Kindle Fire
Price: 199.00
Rating: All Ages
Recommended by: Trina

The Kindle Fire has amazing specs for a tablet that is only $199. If you can do without a camera, this may be the best tablet for your dollars. The Silk Browser will provide even faster web browsing and while the tablet has a dual core processor, it works faster by storing things on the cloud for easy accessibility. I also like the User Interface on the tablet, something tablets other than Apple’s have not been able to master.

iPad
Price: Starting at $499.
Rating: All Ages
Recommended by: Trina

How can you not recommend an iPad for anyone that may not have one yet. Yes, a competitor is on this list, but if you really want something that is established, has a great apps and games library. It’s easy to use and from what I see, kids quickly know how to use it. Throw some educational games on there and pretty soon you’ll have them entertained and learning!

Griffin Crayola Trace & Draw Case:
Price: 39.95
Rating:  All Ages (Designed more so for children)
Recommended by: Netzach

Whenever I talk to parents about the gadgets they they buy, other then the “I use it for work.” statement that I get, the second statement that I get is “My kids can play with it.” For those gadgets lovers with kids, this is a case is great for you. This cases not only protects the IPad, but it turns the IPad into a art table for you little one.The case snaps around the IPad with ease of getting it off and on for kids use. The case comes with a free trace and draw app for the IPad. Best part, it has been kid tested!

Skullcandy Headphones
Price: 29.99-149.99
Rating: Pre-Teens-Teenagers
Recommend by : Netzach

I don’t know about you, but I see more and more teenagers and preteens walking about with headphones either in their ears or around their ears. Down the hall way, sitting at the bus stop, or even walking through the mall in packs.  Trust me, I was one of them while I was in university. But since I have been working at Gaming Angels, I understand the need for a great pair of headphones. Skullcandy headphones are a great brand of headphones, that offer great sound quality. The designs and styles range so that you can pick out a pair that really show off the wearers personality.  Not to mention that it

Note to parents: Please talk to you child about the volume levels of their music. I spend a lot of time in my profession telling kids that if I can hear their music half way down the hall, it is too loud. I would suggest that if they won’t turn it down, then opt for a set of headphones that do not go directly into the ear. Though most headphones that go over the ears now are a little more pricer then in ear headphones.

Turtle Beaches:

Price: 29.99-270.00
Rating: Everyone
Recommend by: Netzach

Now, from music headphones to gaming headphones. I recommend the Turtle Beach brand of headphones. I have been using these headphones for the last little while and were introduced to them while playing Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.  The sound quality is superb, and I found that not only could I hear all the action within game, but I was able to block out the external sound around me. No more distractions while trying to get that last kill.  Also, the headsets are comfortable, and hardly any sound escapes. Which means that someone can watch a movie in piece while someone else plays their  games. These headsets come in varieties for the Playsation 3, Xbox 360 and PC. If you are ordering for a person with all systems I would suggest to get a headset that is compatible with all systems. If not, look under each headset type and see what you believe you need.  Remember, some headsets are used to amplify the stereo sound and other have soundround sound build into them. It depends on price range, and what you think would be best for you gaming geek.

Mimobot Flash Drive
Price: 19.95-22.95
Rating: Everyone
Recommend by: Netzach

You got that techy person for secret santa? No problem! I don’t know how many time I can recommend these awesome little USB drives of style. These drives come in a variety of popular culture reference (Batman, Transformers, Star Wars, Hello Kitty, and Emily Strange), and artistic renditions. (Tokidoki etc.) There is really something for everyone when it comes to these cool little flash drives.

Mimobots are a fan favorite for any geek or geekette.  There is nothing like expressing your geek love through your USB. Mimobot have been letting us do that for many years now, with there Star Wars Mimobots. Now, they have released their fifth Mimobots collection of the Star Wars Universe. This collection entitled “A New Hope” will have R2-D2, Jawa, multiple Stormtroopers and of course, Obi Wan Kenobi. A little side note, Obi Wan Kenobi was chosen through the first ever Mimobot Star Wars  Audience Choice poll.
Included in the drive is special preloaded digital extras such as Star Wars themed wallpaper, screensavers, icons and avatars.

The price for the USB drive are determined by the size. They are available in 2GB, 4GB, 8GB and 16GB memory capacities and are $29.95, $39.95, $59.95, $89.95 respectfully.

Follow the link for a full list of all Mimobot’s selection.

http://www.mimoco.com/shop/

The Cable Stable DLX is a book-shaped case which lets you carry and organize a number of your common computer accessories such as your pens, thumb drive and oh yeah – batteries.  There are 18 different storage areas within the case, which is about the same size as a day planner. You remember those. You know, before smartphones took over that job.  It also has an elastic loop and exterior document or CD pocket.  The whole purpose of the Cable Stable DLX is so that while traveling with all your gadgets,  you can store all your cords efficiently and neatly.

