'Girls Gone Geek' Name The 2007 Ultimate Holiday Gadget Gifts For Women, Girls

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) November 23, 2007 -- The hosts of 'Girls Gone Geek' (http://girlsgonegeek.tv), a weekly half-hour audio podcast on technology with a female point of view, have named the 2007 Ultimate Holiday Gadget Gifts for Women and Girls.

The "Penny Pinchers"- Under $250

1. Asiana - iRiver MPlayer ($87)

For the young at heart who still believe Disneyland is the happiest place on Earth, iRiver has designed an Mp3 player that all Mouseketeers are sure to appreciate. With a bulbous head and gumball ears, this cute little player holds a striking resemblance to the famous Disney character, "Mickey Mouse." The Mplayer is tiny (.67 ounces) and holds about 1GB worth of songs. It also comes in five stylish colors: black, blue, silver, pink and white. Available in Japan, it is currently not being sold by any U.S. retailers, but can be found on eBay.

2. Heather - Lego Mindstorm NXT robot kit ($250)

The Lego Mindstorm NXT robot kit is a great gift for aspiring engineers or robot fanatics. It is well worth the $250 price tag because it can be built in an infinite number of forms and is definitely NOT a toy that is used for a month and then gets stuffed away to collect dust. Programming the Mindstorm is relatively easy to do, however, the kit is recommended for teenagers, not tweenies (unless they are really into mechanics

3. Maria - Eton FR300 Emergency Crank Radio ($50)

When the power goes off, you can use this self-powered radio to listen to AM or FM (local news or insane, right-wing pundits), NOAA (weather information and alerts), and TV-VHF channels (listen to "Lost" while being stranded in real life). The rugged FR300 can be powered with the Dynamo hand-crank, the built-in rechargeable Ni-HH battery, or 3 AA batteries. It comes in six different colors and features an integrated flashlight and cell phone charger. It's perfect for those with an unpredictable "clunker" of a car because it also features a flashlight and cell-phone charger.

4. Liana - Nike Amp ($79)

Whether you're working up a sweat on the elliptical trainer or running with your friends, the Nike Amp stopwatch bracelet provides instant feedback about your time, distance, calories burned and pace. The clock is designed to work with the Nike Plus RFID system and the iPod Nano. The Amp's unassuming design has the look of a wide bangle bracelet. It comes in an array of colors: black, red, gray and green, and is a great gift for any female fitness buff.

5. Staci - The Aerobie Aeropress Espresso Maker ($20)

The Aerobie Aeropress creates a smoother brew of coffee by combining "total immersion and pressure." It outperforms the French Press because it does not require the use of large grounds, which must be brewed longer to extract flavor (and as coffee geeks know, shorter brewing time equals smoother coffee taste). It may not be the most stylish piece of equipment in your kitchen, but it is highly portable and extremely easy to clean. The entire kit costs as much as one week of Starbucks lattes.

"The Taj Mahal" List - The Sky's the Limit

1. Asiana - Griffin Evolve Wireless Speakers for your iPod ($300)

For those of you who have an OCD tendency when it comes to hiding wires and cables in your home, the Griffin Evolve Wireless iPod speakers will really catch your eye. Just released, the sleek system consists of two cube speakers, a charging dock and remote. Each speaker can be placed in any room in your home (as long as it's 150 feet from the base) and the speakers can play up to ten hours of music (due to its Lithium-Ion battery).

2. Heather - "Pleo" a dinosaur robot by Ugobe ($349.99) - Available

December 18th

From Caleb Chung, inventor of the infamous, "Furby," the "Pleo" is modeled after a one-week old Camarasaurus dinosaur from the prehistoric, Jurassic Period. Pleo has over 35 sensors to help with sight, smell and touch, a USB port, which allows owners to connect their dinosaur to a PC and modify its personality, and a camera in the nose to help remember locations. Move over Furby, there's a new kid...or robot baby...in town!

3. Maria - iWear Series by VUZIX (Price ranges from $199 - $999)

Worn like regular glasses, all models of the iWear series provide a portable and personal viewing experience with virtual displays ranging from 44 to 62 inches. These work great when you're on a flight -- you simply connect your laptop, personal DVD player or video iPod to the glasses, slip them on and then sit back and enjoy your personal big screen viewing experience. This product will truly make you feel like you're in your game or movie!

4. Liana - Asus eee PC ($399.00)

Measuring seven inches and small enough to fit in your purse or backpack, the Asus eee PC is perfect for the student or business woman on the go. The Linux-based ultra thin laptop/PC boasts three USB 2.0 ports, WiFi, a web cam and a battery that lasts about three and a half hours! The affordable applications are lightweight, load quickly and match many available big-name applications. Skype is pre-installed and allows VoIP calling to any other Skype user online. For price and functionality, it's the best hardware computing option available!

5. Staci - Dahon Glide P8 Foldable Bicycle ($849.95)

Winner of the 2006 Eurobike award, the Dahon "Glide" bicycle is the epitome of classic European style and can simply be folded and carried away when you are finished riding it. Dahon's bicycles eliminate the issue of nervously leaving a treasured bike in front of a store or building with only the hold of a measly lock to prevent it from being nabbed. The second best part of Glide? It accommodates a basket! Hats off to Dahon for making it their goal to "change the world by getting more butts onto bikes.

About GirlsGoneGeek

'Girls Gone Geek' is a weekly audio podcast on technology with a female point of view, available on the Podango Network (www.podango.com). The Girls Gone Geek co-hosts report on the latest consumer and business tech devices, software and the people and companies behind them, and offer useful tips and tricks for getting the most fun from tech toys we love to use.

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