The following is a list of great Christmas gifts for guys, both ludicrously expensive and surprisingly cheap, that I hope will contain at least a couple of perfect gifts for the guys on your list. All of the products listed here can be found on the Internet, ready for your browse-and-click buying pleasure. No parking lot traffic jams. No screaming babies. Just simple, easy Internet shopping. But heck, if you really want to, I guess you can at least put on the Boney M.
| Top 25 Christmas Gifts For Men | |
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 | 25. Nomad Flash Drive & MP3 Player Floppy disks are incredibly outdated. This USB flash drive is a great way to take important documents home, bring Powerpoint presentations to meetings, and transfer files between your desktop and your laptop with a minimum amount of fuss and/or cables. As an added bonus, it comes with an MP3 player. Perfect gift for: Son, employee, or that co-worker who keeps borrowing your disks. Get it here. |
 | 24. Video & MP3 Jukebox Recorder If you're sick of waiting for Apple to finally get around to inventing a stylish video iPod, you might want to take a look at Archos' kick at the can. While it doesn't have the appealing looks of an iPod, it can record 40 hours of video, store photos, and play music. Perfect gift for: A son who doesn't already watch enough TV as it is. Get it here. |
 | 23. Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasAlready one of the smash hits (literally) of the season, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is the most recent installment in this extremely popular series of games. It has more realistic role-playing, a larger area to explore (L.A., Vegas) and, most importantly, a bunch of new people/things to run over/into while grooving to the killer soundtrack. Perfect gift for: Any buddy who owns a PlayStation2. Get it here. |
 | 22. Panasonic Portable DVD PlayerAn ideal companion for plane rides, long commutes, and other places where you just don't feel like lugging along your laptop, mobile professionals who travel a lot will love the size and weight of this extremely portable DVD player, and gadget-freaks will love the coolness factor. Perfect gift for: Your road-warrior boss, or an employee that does a lot of traveling for the company. Get it here. |
 | 21. PalmerCash Vintage T-ShirtsPerfect for the hipster on your list, these vintage T-shirts from Palmer Cash are so hopelessly tacky, they're cool. There are lots of styles for both guys and girls, and prices are student-budget friendly. Why wear a shirt that says "Nike," when you can wear one that says "Nixon In 78'"? Perfect gift for: Your artsy, college-going cousin. Get it here. |
20. RIM BlackBerry 7750Wireless e-mail, voice, and data communications are done right with this sexy tech toy that any and every tech-savvy executive needs. Surf the Web wirelessly. Send e-mail effortlessly with the functional QWERTY keyboard. Keep track of meetings with the included organizer. This little gadget can do virtually everything.Perfect gift for: Your brother, who is just starting out in the corporate world.
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19. MSN Smart WatchWith an MSN Smart Watch and a subscription to the accompanying MSN Direct service (not yet available worldwide; check the MSN Direct site for details), you can gain access to stock quotes, weather, news, and text messages, all with the flick of a wrist. Oh, and it tells time, too.Perfect gift for: Your gadget-head brother (who shows up late for everything).
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18. 300-Piece Poker Chip Set For both discerning, veteran players and beginners alike, this 300-piece poker chip set comes with a tough, felt-lined metal case, two sets of cards (with jokers), and a guide to the game for novices. You might not win any more than usual, but you'll feel like a million bucks.Perfect gift for: Your poker buddy who uses pretzels as chips.
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17. One For All Remote ControlIf you know the pain and suffering caused by constantly digging around through a pile of remote controls to find the right one, why not consolidate them all with a single, decent universal remote? Control your DVD player, CD player, VCR, satellite, amplifier, and TV without constantly digging under the sofa cushions.Perfect gift for: Your disorganized, hi-fi loving friend.
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16. justMetal Venetian NecklaceThe people at justMetal produce a lot of slick jewelry, but this necklace is probably one of the sharpest designs in their catalogue. This polished, titanium chain will draw plenty of attention, but it won't look out of place at any event. Perfect gift for: The guy who likes the spotlight.
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15. Apple Airport Express PlayerThis feature-packed wireless router from Apple comes with a USB printer port and a jack for connecting a stereo (to wirelessly stream music from an iTunes library), and allows users to surf the Net on a WiFi-equipped Mac or PC in no time. Happiness is being able to surf AskMen.com on the sofa.Perfect gift for: Your cyber-savvy (geekiest) friend with a broadband connection.
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14. Wilson Golf ClubsFor the guy who likes to spend a day out on the course, a set of clubs is always a decent gift option. If he's looking for new ones, this complete golf set includes Titanium Matrix woods, stainless-steel irons, and a face-balanced putter. The set comes complete with a deluxe stand bag and three headcovers.Perfect gift for: Your dad, who you've been asking to play a round with you.
