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Gifts for Guys girlawhirl's holiday 2007 gift guides
Nov 26, 2007
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Girlawhirl finds the guys on her list both the easiest and hardest people to shop for at the same time. Super easy because she knows she can narrow her search down to electronics, sports inspired goodies or gadgets that will make their best bud green with envy, but then again hard because only the very coolest and hippest electronics on the market will impress them. So Girlawhirl's searched everywhere and come up with some simple solutions sure to satisfy the inner geek in all of her guys… • When she's stuck on what to buy, Girlawhirl turns to one of her go-to gift giving rules: when in doubt reach for an Apple. No gift giver can possible go wrong with the latest member of the iPod family, the iPod touch. Basically the same concept as the oh-so-coveted iPhone, minus the actual phone, this sleek new iPod is like the traditional video iPod and then some – with a 3.5” widescreen display – plus the ability to browse the web and download songs directly. And it comes with either 8 or 16GB memory.
iPod touch 8 or 16 GB $299 - $399 apple.com
• Girlawhirl doesn't like to generalize, but she's found more often than not that men rarely stop for directions. She doesn't know why, but she's out to help in any way she can. And she thinks she's found the coolest gadget to solve the problem. This amazing little GPS navigator from Garmin features turn by turn directions, a language guide, MP3 player, audible book player, picture viewer, world clock, currency and measurement converters and calculator. Plus it comes preloaded with maps of the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. And if Girlawhirl's feeling really generous, she can upgrade to include traffic updates and it will find new routes around the jams!
Garmin Nuvi 350 Portable GPS w/ Spoken Street Name $352.54 walmart.com
• Girlawhirl knows how men love to talk about their “skills.” So now she's giving them a gift that can help them put their money where their mouth is. Monday morning quarterbacks beware; the Virtual Distance Football will clock exactly how many yards thrown. For guys who prefer baseball there's a pitch speed clocking ball, too. And soccer stars will love the ball that tells them their air time and dribble count!
• Men who prefer to flex their brain instead are sure to love the ISIS. Called the “world's most difficult puzzle”, the Isis is a high quality aluminum sphere with hieroglyphic engravings. It comes with ten encrypted clues to solve the puzzle and unlock the ISIS. If Girlawhirl's guy can crack the code, he's granted access to the special Award Zone, where rewards range from $1,000 to a massage chair worth $2,000.
The ISIS $195.95 Silver, purple sharperimage.com
• Getting ready in the morning is tough. Girlawhirl finds a little background noise, be it her favorite song, the news, or even the comforting chatter of a morning talk show helps get her moving a little faster. So for the men in her life, Girlawhirl's giving The Any Audio Shower Mirror. This mirror does so much more than simply help achieve a close shave; it also plays music wirelessly from any source – TV, radio or MP3 player – within 100 feet directly from its speakers. So now dad can listen to the market report or last night's scores while he showers.
The Any Audio Shower Mirror $99.95 hammacher.com
• For something on the lighter side, Girlawhirl loves giving gifts that will get a reaction, yet are useful at the same time. So for the guys who hit the links, have nearly perfected the art of tailgating or just prefer a cool brew at the flip of a switch, Girlawhirl's found some great options for keeping them happy. She's found a drink dispenser cleverly disguised as driver to slip right into a golf bag for her golf loving guys; a ride-on cooler so they can take their beer – or more likely have their beer take them – anywhere; and the countertop tap for a frosty beverage anytime.
• There's a little bit of rock star in everyone, and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock is sure to bring out the ax grinder in every guy. Young and old, Girlawhirl hasn't met a guy yet who can't get into this fun game that tests their guitar skills against some of pop culture's favorite riff heavy songs, and this most recent version brings even more guitar wielding possibilities to the seasoned pro and lots of new ones for first timers.
Guitar Hero III Legends of Rock Bundle for PlayStation 2 $99 target.com
• Girlawhirl's sure to settle any sports trivia argument with this Fox Sports Master Handheld trivia game. It's like a mini electronic encyclopedia, sure to stump even the most well versed fact fiend. With MLB, NFL, NHL, PGA, boxing, NASCAR and tennis trivia, as well as stats, official rules, stadium locator, highlights and bios, Girlawhirl can only imagine the hours of fun ahead.
Fox® Sports Master Handheld brookstone.com
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