For the Gadget-Lovin' Man in Your Life

Mon Feb 5, 2007 10:13PM EST

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Why are all of these articles for things to buy girls? I know my girlfriends have bought me things. Are there articles with lists of things to buy guys, or are they just not as popular on Yahoo!? ~Chris.

Chris is responding to my Valentine's gadget gifts for her suggestions, and coincidently, he wasn't the only one wondering about gift ideas for men. It comes as no surprise that women prefer flowers, dinner, and a movie on Valentine's Day. But after Ricky and I asked several men on the street what they wanted for Valentine's Day, we pretty much came to the conclusion that men want gadgets for every holiday. Now feel free to disagree with me here guys, but it's hard to disagree with that assumption when I myself have a techno-loving husband.

I enlisted the help of my friend, the original "technosexual" Ricky Montalvo, who helped me select five great gadgets for him. Now, in case you're wondering, a technosexual is a person who loves all things tech, but doesn't overlook style. So ladies, whether you've been madly in love for years, on the prowl, or just meeting the parents, treat him to a special gift this Valentine's Day. You know, it's not always about us.

Oakely AP Sandbag

Tired of him carrying all those gadgets in his pockets? Don’t want him looking like he's still carrying that old college backpack? Have him styling' in this Oakley’s AP Sandbag that gives the old Batman belt the boot. The sling-style gadget bag fits a laptop plus all his gadgets in an array of pockets located on the inside and out. It's a great gadget bag made for the modern urban warrior. Price: $110

Romantic tip: Fill the bag up with sexy toys on Valentine's. Just make sure you take them out before he takes the bag to work.

Digital Photo Viewer Keychain

I know my Dad would love this digital photo viewer keychain, because he loves showing off pictures of his grandkids, so for this reason alone I'm recommending this little item to my mother. But I think any girl can get really creative with one of these. Download all those sappy pictures of your first date or first anniversary together, and take him back on a little trip down memory lane anytime. It's capable of holding up to 56 pictures from your PC or Mac, so now there's no excuse for anyone to doubt he's not happily committed. Price: $50

Romantic tip: Spice things up with racy pictures for his eyes only.

Jawbone Noise Canceling Headset

Headset-wearing boyfriends can sure make us feel like we're dating a cast member from Star Trek. Give him a subtle makeover with a Jawbone headset that will have him looking more Jude Law than Captain Kirk. I love how this headset drowns out ambient noise, so he can hear you whispering sweet nothings over loud noises, like say, annoying co-workers at the office. The sleek perforated metal shield is available in three colors. Price: $120

Romantic tip: Next time you're professing your deep unadulterated love for him, ask him to place the headset on his left ear. Studies say emotional words get through to people better when they hear them through the left ear.

Paul Frank Red Eye Express Watch

Don't let your jetsetting boyfriend be late again. Show him the difference between being “here” and when he should be “there.” Paul Frank’s Red Eye Express Watch ($200) comes with two analog time displays in two stylish dials that give him a simple reminder of what time he should always be there with you. I have to hand it to Ricky, every man who travels needs this watch.

Romantic tip: Remember that scene in Pretty Woman when she gives him a tie?

V-MODA Vibe Earphones

Is your man still sporting those white buds? Scrap them and replace them with a pair of these metal sound-stylish ear buds. I know a few technosexuals who would love a pair of earbuds from V-Moda, especially those new V-Moda Vibe headphones essential for an active lifestyle, featuring noise isolation. All available in four sexy colors to match any music enthusiast's sense of style. Price: $101.00

Romantic tip: Load his music player with his favorite songs, and let him experience them all over again. Hey, if you have a microphone, use your imagination.

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  • 26 Posted by ksvarbalow on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:54PM EDT Report Abuse

    Another consumer holiday! The cheapest item here is a $50 key chain. Fifty bucks for a stupid key chain? How else can we waste our money?

  • 27 Posted by diatonicform on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:42PM EDT Report Abuse

    Why are these gifts only for men? I'd love almost any of these!

  • 28 Posted by scjobe1995 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:08PM EDT Report Abuse

    but what if he isnt a gadget lovin man????????????

  • 29 Posted by stevester1 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:43PM EDT Report Abuse

    The best gift a guy can get is the gift of love. Its the least expensive and most wanted.

  • 30 Posted by gina_3_15 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:09PM EDT Report Abuse

    see I have this great idea for all of you that are complaining...if you really wanted to get a "romantic" or personal gift...THINK OF IDEAS YOURSELF....as soon as you open the internet to look for gift ideas from another person you just took the entire thought of the gift right out of it. So boo hoo, this article is just a way to help all of you who can't be creative enough...... or obviously don't know their significant other enough to actually find a gift on their own.