The SkoobaWraps are marketed so that you can store your gadgets in the three sized wraps in order to protect them. Their function is not limited to laptops, but also to other gadget items like, cellphones, portable gaming systems, and maybe even the new Ipad.

The new Cable Stable DLX is available now at a suggested retail price of $39.95. SkoobaWraps, also shipping now, come in 3 sizes with suggested retails from $12.95 – $17.95.

Children are using personal computers at such a young age.  There are technology classes for primary classes, they play games, learn to surf the internet,  and email.  They are many products out there that support the teaching of computer to children, such as smaller mice, and keyboards. PeeWee PC annouced during the N.Y Toy fair a new addiction to their PeeWee Kit for children.
The PeeWee kit includes:

• A USB drive
• PeeWee Security suite for online and offline safety
• 7 different games and software titles

The PeeWee security suite is  ”software lets parents limit how much time their children spend browsing the Internet (on a daily or weekly basis), block inappropriate sites with any version of any web browser, take screen shots, view browsing history, and even control the laptop remotely.”

The goal is to create a safe environment for your child to game and surf the net.

The educational software that is included in the kits are:

• Science House
• Bailey Book House
• Trudy’s Time & Place House
• Sammy’s Science House
• Millie’s Math House
• Thinkin’ Things
• Mighty Math Carnival Countdown
• Zoombinis Mountain Rescue
• Reader Rabbit
• Where in the World in Carmen Sandiego?
• Oregon Trail

In short, this kit turns any PC or netbook into a computer that can be used by children in an educational and informative manner.
The retail price for the kit is 29.99 and includes free shipping.  The CD-ROM version will be available with 4 piece of software and will retail for 19.99
http://www.peeweepc.com/

The messenger bag is a courier-styles bag which can hold any netbook up to a 10 inch screen size along with its needed accessories. The following features are included in the bag:

• Messures 14 x 12 x 3 inches.
• 20 pockets and organizing compartments
• Weights 24 ounces.
  
• A zip-open top slot that allows quick access to the main compartment
• A padded sleeve and retention strap for the netbook
• A mesh pouch for the power adapter
• A separate front compartment has pockets for digital camera or other portable devices, cords, adapters and accessories, and even a special slot for a USB thumb drive
• A stowaway water bottle holder
• Cam-lock lever for quick shoulder strap length adjustment
• Neoprene exterior side pockets
• 4 accent colors, each against a dark charcoal background: Abyss Black, Blizzard White, Deep Ocean Blue and Inferno Red

On the other hand the netbooks sleeves, are much like the messenger bag is aesthetic design, yet is only purpose is to cover your netbook.  The sleeve itself has the following features.

The messenger bag is priced at 49.95, while the netbooks sleeves are avaiable for 19.95. Both are avaiable at Skooba

We are excited to announce the second Hello Kitty x Mimobot giveaway on GamingAngels.com!

For those that may not be familiar, Mimoco is working with Sanrio to make a collection of Mimobot flash drives that celebrate Hello Kitty’s 35th Anniversary. Yes, the adorable, red bow wearing kitty is 35 this year and there is much to celebrate.

This Hello Kitty x Mimbot is in classic white and looks like she’s cosplaying herself! So cute! The USB 2.0 is Mac and PC compatible and is available in 2GB ($24.95), 4GB ($34.95), and 8GB ($49.95). You can visit here to purchase your own, or you can enter our contest to win one!

The contests will get progressively harder as we go through the Hello Kitty x Mimobot line. This time, we’re asking that you write a haiku about Hello Kitty or Mimbots. Here’s the whole wikipedia page about haikus if you need some help.

Good luck and we’ll be picking the winner early next week! Thanks to Mimoco for the amazing giveaway and support!

Hello Kitty 35th Anniversary Mimobot

Hello Kitty is turning 35 and Sanrio has announced that they are partnering with Mimoco to create Sanrio Characters into Mimobot designer flash drives. The drives will debut in early September with multiple Hello Kitty x Mimobot designs.

“Our new partnership with Mimoco brings forth an exciting collection that infuses SANRIO characters with the fun, pop-art world of MIMOBOT” said Janet Hsu, President of Sanrio Global Consumer Products. “The launch collection celebrating Hello Kitty’s 35th Anniversary is sure to be a hit among our fans and MIMOBOT collectors.”

