So, I’ve done an abundance of research on the teeny-tiny wonders that are now available – the pocket-sized HD video camcorders. I read, I watched, I searched and watched and read even more reviews. I sought out the side-by-side comparisons of the top three cameras (the Creative Labs Vado HD, Flip Mino HD and the Kodak Zi6 HD) and I personally chose the Creative Vado but, they are all solid choices, I just found that for my purposes (to record product reviews and interviews for the blog) that the Creative Vado would offer quality and functionality while not breaking the bank and being able to easily be toted everywhere so that I can capture a great gift idea at a moments notice. Mind you, pocket-sized camcorders are not what you want to memorialize a really special occasion (i.e. a wedding) with but they are …read more

One reader is looking for a present for a 22 year old male.  Let me reiterate, there is no perfect present by age – thinking about his personality, interests, character, maturity level, goals, etc. are the things that are going to help you find the perfect birthday present.

Now, I don’t have a lot of information to work with so this is a tough one.  All I know is that the recipient is going to be 22 and is male.  Fortunately, I have a great imagination and I have a brother about this age so I can easily think from the perspective of what he enjoys.

Gadgets: The majority of men I know (honestly, I can’t think of an exception!), regardless of age, love gadgets.  My brother has every electronic known to man (an iPhone AND a Zune…I swear – yes it seems redundant but he is a gadget junkie).  Gadgets that …read more