  • 31 Posted by mtyhanic on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:29PM EDT Report Abuse

    That watch is a little too bulky for my taste. I wear a Seiko Tank Watch, very thin, very lightweight. If travelling, I just set the time to the proper Time Zone & just do the math in my head. I think that's 1 of the main problems with the generations after the Boomers, they've had calculators & computers do all their thinking. Now when going to a store, the clerk can't figure out your change in their heads anymore. You hand them a $5 for something that costs $3.75 & they can't rattle-off $1.25 change until the cash register tells them exactly what you're owed. People need to go back to using their brains for simple math, as we're raising a bunch of brain-dead youngsters!!

  • 32 Posted by landshark0 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:56PM EDT Report Abuse

    All these comments crack me up? What is everyone complaining about?? Did everyone forget they are reading a a gift guide for Gadgets?? What would you expect from a Tech Blog?? You want romanic gift ideas you should choose a different blog... I think the author tried to keep the ideas as original as possible for Valentines day on a Tech Blog..

  • 33 Posted by mellowdramatic2004 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:15PM EDT Report Abuse

    i'm pretty sure that i got my boyfriend season 4 of aqua teen hunger force and he was pretty happy about it, i also gave him a box of those hearts with the little messages on it, i don't have much choice but to give him things that aren't really, you know, romantic. because i live 440 miles away from him. and besides its something that he really wanted and he was uber excited when he got it in the mail. its not like we can go out to dinner or something. i don't like any of the ideas suggested tho... they are really expensive and it is just valentines day, anniversaries are more of an expensive day in my mind. but i don't have to worry about that until august.

  • 34 Posted by cbhernandez_2000 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:19PM EDT Report Abuse

    How about a nice romantic dinner and wine by candlelight with soft romantic music in the background followed by a candle lit bubble bath for the two of you. Afterwards taking turns with a nice hot oil massage in the bedroom with music and candles, of course. In conclusion...well, need I say more?

  • 35 Posted by kendy2539 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:49PM EDT Report Abuse

    Boo Hoo all you Valentine's Day Haters! However, I wont be purchaseing any gadgets for mi amore this year. I am going the "budget-friendly" route and detailing the inside of his car. I would like to remind everyone that the old-fashioned "coupon book" made out of love and construction paper has always been a hit. It also allows you to be as creative as you would like!

  • 36 Posted by imahusker6 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:23PM EDT Report Abuse

    In a word: bad. Apparently the people Yahoo! created to write these cute little articles forgot that most of us aren't loaded. I'll bet anyone the $50 that I can find a keychain with a Husker logo on it that I'd love just as much for around $5, tops. Also, it turns out that women shouldn't have to go all-out on Valentine's Day. Last time I checked, it was supposed to be the guy attempting, although sometimes poorly, to sweep the girl off their feet... Oh yeah, and I'm pretty sure I've never seen THAT ugly of a watch.

  • 37 Posted by rikschip on Thu Sep 3, 2009 8:42PM EDT Report Abuse

    @mimory, brilliant :D One of the best things my gf could do is be interested & spending energy trying to do it herself. A night of gaming, wich might end with other activities of course, for me is a lot more romantic then a candlelit dinner. Romance = "displaying or expressing love or strong affection" so no expensive gift quickly picked of some list is going to be romantic in my opinion. The tips about filling it with racy pictures or whatever was a nice touch though... I might do something like that on her cellphone :p

  • 38 Posted by cbrezin on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:20PM EDT Report Abuse

    Where do you get the Jawbone Headset?

  • 39 Posted by maggiebiggie on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:03PM EDT Report Abuse

    The Techno-gadgets ideas for guys was indeed helpful. But what about providing some great gift ideas that are not only personal, but don't conform to the materialistic mindset that has helped cause our environmental crisis? We all now know that we desperately need to reduce the amount of goods we consume (and thereby reduce pollution caused by over-production, consumer waste, etc.) in order to affect climate change--probably our most critical issue. But most folks are so product-focused these days we forget that awesome gifts can come from our own two hands or by giving of ourselves (time)--much more meaningful than another 'thing' in the closet. We all need to 'retrain' ourselves as to how we think about our activities, including gifts. How about providing some alternative, non-materialistic gift-giving ideas? REALLY folks--if we want a planet to live on in 20 years, EVERY ONE of us needs to start thinking, acting and consuming differently! Gifts that I'm thinking of: a note (written on recycled paper)stating you will give 6 hours towards reorganizing your guy's (fill in the blank: closet, garage, office)--something most gals are better at doing than guys! Or how about a romantic dinner that you prepare (made up of organic products that haven't added to land or water toxicity) with his favorite dishes, plus a back-rub after dinner! Or, make a list of all of the things that the two of you can do together to change how you consume and impact the planet--some of these items will surely entail doing more together as a couple (which most of us gals would love!)--even making sure the washer is full before you run it--and therefore you'll spend more quality time together while also being more planet-sensitive. Another idea--make a donation (tax deductible, too) to the organization you know means the most to him, whether an animal welfare, environmental or children's charity, --then give him a card telling him you've done this. Most men have an affinity for some special 'cause' and/or an issue they truly care about that they would love to see you support, also; showing them that you share their concerns will mean much to them. All of these thoughts are just starting points for new ideas about how we consume-- a lesson we cannot afford to ignore. I think it'd be great to solicit other great gift ideas from viewers in this genre. What about staging a contest to see who can come up with the best socially responsible and environmentally-friendly gift ideas? (in time for Xmas?)!! We ALL have to do our part to reduce global warming--it starts with our everday, routine habits and tasks, and extends to every extra thing we do. The time to start thinking this way is NOW.