This is an amazing partnership because many of us already love with Mimoco already has to offer. The Sanrio crossover will include Hello Kitty friends, Badtz-Maru, My Melody, Kuromi, Keroppi, Chococat, and TuxedoSam. The Mimobots will range from 2GB to 16GB. The flash drives will also come pre-loaded with Sanrio themed wallpapers, screensavers, icons and avatars.

“We’re honored to be amongst those licensees celebrating Hello Kitty’s big party!” said Mimoco CEO, Evan Blaustein. “We couldn’t be happier to combine the sweet, cute, friendly and legendary Japanese icon with our data hungry MIMOBOT fiends and flash drive platform.”

Look for more information on Hello Kitty 35 anniversary events on GamingAngels.com in the future. In the meantime, if anyone wants to pick up this collection for me… I wouldn’t be mad.

Below are seven of the top gadget items recommended by the GamingAngel.com Staff for this Holiday Season. If you’ve got friends or family that aren’t into games, or have already bought themselves the games you would’ve gotten for them the holiday, why not give them a nifty new gadget instead. The gadgets listed are sorted by price with the most costly on our list at the bottom. Happy Shopping!

Item Name: Geekish USB Flash Drive
Gaming Angels Articles: One & Two
Official Websites: Mimoco.com and Vavolo.com
Recommended by: Netzech
Anyone can buy a flash drive to use for storage. Yet it makes it special is if it’s done in style. At GA we always have a soft spot for really cool flash drives. If you are looking for drives that show of your love for Star Wars, Halo, or the designer Tokidoki, head over to Mimoco.com. A little while ago I did an article on Cake USB drives, and there are number of other food related USB drive for those of use who think with there bellies. Vavolo.com has a number of other food related UBS drives as well as sports, drink, and household items.

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Item Name: SpeedFreek
Publisher: KontrolFreek
Price: 2/pk = $9.99 4/pk = $17.50
Official Website
Recommended By: Yukino
These analog nub attachments for the 360 and PS3 controllers allow for better control when playing racing games. This is the cure for thumb slippages during those intense moments, because you don’t want to be hitting the wall in that all important final race. They easily snap on and off for cleaning.

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Item Name: U.B. Funkeys Dream State
Publisher: Mattel
Price: $17.99
Official Website
Amazon Link
Recommended By: GamingAngel
U.B. Funkeys are part of an online world of Terrapinia. Each new Funkey has a different zone with new games to play within. Which helps the world to always keep expanding. The latest U.B. Funkeys products open a new portal to the Dream States. Not only is this an extremely fun world to game in, but the designs of the Funkeys make them fun to collect as well. To start the game, you will have to pick up a Starter Kit and from their the possibilities are endless. Definitely recommended for any girl that wants to play in an online world.

For kids that already take their information on the go, the U.B. Funkeys USB Flash Drive is the perfect way to show her personality while transporting her data. The USB Flash drive is 1GB and comes in the form of the popular U.B. Funkey characters.

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Item Name: Tokibot Robot Clock
Price: $35.99 US
Official Website
Recommended by: Netzech
This little guy has moving legs and arms, so you can sit him on your desk, or next to your bed. He will keep you company while you’re twittering your life away at work, or getting ready to go to sleep. This is a perfect gift for your robot loving friends.

Tokibot comes in your choice of Blue or Green. Metal. Batteries are included. Tokibot measures: 2.75″ tall.

Another version of this Robot clock comes in Black and Red metal and stands 5.25’’. That model is the Rivet Robot Clock.

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Item Name: Wildcharge Pad
Price: $60.00 US (Extra for certain device adaptors)
Official Website
Recommended by: Netzech
This charge pad can charge up to 5 devices without including wires. Things like your cell phone, mp3 players and other similar devices.

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Item Name: Flip MinoiHD
Publisher: Pure Digital
Age Rating: All
Release Date: 11/12/08
Price: $229.99
Official Website
Recommended By: GamingAngel
The makers of the Flip Video camera have announced their newest product, Flip MinoHDTM. The Flip is incredibly easy to use. You just press the red button to record and then you can plug in the USB into a Mac or PC and download your video for instant sharing. The MiniHD is smaller and thinner than previous models and has 4 GB of on-board memory for 60 minutes of video.

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Item Name: Amazon Kindle
Price: $359.00 US
Gaming Angels Review
Amazon Link
Recommended by: Netzech
This device allows someone that is an avid reader to download books, due to a partnership with Sprint. The reader is able to read thousands of pages between charges because the Kindle only uses power when loading a new page.

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This lovely attachment can be bought over at Gadgets for All, and will run you about 15 dollars.

Gadgets for All:

http://www.gadget4all.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=00089

Original Article:

http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2008/04/usb_moody_clock.html