If you wait until the ‘week of’ to do your Christmas shopping and find yourself wandering numbly through store after store, searching – finding little more than the blisters on your feet then these hot electronic picks are perfect for the loved ones on your list.
Toshiba 42TL515UC
3D Television – Toshiba TL515 Series:Fad or no fad – there’s no denying it, 3D is a unique television experience that many can no longer resist. Toshiba’s TL515 series offers an affordable 3D product line using passive 3D technology. Passive 3D uses the more economical polarized glasses and is optimal for prolonged viewing – perfect for the gamers in your home. The televisions include 4 pairs of viewing glasses and you can also use the 3D glasses from theatres. The 42” model retails around $1000 while the 55” goes for about $1500.
Scansonic R4
Scansonic’s R4 Tabletop Internet Radio: Scansonic is a company that has been around since 1970. Their quality products are functionally modern and affordable – all designed and developed in Denmark. The R4 is no exception. This is a beautiful radio and it’s definitely on my Christmas list! Imagine tuning into radio stations from around the world in real time – any genre, any language? Not only that, but it allows you to access music stored on your laptop or desktop computer from any room in the house via your wireless or Ethernet connection. If you’re feeling a bit nostalgic, the R4 also features an FM tuner. This radio sells for about $370.
Logitech K800
The Logitech K800:Clicking away in the dark has never been easier with this wireless, illuminated keyboard retailing between $100 and $120. The K800 incorporates sensors that detect your hands as they approach the keyboard – how cool is that? The brightly backlit keys provide illumination and just the characters light up so you only see what you need to see.
Logitech K750
The Logitech K750: For the environmentally conscious person on your list, Logitech also has this very sleek solar-powered wireless keyboard. Designed to minimize its footprint on planet earth, this keyboard charges itself whenever there’s light and stays charged for about 3 months. The design is slim; it’s only 1/3 of an inch thick. You should find this keyboard priced between $80 and $90.
Sennheiser RS126
Sennheiser RS 126 Wireless Headphone System: These headphones are ideal for activities such as vacuuming or gardening. No more dangling cords – just pure freedom and your favourite tunes. The RS 126 wireless headset can also connect up with your television – perfect for the person in your family who has trouble hearing and likes the volume pumped way up. The lightweight headphones are comfortable and have a wireless range of about 100 metres which can pass through walls or doors. The transmitter with metal cradle makes storage and recharging easy. Pricing for Sennheiser’s RS 126 ranges anywhere from $150 to $220.
Sanus VMA301B
The Sanus VMA301B iPad™ Adapter: What is Christmas without an iPad™ accessory? This unique adapter is perfect for the kitchen. Just snap in your iPad™ for an easy mounting solution anywhere you require hands-free – home or office. The adapter’s custom molded design and material provide a snug fit for your iPad™ and the release tab makes it easy and quick to remove. The adapter can be used in conjunction with any VESA 100 x 100 compatible TV wall mount and when combined with a full-motion mount, the perfect viewing angle is always available. The adapter includes a “Virtual Axis 3D™” cup-shaped faceplate for both portrait and landscape viewing (compatible only with Sanus mount models MF202, MF209, MF215, MC1A and MD115) The VMA301B adapter retails for $25 and compatible Sanus full-motion mounts start around $80.
Article appears in Kingston Snap Magazine. Aileen Calligaris is VP at Calligaris Electronic Technologies, located in Glenburnie, ON. The company specializes in custom electronic installations for A/V and security solutions. Visit their website at www.calligaris.ca.
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