Looking for gift ideas? The challenge is to get something they’ll really appreciate, something they’ll really use and possibly, something maybe they’ve never even seen before. Viola! We’ve got just the list here in our Gift Guide, shown in descending price points.
Granted, our first suggestion isn’t even available yet, but you would sure be proud to be at the top of the waiting list. So maybe if you don’t have $200,000 sitting around – keep reading. Everything else is priced from $1,950 down to just $15, with the median price at $129.
Hope you find just the right gift idea.
Ultimate Gift Guide
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SureFly 2 person personal octocopter (under $200,000)
Drones are obviously some of this year’s most anticipated gifts, but what if your next drone could hoist you and your significant other? Where would you go? What kind of adventures could you have?
SureFly re-invents the helicopter, making it safer, easier to fly and much more affordable than a conventional helicopter. Its redundant design includes four propeller arms, two fixed contra-rotating propellers on each arm, a backup lithium battery pack to drive the electric motors in the event of engine failure. In addition to the redundant design, a ballistic parachute that safely brings down the craft will be included in the final design.
Light L16 16 lens compact camera $1,950
This compact camera captures the details of your scene at multiple focal lengths, then uses sophisticated algorithms to combine 10+ images into a single, high-resolution photo. Check more than 150 customer reviews here.
Imagine 52-megapixel images up to 10,000 pixels wide with 5x optical zoom, and imagine depth of field you can change after the photo is taken. Imagine all this is in a camera that will fit in a large pocket! 
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Nireeka eBike $1,449
I went on my first eBike ride back in 2014 and I’ve been in love with them ever since. Whether riding the green countryside of Ireland or the hills of New Jersey, an e-Bike makes every ride more enjoyable.
While we haven’t had the privilege of testing this e-Bike yet, it has had a very successful run on Indiegogo and is set to start deliveries in summer 2018. We’re hoping to review it this summer and we can tell you lots more about it then. In the meantime, check out these impressive stats.
- • Purpose-Built frame with hidden battery
- • Built-in App (iOS, Android)
- • Assist mode based on heartbeat
- • Blind spot radar • GPS navigator
- • Anti-Theft system (GPS tracking)
- • Autolight with 3 different lighting styles
And because of its carbon fiber frame and parts, the bike weighs only 35 lbs.
DJI Mavic Pro Platinum Drone $1,099
There’s nothing like a drone for compelling aerial photos and video, and now, there’s little like the DJI Mavic Pro Platinum. Foldable and easily portable, you really can take it anywhere you travel and be ready to capture terrific imagery at a moments notice.
Spin out the propellers and you are ready to fly up to 40 m.p.h. up to 4 miles and stay airborne for 30 minutes on one battery charge.
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Epson V850 Flatbed Scanner $999
If you’ve got slides, prints or old negatives sitting in a box or a drawer somewhere, chances are they aren’t getting the love they deserve. With the Epson series of scanners, you could turn those negatives and slides into easily shareable digital photos in your spare time.
I’ve been using the Epson V850 for the past couple months, and I’m delighted with the quality and speed of scanning the full range of film products sitting in my cabinets.
Total Studio 2 Max $999
If you are into performing or producing digital music, you’ll find everything you need and more in the Total Studio 2 Max collection from IK Multimedia.
This collection of software will enable you to create more than 16,800 sounds in addition to recreating 350 guitars and bass sounds, and then mix and master them just like a professional sound studio. And, you can do it all from your laptop.
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RaveBox Boombox Lightshow by Monster $429
Need a boom box that does more than just shake your walls? The RavBox from Monster will pump out the tunes, but also fill your room with a lightshow. 
Powered Subwoofer for deep, pounding BASS. Unique V-Sound technology disperses sound across the party – lasts for 12 hours on one charge so you can party til you drop.
Jolt All Purpose Jump Starter by ToughTested $149
If you’ve ever been without power, you know the feeling. It doesn’t matter whether it’s your phone that just ran out of juice or your car’s battery that drained and you can’t start your car. Both result in a feeling in the pit of your stomach that isn’t good. With a Jolt all-purpose jump starter, the feeling will be gone in an instant.
The Jolt, Part Name TT-JSF5 will:
- Jump start your car, multiple times if needed
- Recharge your phone multiple times
- Provide a ultimate heavy-duty, super bright flashlight
- Give you a way to break a window, should you be trapped in your car.
