Who it's for:
The runner in your family will always find her way home with this GPS watch.
Why they'll like it:
Push your runner or biker to their personal best with this sleek GPS watch. Comes with special training software to download and analyze your workout data. It continuously monitors speed, distance, pace and calories burned. They can use prepared training plans, or design their own.
Who it's for:
On-the-go gadget mavens who want it all in one.
Why they'll like it:
Give them a full-featured Pocket PC that triples as a media player and GPS receiver with a big color touchscreen that's perfect for navigation and video playback. The iPAQ rx5915 has both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0/EDR, for hotspot connections and hands-free phone use. A car mounting kit is included.
Who it's for:
Wi-Fi lovers with a need for speed.
Why they'll like it:
If they want to stream video around the house, backup computers to network drives, or other bandwidth-hogging pursuits, they need a high-speed router. The WRT350N also boasts draft-802.11n 300Mbps performance, a gigabit switch for top-notch wired connections, and a port that turns any USB hard disk into a network drive.
Who it's for:
Any email or instant messaging addict -- you know at least one!
Why they'll like it:
The white-hot BlackBerry Pearl combines business with pleasure. It has a quad-band EDGE/GPRS worldphone plus the familiar BlackBerry push email, a Web browser, instant messaging capability, and the biggest color screen on any Berry. Your road warrior giftee will also appreciate the multimedia playback features and 1.3MP camera.
Who it's for:
On-the-go Sirius addicts who want their radio and MP3s too.
Why they'll like it:
This Sirius satellite radio receiver doubles as an MP3 player, with 2GB of storage for music downloads and radio recordings. But the Stiletto's real strength is the ability to tap into the satellite feed via Wi-Fi when out of radio range. Other compelling features include the ability to tag songs for future purchase, and shadow radio recording, for rewind and pausing live radio streams.
Who it's for:
Sun and sports worshippers who need hands-free calling.
Why they'll like it:
For that Lance Armstrong look, the RAZRWIRE is the ultimate in stylish Bluetooth wear. Great for use while cycling or golfing, the RAZRWIRE rings in their ear for privacy, and has just three multi-function buttons for ease of use. They can also remove the headset to use the sunglasses alone.
Who it's for:
VoIP subscribers who want to make calls at hotspots as well as home or office.
Why they'll like it:
While most VoIP handsets can't leave home, this Wi-Fi-enabled phone lets you make near-free calls at any hotspot (including those requiring logins) thanks to its built-in Web browser. Now there's a Wi-Fi VoIP phone they can use at home, at the office, on the road -- and even overseas. Range and voice quality are very good. Let them try that with their pricey EV-DO handset!
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