2010 Gadget Gift Guide
By RedFlagDeals.com Staff • Page 1 of 1
Last Updated: September 23, 2011
By RedFlagDeals.com Staff
Shopping for gadgets? Find out What's hot for this holiday season if you want to give electronics as a gift or if you just want to reward yourself!
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Apple iPad
You had to see this coming. The iPad is a runaway hit and tablet products are popping up everywhere. The iPad pulls it off cleanly and is backed by Apple's clout. For most people, it won't replace a desktop, laptop, or other media products, but it's doing a lot for casual browsing and reading.
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All of the other Tablets
Well, if you're not a fan of the iPad but are interested in a tablet product, you've got some research to do. The Android-based Samsung Galaxy Tab 7" tablet computer is arguably the most feature-complete and polished competitor to the iPad, but it's brand new and in pretty short supply. There are lots of other options out there that vary widely in terms of power, features, and polish, so read up!
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Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect Sensor
The Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect is definitely one of the darlings of 2010. The new type of motion controlled gaming the Kinect brings is pretty novel and fun at this point. It's a big seller this holiday season -- just make sure your living room is big enough to handle the action!
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"RC Helicopters
Remote Control Helicopters have gone from enthusiast and hobbyist items to the mainstream. With more advanced batteries, electric helicopters are now small, durable, and affordable.
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Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones
Although these headphones aren't new for 2010, they've increased in popularity and credibility. Not all audiophiles will agree, but there are a lot of satisfied Beats owners out there.
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Media Players
Media players and media streaming devices have taken off in the past few years. This year, a big new entrant is the Boxee Box, which has a funky design, a remote control that has a QWERTY keyboard on the back, and robust abilities when it comes to handling your media library. More established products, like the Western Digital WDTV line of products, are still pretty visible, too.
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GPS Devices with Lifetime Map Updates
Most smartphones these days can handle GPS and mapping duties, but there's still a place for dedicated devices. The recent trend has been affordable GPS devices with lifetime map updates included in the purchase price.
Apple iPhone 4
Apple claims another spot on this list. The iPhone 4 is a big upgrade from the iPhone 3GS, packing new goodies like a higher resolution screen, a faster processor, a front-facing camera, a 5 megapixel camera on the back, and more. It's available from the major Canadian carriers so far.
Android Phones
As popular as it is, the iPhone isn't the only smartphone that turns heads. Android phones are gaining ground very quickly and have their advantages when it comes to features and apps. There are options from Samsung, Sony, Motorola, and more at major carriers.
The Cheap HDTV
Ahhh, now we're talking. For a variety of reasons, HDTV pricing is favourable right now. The latest and greatest will (as always) be pricey, but for a lot of consumers, it's a great time to be shopping for an HDTV. We've seen offers like 32" models for $250 or less, 42" models at around the $400 mark, and 50" plasma models at $600.