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13. CD Player & Sound Soother 20This neat little portable stereo has an alarm clock, AM/FM radio and TV-band tuner, CD player, and several soothing soundscapes, plus a ton of extra features all packed into a compact, travel-friendly device. Listen to music in your hotel room or at your desk, or let the sounds of "white noise" put you to sleep.Perfect gift for: Your globetrotting cousin.
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12. Rancilio Silvia Espresso MachineYou might not be able to afford a luxury vacation in Italy, but at least you can spoil yourself with a first-rate espresso machine. This rugged, stainless-steel-clad unit is impressive enough to look at, though the quality of the rich, delicate espresso that it produces is the real reason to consider the Silvia. Perfect gift for: Any bachelor friend or family member who loves coffee and entertaining the ladies.
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11. Canon Digital CameraThis 8.2 megapixel digital SLR camera from Canon should be enough to make any serious amateur photographer smile with childlike glee on Christmas morning. The EOS 20D is compatible with the rest of Canon's EOS series of lenses, so you won't have to write off your expensive, existing collection.Perfect gift for: Your serious photographer friend who still uses film.
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10. Artland Elegance Vodka SetThese awesome little shot glasses are all style. Complete with a small glass bucket for chilling with crushed ice, this set of six funky little glasses will add a touch of class to your social gatherings with their functional design.Perfect gift for: Your swinging, single pal with exceptional taste.
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9. Noise Cancelling HeadphonesFor those who do a lot of traveling, Bose's noise cancelling headphones are a great way to block out the incessant drone of aircraft engines on long, sleepless flights. When you just want to get away from the loud, bothersome world, you'll be glad you brought them in your carry-on.Perfect gift for: Your company's traveling sales rep.
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8. Vialta Phone Video StationFinally, an easy-to-operate videophone that doesn't require a computer, a digital video camera, and a Net connection. This two-unit set from Vialta works with your regular analog phone line, displaying the live video image transmitted from the other unit on its 3.5-inch LCD display. Cool? Oh, yeah.Perfect gift for: Your technophobe father/grandfather, who still can't figure out how to work a webcam.
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7. Luxury VacationIf you've got a few extra hundred thousand dollars lying around, a membership to the Exclusive Resorts travel club might well be the solution to your luxury holiday needs. Sure, the $375,000 membership fee is a bit steep, but think of the romantic possibilities of spending your vacations in posh, luxury accommodations. Sometimes, five stars just isn't enough.Perfect gift for: You (good luck).
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6. Sony MiniDV Video CameraWith a DV video camera like this one from Sony, it's easy to import your home movies to a computer for editing, titling and burning to DVD. The compact size of the DCR-HC40 means you'll have it on hand to capture those perfect moments, and the extensive feature set will make it useful for years to come.Perfect gift for: Your soon-to-be-a-father son.
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5. Cyclone II Foosball TableThe Tornado series of foosball tables is widely considered to be the Cadillac of table soccer, and they're certainly built to last. The rods glide beautifully, and the unit as a whole is made to withstand even the toughest, most vigorous foosball play. It may be expensive, but you'll never outgrow it.Perfect gift for: The college-grad son who misses his frat house foosball table.
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4. Flat panel monitor/LCD ScreenFlat panel monitors have gone from computing-oddity to must-have in a surprisingly short amount of time, and consumer flat-panel quality is still all over the map. If you plan on doing serious work with graphics and digital photography, you'll want to opt for a nicer model, like this one from LaCie. Perfect gift for: A style-conscious son who's into digital graphics, design and photography.
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3. LCD Digital Camera BinocularsEqually valuable on bird-watching expeditions and operations of international espionage, these digital camera binoculars let you go in for a closer look, and then record the evidence. With 8x magnification and a 2.1 megapixel digital camera (with a 1.5-inch LCD display), you can even produce decent prints when you return from the field.Perfect gift for: Your bird-watching uncle, or your "bird"-watching buddy.
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2. Sony Ericsson P910iThe latest, greatest smart-phone from Sony Ericsson features a touch-sensitive screen, a tiny keyboard for text entry, a video camera, and a ton of other nifty bells and whistles. It's an organizer, a phone, a digital camera, and a conversation piece, all in one. It doesn't come cheap, but it's ultra cool.Perfect gift for: A trendy boss who wants to stay 10 steps ahead of the Joneses.
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1. Portable Satellite Radio ReceiverSatellite radio fans finally have a great little handheld, portable XM satellite radio receiver, complete with five hours worth of recording time, and a bunch of useful accessories. Plug the unit into an antenna at home for optimal reception, play it through your car stereo via the internal FM transmitter, or tune in while out and about.Perfect gift for: You. Hey, you have to treat yourself once in a while.
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