Who it's for:
Serious gadget fans who want multimedia, Web surfing and email all in one handy device.
Why they'll like it:
Forget the Zune player. The real iPod challenger is the 10.3-ounce Archos 604 WiFi, with a big, bright 4.3-inch touchscreen, audio and video playback including protected WMA and WMV files, the Opera Web browser for surfing and email, and a 30GB hard drive. It even has A/V recording, too!
Who it's for:
The students and Mac fans on your list who deserve the very best.
Why they'll like it:
You can't go wrong gifting your prized students this iconic machine. It's Apple's fastest-selling laptop ever. It's iPod-white and a very backpackable 13.3 inches. The newfound ability to run Windows as well as Mac OS X on Mac laptops have made them an object of envy among right-brainers as well.
Who it's for:
Anyone you want to feel safe and secure at Wi-Fi hotspots.
Why they'll like it:
Give the gift of peace of mind with a subscription to JiWire Hotspot Helper. Hotspot Helper's secure VPN tunneling technology keeps all your loved ones' data safe from prying eyes while surfing at hotspots and even at home or in the office. With Hotspot Helper all transmissions are strongly encrypted. Hotspot Helper also includes valuable features like an offline Wi-Fi Hotspot Finder, Wi-FI Mailer service at hotspots, and a handy Wi-Fi Toolbar that shows your connection status at all times.
Who it's for:
iPod lovers who want top-quality wireless listening.
Why they'll like it:
Separate them from their iPod with this lightweight noise-canceling Bluetooth headset kit. The A2DP Bluetooth profile provides top-quality music listening for their iPod and hands-free cell calling. The included earbuds are very good, but the wireless unit also accepts any headphones with a standard 1/8-inch plug. Now they can keep that valuable iPod tucked away in backpack or purse, or docked at the desk, while listening.
Who it's for:
Road warriors and iTunes fans on either Macs or PCs.
Why they'll like it:
Apple's AirPort Express marries an easy-to-configure, travel-ready 802.11g Wi-Fi router with an iTunes audio receiver, which lets you stream music to it from any iTunes equipped Mac or PC on your home network. High-end audio buffs will also appreciate the Express' fiber-optic digital output for extreme fidelity when used with high-end home audio gear.
Who it's for:
Campus coeds who can't live without Skype and instant messaging.
Why they'll like it:
If your high school or college giftee roams a Wi-Fi campus, consider giving a Mylo instead of a cell phone or music player. This pocket wonder triples as a Skype VoIP phone, MP3/video player, and email/IM communicator. Thanks to a built-in browser, it works at both public and private hotspots, and there are no monthly bills to pay.
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