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Christmas is coming and people who deserve to enjoy it needs your presents! Below you’ll find a list of what a designer might like for Christmas.
There are too many items to cite but I only chose the coolest and most stylish. Things that a designer (developer, writer, etc.) would want to use not only at work but off-work, make your friend designer happier in this Christmas and remember there aren’t too many days left to get the gifts – huh..I need to remind that myself too .
Estimated price: $35.11
Adding to the fact that it has a lifetime warranty, it is capless so you won’t have to lose the cap. Massive storage for immediate and more portable needs. Features boasts that it includes JetFlash Elite data management tools which can help you to “Take your E-mail with you on the road” and “one-click automatic website log in”.
Estimated price: $99.99
I believe this is the smartest pen ever invented. Features include voice recording for over 200 hours, things that you write is written and at the same time recorded which in turn you can upload to your Mac or PC for a virtual image of your notebook. From there you can “search” a term and the software finds it for you. Also has built in translator and calculator. Of all the items featured here this is the one item I want. Works well for writers, developers, and designers who are in meetings or far from a laptop/desktop.
Estimated price: $83.57
Several months ago I had the chance to use one and I loved it even if I’m not really good at designing. For starters or pro this is a good tool in digital painting and other artworks.
Estimated price: $49.99
Admit it, many designers have seen Star Wars and are amazed by it. Who doesn’t know Darth Vader? Let Vader wake you up!
Estimated price: $149.99
A busy designer’s screen has no place for e-mails and IMs, they won’t just fit in one. Here’s the solution, plug it and have an extra space.
Estimated price: $80.56
From negatives to digital images, I never thought such a technology existed. Insert your negatives, wait a moment, and view your scanned images on the LCD.
Estimated price: $59.99
Compact printer. Can print 4” by 6” photo in about 47 seconds with high quality. Wireless and has an LCD.
Estimated price: $99.84
A device which requires no PC to scan images. Can scan up to 8.5”x11”. Photos are scanned as 650dpi full color. Scanned images are saved directly to a memory card.
Estimated price: $19.80
A book to help avoid/remove designer’s block. Full of ideas, fresh and new.
Estimated price: $16.47
Reviewers of this book mentions that they “became better designers” just after reading this. I wonder, what’s inside?
Estimated price: $19.99
Aside from its ability to detect human presence, it also detects Wi-Fi! Imagine that? You won’t have to ask people if the place is Wi-Fi enabled or open your device just to check. Cool guy, knows where Wi-Fi signal is.
Estimated price: $17.06
Too much time spent on your smart phone results to real-life App Magnets. Decorate someone’s fridge with these either for a laugh or for style.
Estimated price: $23.15
You do not mess with the Robot Desk Lamp! Add a creative touch to a friend’s room, a designer would love this greatly!
Estimated price: $9.62
Meow for inspiration. Meow.
Estimated price: $69.99
Every designer needs silence but holidays are coming and they will need to rock. Note: This is a gaming stereo headset for PlayStaion 3 and Xbox 360 with detachable microphone.
Estimated price: $49.95
Ergonomic mouse pad has good pads for wrist support. Yes, wrist support.
Estimated price: $189.00
Imagine a pdf reader that you can use for a whole month in just one-time charging. Impossible? Wired Magazine’s comment about this product is “Battery life is long enough for space shuttle missions.” Kindle is also Amazon’s #1 bestselling item for 2 years and running. It boasts to be the most-wished-for, and most-gifted product in Amazon.
Estimated price: $40.95
If you know a designer who is a fan of God of War then this book will delight him/her. This book gives the reader a peek into the epic conception of its epic art.
Estimated price: $31.49
Perfect for beginners and even for experts. It has a DVD that will guide you along the way.
Estimated price: $19.90
Can fit in a 15.6” notebook and will protect it with its Anti-Shock System. Who wouldn’t love such a beautiful design for a notebook sleeve? I’d buy it for 30 dollars.
Estimated price: $152.99
Best mouse for designers. Offers vertical and horizontal scrolling. Scrolling is fluid, you will never have a problem with that. There is also a search feature, set your default search engine and just highlight a word or phrase and let the mouse do the rest. To sum all of the reviews, this mouse is one of the most smartest today. And it’s wireless!
