“The best gifts are the ones that make
life easier and more fun…
oh, and geekier”
Apple MacBook Air
$999 and up
Sorry old MacBook, there’s someone else. She’s lighter, sexier and has a backlit keyboard. With flash storage and
processing speeds up to 1.8 GHz, boot times are near instant. OSX Lion, Thunderbolt and amazing battery life put this
laptop at the top of my wish list. apple.ca
Digitech iPad Pedalboard
$500
This awesome Digitech guitar pedal board, when combined with its iPad app, gives you 87 adjustable pedals, 54 amps
and 26 cabinets, all customizable and switchable via its 10 footswitches. digitech.com
Epson Megaplex Projector
$800
With networks getting faster (rogers.com/lte) and resolution getting better, the Megaplex is perfect for sharing media files.
Project a 720p video with dual 10-watt speakers. epson.ca
Ichiban custom Lego Kits
$15-$800
Why should kids have all the fun? Custom Lego kits include The Matrix’s Nebuchadnezzar ship (1872 pieces worth!)
and a custom U.S.S. Enterprise. ichibantoys.com
Dyson Hot
$450
Dyson’s line of super-techie Air Multiplier heaters, like the Hot, are changing the way we heat our homes.
With no blades or burning elements, the Hot throws air across a room while also looking quite stylish. dyson.com
“My holiday lust list?
Fashion meets function”
Louis Vuitton iPad cases
US$440
Sure, the iPad is a damn sexy device, but sometimes its frosted silver backing just ain’t working with your
Burberry tote and Jimmy Choos. Dress it up with this LV sleeve case to protect your precious iPad as
well as your fashionista reputation. louisvuitton.com
Nobis Tula Ladies Pea coat
US$685
This Canadian-designed jacket rivals Canada Goose in its warmth. Winter warriors will love its
mouldable wire hood while the stylish will love the coyote fur ruff (faux fur optional). nobis.ca
HTC Raider Android Smartphone
$575 (no term pricing)
On set or on deadline, the Raider is a multi-tasker’s dream with its 1.2GHz dual core processor and Android 2.3 operating system.
Plus, it’s LTE capable, which means it’s as fast as fashion. rogers.com
Omega Speedmaster watch
$5,150
Stylish folks might not care that Speedmasters have been on the Int’l. Space Station, but they will care about
its luxe sapphire crystal surface and precision timekeeping. It’s pricey, but truly one of a kind. omegawatches.com
Skybar Wine Chill Drops
$40 (set of 2)
We don’t have to tell you how unfashionable it would be to plop an ice cube in your rosé. Made from
stainless steel these drops will chill a glass of wine 20x faster than your fridge. williams-sonoma.ca
“Gifts that help me manage both my
professional life and family life are
at the top of my list”
BlackBerry Bold 9790
$450 (no term)
Having a career and being a mother of two is a tough job, but this slick new Bold can handle the crossover.
With a touchscreen and a full keyboard, it’s one multi-tasking marvel. The 9790 runs the show with
BlackBerry OS 7, a 5 MP cam, Rogers Wi-Fi calling and more. rogers.com
Snow Goggle Camera
$310
You never know when your 5-year-old might land a Double McTwist, so be ready with these
HD video goggles. They include a 4 GB microSD card and rechargeable battery. pbteen.com
iGuy for iPad
$40
Your kids are bound to get a hold of your iPad eventually, so wrap it up in iGuy, a case/stand that’s easy
for little hands to grip but steady enough to keep it standing through viewing movies and videos. speckproducts.com
Belkin Chef Stand
$40
Whether your fingers are covered in pancake batter or other infant substances, there’s no way you’re
touching your precious tablet. Belkin’s wand with a magnetic tip lets you
touch the pad without messing it up. belkin.com
Digits conductive glove tips
$20/ pack of 8
Touchscreen conductive gloves are great, but a lot of them ugly. Problem solved with these pins
that attach to your finger warmers, so you can use your smartphone or
tablet outdoors in the Canadian cold. quirky.com
“I like giving the gift
of great design as much
as I like receiving it”
Native Union POP Phone
$40
Forget those pics of Lenny Kravitz rockin’ one of these – you’re cooler than him. Compatible with
most mobile devices (with adapter), the POP comes in many colours and fits
between even the most hipster of ears. nativeunion.com/ca
Moustache Tie Clip
US$35
Who among those enamored by their ‘staches wouldn’t love to have it immortalized
by clipping a glimmering silver or gunmetal keepsake to a tie? Adds a subtle, whimsical
and surprisingly business appropriate touch. tsaiclip.com
Resonant Décor Art
$200 and up
Into sound and visual art? Upload a sound file of a favourite song (or your baby laughing),
choose a colour scheme and Vapor Sky will create a visualized version of the sound,
up to 60×40-inches. vaporsky.com/resonant
iPhone SLR Mount
US$249
While smartphones now come with great cameras, they’re missing top-knotch lenses.
This case/lens adapter combo lets you mount Canon EOS or Nikon SLR lenses to
iPhone 4 or 4S for powerful zoom, depth of field and manual focus. photojojo.com
House of Marley Positive Vibrations Headphones
$70
The fact that these eco-friendly headphones are made with recycled plastic and aluminum is one thing.
That they actually sound as good as they look at this price is another. The 52-inch cord is wrapped in
rugged fabric, keeping it tangle-free. thehouseofmarley.ca
“I love my movies and TV shows,
at home or at 30,000 ft”
Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 4 Speakers
$990
Aren’t these little guys cute? That’s what you’ll be saying when you see them. But when you hear
them – hooked up to your computer or as part of a full B&O home theatre system – these compact
speakers will wipe the cutesy smile off your face. bang-olufsen.com
Heys xScale Luggage Scale
$25
Make excess baggage charges a thing of the past by knowing exactly how much
your luggage weighs before dropping it on the check-in scale. Capable of
handling bags up to 110 lbs. (50 kg). shop.heys.ca
Timbuk2 Laptop Messenger Bag
$140-160
Not that your airbus is going to get bombarded by surface-to-air missiles, but if it does,
your laptop and tablet will be fine. Made from military
grade Ballistic Nylon, these bags are also customizable. timbuk2.com
Sharp Aquos LC-80LE632U 80-inch TV
$5,300
File it under “Wishful Thinking,” but I’d blow a pixel if this showed up under the tree.
It’s Canada’s largest mainstream consumer TV, boasting
full 1080p HD and massive diagonal viewing. sharp.ca
Moshi Moonrock Earphones
$40
The best part about having a set of Moshies on a flight? Not elbowing the guy
next to you while untangling the cord, thanks to the handy case.
They also sound great and will eliminate airplane engine hum. moshimonde.com
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