CONNECTED WORLD
December 01, 2011

CONNECTED WORLD PERFECT GIFT LIST 2011

STOCKING BUSTERS

They may not have a category, and perhaps we may be stepping outside of the box as far as traditional gifts go, but these connected devices may just be the perfect item for that hard-to-buy-for friend or relative.

HOLE IN ONE

Is Grandpa George super difficult to shop for? Grandma says he wants brown argyle socks, but you don’t believe her. If there's is Grandpa George in your family, consider the $89 SensoGlove – a golf glove with built-sensors that read the pressure of your grip and provide realtime feedback to help improve your swing. The devise provides an audible warning if your grip becomes too tight, so you can learn and correct the problem before you sink one straight into the sandbar.

Grandpa George can practice with SensoGlove until he finds the settings that result in his perfect swing, then save the setting in memory for later use. Next time he heads to the golf course, the device will read his grip pressure at every point during each swing and keep a watchful eye. If at any time grip pressure exceeds the target level, he’ll be warned. SensoGlove can help golfers achieve a smooth, consistent swing and that’s way cooler than argyle socks.

BIKER DUDE OR CHICK

Why should runners get all the cool connected devices? Bicyclists need realtime feedback, too. iBike’s iDash CC transforms your iPhone or iPod touch into a cycling computer that can display speed, odometer, temperature, trip distance and time, total hours and distance logged , and other measurements with the additionof ANT + wireless sensors (heart rate, cadence, etc.) The $199 solution consists of the iBike app and a Phone Booth or “smart case” that fits around your iPhone or iPod touch, which is then mounted to your handlebar.

The shock-resistant Phone Booth houses specialized electronics that capture cycling signals and sends them to the app. The app translates the information into onscreen graphs and visuals, which capture progress and helps you stay on target during a workout. iBike software lets you analyze data after a ride for in-depth review and improvement over time.

PERFECT FOR: THE GRILL MASTER

Prepare for next summer by gifting iGrill by iDevices Inc., a connected solution for grilling and cooking. First, stick the thermometer’s probe into your meat and select a desired internal temperature. Download the free iGrill app to an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and the two devices will communicate via wireless Bluetooth connection. You’ll receive an alert when your food is ready. With a 200-foot range, you can be anywhere in the house or yard without worrying about burning those burgers. [$99.99 www.igrill.com ]


 

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