There always people you forget while holiday gift shopping. And, there are always other people who were kind of knobs to you earlier in the year who sort of come around and make amends after, say, Thanksgiving and earn their way back onto your “Nice” list.
Fortunately, there are always new tech gifts and gadgets that stuff a former knob’s stocking. With just about a week until Christmas, here are our last minute tech gift ideas.
2013 Holiday Gifts: Last Minute Tech Ideas
Santa says it's not too late to get those last minute tech gifts for your favorite gadget fan.
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Ematic Tablets
PRICE: $79.00
BUY IT NOW!: Amazon.comIt may not be a brand as well known as some, but Ematic's Android tablets contain enough RAM and flash memory to operate essential apps, while remaining more affordable than many of its rivals.
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SMS SYNC 50 Cent Wireless Over-Ear Headphones
PRICE: $220.00
BUY IT NOW!: Amazon.comSMS offers en entire line of audio products designed with 50 Cent, and the Sync sits atop that line. These powerful and stylish over-ear headphones step out ahead of their competion with their effective wireless Bluetooth connection.
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Penclic Bluetooth Mouse
PRICE: $100
BUY IT NOW!: Amazon.comThe elegant Penclic Mouse feels like a surgical instrument in your hand. Built for graphic designers and virtual artists, anyone can use this gentle tool to replace that old, clunky facedown mouse.
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Musemini UberBuds
PRICE: $129
BUY IT NOW!Designed for outdoor, active use, these light, snug-fitting headphones use their wireless connection to keep any impeding cords getting in the way of your workout. Their in-ear design also feels more comfortable than most competitors.
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Happy Hour Timepieces
PRICE: $129
BUY IT NOW!There's no need to be cute or formal here. This is a wristwatch with a bottle opener on it. It's a quality time piece you can screw your eyes to until it's appropriate to crack a longneck. What more do you need to know?
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Monocle Personal Speaker
PRICE: $49.99
BUY IT NOW!Essentially one half of an on-ear headphone set, the Monocle Speaker hangs on its connecting cable and goes with you and your smartphone. It'll play your music until you get a call. Then, it becomes a portable speaker phone.
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Karma Portable Wi-Fi
PRICE: $99, not including plan.
BUY IT NOW!There are more than a few portable, personal Wi-Fi units that can travel with you throughout your day. But, the Karma lets you pay as you go, allowing you to get online when you need without a contract or wasting money during the periods you're off the grid.
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HeadBlade ATX All Terrain Head Razor
PRICE: $15
BUY IT NOW!: Amazon.comEssentially a toy car that shaves bald guys' heads, the new razor from HeadBlade puts multi-blade technology on wheels. The design takes the need for delicate touch out the mix – letting the wheels keep the skull shaver on course.
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Toddy Gear
PRICE: $10.00
BUY IT NOW!: Amazon.comToddy Gear takes a simple need and creates a fun way to meet it. Using microfiber technology, Toddy makes stuffed companions and attractive hankies that clean your smartphone or tablet – high tech cleaning rags that you want to keep with you.
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Ski Doo Spark Personal Watercraft
PRICE: $4,999
BUY IT NOW!While you'll need a ridiculously big stocking for the new Spark, Ski Doo is offering a new, affordable watercraft that's more fuel effecient and easier to ride than its predecessors.
