In last week’s Christmas gift idea segment we focused on tech for teens and younger generations (See last week’s featured gift ideas here). In today’s gift idea segment we’re giving attention to the bigger (older) kids in the house. We’ve got all kinds of cool gift ideas and tech stocking stuffers that are sure to please any lover of gadgets with budgets big and small.
Stocking Stuffers
Belkin Car Vent Mount
Anyone who owns a smartphone and a car will find a smartphone car vent mount useful. The Belkin mount uses a rubber tip to slide onto the vents in the car. It easily rotates to portrait and landscape positions.
Key Features
Compatible with iPhone, Samsung, Nokia, and other smartphones up to 3.3 inches wide
Use with or without case
Rotate 360 Degrees for portrait or landscape view
Cable holder (so your cable stays near your phone even when it is not plugged in)
Available at many locations.
More Info and Direct Purchase: http://www.belkin.com/us/p/P-F8M879/
iShowFast
iShowFast by, iCIRROUND, Inc. claims to be the World’s Fastest USB flash drive with lightning connector and USB 3.0. It allows you to be able to share documents, music, videos and photos with your friends and family between PC/Mac computers and iOS devices. Transfer photos to your computer in a snap and free up space on your iPhone. This is a great device to take with you if you are traveling and will be taking lots of photos. You can easily make more space available on your smartphone.
Key Features
Copy files to/from a PC or Mac using the USB Port
Copy file to/from iPhone, iPad, iPod using the lightning connector (30MB/S Read; 20MB/S Write)
No Internet Required
Fast USB 3.0 Transfer with Mac/PC computers (140MB/s Read; 45MB/S Write)
Password Protected
32GB, 128GB, 256GB versions available
More info: icirround.com
Direct Purchase: amazon.com
Zagg Power Amp 12
Zagg Portable Charger and Flashlight provides up to four charges for most phones with 12000mAH of portable power. Take the power amp when you are hunting, camping, hiking or traveling and won’t have access to power. Zagg offers a full range on Power Amp’s ranging in price from $29.99 – $99.00
Power Amp 12 Key Features
12000mAH of portable power
Up to four charges for most phones
Fast charges with Quick Chip Technology that detects and adapts to your device type
Sleek design
Bright LED flashlight
More Info and Direct Purchase: http://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/power/power-amp
Carved – Solid Wood Cases & Skins
Every case is made from real wood and is all-natural. There are different styles – Solid Wood, Slim Wood, Traveler Cases, Wood Skins and even cases made from reclaimed skateboards. Depending on the style some include polycarbonate or rubber bumpers for extra protection. Each case style offers a different level of protection, style and feel – each a work of art. The solid wood cases are all made by hand and unique due to the variations in wood. Price $34.00 & up
Key Features
Cases for Apple, Samsung, Google Nexus
Uniquely designed
All Natural
Style Statement
More info & Direct Purchase: carved.com
Big Kid Toys
iPad Pro
Apple’s newest (and largest) iPad offering incredible detail and design capabilities. This device is outstanding for artists, movie lovers, business users and creators. You can edit 4K video, design presentations, create, edit drawings down to the pixel (with the Apple Pencil) and play console level games. iPad Pro’s start at $799
Key Features
A9X Processor with 64-bit desktop-class architecture
Ultra thin and light (6.9mm and 1.57 pounds)
iOS 9 with Slide Over, Split View and Picture in Picture multitasking features
12.9-inch Retina display with 5.6 million pixels
Multi-Touch technology
Four high fidelity speakers
Front and Rear cameras
1080p HD video recording
8MP photos
More Info & Direct Purchase: www.apple.com
FloteYourTablet – Tablet Stand
FLOTE creates a delightful and ergonomic tablet experience by floating your tablet wherever you desire, freely and easily. Float your tablet next to your bed, couch, on a coffee table or desk. Rotate the tablet in just about any direction. These are solid/heavy duty stands that do not easily tip or fall if you bump into them. They are well engineered with high quality design and materials. Simply insert your tablet and use. $129 – $299
Key Features
Compatible with virtually every tablet
Use with or without case
No special adapters
Ball joint allows nearly 360 degree rotation
Elegant Clean Design
Precision Crafted, All metal components
More Info & Direct Purchase: floatyourtablet.com
iPad Mini 4
Small and powerful. The iPad Mini 4 gives ultra power in a small package for extreme portability. $399 – $729
Key Features
A8 processor with 64-bit desktop class 6.1 mm Thin
7.9” Retina Display
.24 inches deep, weighs .65 lbs
1080p HD video recording
8MP photos
Touch ID Technology for security
iOS 9 with Slide Over, Split View and Picture in Picture multitasking features
More info and Direct Purchase: apple.com
