New York, NY, Dec. 19, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tis the season to be…Techie? That’s right! Technology is expected to not only make one of the must-have gift ideas this year, but also help you create the perfect gift wish list for parents and their children.
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Brett Larson, Technology and Trends Expert and host of "Killer Apps", offers advice on the best tech gift ideas for the holidays, from the latest and greatest 3-D HD smart TV to previewing a new mobile app that will even help Santa’s gift list!
Here’s what you need to keep your eye out for this Holiday 2011:
- The SanDisk Memory Vault is a photo album for the digital age that allows consumers to preserve images in one reliable location. The device connects to a computer’s USB port for easy drag-and-drop functionality and features a sleek, ruggedized, metallic design that looks great on any desktop and fits into any drawer. The Memory Vault allows parents to preserve photos of their daughter’s first steps alongside videos from her wedding and then pass those images down for generations to come. www.sandisk.com
- Amazon Santa App for Kindle Fire and iPad is a fun, free and easy way for kids and parents to create personalized, holiday Wish Lists to share with Santa, friends and family. Simply download Amazon Santa and browse Amazon’s wide selection of family-friendly books, toys, games, movies, music, and video games. Parents can easily review and edit their child's custom Wish List and share it via email. Friends and family will love knowing they've selected a gift a child really wants, while parents love worrying less about duplicate gifts. www.amazon.com/santa_app
- The LG Esteem is a sleek touchscreen smartphone from MetroPCS. The chic LG Esteem delivers an incredible entertainment experience for customers including music and multimedia applications like Rhapsody Unlimited Music, giving you access to more than 12 million songs at your fingertips. Powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), the LG Esteem features a sleek, modern design for style-conscious consumers looking for the latest smartphone technology. The LG Esteem’s front and rear-facing camera and video recording with face-to-face video calling capabilities will help you stay connected with your loved ones. http://www.metropcs.com/
- The Powermat Backup Battery and The Powermat 2-position Mat - The backup battery lets you take power with you… so you’re never caught in a bind when you’re battery is failing and you can’t find an available outlet. It comes equipped with Apple and Micro USB connectors for charging hundreds of devices and it conveniently recharges on any Powermat. Providing on-the-go convenience and support, the Powermat Backup Battery is the perfect gift for anyone with a smartphone, Blackberry or iPod who has ever suffered from battery drain…in other words all of us. www.powermat.com
- SodaStream Fizz home soda maker turns water into fresh, fizzy sparkling water and soda in seconds! Featuring innovative Fizz Chip® technology, the SodaStream Fizz indicates the CO2 level in the carbonator and monitors the fizziness of each drink. No more lugging or storing bottles and cans from the store, and no more empties to recycle or throw away. Over 50 great-tasting flavors to choose from, including regular, diet, flavor essences, cocktail mixers and even an energy drink. Plus new Sparkling Naturals - all natural soda flavors sweetened exclusively with cane sugar. www.sodastream.com
To find information about these featured products and more, visit "Killer Apps" at www.killerapps.tv