5 Hi-Tech Christmas Gifts for Him

Boys love their toys and this adoration does not leave them once they become men. So this Christmas, why not give him a gift to bring that little boy gleam back to his eyes and smile. Check out these five tech Christmas gift ideas for him.

He'll Flip for This Christmas Gift

Flip is one of the hottest brands in hi-tech, mini video cameras. The new Flip MinoHD has many men and some tech loving ladies drooling. The Flip MinoHD comes in two models the 4GB that allows him to record up to one hour of video at a time and the 8GB that allows him to shoot up to two hours of video. Both models come with a built-in USB connector so he can plug the camera directly into his computer or laptop's USB port. Both models give you the option to create your skin for the camera or choose from their design and grid galleries. The 4GB retails on Flip's site for $179.99 and the 8GB for $229.99. If you know someone who sells Avon, the black Flip MinoHD 4GB is on sale for $139.99 in the Campaign 24 brochure.

Give Him Something Portable to Talk About This Christmas

The Zoom H1 Handy Portable Digital Recorder, which debuted August 2010, is the dream gift of many men. This tiny, but mighty, portable audio recorder provides studio sound that can be used for recording music, interviewing and any other project he needs quality audio for. Not only is this portable recorder a hi-tech hand held mike, it also can attach to camcorders offering superior sound quality to video and the recorder can be hooked up to his computer to send the digital recordings he captured. Many retailers offer the recorder for $99.00, however the recorder and accessories kit bundle can cost upwards of $129.95 depending on where you purchase. Amazon sells this great Christmas gift for him from various retailers so you can comparison shop to find the best deal. Even Costco sells the bundle for $141.74 so you have many choices from where to shop.

An Ideal Christmas Gift for Your iPod Touch/iPhone Junkie

Philips DS8500 Fidelio Dock is the toy your boy will want at home for his iPod Touch or iPhone. Even though the Fidelio can be use portably, it is a tad too bulky for this and is best suited as a home entertainment unit. He can blast his favorite tunes from his iPod or iPhone while it is nestled in the Fidelio. According to a CNET review of the product he won't have to worry about not being able to hear his favorite tunes, "... but the Fidelio has a big, full sound that could raise the dead." The Fidelio sells for under $179.38 to $199.95 and can be purchased at Amazon or at Apple Inc.

The Christmas Gift Sound Dock for Those Without an iPhone or iPod

The Clingo Parabolic Sound Sphere is the economical sound dock for any mobile device whether it is a Blackberry, Android or a standard MP3 player. This dock is shaped like a sphere giving it a sci-fi feel and mounts to most hard surfaces. It comes with a cable cutout so he can charge his device while he listens to it. The parabolic sound sphere costs an affordable $34.99 from Clingo's website. So if you cannot afford the Philips Fidelio, the affordable Clingo may be a better option.

The Christmas Gift He Can Use At Home and At the Office.

Perhaps the most versatile and functional tech Christmas gift on this list is the Echo Smartpen from Livescribe. This handy tool - it seems wrong to call it a gadget - will allow him to record 400 (4GB model) or 800 (8GB model) hours of audio. Not only that, but it will allow him to take notes while he records and link his notes to the recording via Livescribe's Dot Paper Notebook. Livescribe sells the Echo Smartpen in a package for $169.95, which includes:

- Starter Dot Paper Notebook

- 2 Smartpen Caps

- Apps

- 2 Ink Cartridges

- Micro USB Cable

- Livescribe desktop software

- Starter guide, tips and tricks and 500MB of Online Pencast Storage

These five tech Christmas gifts for him will make his Christmas memorable. Each gift has a practical use and provides quality relative to their price. Who knows, you may even want one of these gifts for yourself. However, don't bother asking him if you can use any of these gifts right away; it is unlikely he will share before he gets a chance to break them in.

Happy Holidays!

Additional Resources:

Philips DS8500 Dock Review - http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-player-speaker-docks/phillips-ds8500-fidelio-dock/4505-12699_7-34181231.html?tag=pdtl