All of us here at Android Central are going to chime in and share what we're giving our loved ones for this holiday season, and I'm kicking it off today. I made a list, checked it twice, then lost it in the clutter on my desk and had a ball buying presents for friends and family. Besides the geek-tastic things you would expect a self-admitted nerd like me to come up with (thinkgeek.com is my homepage during the gift-giving season) I've also found some really fun and really cool stuff to share. Hit the break and have a look.
Google Play gift cards
This one is a no-brainer. My friends and family have all migrated to Android (yes, they had a choice!) and these make the perfect stocking stuffers or gift to give that person who seems to have everything. Available in $10, $25, and $50 denominations, they're good for apps, books, movies and music direct from Google Play. I can never figure out what book or album someone might like, and chances are I'll pick the wrong one, so a gift card makes the perfect, thoughtful little present. They're easy to redeem, just enter the code on the web or through an Android device, and provide that little bit of instant gratification that a normal gift card lacks. Be sure to grab a few of these for the special people in your life.
Google Nexus 7
The 7-inch Nexus 7 is likely the most popular Android device ever made. Still selling about a million a month, it's the perfect size and is a great way to experience everything Android has to offer without signing any pesky contracts or spending a fortune. The Tegra 3 CPU means awesome games, and the sharp bright screen makes the Nexus 7 the clear winner among small-form tablets. Starting at just $199 for a Wifi-only version they make a perfect gift for anyone who is looking for a tablet. Don't settle for the squat and pixelized competition -- the Nexus 7 is where it's at.
Jawbone JAMBOX
Ridiculously easy to connect and use, the JAMBOX is the epitome of lightweight portable speakers. This little box cranks out excellent sound, and even takes calls when they come in. It's Bluetooth 2.1 so it will work with just about every smartphone, tablet, or Mp3 player out there, and there's even a 3.5mm audio input. The airtight enclosure and dual drivers will surprise you with the amount of sound that comes from a JAMBOX, and while the audiophile purists may scoff at any small single dome speaker, this one delivers for those times you need to fill a room with a wall of music. It's a bit pricey, but worth every penny in my opinion.
Fuzzy Fingers
Everyone who has any device or piece of electronics with a big glass screen needs some Fuzzy Fingers. The chenille microfiber "worms" will do a heck of a job cleaning phones, tablets, televisions, keyboards, even your glasses. I've got at least 20 of them, and every time someone sees them they end up wanting one of their own. They even come in two sizes -- normal size that you slip your finger into and a monstrous size that swallows your whole hand to tackle bigger jobs like cleaning that 42-inch TV in your living room. I'd be lost without my Fuzzies.
Wild Boar Boneless Ham
Everyone knows someone who loves rich holiday food. I also happen to be that guy, in case you haven't noticed. If you haven't the time or the inclination to head into the woods and bag a wild boar of your own, you're in luck. Game meats are getting more popular every year, and while it's not the most exotic you'll find (don't ask) an all natural 3+ pound boar ham makes one heck of a holiday meal. No preservatives, no additives, and most importantly not coming from anything endangered or threatened, boar meat is cooked and eaten just like a ham you would buy from the local grocery. The difference is in the taste, which I can tell you is to die for. Getting one is easy as well. Hit the link and get one delivered frozen to your door, ready for thawing and cooking. Nothing else will light up the eyes of the food connoisseur in your life like this one will. Trust me.
So there you have it. You've seen all the great stuff I'm giving this holiday season, and soon you'll see the same from the rest of us here. Hopefully it gives you an idea or two for your own shopping. Sound off in the comments and tell us what you're buying for loved ones this year!
Happy Holidays,
Jerry.
Reader comments
Android Central 2012 Gift Guide: Jerry's holiday wish-list
The ham is the best part if this list! I love it!
It caught my eye as well until I clicked the link and saw shipping is $48.20, while the ham costs about $33. No thanks lol.
This article is in a nut shell exactly why we love Uncle Jerry! BTW, IDK if your site gives you the number of hit on a link but it sure would be fun to see how many hits the boar ham link gets after a week. I betting quite a few.
NEED. WILD. BOAR. HAM. NOW.
MOAR. BOAR.
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This.
+9000
Fuzzy fingers for the win. Hell yea
I've killed 2 wild boars in my time. 1 almost turned the tables. They do indeed make for good eatin'.
No wild bosr bacon?
Who cares about bacon? You must be a bacon enthusiast or something. Cmon Mikey, this is a holiday wish list. Most people eat ham during the holidays. WTF does bacon have to do with this? Oh yeah, great list, Jerry!
Bacon makes everything better!
Who cares about bacon? What the...? Where the hell am I? What planet is this?
Shamelessly stolen from here.
+9000 An old friend and I were ready to fight to the death when she said that grilled food is disgusting lol
Bacon enthusiast, guilty as charged. Btw, a quick Google search yielded this:
http://www.buffalogal.com/Wild-Boar-Bacon-P54.aspx
Is the ham rootable?
No but pigs "root" around in their own filth.
The ham makes it that much better than other Android gift lists. Plus you can downlaod it from the nexus 7!
Be careful!! If you download it too fast, it'll be cooked before you get it!! Sorry, I had to do it lol
But aren't all Hams cooked when you get them, lol?
Google Play Gift Cards internationally would be most appreciated
Nexus 7 has been suggested to many a friends as an ideal Christmas present
Plus One on both.
When someone buys me a book, I always feel like I got a lecture. But when someone lets me choose books (or music. or magazines, or apps, or games) I appreciate their thoughtfulness. Got my son a Nexus 7.
Maybe a software upgrade for the HTC Droid Incredible 2 for me. Although, I do love ham!
"Available in $10, $25, and $50 denominations..."
*stares at a $15 card i have sitting in front of me*
bought it at walmart last week. definitely says $15
Happy Holidays Jerry!
I think one can argue the Samsung Galaxy S III is the most popular Android device ever made. The Nexus 7 may be the most popular tablet made to date however.
Fuzzy Fingers for the stocking-stuffer win. Hilarious, and brilliant. Ordered a few.
BTW ... Jawbone Jambox ... only one speaker?? I tested one at Costco, after discovering that the Bose over-priced BT yuppie bait was mono ... and the Jambox sure sounded like STEREO with the demo. (Confirmed: Amazon listings say the small Jambox is stereo.)