Katie's Gift Giving Guide for the 2010 Holidays

Come the Holidays, everyone wants to know, “What are the MUST have items of the Holiday?” or “What should I get for my friend who loves their Mac?”

Two me this is always a tough question, because I believe that there are two different categories when it comes to gift giving. There is one side that is the latest and greatest “Must-Have’s” and the other side is the “Practical” items people need.

So! This year I am going to present you all with two lists, the “Must-Have’s” and the “Practical” much needed items!

Must-Have’s:

  • AppleTV: – $99.99:
    Without a doubt, the AppleTV is the gift of the season. The all new tiny — yet powerful design will easily find a place to live in your home! Hook up your AppleTV to your television and watch HD shows and movies (including Netflix), stream your photos and music from your Mac to you TV! All for just $99.99. (I would also throw in AppleCare for an extra $24.99, this will upgrade the 1 year warranty to 2 year, and get unlimited Tech Support from Consumer Reports #1 vote for Customer Service, AppleCare!)
  • Chill Pill Audio Helmet Speakers: – $19.99:
    Attach these speakers to the inside of your helmet and listen to your music as you ski down the mountains at Stowe in Vermont or bike next to Lake Tahoe in California. You don’t have to worry about uncomfortable headphones hurting your ears while you wear a helmet, all you have to worry about is enjoying great music.
  • Hammerhead Verso iPad Case – $59.99:
    iPads are sleek, sexy, and sophisticated – shouldn’t your iPad case be the same way? The Verso by Hammerhead is sculpted out of premium leather and was designed in Vermont! You can use your iPad vertically or horizontally and is ideal for on the go or made to enjoy to sit right on your lap while you sit back on the couch. All ports and buttons on the iPad are accessible when the case is on – and there is even a cleaning cloth included to keep your screen looking clean!
  • Apple Magic Trackpad – $69.99:
    Apple has done it again! The Magic Trackpad allows you to use the multi-fuctional touch technology that we see on the iPhone, iPod touch, and the iPad. Create, explore and play on your Mac like never before. Even if you already have a trackpad on your laptop, the Magic Trackpad gives you much more real estate to work on – allowing you to be even MORE productive.
  • “Altec Lansing inMotion Classic iMT620 Speakers:”
  • “Ability to Hook Your Mac Up to the TV” – Starts at about $40.00:
  • “Chill Pill Speakers by Chill Pill Audio” – $39.99:
  • “LobotoME MEpad”: – $9.99:
  • “iPod shuffle”: – $49.99

Practical:

  • “AppleCare:”
  • “Back-Up Hard Drive:”
  • “Screen Protector for iPad/iPhone/iPod touch:”
  • RAM upgrade:”
  • “Apple MagSafe Adapter_(Extra)_:”
  • “iKlear:”