Gadget Gift Guide 2009

Not sure what to get the gadget-lover in your life? This quick gadget guide will give you the scoop on what to look for so you can spread some holiday cheer. Pocket Camcorder What it is: A pocket-sized digital video recorder that can go anywhere, making it easy to record events and special moments. Video is usually very easy to download to computers and the web. Camcorders such as Flip from Pure Digital, Kodak’s Zx1 and Creative’s Vado are affordable options. What to look for: * Resolution - Digital camcorders come in standard definition and high definition (HD). Standard definition offers video quality fine for viewing on a computer or a non-HD TV, and will usually cost less than HD. High definition produces wide-screen video suitable for viewing on an HD TV. Who to buy it for: proud parents, college students, travelers. Bluetooth Headset What it is: A wireless headset that lets you talk on the phone hands-free. You can find headsets from $20 and up. What to look for: * Make sure the headset runs the same version of Bluetooth that the user’s phone does. * If they wear glasses, look at in-ear headsets rather than those that go over the ears - glasses and a headset can get cumbersome. * Headsets with good noise cancellation can make conversing in busy, noisy areas a lot easier. Who to buy it for: Phone fanatics, road warriors.