Zagg Folio
The Zagg Folio is a thin backlit Bluetooth® keyboard and case connected by a hinge that allows for multiple viewing angles. This makes your iPad Mini ultra versatile for touch, keyboard, and full-body protection all while still keeping a sleek design. $49.99 – $99.99
Key Features
Case and Bluetooth keyboard
Rechargeable Battery – keeps going for up to three months of use (without using the backlit display)
7.6mm thick
Special function keys
Backlit keyboard
Full body protection
Leather textured cover
More Info and Direct Purchase: http://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/catalogsearch/result/?q=zagg+folio
Zagg Rugged book – iPad Air
The Zagg rugged book is designed for the individual who wants ultimate protection for their iPad. It is a multi-layered, removable case that deflects impact energy. If you work out in the field, travel frequently or share your iPad with kids, this may be the case and keyboard for you. $149.00
Key Features
Case and Bluetooth keyboard
Rechargeable battery
Detachable Case
High Durability
Magnetic-Hinged
More Info and Direct Links: http://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/catalogsearch/result/?q=Zagg+Rugged+book
Mad Catz STRIKE 7 Gaming Keyboard
This high-end gaming keyboard allows you to construct your ideal gaming environment that helps you destroy the competition. It is crazy! The keyboard is modular and allows you to customize the locations of various interlocking components for your exact preference. The touchscreen gives you quick access to launch games and applications, track enrage timer, adjust back-lighting or just take notes. There are a variety of STRIKE keyboards ranging in cost from $99.99 – $299.99
Check out this quick video demo of the Mad Catz STRIKE 7 keyboard here. It is truly an amazing keyboard.
Key Features (there are many, these are some highlights)
Customizable in many ways
24 programmable buttons
Create up to 72 user-define commands
Response Times
Wrist Support
Full halo-effect RGB backlighting
Durable metal chassis
Macro programming
More Info and Direct Purchase: http://madcatz.com/products/keyboards/
Mad Catz STRIKE M Bluetooth Keyboard
The Mad Catz STRIKE M wireless keyboard is compatible with Android, Windows Smart Devices, PS4, PC & Mac Android. The dedicated mouse buttons allow for Internet browsing and playing touch-based games. $49.99
Key Features
For use with smartphones, tablets, Windows & Mac computers
Backlit keycaps
Lightweight and Portable
Dedicated media buttons – play, pause, track, forward, back (optimized musing and video entertainment)
Fingertip cursor movement
Includes formfitting case
More Info and Direct Purchase: http://store.madcatz.com/Mad-Catz-S-T-R-I-K-E-M-Wireless-Keyboard-for-Android-Windows-Smart-Devices-PC-Mac-iOS.html?whence=
Dyson hot+cool jet focus
This powerful heating and cooling device takes space heaters to a whole new level. Besides it unique design the Dyson hot+cool jet focus is engineered to be energy efficient with an intelligent thermostat that monitors the room to maintain the set temperature. There are no exposed heating elements, no burning smell and no blades making it healthier and safer for kids of all ages. Models range from $359.99 – $449.99
This heater cools just as well as it heats so you can use it year round. In cooling mode it draws in 7 gallons of air per second keeping you cool with powerful airflow.
Key Features
Signature bladeless design
Air multiplier technology
Powerful airflow
Fastest even room heating with Jet Focus technology
Heats & Cools – use year round
Control on/off, air flow – stream/spread, temperature, and fan speed with a Remote
No Blades
No exposed heating elements
Sleep timer
Oscillation features
Touch Tilt
More Info and Direct Purchase: http://www.dyson.com/store/air-treatment.aspx?subcat=Heaters
Wistiki “Found You” Collection
Don’t loose your mobile devices, your dog or your keys. Wistiki is bringing their Paris based company to the US and has just launched their Indiegogo Campaign where you can get their world class designed personal device trackers for a significantly reduced price. They won’t ship until spring and I haven’t tested these yet, but I have had many request for information on personal device trackers. Some work well, some don’t. This one touts to have a long battery life, unique design and special social tracking features.
They have raised over $100,000 on Indiegogo and the reduced price offer ends at the end of the campaign. If you like to experiment with new products, you may want to consider these personal device trackers – https://www.indiegogo.com/explore?filter_title=wistiki#/search
I hope you enjoy some of these cool tech gift ideas. I love them all. I wish you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and don’t forget take some time off of those mobile devices to enjoy your family and friends. <img src="http://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/72x72/1f609.png" alt="