if searching for that perfect gadget gift, all of these e-shops offer unique products that anyone will love.
Thinkgeek.com
Thinkgeek.com specializes in both electronic and fun gadgets. On the fun side the company offers Star Wars, Star Trek, LEGO, and World of Warcraft products, such as a Darth Vadar alarm clock and a LEGO MP3 player.
In terms of electronics the company features cool stuff for laptops, cellphones, cameras, and home entertainment including iPad arcade stick, keyboard glow stickers, and a magic wand remote control. There is also a section called Geek Kids where there are items for babies (LED pacifiers) to teens (night vision binoculars). Buyers can also collect Geek points with each purchase to be redeemed later for free stuff. The site ships internationally, however, some items do have licensing restrictions which means they cannot be sold outside of the U.S.
Hammacher Schlemmer.com
Hammacher Schlemmer has been in the catalog business for decades selling the latest gadgets. The company offers a ton of products for laptops, iPhones, home living, sports and leisure, and personal care. They have a computer HDTV converter, VHS to DVD converters, and video camera pens in addition to a wide range of the latest air purifiers, shavers, fitness devices, and cameras. They offer web exclusives and a special values section with up to 60 percent off. Shipping to the U.S. and Canada is reasonable, however, international shipping charges can be steep.
National Geographic.com
National Geographic's online shop has a variety of sophisticated gadgets including all weather cameras that sense movement and will record wildlife in a backyard. There are also state of the art telescopes, binoculars, and shortwave radios. In the kids' section, there are talking globes, robots, voice changers, and listening devices. National Geographic does offer international shipping in addition to the U.S. and Canada
Dealextreme.com
Dealextreme.com is a techie's candy store. The selection includes electronics for computers, cellphones, cars, hobbies, and video game consoles. From unique USB drives to a bicycle mount for cellphones to a rear vehicle video camera, there are literally thousands of gadgets. The majority of items are under $50 and, amazingly, the site offers free shipping worldwide.
Perpetual Kid.com
Perpetual Kid offers a variety of novelty items, but not much in the way of electronic gadgets. Items include things like giant gummy bears (these 4 lbs bear are actually edible), personal air coolers, mini cupcake makers, and a shower light that changes the color of the water flow. The site ships internationally through Bongo, so if not a member, there is a extra fee to become one. Considering the majority of items on the site are under $20, a large volume order would justify the shipping costs.
The majority of these sites also allow customers to write product reviews so the buyer knows exactly what they are getting. Cool gadgets are affordable and readily available, and make great gifts for not only men, but those hard to buy for people.
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