Holiday Picks from Props & Pans – GADGETS!

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Who can concentrate on work when all you want to do is play with this optical computer mouse? You can’t ignore the floating rubber ducky splashing around inside the mouse. The Optical Computer Mouse with a fun rubber ducky is fully functional. It works just like a normal mouse with a scroll button and includes a USB plug for all PC and Macs. For $30 this will make a fun, unique gift for all ages.

Visit Uncommon Goods for other great gift ideas.

Illuminating Rotating Universe Globe

Globes used to be for the nerdy, but knowing your geography is back in style. This two-in-one globe rotates all on its own. It actually depicts geographical features and political boundaries. With the lights off, it illuminates from within, showing all 88 constellations recognized by the International Astronomical Union. You can lay in bed at night and memorize each of them. Priced at $89.95 you can hold the world on its axis.

Visit Discovery Store for other great gift ideas.

HMDX Audio Speaker-On-The-Go

Who doesn’t need an MP3 carrying case that is cute and small? If they don’t, then make sure to tell them it has built-in speakers and I’m sure they’ll be on board. The speaker is designed to protect your iPod and MP3 players. For the price of $14.99 these make cute stocking stuffers for everyone you know! Plus they offer several fun colors to choose from.

Visit HMDX Audio for other great gift ideas.

Royal Digital Picture Keychain

Everyone has keys, so everyone should have a cool keychain. What better way is there to carry around pictures of your family to show friends than on a digital picture keychain for under $20? This features a 1.5″ LCD display and includes a USB cable and software for easy set-up. Plus it holds up to 70 photo’s! For an even better gift, pre-load the pictures on it for someone!

Visit Bed Bath & Beyond for other great gift ideas.

World’s Simplest Camcorder

Ever wanted to be able to carry a camcorder with you no matter where you go to capture life’s greatest moments? For most people that seems impossible given the bulky recorders and all the equipment that goes along with it. Look at the new Flip Ultra Camcorder which makes recording and sharing videos easy! This camcorder is the size of most small digital cameras and uses 2 AA batteries. It doesn’t need any cords to connect to a computer and makes it easy to share your videos or pictures. All this for under $130 is a deal!

Visit Brookstone for other great gift ideas.

Powermonkey Portable Solar Charger

Have you ever been stuck out in the middle of the ocean without an outlet to charge your iPod? Well just in case this happens to you, this solar powered portable charger takes 6 hours of sunshine and provides 40 hours for your iPod, 96 hours for your cell phone and 48 hours for the PDA in your pocket. For $129.95 you can’t go wrong with planning ahead for life’s little emergencies. I bet those cast-aways on Gilligan’s Island wish they’d gotten one of these for Christmas.

Visit Discovery Store for other great gift ideas.

35 Comments

Crystal B. | 2008-12-08 07:30:24

I have been wanting a Flip camcorder. :)

 
Laura | 2008-12-08 08:08:14

We discussed buying a flip to record our sons every giggle and toot. Never know, might end up under our christmas tree!

With a $50 gift certificate to Kohls, we’d love to buy a pair of the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Ox Shoes – very cool!

 
Melinda | 2008-12-08 08:10:50

I would buy a car starter for my husband with the visa card.
Please enter me!

 
Anna G | 2008-12-08 08:42:15

So that universe light up glode is incredible! I would definitely want something like this if I won a gift card.

 
Jen@OurDailyBigTop | 2008-12-08 08:46:52

I think the FLIP is really cool…I’d use the giftcard to go towards this gadget.

 
Perri | 2008-12-08 09:25:19

I think I would use that handy dandy keychain to store pictures of the grandbabies :)

 
mannequin | 2008-12-08 09:30:44

Wow, I’ve never seen that globe before; it’s tres cool! It revolves! I think books, music and globes are my favorite gifts for kids. They each give so much more than just a present under the tree.
Thanks for the cool guide!

 
Tamara B. | 2008-12-08 11:24:02

Love the gift ideas postings. If I won one of the $100 Visa I would buy my children some clothes for Christmas at Kohl’s. Thank-you for th wondeful giveaway.
tamben7996(at)aol(dot)com

 
sara l. | 2008-12-08 11:56:08

Oh my gosh! I love that Illuminating Globe! I have never seen one like that before, but it’s now at the top of my shopping list! Thanks for featuring such awesome gifts!
sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com

 
Nadia | 2008-12-08 12:26:08

That globe would make my little boy real happy. He’s crazy about space and planets and all that good stuff! =)

 
Geri | 2008-12-08 17:37:25

That globe is the coolest!

