Gift ideas

Audio & Video

Apple TV

Apple TV

December 14th 2011 | Audio & Video

See HD movies and TV shows. Play Netflix, YouTube, and Vimeo videos. Watch MLB and NBA games — live or on demand. Enjoy all your music and photos from iCloud. AirPlay streaming from any of your iOS devices. For just under $100 Apple TV is a perfectly affordable gift to all TV nerds.

$99.00 at Apple


Little Sleep Machine

Little Sleep Machine

November 16th 2011 | Audio & Video

This is the little sleep machine, 3 hours of clinically proven music for sleep. In the deepest state of sleep your brainwave patterns change to slow frequency "Delta" waves. Dr. Jeffrey Thompson has developed techniques for embedding these Delta waves into soothing musical soundtracks. Just press Play to fall asleep, stay asleep and wake up rejuvenated.

$19.49 at Amazon


Self-Powered Weather Radio

Self-Powered Weather Radio

September 4th 2008 | Audio & Video

This amazing emergency radio never needs batteries. It can be powered from four different sources — including an integrated handcrank generator and solar panel — so it will always have power. AM/FM, shortwave and NOAA weather radio with emergency alert keep you informed and up to date. Built-in LED flashlight, S.O.S. beacon and emergency siren let you find help when you need it. Plus, the cell phone charger keeps your phone charged, even in emergencies. Just what every man needs!

$79.95 at Brookstone


Cardboard Speakers MUJI

Cardboard Speakers

May 29th 2008 | Audio & Video

These lightweight, collapsible speakers are portable and can be folded away and placed in the included pouch when not in use. Streamlined, environmentally friendly, and beautiful in their simplicity. Made of cardboard and electronic components. Plug them into your personal stereo's headphone jack to enjoy quality sound.

$33.60 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


iPod touch

iPod touch

October 3rd 2007 | Audio & Video

The new iPod touch features the same revolutionary interface as iPhone. Built to take full advantage of the large 3.5-inch display, the multi-touch interface lets you control everything using only your fingers. So you can glide through albums with Cover Flow, flick through photos and enlarge them with a pinch, or zoom in and out on a section of a web page. And iPod touch features a touchscreen QWERTY keyboard perfect for browsing the web in Safari, searching for videos on YouTube, finding music on the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store, entering calendar events, or adding new contacts.

$299.00 at Apple Store


The new iPod nano

The new iPod nano

September 6th 2007 | Audio & Video

Yesterday Apple announced major updates to its iPod family, including the all-new iPod nano which sports a bigger and brighter screen and an updated user interface. For the first time the nano will also be able to play video and run games downloaded through the iTunes Store. The new design is made from anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel, and is available in five colors: silver, black, blue, green, and a (PRODUCT) RED special edition. It offers 24 hours of audio playback or five hours of video playback on a single charge and will be available in two storage capacities — a 4GB model and an 8GB model, with prices starting at $149.

$149.00 at Apple Store


iPod DJ Mixer

iPod DJ Mixer

July 30th 2007 | Audio & Video

Turn up the heat at your next party with this DJ mixing console designed exclusively for your iPod. The unit can accommodate up to two iPod units as well as two turntables or MP3/CD players for maximum versatility. It can even interact with your iPod's video capabilities for video mixing through the built-in S-Video output.

$349.99 at RadioShack


Neuros OSD Media Center

Media Center

June 11th 2007 | Audio & Video

Enjoy your video, music and photos anytime, anywhere. Record, play and share digital content between your computer, home entertainment center (TV, DVD, TiVo, VCR, etc.), and portables (iPod, PSP, smartphones, external drives). This media center plays an extensive list of audio and video formats and allows you to record from virtually any source directly onto portable devices, memory cards, USB thumdrives and external hard drives.

$229.99 at Amazon


Music Showcase Waterproof iPod Speakers

Waterproof iPod Speakers

April 30th 2007 | Audio & Video

How to amplify your music in watery conditions without short-circuiting your iPod? Easy, you get hold of a set of Music Showcase Waterproof iPod Speakers. Containing two built-in 3W speakers, this ingenious case has been specifically designed to protect your precious player from water. Perfect for baths, showers, beaches and poolside parties.

$139.80 at Firebox


Super-Sized Remote

Super-Sized Remote

March 2nd 2007 | Audio & Video

Always have to look for your remote? With giant buttons, this extra-large remote is easy to use and impossible to lose. It even features glow-in-the-dark buttons, so you can easily find it in the dark. This 6-in-1 remote controls your TV, VCR, DVD player, satellite, cable and auxiliary A/V device. Uses two AA batteries (not included).

$35.00 at Brookstone


USB Turntable

USB Turntable

February 28th 2007 | Audio & Video

This may be something for all vinyl lovers. With the USB Turntable you can put all your LPs, 12"s and singles straight into your digital library. Forget about clumsy adaptors, software and special drivers. Simply plug this little turntable into the nearest USB port and start converting your collection.

$119.95 at Firebox


iKaraoke for iPod

Karaoke for your iPod

February 16th 2007 | Audio & Video

This thing makes your iPod playlists a little bit more of a party gadget. It connects to your stereo via a line-in cable or wireless through your FM receiver and projects your favorite songs – but without the vocals. So now it's your turn to step up to the mic and start performing.

$39.96 at QVC


Wireless Speaker

Wireless Speaker System

January 22nd 2007 | Audio & Video

This wireless speaker lets you enjoy your stereo or MP3s throughout your house or yard. With a 150-foot broadcast range, this powerful wireless speaker system transmits through walls, floors, and ceilings without the hassle of running wires. And of course it's weather-resistant – so you can use it all year-round.

$150.00 at Brookstone


iPod Shuffle

Tiny iPod

November 10th 2006 | Audio & Video

The world's smallest digital music player, the 1GB iPod shuffle, lets you wear over 200 songs on your sleeve. Or your lapel. Or your belt. No matter where you clip your skip-free iPod shuffle, you'll have instant access to music. So put it on, turn it up, and turn some heads.

$79.00 at Apple Store


Shower Clock/Radio

Shower Radio

September 25th 2006 | Audio & Video

This water-resistant clock/radio can broadcast television bands as well as AM/FM receivers. Perfect to keep in the bathroom so you can listen to tunes, radio or your favorite television shows while showering. Requires 3-AAA batteries (not included) and 1-button cell battery (included).

$25.99 at Target


Henry Kloss Model One Radio

Stylish Table Radio

August 25th 2006 | Audio & Video

A very clean and stylish radio described by some as the best sounding AM/FM table radio ever made. Features include FM tuner with 5:1 tuning ratio, stereo headphone output, and auxiliary input to connect a CD player, MP3 player or other device. Comes in colors of hunter green/maple, silver/white, black and classic walnut.

$119.99 at Auto


Boston Acoustics Receptor HD Clock Radio

HD Radio

August 12th 2006 | Audio & Video

HD radio technology brings analog radio signals into the digital age. The Boston Acoustic Receptor HD Radio offers features that are only possible with a digital signal. Besides crystal-clear reception HD radio also offers features such as real-time artist and song IDs, traffic alerts, stock tickers, sports scores, and other valuable information.

$299.00 at Amazon


Philips PET710 Widescreen Portable DVD Player

Portable DVD player

June 8th 2006 | Audio & Video

This cool and compact DVD player with a 7-inch TFT LCD display is perfect for keeping yourself or others entertained on long flights and road trips. Enjoy your favorite DVD movies, savor your MP3-CD and CD music or playback your JPEG photos anytime, anyplace.

$170.00 at Amazon