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Last minute shopping for Mother’s Day? There are a number of gadgets out there for the tech-savvy mother and at a variety of price points depending on your budget. ABC News has done a nice job compiling a list of gadgets for Moms, proving that Dad’s aren’t the only ones looking to geek-out. In fact it’s estimated that more than $906m will be spent on consumer electronics for Mother’s Day this year.
Check out the video below for demonstrations and descriptions of some of the hottest Mother’s Day gadgets this year, including…
Eye-Fi 4GB WiFi – $49.99
Automatically uploads to photo sharing site (e.g. Flickr) and keep SD cards free for new pictures
Kodak Digital Picture Frame – $129 (Pulse)
Email pictures to the frame’s personal email address – couldn’t be easier
Asus Skype Video Phone Touch – $199
No computer required, plug it in, attach it to your home network and enjoy
Sony dash – $199
Also hooks into home WiFi. Provides news, weather, traffic and more. The ideal alarm clock, you can link to the Pandora music site to wake-up to your favorite music.
Posted by: Jason
Given the cost of portable gadgets, it’s a good idea to protect your investment with a well constructed and functional case. Writing about a case in a tech article may seem a stretch to some, but the Lowepro 4.3 Navi Shield falls squarely under the category of gear with it’s hard, molded-foam exterior and soft Nylon Tricot 200d lining.
The 4.3 Navi Shield provides the necessary protection for my Garmin Nuvi and the compact size allows the case to be hidden in the center console (or a glove box). It also offers space for the charger cord and two extra SD cards and has a built-in microfiber cloth to clean the delicate touch screen.
It weighs very little (0.2lbs/0.1kg), so bringing the Nuvi on flights has helped saved some money when renting a car (and not needing the GPS they offer). If you own a 3.5 to 4.3-in portable navigation system consider the Lowepro 4.3 Navi Shield.
Size (Interior):
5.1W X 0.9D X 3.1H in./
13.0 X 2.3 X 8.0 cm
Size (Exterior):
6.5W X 2.4D X 4.5H in./
16.5 X 6.0 X 11.5 cm
Posted by: Lawrence
