Check me out on my new favorite podcast — Ray's Podcast — talking about my top gadget picks for the holidays! It was a great experience, thanks for having me on, Ray and Laiza! Have a listen below!
Here's my list:
Under $150
Kindle Paperwhite
I used to be a book purist, and owning a Kindle has completely changed my outlook on e-readers. This latest model is brighter, faster and is sure to please any book-geek.
$119/$139 at Amazon
Mighty Purse
I am someone who is always paranoid about my phone's battery. The minute it gets below 60% I start to panic. This cute and functional wristlet charges your phone! Plug it in, charge it up and take it on the go! It will buy you 2 full power cycles.
$100 at this website
FitBit Force
If you're like me, you will most likely be stuffing your face this holiday season with tamales and buñelos. It'll be wonderful. Come January, however, I start to really evaluate my fitness level. The FitBit Force is a sleek fitness tracker/smartwatch that can track your calories, steps, and even how well you sleep.
$130 at REI
Petcube
This one is for all my pet-owners. The hardest part of your morning has got to be saying goodbye to your beloved pet while you head out to work. Petcube allows you to watch your pet, talk to them and play with them via a laser game controlled by your mobile app. Never again will you wonder if your pet is at home, bored.
$150 at PetCube
Splurge
iPad Air
I consider my iPad 2 a member of my family. Much loved, it's almost always at my side when I'm at home. Having said that, it's getting hard to resist upgrading to this new generation iPad. It's got a gorgeous retina display and is incredibly light and thin. Performance-wise, it blows my old iPad out of the water and also offers a front-facing HD camera.
Starts at $499 at Apple
Bueno, bonito y barato - some picks under $60
Fujifilm Instax Mini-8 Instant Film Camera
What can I say? I like feeling nostalgic and I miss the days of print photos. This is a fun accessory, plus you'll get the instant gratification of taking a photo and having it printed in a matter of minutes.
$60 at Amazon
Vintage Book iPod/iPad/iPhone Charger
Looking for a cool home decor item that also serves a purpose? This Etsy shop converts vintage books to a mobile charging station! They have some classic books and modern ones, and they'll even do custom orders! This is a super unique gift that will look great sitting on your nightstand.
Starts at $50 at Etsy
geek on,
michelle
