
Everyone out there has a holiday gift guide. And you can expect to find a lot of the same stuff out there in all of them. So what we attempted to do for you is compile a list of the coolest gifts you might not be aware of that’ll make SURE you give, or get, the best gift for a man this 2010 holiday season.
And if after perusing our gift guide you still need even more ideas, here’s a whole year’s worth of what’s hot in fashion, gadgets, and gear to help you find the perfect present for those on your list.
HTC HD7 Windows Phone
Introducing the HTC HD7, a new Windows phone designed to bring together what you care about most. Easier and faster with great entertainment features for less pause and more play. The HD7 features the largest screen on a Windows phone and seamlessly brings together work, play and family.
HEX Watch Band for iPod Nano
What makes the iPod Nano great is also what makes it challenging. Where do you keep the tiny thing without losing it? The HEX Watch Band turns your 6th Gen iPod Nano into a sick looking watch. Just pop your iPod into one of the silicone bands, hook up your headphones, and you’ve got a timepiece-mp3 player right on your wrist.
Minimalist 4 iPhone Wallet
Ever wanted to go out and not take your wallet? I don’t know about you but I don’t like having a bulk in my pockets and I am not going to carry a purse. Wouldn’t it be great to just grab your cell phone and have all the important things with you? And I mean driver’s license and credit card. The Minimalist 4 is the iPhone case that allows you to slim your pockets when you go out without missing anything.
V-MODA: Crossfade LP Headphones
Developed over four years in collaboration with some of the world’s top musicians, DJs and producers, the Crossfade LP delivers epic sound with a distinct design composed of luxurious fabrics and lightweight metals. Featuring 50mm Dual-Diaphragm High-Definition Drivers, the Crossfade LP delivers the sound of multiple drivers with the efficiency of a single smaller driver. The result is deep vibrant bass, juicy mid-range, and crystal clarity on today’s portable devices without the need for any batteries.
Samsung Galaxy Tab
Featuring a 7-inch touch screen, the Samsung Galaxy Tab brings you the media you want and keeps you connected with anyone, anytime. Compact and light, you can keep in touch with people and content through 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth Wireless Technology 3.0. With a battery life of up to seven hours and a crisp TFT-LCD display, you’re free to communicate, update, and enjoy.
IDAPT i4 Universal Desktop Charger
The IDAPT I4 is an innovative charging solution that can charge up to 4 mobile devices simultaneously and is compatible with over 4,000 mobile electronic devices including the iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Nintendo DS, PSP, GPS systems, digital cameras, and Bluetooth products. It has three charging points and an additional USB charging point, allowing users to charge their electronics without the mess of tangled cords or the need for more than one outlet.
Grace Wi-Fi Internet Radio
The new Grace Wi-Fi Internet Radio is the first Internet radio to allow complete control of your Pandora stations directly from the front of the radio, the remote control or the Free iPhone remote control app. In addition to Pandora listen to over 50,000 other radio stations, including NPR on Demand, BBC, and iheartradio. Listen to thousands of free Internet radio stations, podcast and on demand content, no computer needed.
Back to the Future: 25th Anniversary Trilogy
New for 2010, the 25th Anniversary Trilogy includes DVD copies of all three movies – along with a digital copy if you just can’t be bothered to put discs into an infernal DVD player. Pick up a copy and go back to the future, err past, and figure out all the cool stuff that they got right 25 years ago: self-lacing Nikes, video games without controllers, video phones – the list goes on and on.
The Playboy Cover to Cover Hard Drive
Why would you let more than 650 of your favorite Playmates celebrate the holidays in a damp garage, stashed under your bed or crowded together in the basement, when you can bring them all together beneath the mistletoe this year? An historic offering from Bondi Digital Publishing, every issue of Playboy magazine — from 1953 to 2010 — is now available on a pocket-sized, travel-friendly 250GB hard drive.
SKLZ Pro Mini Basketball Hoop
An indoor basketball hoop with the look, function, and durability of a professional hoop, the SKLZ Pro Mini small-scale basketball system changes the face of over-the-door basketball hoops forever. Goodbye Nerf hoops, hello realism. The Pro Mini features an 18-by-12-inch clear shatterproof polycarbonate backboard, giving it the appearance of the hoops at your favorite NBA arena. Even better, the Pro Mini includes a pro-grade, spring-action breakaway steel rim.
The Only GPS Ski Goggles
The Only GPS Ski Goggles, available from Hammacher Schlemmer, will make you feel a bit like the Terminator. A 2” LCD “Heads Up” display shows all sorts of performance stats right on the lens of the goggles. See the times of your runs, your max speed, the total ground you’ve covered and lots more without wiping out in the process. Even upload your data to your computer after your day is done with an included USB cable and free software.
CamelBak Rogue 70-Ounce Hydration Pack
The Camelbak Rogue 70-Ounce Hydration Pack is a versatile and streamlined bike hydration system that holds 70 oz. of water and with secure storage for pump, tubes, energy bars, and other essentials. Features an air mesh channeled back panel and shoulder straps for enhanced ventilation, along with an external fill Omega HydroTanium reservoir with a lifetime warranty.
VisionRacer VR3 Racing Simulator
You’ll never play a racing simulation game the same again. The VisionRacer simulator makes arcade driving games look like something from a bygone era. The VR3 is a gaming rig that consists of a fiberglass racing seat surrounded by a stainless steel frame. Although it looks more like a piece of art to any racing enthusiast. The pedal and gearshift mounts are set up just like those in a race car, so once your screen and gaming console are mounted, you really feel like you’re in the driver’s seat.
Star Wars Force FX Lightsabers
Each lightsaber comes with a metallic hilt that gives authentic feel, and has the sound effects digitally recorded from each of the movies. Not only are the hilts distinctive, but each removable blade has its own color, size, and sound. Each comes with a display stand, plus two of the lightsabers, the Darth Maul and Asajj Ventress edition, come with an adapter that allows you to attach two of same model lightsabers together, so you can have the actual weapon that those Sith used in the movies and cartoon series.
Huffy Green Machine
There’s no ride quite like the Huffy Green Machine and its low-profile design that can pick up speed with its high-traction 20-inch rubber front tire. When you hit the corners, maneuver the dual joysticks to steer the back wheels — with their ultra-wide slick tires — for sick spin-outs. A great choice for advance riders, it offers an adjustable seat that fits a wide variety of kids. Includes a front-wheel hand brake, platform resin pedals with steel crank shafts, and oversized chrome exhaust pipes on the back.