  • If you already have a high-speed internet connection and wireless router set up in your home
  • You do not need the added convenience of a 3G connection. 3G enables you to download books anytime, anywhere, while on the go.
  • However, If you do not have Wi-Fi set up in your home, Kindle 3G may be a better option.

Kindle Paperwhite   is great choice for you if;

  • Easy Choice as there is no wireless setup—you are ready to shop, purchase, and read right out of the box.
  • Built-in Free 3G connectivity uses the same wireless signals that cell phones use, but there are no monthly fees or commitments—Amazon pays for Kindle’s 3G wireless connectivity.
  • The added convenience of 3G enables you to download books anytime, anywhere, while on the go—without having to find a Wi-Fi hotspot connection.
  • With wireless coverage in over 100 countries and territories, Kindle 3G is a great option for travelers.

Kindle DX if a great choice for you if;

  • No wireless set up, ready to use right of the box.
  • Build in free 3G Wi-Fi, no monthly fees.
  • All New, High Contrast E Ink Pearl Screen: Our graphite Kindle DX display uses the latest generation E Ink Pearl technology with 50% better contrast for the clearest text and sharpest images
  • Beautiful Large Display: The 9.7″ diagonal E Ink screen is ideal for a broad range of reading material, including graphic-rich books, PDFs, newspapers, magazines, and blogs
  • Global Coverage: Enjoy wireless coverage at home or abroad in over 100 countries
 
  Kindle Wireless Reading Device, Wi-Fi, Graphite, 6" Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology Kindle 3G Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G + Wi-Fi, 3G Works Globally, Graphite, 6" Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device, Free 3G, 3G Works Globally, Graphite, 9.7" Display with New E Ink Pearl Technology
Display Size 6″ diagonal 6″ diagonal 9.7″ diagonal
Display Type E Ink Pearl E Ink Pearl E Ink Pearl
Size 7.5″ x 4.8″ x 0.335″ 7.5″ x 4.8″ x 0.335″ 10.4″ x 7.2″ x 0.38″
Weight 8.5 ounces 8.7 ounces 18.9 ounces
Storage 3,500 books 3,500 books 3,500 books
Battery Life (Wireless Off) 1 month 1 month 2-3 weeks
Battery Life (Wireless On) 3 weeks 10 days 7 days
Books in 60 Seconds Kindle Wi-Fi has                         Books in 60 Seconds Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi has                         Books in 60 Seconds Kindle DX has                         Books in 60 Seconds
Free 3G Wireless Kindle Wi-Fi does not have Free 3G Wireless Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi has                         Free 3G Wireless Kindle DX has                         Free 3G Wireless
Global Wireless Coverage   100 countries and territories 100 countries and territories
Wi-Fi Kindle Wi-Fi has                         Wi-Fi Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi has                         Wi-Fi Kindle DX does not have Wi-Fi
Native PDF Support Kindle Wi-Fi has                         Native PDF Support Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi has                         Native PDF Support Kindle DX has                         Native PDF Support
Whispersync Kindle Wi-Fi has                         Whispersync Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi has                         Whispersync Kindle DX has                         Whispersync
Worry-Free Archive Kindle Wi-Fi has                         Worry-Free Archive Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi has                         Worry-Free Archive Kindle DX has                         Worry-Free Archive
Text-to-Speech Kindle Wi-Fi has                         Text-to-Speech Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi has                         Text-to-Speech Kindle DX has                         Text-to-Speech
Portrait & Landscape View Kindle Wi-Fi has                         Portrait & Landscape View Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi has                         Portrait & Landscape View Kindle DX has                         Portrait & Landscape View
Price Approx. $119.00 Approx: $189.00 Approx: $199.00
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Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com founder and CEO said, “We’re seeing that many of the people who are buying Kindles also own an LCD tablet. Customers report using their LCD tablets for games, movies, and web browsing and their Kindles for reading sessions.”

** Note: Since we wrote this article, technology for kindle has improved in 2022, and we recommend following kindle for your need with current wireless technology.  Hope you have fun reading amazing books on your kindle. **

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See our post on Kindle Review: Kindle DX Free 3G+wi-FI review 

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