Holiday Gift Guide: The Best Gear, Gadgets, and Stocking Stuffers

Gadgets Galore

Nike+ iPod Sport Kit, $29.00

Data dorks on the run! Place wireless sensors inside your Nike+ shoes, and the Sport Kit will measure your distance, pace, and other information on the screen of your iPod nano.

Kodak EasyShare C433 4MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom, $91.49

For less than $100, get an easy 4-megapixel point-and-shoot camera that captures every memory perfectly. Ready to adapt to the Kodak printing dock to print photos.

Mimoco "Mimobot" Designer Flash Drive, 1GB, $79.95

So much more than just a USB port, Mimoco's Mimobots are stylized flash drives that are as much collector's items as functional memory sticks. The current limited edition "Star Wars" character sticks are guaranteed to make any hardcore techie (read: the man in your life who dresses up like Wookie) squeal with glee on Christmas morning. There's also an ongoing monsters and robots collection. Prices start at $44.95 for 256MB.

"Signature Series" Robopet, $49.95

The "fusion of technology and personality" is a small robot dog that responds to your commands and expresses puppy-like moods. Won't claw your furniture, dig up your rose bushes, or leave unexpected "presents" on your carpet.

Omron HJ-112 Digital Premium Pedometer, $24.99

The Omron HJ-112 helps you reach your daily fitness goals by tracking your steps, distance traveled, and calories burned. Comes with a one-year warranty.

Strollometer Wheel-Based Stroller Speedometer/Odometer, $37.99

A stroller pedometer! When taking the baby outside, new moms can do double-duty by strapping this device onto the carriage and watching the miles add up.

Tanita BF679W Duo Scale Plus Body Fat Monitor with Body Water, $49.99

This scale calculates not only your weight, but also your body fat and body water percentages, giving you a more accurate read-out on your fitness progress.