By Keith Newman
November 14, 2014
The holiday season always presents a myriad of challenges to a shopper ranging from do they need it or will they like it to what does this gift say? Selecting a gift for that special man in your life takes some planning, but here is a guide that can help speed the selection process.
The Man Cave
You always hear about it from others so why not allow him to build one, and then you can always take it over after the work is done!
Sharp LC-70UD1U 70″ Class Aquos 4K Ultra HD LED TV
Adorama Price: $3,497.99
The key to the cave is obviously the television. The 70-inch Sharp Aquos 4K Ultra HD LED TV has all of the bells and whistles that a user could want. It combines high-end 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 with Sharp’s Revelation 4K Upscaler technology to enable users to get 4K quality from any source. With built-in wireless support it can support apps and allow for streaming video from the Internet.
LG Electronics 3D Capable 9.1 Channel Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System
Adorama Price: $799.00
If the HD television has already been purchased look to round out the home entertainment room with LG Electronics 3D Home Theater System that features a player that can handle standard DVDs, Blu-ray and CDs as well as additional multimedia formats. It delivers 9.1 Channel sound via its nine speakers and subwoofer for that full immersive sound that mirrors a theater, if not doing it one better.
Asus Zenbook 13.3″ QHD Touch Screen Ultrabook Computer
Adorama Price: $1,779.00
A computer for a man cave you ask? Well how are they going to show highlights from old games, settle sports bets, serve as a second screen and find other vital tasks? The Asus Zenbook makes a great gift as it combines power and speed yet can be easily stowed away when not in use.
The Great Outdoors
Celestron Omni XLT 127mm Schmidt-Cassegrain Telescope
Adorama Price: $549.00
The sky doesn’t have to be the limit when you have a quality telescope to bring it into focus. So if you’re looking for a gift of the stars you might consider the Celestron Omni XLT 127mm Telescope. It’s a great gift for fans of astrophotography as well and can slowly track images across the sky for long exposure shots.
Nikon 8×40 Action EX Extreme, Water Proof Porro Prism Binocular
Adorama Price: $125.90
A great set of binoculars can find so many uses from viewing sporting events to helping map out a path through the hills on a hike. The Nikon 8×40 makes such a great gift because it can fit in so many situations and with its waterproof construction weather is no concern.
Watershot Pro Underwater Camera Housing for iPhone 5/5S
Adorama Price: $140.74
Sometimes the ocean or a lake calls and who can resist, but your personal electronics stand to get ruined. By giving an underwater camera housing for smartphones such as the Watershot Pro, you can preserve the phone and enable the user to get great shots underwater.
Gadgets
Adorama Price: $299.99
You can never have too many gadgets, that’s why they make such great gifts, and if they are as functional as the Samsung Galaxy Gear Watch it’s an added bonus. Designed to work in conjunction with a wide array of Samsung smartphones and tablets, it allows you to stay connected with a flick of the wrist.
Timbuk2 Classic Messenger 2014 Laptop Bag
Adorama Price: $79.00
Has he been hauling all of his gear around in a backpack that he used in high school? Then maybe a new bag should be in the cards this holiday season and the Timbuk2 Messenger Laptop Bag is the perfect gift. Big enough for a computer and a ton of other gear, it’ll be in style for years.
Logitech H110 Stereo Headset Wired Mini-phone
Adorama Price: $13.49
Headsets are a great gift if he uses his computer to handle video calls and the Logitech H110 Stereo Headset is perfect for that environment. It can handle calls and also allows users to listen to high quality audio tracks.
