NBC Weekend Today: Technology Gifts for Dummies

Not all technology gifts require a M.I.T. Degree to operate. Here's some great tech gift ideas for non techies from TODAY Show Tech Editor Corey Greenberg.



Panasonic Model 8068 Wet/Dry Shaver
Electric shavers are always a big hit with Dads. The best one I've tried is Panasonic's top of the line Wet/Dry Shaver. I've tried them all and the Panasonic comes the closest to a real blade shave, with less skin irritation. Plus, you can use it with lather or even right in the shower. $130. www.panasonic.com




Tivoli Audio Model One Radio
Teaching an old dog new tricks is what audio legend Henry Kloss has done with the Tivoli Audio Model One analog table radio. It's simply the best sounding table radio you will find for under $100. Why? Instead of a standard, off-the-shelf integrated circuit, the Model One uses a discrete-component FM tuner featuring GaAs MES-FET mixer for better reception. The Model One also features a multi-stage frequency-contouring circuit that adjusts the speaker's output for the best tonal balance and bass response possible. It is only Mono sound (one speaker), but you can't get any better than this. $99. www.tivoliaudio.com




Apple iPod
iPod represents the next generation of portable music players that store music on an internal hard drive. It stores up to 1,000 CD-quality songs on its super-thin 5 GB hard drive, and features up to 20 minutes of shock protection for nonstop playback when running, biking or other activities. A built-in FireWire port lets you download an entire CD into iPod in under 10 seconds and 1,000 songs in less than 10 minutes¿30 times faster than USB-based players. Plays up to 10 hours of continuous music, powered by its rechargeable lithium polymer battery, and recharges automatically whenever iPod is connected to a Mac, using power supplied over the FireWire cable. Auto-Sync feature automatically downloads all your iTunes songs and playlists into the iPod. Comes with a compact, FireWire-based power adapter for traveling. Its high-capacity 5GB hard drive doubles as a portable FireWire hard drive for storing presentations, large documents, graphic images and digital movies. $399. www.apple.com




Kodak EasyShare DX3600 Zoom
Take great looking pictures with just the touch of a button. Take a picture with the DX3600 digital camera, place your camera in the camera dock, press a button, and you're ready to print and e-mail with ease. The camera offers 2.2 megapixel resolution, 6X zoom (2X optical, 3X digital), and is capable of delivering beautiful images for e-mailing, or stunning, photo-realistic prints (up to 8"x10") from your inkjet printer. The camera also captures digital video with audio, so to put your memories in motion. It comes with 8MB of internal memory, plus it features a CompactFlash expansion slot so you can easily increase the number of shots your camera can hold. The dock will also quickly and automatically recharge your camera's battery pack. $360. www.kodak.com




HP PhotoSmart 612 Digital Camera
This digital camera features 8MB of internal memory and a CompactFlash slot for additional digital film. Pocket sized, the PhotoSmart 612 is the perfect entry level digital. It's easy to use and has all the features (LCD screen, flash, 2Xzoom) you would expect. $299. www.hp.com




Nikon Coolpix 775 Digital Camera
For a low cost, easy to operate, under $400 digital camera, Nikon's pocket sized Coolpix 775 is the perfect entry level camera. Auto everything, this tiny 6.5-ounce camera is a foolproof way to get into digital photography. Features include one button camera to PC uploading for easy emailing photos to family and friends, a 3X zoom, a CompactFlash memory card slot and a 2.14 megapixel resolution that delivers crisp, 4 by 6 prints. $399. www.nikonusa.com




Capresso MT500-10-cup Electronic Coffee Maker
The MT500 features a unique stainless steel-lined heating system which eliminates water contact with aluminum and reduces the need for decalcifying. Brews 10 cups of coffee in under 8 minutes for maximum flavor and aroma. Other features include: brews through the closed lid of the stainless steel vacuum carafe, drip stop allows you to pour a cup while brewing, carafe keeps the coffee hot for up to 4 hours, 24-hour programmable clock/timer, and concealed cord storage. $160. www.capresso.com




Men¿s Shaving Kit
The Art of Shaving offers a wide selection of shaving sets in different styles, colors, and sizes. Whether compact or luxury size, each set is elegantly crafted with the finest materials and makes an ideal gift. www.theartofshaving.com




Maxtor 3000DV
Maxtor Personal Storage 3000DV gives PC and Mac users the perfect solution for flicker-free video editing, graphics-intensive games, digital music, digital photos, and data backup and archiving. It has 1394, i.LINK and FireWire compatibility and features a 7,200 RPM hard drive. Expandability is built in ¿ connect up to 63 devices for virtually unlimited storage. It also installs in minutes with just a few mouse clicks and is Mac- and PC-compatible. $330. www.maxtor.com