Estimated price: $61.21
Very thin, has 3 levels of back-lighting to help see keys in the dark, ultra comfortable and the most elegant keyboard you’ll ever see. A reviewer says this is the best keyboard he ever bought. Good gift? Yes.
Estimated price: $38.15
Has a heat-shielding design which protects your skin from the heat. Recent studies suggests that placing a laptop on your lap may trigger allergic conditions because of the heat on your skin. Be protected from harm. Aside from that, this lapdesk promises to give its users comfort whether on the sofa or on the bed, reviews from buyers supports this claim.
Estimated price: $66.17
This is a good gift for a friend or to yourself. Going on a vacation far from civilization and you need access to your laptop or other gadgets? This one is for you. Reviewers of this product says it powers their laptop for several hours. Amazing, huh?
Estimated price: $179.99
Who wouldn’t want to have a home theater at $179.99? Works with game consoles and computers, has built-in speakers, and exceeds general expectations for such a small amount. Clearly, a good gift if you want people to relax at home.
Estimated price: $129.99
You know what’s cooler than 500GB? 1TB. Powered by your laptop/desktop, no need for an external source for power. Ultra Portable can fit inside your pocket.
Estimated price: $197.00
In France they call it Yes. Need I say more? Best gift for everyone.
Estimated price: $169.99
Every designer needs fresh ideas and Sony’s PSP is a good gadget to get them fresh. Already finished work? Relax and have fun through PSP.
Estimated price: $27.66
Let’s face it, a website’s design is as important as the content. Because humans are visual beings who decide quickly based on appearance of things, the principles should also be incorporated in web designs.
Estimated price: $59.00
Capture moments that inspire you. Great gift for an outgoing designer. Great price too.
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Rean is the editor of 1stwebdesigner. He regularly writes about freelancing, technology, web design, and web development. Rean also writes at Knowledge Salad, a blog filled with weird and interesting facts. One of his goals is to help his fellow Filipinos earn money online, to help them build a career out of working from home, just like what he has been doing for years now.
Friday, December 17th, 2010 12:09
My wife gave me a Touch Mimo last year for xmas, and yeah one of the best gifts ever! I use it everyday and just bought today the app magnets for my mother in law lol
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 14:50
No REALLY you are….(hating) otherwise you don’t make this comment. Your NOT a NEW Jack to “The Game” (as I’m looking at your twitter account) otherwise you wouldn’t know any difference. I don’t think you need to let’em know…he already knows that’s why he’s done it! You come across like you just discovered something so NEW (idea); so OLD! I’m Just Say’in!
Saturday, December 11th, 2010 23:54
A really good collection of presents! Now half of my problems about choosing the presents for friends is solved! Some devices are new for me like Imagelab Slide and Negative Scanner
Friday, December 10th, 2010 19:14
Really get ideas.
Thursday, December 9th, 2010 15:35
Some of the things listed here are really new to me… Never thought about them…Interesting List.
Thursday, December 9th, 2010 12:09
It’s impressive !!!
Thursday, December 9th, 2010 10:04
I would really love to get anything from this as my Christmas present :)
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Nikunj Tamboli
Thursday, December 9th, 2010 10:04
I would really love to get anything from this as my Christmas present :)
Dainis Graveris
Thursday, December 9th, 2010 12:30
oh yeah..me too..definitely :)
Jesss33
Thursday, December 9th, 2010 12:09
It’s impressive !!!
Shrikrishna Meena
Thursday, December 9th, 2010 15:35
Some of the things listed here are really new to me… Never thought about them…Interesting List.
Bunnygotblog
Friday, December 10th, 2010 19:14
Really get ideas.
Vacker
Friday, December 17th, 2010 12:09
My wife gave me a Touch Mimo last year for xmas, and yeah one of the best gifts ever! I use it everyday and just bought today the app magnets for my mother in law lol
Johnny Geary
Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 14:50
No REALLY you are….(hating) otherwise you don’t make this comment. Your NOT a NEW Jack to “The Game” (as I’m looking at your twitter account) otherwise you wouldn’t know any difference. I don’t think you need to let’em know…he already knows that’s why he’s done it! You come across like you just discovered something so NEW (idea); so OLD! I’m Just Say’in!
Ian
Saturday, December 11th, 2010 23:54
A really good collection of presents! Now half of my problems about choosing the presents for friends is solved! Some devices are new for me like Imagelab Slide and Negative Scanner