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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7 Posted by twystedsyster31 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 10:25PM EDT Report Abuse
Are there nay gifts for men that are a little more personal, sure with the photo viewer you could put in some photos of yourself in a sexy little number...but I think Valentine's Day should be a chance to express your love not your gadget savy. How about a list of romantic gifts for the special man in your life?
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8 Posted by luifailong on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:00PM EDT Report Abuse
The Bag and the watch might work, but for the rest please, never mind. You are giving him a gift and not doing the usual shopping in the pursuit of (the impossible mission) of changing your man.
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9 Posted by bsque on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:14PM EDT Report Abuse
DUH. Gift suggestions for under $50 would be nice.
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10 Posted by jessicavanagh on Sat Feb 10, 2007 2:01AM EST Report Abuse
i think all those ideas are terrible because they are not original or personal at all!
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11 Posted by zoamy_23 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 11:01PM EDT Report Abuse
This ideas are not so genius, they actually suck... Big Time. I'm pretty sure one can find similar items for less $$$.Plus all examples seem cold and not romantic at all. If I want to give my husband earphones, I would't do it on V-Day... and they wouldn't be just that.
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12 Posted by th25tina on Thu Sep 3, 2009 10:02PM EDT Report Abuse
not very romantic
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13 Posted by fairy4flowers on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:58PM EDT Report Abuse
"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." Really? Alright cool, will remember that, hehe.
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14 Posted by fairy4flowers on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:58PM EDT Report Abuse
"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." Really? Alright cool, will remember that, hehe.
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15 Posted by fairy4flowers on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:58PM EDT Report Abuse
"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." Really? Alright cool, will remember that, hehe.
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16 Posted by fairy4flowers on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:58PM EDT Report Abuse
Oh crap, didn't mean to post that three times. I have to agree though, definitely not that romantic.
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17 Posted by ja_ross_58 on Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:40AM EST Report Abuse
the key to buying a gift is to but something youd like yourself, that way if they dont like it you can keep it for yourself,lol
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18 Posted by gtsignore on Thu Sep 3, 2009 4:14PM EDT Report Abuse
I like the Digital Photo Viewer Keychain, but I think it's a great gift for a woman (plus roses and candy of course). I know in my marriage, I'm the one always boring people with my pictures, not my husband.
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19 Posted by blazing_windharps on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:09PM EDT Report Abuse
no gadgets for this holiday. its VALENTINES DAY!!! it should be romantic and whatnot. my hubby is NOT a romantic, and on valentines day he is happy if he gets some nooky. i give him gifts of course, deep thought out gifts, and he likes them well enough, but i KNOW that he'll be more amped for other holidays like his bday, christmas, and now even fathers day. THOSE are the holidays i get him what he and he alone wants. gaming and gadget stuff. valentines day should be about celebrating the RELATIONSHIPS your in, not yet another holiday thats all about gimme gimme gimme.
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20 Posted by mimory on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:21PM EDT Report Abuse
no gadgets here. i bought my guy Mortal Kombat Armageddon for V-day... and i've been secretly gaining expertise on it to be ready for the big day. a little heavy breathing, a little blood spilling, to get the adrenaline going and the heart pumping in a head to head confrontation... lol who knows where it'll lead, but with a home-cooked steak dinner first, it'll def not be a boring evening.
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21 Posted by sexyangelacyp17 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:14PM EDT Report Abuse
I think they're all kind of expensive...
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22 Posted by pacificsunflower on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:48PM EDT Report Abuse
These seem more like Christmas or birthday gifts instead of Valentine's Day. Maybe this is advance advertising? But it's a miss for Valentine's Day.
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23 Posted by sixfeettallandbulletproof on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:25PM EDT Report Abuse
Can't read, huh? The title of the article is "For the Gadget-Lovin' Man in Your Life" -- read a different article for ideas on what to get your guy.
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24 Posted by soydios1 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:34PM EDT Report Abuse
The best gift you can get for us guys is so sexy lingerie, but you have to wear it!
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25 Posted by stevenzp1 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 9:43PM EDT Report Abuse
i always thought that the guys got stuff for the girls, not the other way or both ways. flowers and dinner are where its at.
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6 Posted by bellbon24 on Thu Sep 3, 2009 3:04PM EDT Report Abuse
I personaly wouldnt want any of these gifts besides the photo-keychain. You should actully ask some guys what they want. Like stated by others they are unpersonal. I would rather get something I need or go out for a nice dinner or somthing like that. If you do give a gadget get somthing very special or personalized.