Made of industrial strength metal, the flashlight is equipped with a CREE 16 1,000 lumen LED light with five distinct modes. Each time you have press the button, it will cycle through low, medium, high, defensive strobe and SOS flashing pattern. Rated IP63 for water resistance, you can safely use it year round.
USB-C Dock by OWC $148
As laptops get smaller and smaller, manufacturers leave off more and more ports. The computers look more svelte, but you are now required to buy adapters or lose functionality. With this OWC dock and one USB-C connection, you’ll be feeling like you are working on a desktop machine with all the ports you probably need. The dock works equally well with PC’s or Mac’s.
On the front of the dock, you’ll find one each of the most needed ports:
- SD Card reader – that accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC cards up to 2TB in capacity, and UHS-1 compatible up to 70MB/s.
- Combination audio port – 3.5 mm microphone and headphone jack
- High power USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port – which can also recharge your devices up to 1.5 Amp.
- Power and function lights – below the dock, you’ll notice a blue glow if the unit has power and a green glow if there is an active data connection made with the computer.
In the back, be prepared to be blown away with all the connections conveniently available here.
- Three USB 3.1 Gen1 Standard-A ports – backward compatible with USB 2.0. One of these is high powered for up to 1.5 A device recharging.
- One USB 3.1 Gen1 Type – C port for devices using type C connectors. This does NOT work for external monitors. (see Mini DisplayPort below for monitors.)
- Gigabit Ethernet port – connect here for local wired connectivity to your network.
- One USB 3.1 Gen1 Type – C port for connectivity with your PC or Mac computer. Works as power and data for compatible computers or as a data-only link for those using the supplied power brick.
- Mini DisplayPort – enables an external monitor using Mini DisplayPort cable (mDP). Works up to 4K@30Hz.
- DC In port – where you connect the external power brick if you can’t pull power through the USB-C cable.
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Bonx Grip Personal Communicators $138
Communicating while engaged in active sports is always challenging, or sometimes impossible. Now with Bonx, you can communicate with crystal clear cellular clarity without holding onto a phone or walkie talkie. The engineers at Bonx figured out a way to let you communicate with as many as 10 people simultaneously by just speaking. No “push-to-talk”, just instant clear communication.
You merely need to keep the cellphone near you while you’re using Bonx, but it can be closed and in your pocket or purse. Our first test was done with my iPhone6 and my wife’s Samsung J3, so we each got to try out the iOS and Android versions of the Bonx app.
myCharge 13,400mAh Portable Power Charger $129
While I could always charge my Android, Windows and Apple devices perfectly well with any number of battery packs, there were always those other odd devices that sometimes caused me to go back to the motel early to recharge. Now with the AdventureUltra, that could be a thing of the past.
With a 110volt style outlet in addition to two USB-A ports and one USB-C port, you can charge almost any rechargeable device up to 45W. Ideally, the AdventureUltra will hold its power for up to a year, and with rapid-recharge, it recharges up to 50% faster than some of its competitors.
Cauldryn Fyre v2 Portable Powered Coffee Mug $129
ALL DAY TEMPERATURE CONTROL: You never have to worry about drinking your coffee or tea at anything less than the perfect temperature ever again. Cauldryn’s battery pack provides power for all day temperature control. You can even plug it in.
- CHOOSE YOUR FAVORITE TEMPERATURE: Cauldryn allows you to choose between 135, 145, 170, or 205 degrees for your drink. Whether you want to drink the perfect cup of coffee, brew your tea, or heat up your soup, Cauldryn has the perfect setting for you.
- BOIL WATER USING BATTERY POWER: Cauldryn’s battery packs enough punch to allow you to boil water right in the bottle without the need to plug in or build a fire.
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Bigfoot 24,000 mAh Solar Battery Pack $129
If you love hiking or riding off-road, you know that the one thing you don’t want to be without (besides water) is power for your cell phone. Whether for entertainment or for emergency communications, you need power and your cell phone usually can’t make it through the day without being topped up.
In a unit slightly larger than your hand, the Bigfoot by ToughTested has enough power stored to charge your cell phone up to 8-10 times. Assuming you’re really lost (or intentionally off the grid) you’ve also got the advantage of a built-in solar panel for a never-ending source of power. Weighing just under 4 pounds, the Bigfoot is light enough to throw in any bike bag or backpack. It also features a built-in LED flashlight, so that’s something else you could leave behind.
