DETROIT – The whole WJR Internet Advisor crew pitched in with their unique suggestions about gifts for your favorite techie (OK, besides yourself!).  There also was some interesting commentary on what NOT to buy said sweetie,  general shopping tips including some very important tips when it comes time to shred the wrapping and get down to using  your new digital delight. Plus tips from MITechNews.Com Editor Mike Brennan about how to shop safely at the mall with your SmartPhone.

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Gary’s Suggestions:

  1. Bluetooth headsets (They are not just for phone calls when you are driving anymore, there are some good sport ones as well)
  2. iCodis CB-100W Mobile Projectorhttps://www.amazon.com/iCODIS-Projector-Wireless-Connectivity-Portable/dp/B01CYC1UO6 Why watch TV and movies on your mobile device when you can projected on the wall for all in the room to see.
  3. Amazing STEM toys –http://www.techrepublic.com/pictures/coolest-tech-and-stem-toys-for-2016-holiday-shopping/

 

Foster 

  1. Samsung Smart TV with Smart remote
  2. Amazon Echo or Echo Dot
  3. Gazelle.com to get the $$$ to make the purchases
  4. MicroCenter WinBook Win 10
  5. Roku Premiere
  6. Apple iPad
  7. Samsung Gear 3 Watch
  8. Apple Watch.

 Ed Suggestions

  1. Star Trek TNG Unisex Track Jacket
  2. Drones – https://sites.google.com/site/bestdronesreview/
  3. Bluetooth portable speaker Logitech, Bose, JBL
  4. Wireless – Thermostatic control (Nest)

Cal: Shopping Sites

  1. www.woot.com
  2. www.fatwallet.com
  3. www.tigerdirect.com
  4. www.microcenter.com

To view the Internet Advisor podcast page, click on http://internetadvisor.net/2016/12/podcast-1649-were-making-a-list-and-troy-tech-talks/