Christmas Gifts Men Want

 

Welcome to Christmas Gifts For Men blog where I hope to give you great gift ideas for all men on your Christmas list.It has been a big year with some big product launches.It can be a little bit overwhelming when trying to decide what gift to buy a man when there are literally thousands of new gadgets and electronics on the market.I hope i can shed some light on some great and innovative Christmas gifts for men that will help choosing the right gift that much easier.

You will also find product reviews,price comparisons, coupons and price drops to selected online merchants.Plus you’ll get a ton of info and free stuff to make your holidays a little brighter.Merry Christmas and enjoy.

Apple IPhone

The Apple I Phone is just a crazy little gadget that has gone well beyond the boundaries of a normal cell and i pod.The i Phone combines three products — a revolutionary mobile phone, a wide screen i Pod with touch screen controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching — into one small and lightweight hand held device. I Phone also introduces an entirely new user interface based on a large multi touch display and pioneering new software letting you control everything with just your fingers. So it ushers in an era of software power and sophistication never before seen in a mobile device – completely redefining what you can do on a mobile phone.

Tech Specs

Screen size 3.5 inches
Screen resolution is 320 by 480 at 160 ppi
Input method Multi touch
Operating system OS X
Storage 4GB or 8GB
GSM Quad band (MHz: 850, 900, 1800, 1900)
Wireless data Wi Fi (802.11b/g) + EDGE + Blue tooth 2.0
Camera 2.0 mega pixels
Battery
Up to 5 hours Talk / Video / Browsing
Up to 16 hours Audio playback
Dimensions 4.5 x 2.4 x 0.46 inches / 115 x 61 x 11.6mm
Weight 4.8 ounces / 135 grams

Price: $499 for 4gb, $599 for 8gb /Now $399

Now,i know this may seem pricey but this is the cream of the crop where hand held gadgets are concerned.At the same time i don’t think anyone should fork out their hard earned money before getting as much information as possible,especially during the Christmas season.There were alot of people very upset when Apple dropped the price of the iphone shortly after it came out.If you’re curious you can check it out at the Iphone blog

First,lets get you all the information we can on the I phone.This will be very important to you as the consumer but will also play a huge roll for the man you’re buying for.What i want you to do is join the Yahoo Group Apple-IPone,it’s free don’t worry.In this group you will get reviews of the product from actual iphone users,you can ask questions about the iphone and get solid answers plus you’ll get expert advice on how to use all the features.This will come in handy big time when he receives this gift because you know men love tinkering with their gadgets.We feel the need to figure out every aspect of a gadget and use it to its full potential.With this kind of information at his fingertips he’ll never be at a loss for advice or help.

Click to join apple-iphone

Now because this is a fairly new product and Apple has already dropped the price significantly,it will be tough to find a reseller with a better price.There are no coupons for this right now – only for people who already purchased an iphone, i believe from a certain time frame can receive a $100 early owner credit.Don’t quote me on that but you can check the iphone blog or the Apple Store for accuracy.However,Christmas is approaching and im sure deals will start popping up so any updates i’ll be sure to post immediately.

Okay,so lets start with the obvious.You can find the iphone at the Apple Store which by the way offers a ton of information,support and customer service.AT&T Wireless also sells the iphone and provides product info and support as well.You can try eBay for iphones and accessories although i don’t think you’ll beat the current price but i invite you to prove me wrong.You will find great deals on accessories though.

When it comes to choosing electronic gifts for men at Christmas,you want as much information as possible to ovoid those dreaded gift returns.Please feel free to leave your comments about anything on this blog.If you have any ideas for Christmas gifts and what men might want please let me know.Now, moving on to the next Christmas gift idea that i think men will go crazy for – im drooling just writing about it.Ready,the Flip Video Portable Camcorder.Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeettt.

The Flip Video Cam

Flip Video

I absolutely love this thing.I wish i could say i have one so i could give you a product review from my perspective but i assure you that this is a hot buy.My birthday is just around the corner and i can’t wait till Christmas so i told my wife this is the only gift i want – period.Okay,so lets check out all the great things this cool cam can do.Watch this short little Video Review and Flip Video Info.

 

Product description :The Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder is a revolutionary way to shoot and share videos. Its portable, very simple to use design makes it incredibly easy to create high quality home movies in a snap. The camcorders built in software provides a convenient way to save and share memories – email videos, make custom movies, capture still photos from video clips, and upload videos directly to popular video-sharing sites, including AOL Video and YouTube. Flip Video Ultra is the ideal, affordable choice for capturing everyday moments that happen anywhere, and sharing them with family and friends everywhere. This next-generation version of the original Flip Video line features a new sleeker design, premium no-glare LCD screen, and improved video and audio quality. Flip Video Ultra comes with a TV connector cable, wrist strap, soft carrying case, two AA batteries, and a quick start guide. Specs: Flip Video Ultra incorporates 1GB of built-in flash memory which holds up to 30 minutes of 30-frame per second full VGA-quality MPEG-4 video. Compatible with Windows XP SP2 and Vista; Macintosh OS X 10.3.9 or later. Computer connection via integrated USB Port.Flip video also comes in 60 minute flash memory for even more convenience,a little more $ but well worth it.

This would make such a great Christmas gift for hunting and fishing enthusiasts,sports fans and any guy who wants to share his experiences with friends,family and the world.He can make cool little videos and edit them easily with no tech experience.Now some folks are probably asking “why get this camcorder when there are digital cameras out there with the same capabilities”?This is a great question so lets look at some digital cameras and similar video gadgets and compare capabilities and cost.

Ok,so the Flip video – 60 min.and 30 min. versions sell from basically $90 – $179 – used and new,at Amazon.You can also find resellers at participating Walmart – their price is very good as well – from $98.84 – $149.54.Please check store for accuracy as price changes are inevitable.Target also carries them from – $129 – $179.Check out eBay for flip video cams plus similar items.ToysRus ,BestBuy and Buy.com
also carry the flip at a great price also.The originator – please check out theflip.com

There are a lot of similar products to the flip video cam which makes finding the right gift for your man a little more difficult.There are too many to choose from so i can’t display them all here but i will feature one and i’ll give you a link to view the rest.

O kay,so lets take a look at the RCA Small Wonder 60 Min Poinit and Shoot Camcorder.

Tech Specs:

• Capture up to 60 minutes of video
• SD expansion slot to add up to 4 hours recording time with SD card (sold separately)
• Flip-out, 1.5-inch color display; 180-degree rotation
• Retractable USB connection; built-in Memory Manager software
• Includes AA batteries, USB adapter cable, AV cables, carry pouch, and wrist strap

Product Description
So basically this is a hand held camcorder with a flip out 1.5″lcd screen,built in memory for 60 minutes of recording,play,pause,rewind features,simple press record button for quick access etc…Now the price for this is $96.49 at Amazon.This is a pretty competitive price don’t you think.Now,lets take a look at a customers product review of the Small Wonder as he compares it to the Flip video cam.You can read the review Here

That should give you a pretty good idea of what camcorder would make the best gift for the man or men on your Christmas list.Just for your curiosity,heres a link to some similar camcorders just in case the Flip or the Small Wonder didn’t meet your specs and needs.You can check them out Here.Like i said before,there are a lot of similar camcorders at great prices – even some at $69.As you can see i use Amazon a lot as they provide the most information and reviews on products we buy.Enjoy.

My next Christmas gifts for men product feature is extremely hot so get ready.