Gift ideas

Gift ideas for April 2008

Time Capsule

Time Capsule

April 29th 2008 | Computers

Backing up is something we all know we should do, but often don't. And while disaster is a great motivator, now it doesn't have to be. Because with Time Capsule, the nagging need to back up has been replaced by automatic, constant protection. It includes a 500GB or 1TB hard drive designed to work with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard. And even better, it all happens wirelessly, saving everything important, including your sanity.

$299.00 at Apple


Book: When All Hell Breaks Loose

When All Hell Breaks Loose

April 22nd 2008 | Books

Ever stay awake at night running through "what if" scenarios? Hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, famine, tornadoes, and terror... Well, the book When All Hell Breaks Loose might be what you need to get the skills necessary to negotiate a disaster whether you are at home, in the office, or in your car. The book entertains as it informs, describing how to maximize a survival mind-set necessary for self-reliance.

$13.57 at Amazon


Gran Turismo 5 Prologue

April 14th 2008 | Games & Toys

The award-winning Gran Turismo franchise returns with its 5th installment, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, exclusively for PlayStation 3. With its signature realism and unrivaled physics, this highly anticipated precursor to Gran Turismo 5 continues to blur the line between simulation and reality.

$39.99 at Amazon


Bottle Opener

Fridge Magnet Bottle Opener

April 10th 2008 | Home & Garden

This stainless steel bottle opener magnetically sticks to the front of your fridge and opens any bottle with ease. It's a time saver, it's ergonomic and, well, your friends will think you're super cool.

$24.50 at Delight


Plant Frame

Plant Frame

April 7th 2008 | Home & Garden

Bring the outdoors in with this clever planter. A square resin frame cultivates prairie grass seeds (included) to form a framed scene. Can be wall-mounted or placed on a table or in a window.

$35.00 at MoMA Store


Flip Video

Flip Video Camcorder

April 3rd 2008 | Audio & Video

The Flip Video Ultra Series’ simple, one-touch recording and compact size make it the ideal choice for shooting video on the go. Capture memories as they happen — no fiddling around with memory cards, chargers or tapes. With four buttons, it’s incredibly simple to record, zoom, playback instantly or delete your videos. Flip Video’s internal flash memory holds up to 60 minutes of high-quality video.

$139.99 at Amazon