RoWrite Digital Notepad $129
RoWrite is intuitive and easy to use. Pages can be modified on RoWrite until you decide to close them, even after periods of inactivity. When paired with a device content is communicated quickly and seamlessly, when not paired all work is saved to internal memory for future editing and sharing.
- Make your notes or drawings come alive by editing or enhancing digital Pages in real time. Pair a device with the RoWrite App and erase digitally, or select from different writing instruments, change stroke thickness, and add up 20 colors. You can even capture a video of every stroke and share it socially.
- RoWrite’s ink pen delivers a natural and realistic pen to paper experience. It’s a refillable ballpoint pen with built-in pressure sensor circuitry to capture 2048 pressure points and deliver a comfortable, smooth, and accurate writing experience.
Azpen DockAll D310 $129
When you take the practicality of a docking station and pair it with Alexa’s versatility, you’ve got a winning combination. Such is the latest in the line of Azpen DockAlls.
The D310 which I tested recently, is the Qi Wireless Charging model, specifically made to accommodate iPhone, iPads, and some Samsungs, etc. In addition to wireless charging capability. they also have two additional USB ports on the back for charging any additional items.
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Norshire Car Wash, Jump Start, Battery Pack $99
It’s rare that you can find a multipurpose gadget that really offers needed functionality and is always available when you need it. The Norshire is an exception and it’s something you might consider to be a permanent resident in your vehicle’s trunk.
It’s a Jumpstarter – it’s a high-pressure car washer – it’s an 11,000mAh portable battery pack – and it’s a triangular motorist’s warning sign.
GoGolf GPS $89
No matter where you play, it’s great to know the course and to know where you are at any given time. With 30,000 courses included in its app, it’s an amazing feat of technology that GoGolf GPS is the size of your thumb and can present all that information with just a simple touch.
No need to carry a separate spotting scope – there’s nothing to carry or to hold. Your phone stays in your pocket and the clip-mounted unit announces your distance to you via voice, so you can keep your eyes on the course, not on your phone. If you do want to see it visually, go ahead and pull out your phone and sneak a peek.
Flauncher $79
Tired of lessons trying to perfect your swing? Bothered by perennial hooks and slices? Maybe you need to take up the next sensation sweeping the country and try ThrowGolf. Cupping your ball with the Flauncher, instead of hitting the ball, you merely fling the ball toward the hole. Fling golf is so much easier to learn.
The ball is placed in the Flauncher and launched (flaunched) toward the hole with an overhead swing, either one or two-handed. The trick is to stop the swing immediately over your head to launch the ball to its furthest extent. Properly thrown, the ball can travel hundreds of yards.
myCharge Power Base QC $39
Power multiple devices simultaneously with the myCharge Power-Base QC, a 4-port wall charging hub. Forget having devices plugged in all over your room or office. Now you can charge up to four devices with one simply ingenious power base.
Smartly engineered to only block one of the two outlets in a standard duplex wall outlet, you can plug in your computer above and all your USB devices down below – all in one outlet. Not only convenient, the Power-Base QC is fast, utilizing Qualcomm 3.0 quick charge technology to get your devices back up to full power in the least amount of time.
Infray Super Bright LED Flashlight $19
I’ve been using a rechargeable LED flashlight for evening rescue and response missions with the Red Cross for about a year now. I’ve just switched however to the InfraySuper Bright LED Tactical Flashlight, with rechargeable 18650 battery Included. It charges via micro-USB.
BKIN Personal Protection Beacon $15
Riding in the early morning or early evening hours is often the only time working people have to be on their bikes during the week. Same goes for runners. The downside has always been reduced visibility, making it risky for people to be riding or running in the street. With Bkin’s tiny safety beacon, there’s no way you’ll be missed by anyone else on the road.
Bkin can be used either front or rear depending on your needs. Riding against traffic, you’ll want the light on the front; while traveling with the traffic direction, the beacon is best facing backwards. Luckily, the Bkin can be mounted quickly in a variety of ways, and it’s inexpensive enough you might want two.
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That’s it – 21 Gift Ideas for your beloved – hope you found one that will make this their best day yet. If you’ve used any of these products, we’d love to hear what you think about them in the comment section below.
Disclosure: Many of these products were provided by the manufacturers so we could evaluate them. Opinions expressed however, are always our own.