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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.
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.
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?
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.
More Valentine's ideas:
Crafty Valentine Gift Ideas for Couples
Pink Gadgets in Time for Valentine's Day
Get Her a Gadget for Valentine's Day
Join in the discussion. Here you'll see the comments in the order they were posted.
But what if we want to get them something besides a gadget?
where can i get that digital photo viewer? I think its great!
how about a box of fortune cookies filled with your love fortunes? with another gift on the side of course.
To answer your questions: #4 Since you don't have much time to order a photo viewer online, but you can find them at Sharper Image. # 1 and #2 I agree, all holidays are very commercialized, so give him a gift you think he will appreciate. A dinner, a movie, a home made card, poetry book, or the key to your apartment? Some guys get shirts for Valentines, and I think that's pretty impersonal, but I guess it's how you gift it. I would get a lot more creative, but this is a technology blog, so I'm offering tech related suggestions. I did, however, create a list on how to create DIY gifts using gadgets you already have....
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.
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?
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.
DUH. Gift suggestions for under $50 would be nice.
i think all those ideas are terrible because they are not original or personal at all!
1 Posted by nightengalesings on Thu Sep 3, 2009 7:38PM EDT Report Abuse
Again like the female gifts the male gifts are so cold and impersonal. They make it seem as if this is just another gift giving time (granted it is but that's besides the point)...not a day that is usually covered in romance. Please come up with an better more interesting idea.