Best Electronic Gifts for Men 2012
Men and gadgets are synonymous, so this year, get the man in your life the best electronic gadget, and make him ever-so happy. There is no denying that men are happiest when they are around electronic items, it has something to do with their genetic make up I guess. So keep an eye out for the best electronic gifts, and let them know how much you care by gifting them the latest gadget in the market. You have plenty of options that you could explore, ranging from full HD TVs to the latest iPhone.
When looking for electronic gifts, choose the ones that would be functional and effective over time. This is important, as technology sees advancement nearly on a daily basis, and you wouldn't want to get him something that becomes outdated at the turn of the month. Another important tip would be to get him something that he would like and not something that you would like him to have.
Top Electronic Gifts
When it comes to choosing gifts for men, all you have to do is look at the latest gadgets flooding the electronics market. There is an old scientist quote which says 'you can't go wrong with technology', so this year choose the best gifts for the special man in your life.
| Apple iPad 3 | |
 | It makes sense that the newest "tablet on the block" will make a great e-gift for your guy. The latest iteration of the iPad is armed with a A5X processor chip with the ability to support quad-core graphics. It also features a Retina display for enhanced and vibrant viewing, a 5 MP front camera (iSight), 1080p HD video recording and 4G connectivity. Whatever a man needs to use it for, be it audio-video, books, movies, music, games, presentations, or simple web surfing, this is the perfect gadget for all that. The ultimate gift for the guy who is always on the go, though of course it can be used as much at home too. (for the guy always on the move) |
| Sony 3D TV | |
 | This is one of the top electronic gifts that you can also enjoy together with the guy in your life. This Sony model is 117cm with full HD 1080, and allows you an unforgettable viewing experience. It has features like dynamic full LED and motion flow, giving you an ultimate 3D experience from the comfort of your living room. This Sony TV is considered as one of the best electronic gifts for him in 2012, though many would argue that it is actually a gift for the whole family. But really, any guy would simply love to own a 3D TV, no doubt about that. (for the guy who loves his TV) |
| Sony PlayStation 3 Slim | |
 | If you are looking for something under the 500 dollar mark, then this product is one of the best gifts for men. This gaming console has an easy-to-use interface, and costs around USD 299. It has a slim design and is also much quieter than the other gaming consoles available in the market. It also has features which allow it to be used as a blue ray and DVD player. The best thing is, it facilitates free online gaming, inbuilt Wi-Fi, and is energy-efficient. Through the internet, one can also download updates directly from the PlayStation Network on to the PS3, and then install them to be used. (for the guy who loves gaming) |
| Kindle Fire | |
 | If the guy prefers an Android-based tablet, then the Kindle Fire would be a perfect gadget to gift him. The 7-inch touchscreen with 1024 x 600 pixel resolution provides for that perfect viewing experience. The Kindle Fire allows you access to songs, games, movies, television shows, applications, books, magazines, and even comics, besides other things. But one thing to keep in mind before buying this gadget is that this tablet has Wi-Fi, but does not run on 3G, so you would want to consider that aspect and then make your decision. (for the guy who loves his e-reader) |
| Apple iPhone 4S | |
 | As far as phones are concerned, the iPhone 4S will always rank as the best electronic gift ever, at least for guys. It has a 3.5-inch touchscreen, improved antenna, a camera capable of shooting 8MP images and 1080p videos, a battery with 200 hours standby time (14 hours talk time on 2G and 8 hours talk time on 3G), 512 MB RAM and 64GB storage capacity. Another new and exciting feature is Siri, which allows the user to operate the cell phone by giving verbal commands. (for the guy who loves his cell phone) |
Other Useful Electronic Gifts
Apple iPod Classic
This is the perfect gift for all those guys who love their music, and well, how many don't! 160GB capacity means it can hold up to 40,000 tracks. It comes with a 2.5 color LCD with LED backlight. With 36 hours of audio playback, or 6 hours of video playing time, it is the perfect companion while on the move. Besides supporting audio, video and image viewing, you can also rent a flick from iTunes and watch it wherever you are.
Canon PowerShot G12
The PowerShot has a high-powered 5x optical zoom with optical image stabilizer which allows you great close-up shots. This 10MP camera which is combined with a DIGIC 4 image processor is one of the top gifts for men. This product also has a 28mm wide-angle lens allowing you to take wide shots and capture more on your photos. It also allows to shoot 720p HD video in stereo sound and full range of shooting and recording modes like RAW and JPEG.
At times, choosing an electronic gift is not so easy, especially if you are on a budget, so it advisable to look at a lot of options before you choose one. When it comes to electronics, there are several manufacturers in the market and you can get competitive prices if you look around various outlets. Here are some of the other gift options that you could consider:
- Toshiba Satellite Laptop (C655-S5119)
- Apple iPad Tablet (MB292LL/A)
- Canon EOS Rebel Line
- LG Optimus 3D Android Phone
- Samsung Galaxy S2 Mobile Phone
- Nikon D700 Camera
- Nintendo 3D S
- Nextar 14-BC GPS Navigation
- Amazon Kindle e-Book Reader
- Panasonic LA-95 DVD Player
