BlackBerry 8820
To make sure your globetrotting friend gets all your irritating email Christmas cards, get him a BlackBerry 8820 push-mail handheld. Most operators should stock this Wi-Fi-enabled device, though its price may vary due to discounts.
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Gigabyte UMPC spotted in Singapore
Getting lost is no fun, especially if his travels takes him to parts unknown. A dedicated GPS unit is so boring. Instead, get the Gigabyte U60 with the optional GPS accessory for him as it combines a full computing device and navigation unit in one compact package. It may not be that cheap at
Canon PowerShot G9
For the brave explorer who prefers the campfire over a fireplace, here's a camera that should earn pride of place in his equipment list. It's built like a tank and is bundled with almost everything a real dSLR should have. Available in Asia Pacific. S$899.
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Nikon Coolpix S51c
While mom and dad (they won a lucky draw) are out there jiving to the samba beat in Brazil, remind them to tell the envious kids back home who are still huddled around a plastic Christmas tree. For each picture they take of titillating sun-kissed belly dancers, it will be uploaded straight to dad's online Nikon myPicturetown account via the S51c's built-in Wi-Fi connector. Available at major electronics stores in the Asia Pacific. S$549.
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Panasonic ToughBook gets a Core 2 Duo makeover
The true traveler is unlikely to be home this holiday season, but that is no reason he shouldn't be in touch via emails or blogs. This ToughBook may be light in weight, but it doesn't compromise on features. You pay quite a bit at
A Mobile Luggage Desk that goes with you
Our friends at Hammacher Schlemmer have the answer to friends who're never around for the Christmas dinner celebrations. No matter. This gift idea can easily travel with them. US$160, ships to Asia.
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Juice Bags
We picked this over the Voltaic Solar Bags simply because this looks and sounds way more cool. And no telling when your footloose recipient may appreciate a solar backpack on another one of his or her jaunts. Ships internationally to Asia.
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Panasonic DIGA DMR-EH67
Your restless pal is off on a long overseas trip again this Christmas? Do him or here a festive favor by stuffing a S$849 Panasonic DMR-EH67 with a whopping 250GB harddrive in his or her stocking, so they'll never miss their favorite TV programs ever.
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eGear's power bricks on-the-go
This one's for the insecure boyfriend or girlfriend. Portable power renders excuses like "oh, my phone ran out of battery" totally useless. Totally effective as a leash to know what your other half's up to overseas. The UB-180/UB-181 also juices up media players such as the PSP or iPod via USB charging cables. And for the outdoor-savvy, there's the S-220 which can be recharged via onboard solar panels. Ban Leong Technologies retails at S$89 for the UB180/UB-181 and S$199 for the S-220.
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LightCap
This water bottle is no ordinary device. It's a gem for the backpacker and could possibly be a lifesaver for the jungle crawler. Solight's double-duty water bottle is also a solar-powered LED lantern that needs just 4 hours of sunshine to stay bright for hours. Get one of these for your friends this festive year-end if you're worried they cannot find their water in the dark or are afraid of it. Available online for US$24.95. SolLight ships to Singapore.
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