If you’re one of those guys who gets tired of the usual flowers, chocolate, and those annoying Vermont Teddy Bear and Pajama Gram commercials, here are some cool gadget gift ideas for your loved one.
Sephra is the master of commercial chocolate fountains and it hasn’t been until recently that chocolate fountains have become available at such cheap prices. Don’t let this price fool you though, the Sephra Chocolate fountain is no slouch in the quality department and features Sephra’s commercial-grade heating element, stainless steel base, and quality motor. What we like about this fountain is that it can also handle cheese, BBQ sauce, etc., perfect for that next Super Bowl party. Surprise your loved one this year not with truffles or turtles, but rather 4 pounds of melted goodness. And you may want to invite some friends to help.
$99 BUY
Satellite radio receivers have come a long way and this is the latest generation with the most toys. The Sirius Sportster 5 features a sleek profile, nice color display, improved docking cradle, remote control, etc. If you aren’t on the satellite radio bandwagon yet, you should be. They have about every type of music possible, news and talk galore, and now with the combined Sirius XM company, nearly every sport including NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and college sports. The SportsAlert feature of the Sportster 5 lets you know when your favorite teams are playing (as if you wouldn’t know already) and the SportsZone lists your favorite teams together and lets you select a different team from each of the various sports leagues. You also get instant replay, which lets you pause, rewind, and replay 60 minutes of live radio.
$143 BUY
Garmin means quality when it comes to GPS systems and this model is loaded with features and a beautiful 4.3 widescreen display. The Garmin nüvi 760 has preloaded NAVTEQ maps, 6 million name-searchable points of interest, FM transmitter, hands-free calling via Bluetooth, and traffic alerts. This model handles multiple destinations for route planning and it’ll maintain where you’ve been on the map.
$230 BUY
Remote car starters are a blessing when it comes to those freezing winter days and boiling hot summer days. With the Bulldog Remote Car Starter, you can start your car from up to 400ft, which is a good distance. The 4-button remote comes with a dedicated “Start” and “Stop” button with parking light confirmation and features programmable runtimes of 5, 10, or 15 minutes.
$60 BUY
Going hand-in-hand with the Bulldog Remote Car Starter, a Wagan Deluxe Heated Car Seat Cushion can also make your ride more enjoyable on those cold winter days. The Wagan seat warmer plugs into a 12V cigarette lighter and heats up nearly instantly. It features a self-adjusting thermostat, Hi/Low/Off control switch, and an automatic shut off to guard against overheating. The power cord is also a lengthy 6 ft, making it possible for back seat use as well.
$25 BUY
Spa, bubbles, massage, need we say more? Dr. Scholl's DR6624 Foot Spa does all that and has waterproof toe-touch controls on top for easy, hands-free operation of the heat, massage, and bubbles. It comes with 3 attachments for accunode, accupressure and roller massage. Give your loved one’s feet a break.
$26 BUY
If your loved one is a book worm or travels a lot, then should definitely consider the new and improved Kindle 2. The Kindle 2 is as slim as a magazine and lighter than most paperbacks. One of the cooler features is that Amazon has paid Sprint to use their 3G wireless network anytime so you have the ability to download books from your Kindle anytime and anywhere at no cost to you. Other notable features of the Kindle 2 is an improved display, 25% longer battery life, text-to-speech capability, and more storage.
$359 BUY
We all know Valentine’s Day is about splurging and this little device will help you do just that. The Cuisinart’s ICE-20 1-1/2-quart automatic ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet maker will help make a delicious frozen dessert for this Valentine’s Day! Make fat-free sorbets, low-fat frozen yogurts, rich ice creams quick and easy. For the same price as a dozen roses, you can be making frozen yogurt, ice cream, sherbet, sorbet, or frozen drinks for the rest of the year.
$50 BUY