By Keith Newman
November 14, 2014
You always seem to need an arsenal of smaller gifts for the holidays—stocking stuffers, office blind buddies, and neighborhood gift exchanges. A secret is to look for something that has widespread appeal.
Photo Buff
Nikon ML-L3 IR Remote Control Transmitter
Adorama Price: $17.95
Camera buffs often have multiple cameras and now many of them can be controlled remotely with this Nikon Remote Control Transmitter. The wireless remote has a 16-foot range and features two settings, immediate release and two-second delay mode.
Op/Tech 14″ SLR Rainsleeve-Flash, for Digital & Film Cameras
Adorama Price: $8.25
Rain should never stop an avid photographer and with this two-part rainsleeve from Op/Tech you can ensure that it won’t slow down the photographer in your life. It covers not only the camera body, but lens up to 14-inches.
Adorama Price: $14.99
Color matching and calibration are vital for superb image quality and you can win the heart of the recipient with this control card set from DGK Control Tools. This trio of cards provides a quick, easy, and economical method for color correction.
Mobile Computing
The Joy Factory Arpeggio Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad/Mac
Adorama Price: $9.99
A drawback on tablets such as the iPad is that typing can be a bit cumbersome, but that’s easily eliminated with the Joy Factory Arpeggio Keyboard, that can wirelessly connect to the tablet and dramatically increase input speed.
Onanoff Dock Minimal Universal Stand for Tablets
Adorama Price: $49.99
A docking station is a practical way to set up a tablet, as this tool allows the tablet to take advantage of numerous positions. The Onanoff Dock Minimal Stand for tablets supports 20 different positions, but what’s even better for gift givers is that this dock supports all of the major tablet brands including Apple and Samsung.
Case Logic DLBP-116 16″ Laptop Backpack
Adorama Price: $32.98
Carrying around all of your gear can be an issue, which is why a solid backpack designed for the task, such as Case Logic’s Laptop backpack makes a great gift. The bag isn’t a budget-breaker and can easily haul around a 16-inch notebook and related peripherals.
TP-Link TL-WR843ND 300Mbps Wireless AP/Client Router
Adorama Price: $34.99
This seems a bit techie, but if your friend’s home or apartment doesn’t have wireless, this addition, which can be used for computers, television and smartphones, can really make a difference. The TP-Link Wireless Router is an easy, fast way to go cordless.
Adorama Price: $9.95
Nothing said that computer tech has to look serious and if you’re buying for a child. The Hamilton Buhl Kids Mouse will bring a smile to her face. It’s bright colors and whimsical features appeal to the kid in all of us.
SanDisk 32GB Cruzer Extreme USB 3.0 Flash Drive
Adorama Price: $19.95
Sometimes just a little bit of storage is all someone needs and with the 32GB SanDisk Cruzer USB drive you can give more than just a little. Big enough to store a huge database of music or images and yet small enough to fit into a sock over the fire, this gift will definitely score big points.
