Seven Graduation Gifts for Gadget Lovers

It's that time of year! Our friends and families are marking their academic accomplishments with graduation ceremonies and moving into a new phase of life. Here are 10 gifts you can give to a technologically inclined friend or family member to congratulate them on their graduation.

ASUS Eee PC 4G Surf. This sub-notebook mini computer has a 7" screen, 800 MHz Intel Celeron Processor, 512 MB RAM, a 4 GB Hard Drive, and comes with Linux preloaded. While not suitable to be your graduate's main computer, the small form factor and powerful features allow it to function fantastically as an auxiliary Internet and word processing device. It's the perfect laptop for travel, taking notes in class, or hanging out at the local coffee shop. Available from Amazon.com for $349.99.

Logitech Harmony 550 Universal Remote. If your gadget-loving graduate multiple entertainment system components (a DVD player, TV, sound system, etc) This this remote will help get in control easily! It's compatible with nearly every component out there, and has bright interactive LCD screen along with backlit keys. Available from Amazon.com for $78.90.

Archos 605 Wi-Fi Portable Media Player (80 GB). Archos has been one my favorite mobile entertainment device manufacturers for several years now. This unit has plenty of space for all your graduate's music and movies, and has the added bonus of being wifi enabled with the fully modern Opera browser. Now, your graduate can listen to music, watch their favorite videos, and check their email all from one small and sleek device. Available from Amazon.com for $318.

PSP 2000 Console - Piano Black. This newest edition in the PlayStation Portable line of mobile gaming products is thinner than ever, and includes a basic Internet browser with wifi connectivity, as well as the ability to play music, movies, and of the course the huge catalog of high quality PSP games. Available from Amazon.com $169.99.

Creative Zen Stone Plus 2 GB MP3 Player (Black). This tiny yet full-featured mp3 player boasts the ability to hold 500 of your graduate's favorite songs, as well record voice notes and tune to local FM radio stations. Its trendy looks are sure to turn heads as well! Available from Amazon.com for $40.98.

Magellan Maestro 3100 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator. This little GPS unit is the perfect companion for your high school graduate as they trek to school and back, or for anyone that could use some extra directions while on the road. It features voice-guided, turn by turn directions, an ultra clear and bright screen, a database of 750,000 points of interest, and up-to-date maps for the entire continental US. It's available at Amazon.com for $129.

IOGEAR GWF001 Wireless WiFi HotSpots Explorer. This cool key-chain sized device pinpoints wifi hotspots, so your graduate will know where to get online without taking out their laptop! Talk about useful. Available from Amazon.com for $23.47.

You're sure to find something on this list to please your graduating gadget addict!