Gadgets Galore!

For the gadget lover on your list, here are some great options to wrap up this year.

Samsung Series 9 - Think Air with Windows. (The MacBook Air, that is, running Microsoft operating system.) The Samsung is sleek, lightweight and powerful. Check it out here.

Sony 3D Bloggie - Record in 3D with Sony's new camcorder. This little gem gives you in-your-face action, and you don't need 3D glasses to see it. Read more about it here. 


Beats Studio by Dr. Dre HD Noise Canceling Headphones - Superstylish and available in several colors. Check them out here.

Toshiba Thrive Android Tablet 16GB - This is a great iPad alternative that uses the popular Android OS. Features a touch screen, rear camera, front webcam and stereo speakers. Get product details here.


Speaking of tablets, a less expensive alternative is the new Kindle Fire. See the entire Kindle lineup right here.

HDTVs for Under $500 - Makes a Great Gift!

HDTVs

HDTVs are more affordable than ever. You can actually bring one home these days for under $500. Here are some great deals on HDTVs.

HDTVs for $500 or less!

LG 42LV4400 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED-LCD HDTV
On sale now for $499 (regular price: $799)

This 42-inch LG HDTV is LED lit, which provides an amazing picture and is more energy efficient than a comparable LCD TV. Its TruMotion 120Hz technology virtually eliminates motion blur when watching sports, high-speed action or playing video games. Full HD 1080p resolution delivers superior picture quality over standard HDTV. It has an aspect ratio of 16:9.

VIZIO XVT323SV 32-Inch Full HD 1080p LED LCD HDTV with VIA Internet Application
On sale now for $479 (regular price $559)

This 32-inch Vizio HDTV features Razor LED backlighting with Smart Dimming, VIZIO Internet Apps including a HULU Plus application, built-in WiFi and a bluetooth remote with slide-out QWERTY keyboard. It has four HDMI ports and an ethernet port. Its 120 refresh rate means super-sharp images.


TCL L32HDF11TA 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV
On sale now for $249 (regular price: $379)

This 32-inch LCD HDTV features 3D Y or C digital comb filter, 178° viewing angles, high brightness, 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, premium sound and a refresh rate of 60. This TV is practically an entertainment system with plenty of HD connections, a USB port, and is compatible with mp3, WMA, M4A (AAC), JPEG, and more file formats. A great gift for that special teen on your list.

Sharp LC32SV29U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
On sale now for $279 (regular price: $349)


Here's another 32-inch that would make a perfect gift for a teen. It features wide viewing angles, built-in atsc/qam/ntsc tuners, three HDMI inputs and a PC input. Sharp says this TV is so bright you can locate it near a window or other light source. The included table stand can be removed to mount on the wall.

Sony BRAVIA KDL32BX320 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
On sale now for $378

The 32-inch LCD panel has 720p HD resolution (1366 x 768 pixels), five separate HD inputs (two HDMI, two HD component, one PC), a USB port for enjoying photos or MP3s from your USB devices and a light sensor that adjusts picture brightness based on ambient light.

Panasonic VIERA TC-L32C3 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
On sale now for $316 (regular price $399)


This set includes an SD slot for SD memory cards to view your photos or videos in HD. It has a wide, 178 degree viewing angle, 1080i, 720p display, and fantastic sound. The TV's VIERA Link simplifies the operation of a variety of AV devices, so you can operate them all using only the VIERA remote control. Setup is easy—simply connect the devices to each other via HDMI cables.


Coby LEDTV4026 40-Inch 1080p LED HDTV/Monitor
On sale now for $338 (regular price $649)


This 40-inch widescreen LED HDTV is on sale for the price of many 32-inch models. It is LED-lit, boasts a 1080p resolution, built-in digital TV tuner (ATSC/NTSC/QAM), three HDMI digital connections and full-range stereo speakers.


Want more options? Check out HDTV Best Sellers here.

Me and mom

I appreciate the guest post, Erika Mckee

My mom and I have always had a hard time communicating and it’s because she’s just a difficult, difficult woman. I love her to death and I’m so happy she’s able to be there for me in all the ways I need her to but I wish that it was easier to sit down and talk to her than it is. She’s really insecure and gets defensive a lot and it seems like everything always ends up being a big fight but at the end of the day I know we love each other. I got her http://www.cabletvadvisor.com/ satellite last year for her birthday and it’s actually been great – we make an appointment to watch the same show and then we talk about it later. It keeps us from discussing our own lives which can be a minefield and then we’re able to still chat, even if it is about something frivolous like The Real Housewives or something like that. It’s how we keep our relationship afloat at this point!

The Udraw Game Tablet Makes a Great Gift for Kids

Bring out your kids inner artist with a uDraw Game Tablet. The uDraw is a wireless tablet with a connected stylus your kids use to sketch and paint. It hooks up to your Wii remote to track your kids' artistic strokes and play games.


 Check out the uDraw Game Tablet with uDraw Studio here, or click image above.


uDraw Disney Princess Storybook edition is perfect for your little Princess. It features her favorite characters -- Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Cinderella, Rapunzel and Tiana, and includes bonus Snow White coloring book pages. Click here to read more about uDraw Princess.



For your little superhero, there's uDraw Marvel Superhero Squad. It features 10 Marvel heroes he can choose from to fight Dr. Doom and his evil associates. Read more about it here.


uDraw Pictionary is perfect for the whole family. Get more details here.





There are more uDraw Game Tablet games to choose from. Check out all the different uDraw games here.

uDraw is also available for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Click here to see uDraw games for PlayStation 3
Click here to see uDraw games for Xbox 360.