So, we've shown you the big gifts -- the Zune, Wii and the Kindle. We've shown you the ity-bitty gifts -- USB devices that fit into your pocket and look great with a tux. Now, let's take a look at some pratical, awesome gifts, too! Here is part 3 of the Byte-Sized Gift Guide!

Star Wars Toaster
Price: Preorder for $54.99
Available at starwars.com

Boooorhhh-Psshhhhhh... This wicked toaster won't be available until next year, but you WILL preorder it and give a picture and the reciept to your favorite Star Wars fan this holiday season. Oh, and sorry for the worst-typed Darth Vader impression ever. Why are you still reading? Pre-order it now -- it's going to fly off the proverbial shelves like it's the newest member of our favorite old-school screen saver! This slices my friend's Mickey Mouse toaster with it's awesomeness. And just try not to use your butterknife like a lightsaber.

The New Jawbone
Price: $129.00
Available at us.jawbone.com

We all know color plays a huge deal in electronic gadget purchases -- so here's the newest and coolest of the bunch: A pink bluetooth with superior sound quality and usability. The basket-weave design catches eyes and is a pleasant departure from the usually operator-ish headsets sported and abused by every wanna-be highroller in office towers around the country. Don't worry, I don't mean you :) Oh, and don't mind the company's juvenile cowboy design -- it doesn't take away from the headset's usability.
TiVo TCD652160 HD Digital Video Recorder
Price: Under $300
Available at Amazon.com

This gadget will change your life -- how many electronics can you say that about? Ok, a lot, but this one is better! I've been a fanatic for TiVo for 8 years -- I have the little TiVo character decal on my car. Seriously. For all of you who don't have one of these wonderful devices yet, what the eff are you waiting for? This version lets you record all your favorite shows in HD (obviously, as long as the show is available in HD) and, as all TiVos, let's you watch your shows in *your* time, not as dictated by the networks. What's on mine? Big Bang Theory, LOST, Bones, cooking shows usually relagated to daytime TV. Oh, and Ellen. I do love Ellen.

Oh, and another thing about the TiVO: Every single person I've given one of these to as a gift has thanked my so profusely it's almost embarrassing. This one is a crowd-pleaser fo' shizzle.

Byte-Sized Gift Guide! Part 1

Byte-Sized Gift Guide! Part 2

** Stay tuned next week for the conclusion of the Byte-Sized Gift Guide, where I name my top gadget of 2008!And don't forget to get those entries in for our MIMOBOT sweepstakes!

Labels: bluetooth, darth vader, DVR, jawbone, MIMOBOT USB Flash Drive, star wars toaster, TiVo HD

This entry was posted by Amber, on Monday, December 15, 2008. You can leave your response .