It’s time to drive the American economy forward in a spirit of holiday love and generosity. Or, it’s the time to grab yourself something cool that your loved ones might miss.
Fortunately, as an official lifestyle trendsetter, we’re on duty compiling some tech gift ideas for 2013. The idea is to present some ideas that you might not come across elsewhere. Everybody already knows a Playstation 4, a 3D printer or an iPad Air are going to be popular choices this holiday season, but everybody and Mrs. Clause knows about those. Some of these might not be on your radar.
We also offer a variety of price points so you can snag great gifts for your family and friends regardless of budget.
10 Coolest Gifts for Tech Lovers
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Nokia Lumia 1020
PRICE: $99.99
BUY IT NOW!: Amazon.comIn an era when smartphones are pushing out digital cameras as a method of capturing life’s moments, this Lumia (above) quits screwing around and just makes a top shelf digital camera into a smartphone. It’s bigger and slightly bulkier than most makes and models, but its 41 megapixel make it a top choice for photo-philes.
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Airbender Mini
PRICE: $26.95
BUY IT NOW!: Amazon.comThis small Bluetooth keyboard and case from New Trent transforms your iPad Mini into a tiny laptop — an excellent tool for working in cramped environments like airplane seats. Match up this Airbender with its iPad partner and you make an affordable alternative to a MacBook Air.
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Phiaton Fusion MS 430 M-Series Carbon Fiber Headphones
PRICE: $179.99
BUY IT NOW!: Amazon.comSpecially designed for travel, these over ear headphones are light and comfortable. They also avoid the overheating of many other over ear models. Durable and lightweight, they make great, naturally noise-canceling options for airplane use.
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MeCam
PRICE: $49.99
BUY IT NOW!: MeCamIn this era of narcism and social media obsession, the folks behind MeCam got out a little ahead of the curve and came up with a camera that can record what you're seeing all day long, any time you wish. Relying on a little old fashioned tech, the MeCam uses a simple safety pin to stick the MeCam to your shirt. From there, you can take HD video and still cameras on demand.
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Minx Air Wireless
PRICE: $449.99-$599.99
BUY IT NOW!: Amazon.comProviding some of the best sound you'll get from a wireless speaker system, the line of Minx Air units present a simple, elegant exterior with some serious room-filling volume and definition. Easy to set up and quick to pair with any Bluetooth source, it's fully portable and ready to use out of the box.
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HP Envy Rove 20
PRICE: $959
BUY IT NOW!: Amazon.comMore of a light, manageable computer than a mere tablet, the HP Envy Rove 20 is a 20 inch, diagonal device aith a 3+ hour battery life. It's paired to a detachable USB 3.0 wireless keyboard and a wireless optical mouse – making an excellent tablet/PC hybrid.
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ScanStik
PRICE: $249.99
BUY IT NOW!: Amazon.comIf Harry Potter needed to digitize a document or photo, he'd have to go with the ScanStik from Planon. It's name says it all. It's a handheld device that records a document as its passed over — before downloading the results to your computer. The fact that it removes a bulky scanner from your desktop makes this gadget worthwhile.
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Wren Wireless Sound Systems
PRICE: $399.99
BUY IT NOW!: Amazon.comRunning neck and neck with the Wren or any other table top wireless sound system, the Wren uses Airplay technology to transmit 25 watts of power driving dual three inch woofer and 19 mm tweeters. The casing can also be personalized with options like the bamboo look above.
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Swann Security Cameras
PRICE: $179.00
BUY IT NOW!: Amazon.comDuring this holiday season when the NSA is watching everything you do and the White House is recording your every transaction, why not indulge in a little surveillance of your own stuff and enjoy a Swann Home Security Camera System. Swann offers multiple configurations and price levels to keep your belongings safe and intimidate Santa Claus.
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PowerPot Thermoelectric Generator
PRICE: $169
BUY IT NOW!: Amazon.comIf you can boil water, you can have tea, boil an egg, cook spaghetti or power your portable electronic devices with The PowerPot. Out camping or out in the backyard, this gadget lets you take it with you when you're trying to get away from it all.
