Some holiday shopping

Getting cool gifts for people is difficult. Getting tech gifts for people can be even more difficult because of the price tags attached to everything. But now that Thanksgiving is over and the leftover turkey is finally out of your fridge you can start looking for those gifts you still haven’t bought for the upcoming holidays.

On the low end:

For someone into fitness there are two cool options out there: The Nike + iPod kit and the Fitbit.

Now Nike + iPod is initially cheaper at $29, but it works with a Nike+ shoe, otherwise you should buy the pouch for the shoe sensor. This kit is nice because you can go online where your results will post and, thanks to the nature of competition, you can try to be better than others.

Fitbit is $99 and can automatically synchronize with your computer within a certain distance of it. Fitbit is also small so it can slip into your pocket or clip onto your clothes. The device also monitors your sleep patterns and soon it will also be connected socially online.

In the middle:

The Flip Video camera can be bought from as low as $149. It’s cell phone-sized camera records videos and can capture still images from the videos. Also, it has a built-in USB connector so you don’t need wires and cables to connect to a computer.

The high end:

There are so many to count, so I’ll give a general nod to smartphones and netbooks. These are expensive.

Smartphones, like Droid, Blackberry, iPhone, etc. are usually around $150-$200, but I’ve added them into the “high end” category because to make a smartphone really worth it the monthly fees for e-mail and Internet will really get the price up.

Netbooks are so convenient, especially for the person who doesn’t want something too big but wants to be able to get online. The Toshiba Mini NB205 is small with a 10 inch screen but it has a long, 9 hour battery life. And it’s $400.

Another neat netbook is the Litl. The screen flips so it can be used like a regular laptop or stood up like an easel or picture frame. However, this is pricey and will run you $700.