Top 10 Tech Gadgets for Teens

I know, I know. It’s a little early to be thinking about Christmas. But, in my opinion, it’s never too early to at least start thinking about holiday shopping. Gift buying can be daunting - especially for teenagers. But unless you’ve been living in a cave, you know that teens love gadgets - expensive ones.

That said, I’ve dug up some of the Top 10 tech gadgets for teens. Read it and weep.

1. iPod Shuffle - It’s the world’s smallest MP3 player. The new iPod Shuffle holds 1 GB of music (about 240 songs) and is teeny-weenie (just 1.07 x 1.62 inches). It has a circular control pad, comes with a clip, and plays up to 12 hours when fully charged.
2. iPod Nano - As far as cool and easy-to-use digital music players go, it’s hard to beat Apple’s iPod nano. The new 2 GB nano in silver; the 4 GB models in silver, pink, green and blue; and the 8 GB model in black, feature the beloved click wheel. They also have a bright color display.
3. PSP - With Sony’s sleek, compact Playstation Portable, you can listen to tunes, watch movies, view images, surf the web and, of course, play exciting new games such as NASCAR and LocoRoco.
4. Nintendo DS Lite - The Nintendo DS Liteis much smaller than the Nintendo DS, and much lighter, but it still packs a powerful punch with two screens (with four different light settings) and a thrilling range of games including the quirky Electroplankton ($34.99), in which you interact with 10 species of tiny new friends. The DS Lite also lets you wirelessly challenge players around the globe using a Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.
5. PS3 - Gamers everywhere are breathlessly awaiting the launch of the Sony Playstation 3, anticipated as the ultimate high-definition gaming and entertainment platform. The specs are impressive: PS3has crazy advanced technology, Giga-bit Ethernet and a pre-installed hard disk drive (HDD). The first batch of new games includes Warhawk, Call of Duty 3 and MotorStorm. You can also watch DVDs and access online games and services over the network. Sony has also redesigned the controllers for an improved gaming experience.
6. Motorola PEBL - The Motorola PEBL will top many wish lists. The phone’s shape has smooth curves and it features complete imaging, video capture and playback, voice recognition and a single-touch open hinge.
7. Robosapien V2 - What happens when you combine cutting-edge technology with in-your-face attitude? Robosapien V2, that’s what. The “ultimate entertainment humanoid” from WowWee Robotics is loaded with sensors that help the robot hear, see, touch, as well as distinguish colors and objects. It also talks and has 100 pre-programmed functions. It moves like a human — it can throw stuff, bend, lie down and sit up. You can add up to six new movements. Set up a few bowling pins (included) and watch it bowl a strike!
8. Game Wave - This is a game console the family can enjoy — if you can use a remote control, you can handle Game Wavefrom ZAPiT Games. It combines the group interaction of traditional board games with interactive video (and it also plays DVDs). Hook up the console to your TV, then challenge Aunt Marge to a game of trivia, blackjack, dice games or letter games.
9. FLY Pentop Computer - Talk about cool! The FLY Pentop Computer combines optical sensor technology and a pen to enable some pretty awesome functions. For example, you can draw a calculator, then use your handwritten digits to do calculations. The device even announces the answers to you! And get this, you can also draw a piano keyboard and hear the notes!
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10. Pentax Optio WP20 - So the only place you can perform a handstand is in your pool, huh? Well, now you can document these acrobatic underwater acts for your non-believing friends with the Pentax Optio WP20. The camera is amphibious, meaning you can take underwater pix and shoot short films. Features include 7.0 megapixels, a large monitor and 3X zoom.