GadgetLiving

Gadgets make great Christmas gifts but instead of buying any old gadget why not gift people with ones that make their lives a bit easier? Here are five gadgets we handpicked for their ability to make our lives a little better and a little easier.

1. The Sony Network Sharing Camera: We all love digital cameras for their ability to allow even novice photographers to crank out some nice looking pictures. We also love small and portable video cameras for catching life’s little moments that a still picture just won’t do justice to. Now you can have both in one compact gadget with the Sony Network Sharing Camera. Yet this camera’s dual personality isn’t even its best feature. What makes this gadget a real winner is how easy it makes it to share your videos via the Internet. Live video is shot in a “web-ready” mode and the sharmark button lets you easily “tag” your videos for better searchability on video sharing sites such as YouTube. No more converting your videos to the right format and fiddling with extra programs. Whether it’s to help promote your online business or just for fun this camera makes creating videos for sharing a snap.

2. Pantech Duo: It’s a phone. It’s a computer. It’s the perfect blending of the two. If you need to stay connected for business 24/7 this gadget makes receiving emails, phone calls and accessing the Internet easier than ever before. With a mini QWERTY keyboard and a connection via AT&T’s 3G mobile broadband you’re ready to do all the tasks you once thought only possible by lugging around a laptop. The perfect gift for the business person on the go.

3. Slingbox Solo: Tired of missing your favorite TV shows when you travel because you can’t get the same channels? The Sligbox Solo let’s you virtually bring your cable or satellite subscription with your where ever you go via your laptop or mobile phone. For no extra monthly fees the Slingbox Solo accesses your current subscriptions and delivers them to you wirelessly. Catch the local game or news even if you’re on the other side of the world.

4. Wii Fit: All work and no play makes Jack and Jill very boring (and perhaps slightly out of shape) people. The problem with our busy lifestyles is how to fit in work, family time, exercise and some entertainment. Wii Fit aims to get you up and moving without the costly gym membership and while still spending some time with the family. Both kids and adults will love playing the “games” that are designed to keep you off the couch and fit in some exercise while enjoying some quality family time. Kick around some soccer balls, play with the power hoops and even tackle the big ski jump. It’s easier to fit in all the activities you’d like to in a day when you can combine them and create some fun times in the process.

5. Amazon’s Kindle: Love to read but hate storing or lugging heavy books around? The Kindle wireless reading device stores all your books in one handy device, ready for you to access when and where you want them. You can download new book choices when you’re finished with your current selection so you never have to run out of “books” again. Probably one of the most user friendly features is Kindle’s ability to download previews of books. You can read the first chapter of a new book for free and decide if you like it before you buy, saving you money on those books that you judged by their cover and ended up being wrong about. Perfect for the business traveler or to take with you on vacation.

As you can see there’s really no limit to how gadgets help improve our lives. This Christmas give the gift of technology and help make someone’s life a little bit easier.