Small Dog Gift Guide, Part 2

iPod classic, $249.99
“Sometimes it’s comforting to go back to basics. It may not have all of the bells and whistles of the new Apple gadgetry, but it does what it does well. It’s nice to know that playing music is all I can do with it, because that’s all I need it to do! With a 160GB capacity, I can fit my entire library on it (roughly 40,000 songs)!” -Nick

Kensington SlimBlade USB Trackball, $109.99
“It continues to be my favorite product for the 3rd year in a row. A lot of paperwork crosses my desk every day, and I just don’t have the time to find a level spot for a normal mouse. The trackball is extremely comfortable to use all day long, and is extremely precise as well. If you’re at your desk all day long (like many of us), it’s a must. I know that it does take a little bit of getting used to to switch from a mouse to a trackball, but believe me, it will be worth the effort, plus the strain on your wrist, elbow and arms will be gone!” -Hapy

Apple TV, $99.99
“It’s an amazing value and a great way to spice up your living room. Stream all of your iTunes content, your movies and music from iCloud, plus Netflix, Hulu Plus, Vimeo and YouTube. If you have sports subscriptions, you can also enjoy MLB, NBA, and NHL (once the strike ends!). Plus, you can use AirPlay from your Mac or iOS device to play content (even games)! Don’t forget an HDMI cable to go with it.” -Jason H.

Urbanears Medis In-Ear Headphones, $49.99
“I first learned about these when my co-worker was in need of an inexpensive pair of in-ear headphones, and after picking these up, he was blown away by their quality and comfort. I picked up a pair for myself in Indigo and my boyfriend quickly followed suit and grabbed a black pair (naturally we have to tell them apart). I just love these headphones. They come with different-sized ear pieces and I’ve found I use a small in one ear and a medium in another (who knew?!). Unlike many in-ear headphones, they’re comfy and don’t cause any pain to my ear canals even with extended use. The sound is clear and full and the mic really comes in handy when I use them with my iPhone. I particularly like that my boyfriend can use them to play video games and I can’t hear a thing, nor can he hear me when I sneak up behind him. I’m already about to buy a new pair as I managed to destroy one set with my vacuum cleaner last week!” -Rebecca (Jason W. loves the Urbanears Plattan headphones, a traditional over-the-ear style with great sound and same colorful style!)

SwypeGear Sports Adrenaline Touchscreen Glove, $19.99
“Prior to buying these, I had purchased another glove that was marketed for use with touchscreen devices. Unfortunately, it did not live up to its promise. These are a great buy! They keep my frosty fingers toasty warm and work very well when using with my iPhone! I love recommending them because I know anyone who walks away with them will be a very satisfied customer!” -Emily L. (Using Passbook? Click here to download the SwypeGear coupon pass!)

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