  • 40 Posted by bluenorth9 on Sun Feb 11, 2007 11:35AM EST Report Abuse

    NIGHTENGAL........chill out, these gadgets are great and I hope my fiance is looking at these items. What you think are cold and impersonal are not to me and I'm guessing the majority of males (at least that I know). I would think that if she took time to get me something that she knows I have interest in would be a very caring gesture.

  • 41 Posted by seagulljsg on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:10PM EDT Report Abuse

    True love will never be measured by the things you give or receive. The purest form of love is humble and grateful in the giving and receiving. Therefore, getting lost in each other's eyes on Feb.14th, peaceful cuddling, a simple rose can be treasures to be remembered forever when you guys one day will have kids (I have been married for 21 years, have two kids, our best memories are not of things we gave each other, all of which have broken down over time or aged so much they ended up being useless and in the garbage. The only thing remaining from the dating years -we dated for almost 5years- are the letters we wrote to each other before e-mail was big, LOL; and most importantly, all those PRECIOUS moments we spent together and all the thin and thick we had to go through. Those moments didn't cost as ONE PENNY, but are more valuable than all the diamonds, gold and gadgets in the world. Now, our two kids are such good kids and reap from all the love we've had for each other (Hey, I'm a guy!!!) Trust me ladies, a guy also wants love, caring, some spoiling, some very tender loving as much as you do. Definitely waaaaaaaaaaay more than any gadget you might want to buy for him. If you're with a guy that wants a gift way more than yourself and a simple and heartfelt "I love you", something is seriously wrong. He might not be the right kind of guy to be the future father of your children. And to whoever manages this comercial-tech site, in case this message gets deleted-, sorry, but that's the reality of true love...and yes, LOL, a guy sometimes will ocassionally want to get something cool from you, but you MUST ask him first so you know for sure what he needs and wants. In this February 14th, love to all. seagulljsg, a guy.

  • 42 Posted by mk_richardson on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:23PM EDT Report Abuse

    Waaaaaay too expensive and impersonal. A thoughtful card, a box of homemade cookies or brownies. It's Valentine's Day, not Christmas!!

  • 43 Posted by jcordry on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:31PM EDT Report Abuse

    Hello, the coolest gadget for dad is MoGo Mouse for his laptop! This mouse stores and recharges in laptop and is wireless. Plus it looks really cool when you use it and is super light and comfortable. www.mogomouse.com

  • 44 Posted by carolineb_1052 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:18PM EDT Report Abuse

    What about an idea that's truly romantic- afterall, it is Valentine's day. Time to be with the one you love-what about old fashioned romance, lets say cooking a full course dinner complete with wine, flowers, candles and of course, hmmmm.... dessert afterwards. These gifts mentioned seem way over priced and the sentiment is not exactly what the Valentine's theme was meant to portray. That's my thought for what its worth...I am pretty traditional and also....over 50. I remember years ago when we didn't have all the teckky-kind of things and we needed to be creative and improvise. Some of that is lost today in our computerized and sterile society. So.....time to bring romance, caring, loving back into February 14th!!!!

  • 45 Posted by mfrenchrt66 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:17PM EDT Report Abuse

    guess what, not all guys want gadgets from their wives or girlfriends. They can buy gadgets on their own time. What they want from their partner is the same intimacy their partner wants from them. And intimacy is not always equated with sexuality. Intimacy is a combination of creativity (nothing turns me on more than when my wife surprises me with something, even if it's just a card, that reflects an insight into me I didn't know she had, that maybe I didn't even have) and emotionsl risk taking. Risk taking means taking your relationship to a new level of honesty. Say or do something that shows how you've changed in ways that he's not aware of. A relationship without surprises is often a relationship in danger of stalemating. Don't be afraid to express yourself in any new way that feels comfortable. Challenge his perception of you--that's how we all grow.

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