Stocking Stuffer Holiday Gadgets

Steve Greenberg, author of Gadget Nation, is back to show us hot gadgets for the holiday season. Among his picks are iPod Controlling Ski Gloves, Microbeam Rechargeable Auto Light, Guitar Hero: World Tour and Elmo Live.

You can read Greenberg's gadget blog at gadgetnation.net/steve-blog. And you can meet him in person at his Gadget Nation book signing tomorrow from 4pm to 6:30pm at Hammacher Schlemmer at 57th Street and Lexington Avenue.

PRODUCT DETAILS, PICTURE AND VIDEO AFTER THE JUMP...

iPod Controlling Ski Gloves, $150 from Hammacher Schlemmer
These gloves have a built in wireless control to your iPod.

Texting Gadget
This new device is designed for teens from Motorola. It is just launched yesterday, December 1st.

7" Digital Photo Frame, $100 from CompUSA
A great way to show photos, built in stereo speakers and alarm clock and FM radio, Supports USB flash drives and microSD/SD/SDHC/MMC/MS/M2/CF memory cards.

Guitar Hero: World Tour, $50 to $190
This is the newest version of America's #1 Video Game. It now has drums, microphone--and a music studio let's you compose, edit and share original music--each member of band can be in different corner of the world and they can compete with bands from somewhere else.

Garmin Streetpilot c530 Automotive GPS vs. Sony NV-U73T 4.3'' Portable Navigation System
Both are around $250 and are sold at major electronics stores
Consumers prefer the Garmin via Buzzillions reviews.

Pure Digital Flip Video F160 60-Minute Camcorder, $110 from CompUSA and other stores
Digital video recorder with a flip up USB output to plug directly into a computer. This one’s making a lot of hot top 10 gadgets list for 2008 and currently has the #1 Buzz ranked spot in the “Camcorders” category.

Blueant Bluetooth Speakerphone, $100 from BestBuy, RadioShack, KMart, Sears
Turn your visor into wireless speakerphone for your cell phone.

Microbeam Rechargeable Auto Light, $20 from Brookstone
Cool little LED flashlight that can be charged in your car’s cigarette lighter and provide up to 2 hours of life. Great stocking stuffer.

Elmo Live, $65, available in major toy stores
Elmo is always a hot item--this one is no exception.

Flying Saucer, $80 from Hammacher Schlemmer
This remote controlled flying saucer is lots of fun.