If I won the Visa card, I’d treat my dad to a nice dinner!

 
Kim @ What's That Smell? | 2008-12-08 19:27:27

I definitely would consider buying a Flip for MYSELF if I won a VISA gift card!

 
Penelope Pince | 2008-12-08 22:21:32

If I won the Visa gift card, I would consider a couple of things – one would be a Flip camcorder like many others. My sister and I have 2 Border Collie dogs and we have been teaching them lots of new tricks and would love to film them to show our friends and relatives who live far away.

Or I might put it toward the purchase of a laptop computer so I can work in my room over the winter because it’s much easier to stay warm in there.

Thanks and Happy Holidays!

 
Christina | 2008-12-08 22:40:52

I love that globe. When my kids get big enough that I don’t have to worry about them destroying it, I would love to get one. I would use the Visa card to get Christmas gifts: Latin books for my nerdy husband and DVDs for my dad and brothers.

 
Ginny | 2008-12-09 07:26:02

Flip camcorders are so nice. Love that mouse as well!

 
kellys | 2008-12-09 08:55:02

I love that Flip Camcorder! I would buy clothes for my nieces and nephews with the $100 Visa gift card. Great giveaway!

 
Elizabeth M. | 2008-12-09 09:18:41

I love the flip and that globe is amazing.

 
Ursula | 2008-12-09 13:00:41

My teenage daughter is forever on the go (Ms. Social Bug) and always wishes she could take pictures. (She doesn’t even have a camera). This would be a great Christmas gift for her. Thanks!

 
Kelley | 2008-12-09 15:14:40

I asked Santa for the flip camera…. I hope its under the tree!
( of if not, maybe a nice $100.00 gift care…hmm, that would be nice too.)

 
Kimberly | 2008-12-09 22:42:04

I love the Illuminating Rotating Universe Globe. I have a nephew who is a science nut and he would love to find this under the Christmas tree. Thanks for the chance to win!

 
Brian | 2008-12-10 17:55:38

The globe definitely has a geek cool factor. All my Christmas shopping is practically done, so a Visa gift card might be used to pay off the credit card bills!

 
stacey moore | 2008-12-10 18:42:25

would love to have one of those globes for my classrom!
thanks!
moore.g@insideconnect.net

 
Nicole Paterno | 2008-12-10 19:40:40

I would love that Flip Camcorder!

 
Jamaise | 2008-12-10 20:43:08

My son would love the Flip Ultra USB Camcorder. Thanks for the idea & giveaway!
jamaisew[at]gmail.com

 
Aura | 2008-12-11 00:11:17

a video camera is definately top on my holiday wish list

 
Liz C | 2008-12-11 03:28:03

The Illuminating Rotating Universe Globe would make a wonderful gift for my daughters partner

 
Liz C | 2008-12-11 03:34:37

The Royal Digital Picture Keychain would make a great gift for my daughter. She’s leaving soon for the army and could take her pics with her, for when she gets homesick

 
bunny | 2008-12-11 09:44:05

I’d definitely get a Flip Ultra and Illuminating Rotating Universe Globe with the gift card! Cool stuff!!

 
vw bug | 2008-12-11 12:15:54

I would use the giftcard towards the camcorder. Mine is so old and so hard to get to DVD… the steps I have to take – eeek. Please enter me in the contest! Though there is lots of cool stuff here.

 
April T. | 2008-12-11 12:49:47

I think I’d get that little camcorder, I have so many nieces and nephews and no one has a camcorder.

 
sena | 2008-12-12 04:12:48

The Flip Ultra Camcorder sounds awesome!

 
Holley VanDenBerg | 2008-12-12 21:23:23

Great gift ideas!! I’d probably get the camcorder since we’re a family of 5 with no video recorder! ack! :)
Thanks for the chance!!

 
hazel | 2008-12-13 03:47:34

I’d definitely use the $100 visa giftcard toward a flip!

 
Heather C | 2008-12-14 23:20:00

Oooooo, if I win, that Flip camera is MINE!!!

 
Jamie H | 2008-12-27 17:01:10

I have had the Flip camera for almost a year and have had nothing but trouble with it. I even had it replaced once from the company. It is super easy to use and the quality is great considering the size. But the software is lacking and I have had many many calls to customer service. Their fix is always to download the software again. One time this led to almost losing my videos because they neglected to give me an important step. The answer to that was “Did you really need those videos?” My response was “yes…they are from a family vacation we took out of the country.” There are other small cameras out there and I would definitely look into one of them.

 

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