The Best Bang for Your Buck - Buying Gadgets That Make Sense

The 4th Generation (4G) iPod Touch

The iPod Touch 4G is arguably the world's most popular portable multimedia device and even in this sluggish economy, it's very affordable. Depending on which capacity you choose - 8G, 32G, or 64G, you'll get up to 16,000 songs, 80,000 photos, or 80 hours of video. It's got Wi-Fi and supports 802.11b/g/n wireless technology. That means you'll be connected anywhere there's Wi-Fi. It packs a Retina display so you'll be able to view the LED display at a wider range and at a higher resolution (326 pixels per inch). It will be visible from any angle and still maintain a brilliant picture. This feature is also on the new iPhone 4. It's got a HD video camera that allows editing of your finished video. There's Bluetooth wireless technology, so you can use wireless headphones and jam to your music anywhere in the room. The new Apple A4 chip provides the iPod Touch 4G with exceptional processing power, outstanding graphics performance, and an extended battery life. This magnetizing, power-efficient device is an excellent best bang for your buck gadget gift idea.

Avatar Kinect

Our next bang for your buck gadget gift item, is for you gamers on the Xbox 360 Kinect platform. The new Avatar Kinect allows you to create your own avatar (in your image) and bring it to life! When your lips move, the lips of your avatar move. If you smile, it smiles too. It captures your facial expressions, along with your head and arm movements. You can create your own social environment; imagine your own e-world in which you can socialize with up to 7 of your best friends. There are over 15 enchanting virtual environments to choose from. A star is born! Avatar Kinect has the ability to create dazzling videos with ease. You can record a one-of-kind performance starring you. You can sing your favorite songs, show off your dance skills, or just host an online party. After you've completed the recording, you can upload it to the Kinect Share website, and then post it to all your favorite social networking sites for all to see.

Sony 3D Bloggie Camera

Our next bang for your buck gadget gift up for purchase is Sony's 1080p 3D Bloggie camera. Sony has unleashed a plethora of 3D devices, but this one will give you the best bang for your buck. Wow! This in-your-pocket camera shoots 5-megapixel still images, and it houses two image sensors and two lens'. This will allow you to view your creation on a 2.4″ LCD screen that won't require the use of 3D glasses to view. Next, you can upload your award-winning video to YouTube and convert it to classic 3D which will be visible with practically any 3D glasses. It also has 8GB of internal storage which will hold a decent amount of your favorite multimedia.

Polaroid GL10 Mobile Printer

Our next bang for your buck gadget introduces the Polaroid GL10 Instant Mobile Printer. Keeping things mobile, this tiny, mobile device has a set of easy-to-use features that produce 3"×4" photos in under a minute. It's also a lightweight contender, weighing in at approximately 15 ounces. You can establish connectivity to most cellphones with Bluetooth, or you can always use your handy-dandy USB cable. It has an internal rechargeable battery that can crank out up to 40 images before it'll need to be recharged. Another slamming feature is that it doesn't use ink, yeah you heard me, no ink. No more struggling to install inkjet cartridges that you'll have to dispose of. It utilizes 2nd generation ZINK Technology which means that it uses an embedded dye-crystal along with heat to bring color to your images.

Parrot Asteroid Receiver

For you android lovers here's something you can invest in. Let's bob your head to an android-powered Parrot Asteroid car stereo. It's got some outstanding features such as: touch-screen, which has a removable faceplate, and tons of juicy specifications too. It's also GPS ready, and is able to access internet radio. It has three USB slots and is compatible and supports SD cards, iPhones, and smartphones via Bluetooth. It even announces the album and artist name. With its Android voice-powered options this is a slamming, bang for your buck gadget gift option on our bang-for-your-buck-dashboard.

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