A gadget that is sure to be under the tree for many kids this Christmas is this super cool R/C copter. Or should I say P/C copter? That’s right, it’s a PHONE controlled helicopter, practically making those old-fashioned remotes a thing of the past.

Using a free downloadable app, this i-helicopter turns your iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch or Android phone into a remote. The remote app has several awesome functions, including a button that turns off all the LED lights on the helicopter (increasing it’s flight time by a few more minutes.)

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What’s in the Box?

In each box you get a USB Charger, an Infrared Control System (it connects to your phone), spare blades and propellers, the helicopter and a manual.

The Helicopter is super easy to use and has some pretty cool features like motion control. You can tilt your phone and the copter turns with you. It also has a bunch of LED’s while still maintaining flight time for about 8 minutes which is impressive for such a small little copter. The charge time takes between 25-30 minutes and the USB charger lights up to let you know when it’s done.

Yup, this helicopter is pretty sweet. I did some practicing and I managed to decorate my tree this year entirely through the use of my i-helicopter. I think it turned out pretty rad. Martha Stewart, eat your heart out.

Download for the Android here.
Download from the Apple App Store here.

To check out more Phone Controlled Toys, go to the iHelicopters site i-helicopters.net

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Cameras

Is your child a budding photographer? It can be hard to trust children with digital cameras as they can be very delicate and cost a lot of money. You can get special cameras for children to practise their photography skills with. A good buy is the VTech Kidizoom  and Kidizoom Twist digital camera.

This fun looking camera comes in pink, blue & orange and has 2 megapixels and a 4 X digital zoom with an integrated flash. It’s a fun purchase as the kidizoom camera rotates 180 degrees, meaning they can take pictures of themselves with ease. You can buy a Kidizoom Twist for as little of £39.99 or under $50.

Snap up your kids camera right here

Games Console

The Nintendo 3DS made waves in the gaming this world when it became the first hand held game console to have 3D capability without having to use 3D glasses. The Nintendo DS is a fantastic console for being able to get educational and skill building games, such as Book Worm, Brain Assist and Art Academy. Kids love games consoles, and the Nintendo 3DS/DS is perfect for if you travel a lot as it is completely portable and the batter life lasts between 3-5 hours, depending on which game you’re playing. The Nintendo DSi has a considerably better battery life because it doesn’t have to cope with the 3D technology demands.  You can get some really good deals on all DS models, so make sure you shop around to find the right package for you.

Shop for a Nintendo DSI right here

Portable DVD player

If your kids love their films, then why not consider a portable DVD player so they can watch their favourites on the move? The Ben 10 7” portable DVD player is a fun gadget that aims to make it easier for parents when travelling with the kids, keeping them out of mischief! This DVD player has a fun exterior, decorated in bright green with the Ben 10 logo, and has a rotating screen to make it easy to watch at awkward angles. The DVD player also comes with a remote control which makes it a lot easier to change the settings. You can buy this kids portable DVD player for as little as £99 on Amazon UK.

See all the Ben 10 gadgets and gizmos right here

E Reader

An e reader is a fantastic way to ignite your child’s passion for reading, and the newest edition to the Kindle family could be the way to do it. This is more suitable for older children, and could potentially help with their school work and encourage them to read more. The newest Kindle is smaller, lighter and faster than the original, and holds up to 1400 books. One of the most prominent features of the Kindle is its battery life; the Kindle can last up to one month without needing to be charged, making it the perfect gadget to take to the library, use on the school bus or take on holiday. You can buy the Kindle for £89, or under $90 making it a worthwhile investment for your older kids.

Grab the new Kindle right here

Tablet

Kids are drawn to tablets because of their touch screens, fantastic apps and vivid colours, but would you fork out for an iPad for a 4-9 year old? Thought not. That’s why Leapfrog created the LeapPad, a tablet for children between 4 and 9 years old which has many of the features that a normal tablet has, but is completely child proof. You can choose from more than 100 games and activities to play and it comes with the ability to download a selection of carefully chosen child-friendly apps, so you can be sure that what your child is looking at is suitable. The screen is colour and a touch screen, so is interactive and exciting to play with. This is a great educational gadget for kids and is available for just £61.94 (best price) or around $180.

Written by Rachael Miller from the Shopping team at MoneySupermarket.com

Yup, they did it. Told you so. In fact, was it something I said?

These cool Pantone Christmas Ornaments look great on my Christmas tree. I wonder if balls like this are going to bring those white Christmas trees back in style?

When I use these to decorate my tree I like to keep the orange ones near the front.

Dale from electronics tends to keep his blue balls on the bottom.

PMS 286 he says.

Ho ho ho! Grab your Pantone Christmas Balls here*

*Available in 2012

Here is something sure to be on every designer’s Christmas wish list this year.

Designer’s Balls are a classic style ornament with a twist of contemporary design. Each set of Designer’s Balls comes with the four most important colours on this planet, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black.

I suppose it’s only a matter of time until a set of three come out for RGB, but Red and Green? So predictable.

But really now. I can’t wait for a PMS Christmas! Imagine a tree complete with with your 4 colour process colours and a few pantones. Now we’re talking. Martha Stewart Magazine eat your heart out.

Get your designer’s balls from Veinticuatrodientes here

These ingenious pens are back at it again with the Holiday Scented Collection. A complete set of 5 Holiday Scented Smens pack enough Christmas punch to bring a smile to a hobos face and turn Oscar The Grouch into a Saint. Not only do these Holiday Smens smell amazing, they make the perfect stocking stuffers for anyone with a nose.

How could you go wrong?

Unless you know someone without a nose. And if you do, on behalf of One More Gadget we sincerely apologize. May we interest you in this?

These Holiday Scented Smens come in 5 totally rad holiday scents:

• Holiday Cheer (smells like baked apple cider)
• Candy Cane
• Cinnamon
• Gingerbread
• Sugar Plum

But possibly one of the coolest things of all is that these delectable crafty instruments are made out of 100% recycled newspaper (in order to contain their excellent smell all year long, plus they also come in a nifty resealable biodegradable plastic tube). At first I was puzzled, but after sniffing these pens for 2 hours the world was much clearer to me.

That’s when I came up with this really cool idea involving reindeer and the pootrap. I think I might be onto something. Now all I need to do is find Santa’s phone number and I’ll be in business.

Get your Holiday Scented Smens 5 Pack from Vat19 here

This tree-topper showcases the artwork of renowned holiday artist Thomas Kinkade as Santa spins ’round the crown of a Christmas tree. Yes, this ornament actually moves around the top of your Christmas tree. I’m serious.

Christmas trees are getting a little nuts these days. Remember that fad that happened where they turned the trees upside down and started selling them as upside down Christmas trees? How stupid was that. I guess they got that idea from Diamond Shreddies, but an upside down Christmas tree was probably one of the dumbest things I’d ever seen.

Until someone told me it was upside down to make more room for presents.

Upside down Christmas Tree = best idea of all-time.

Anyway, this tree topper is so popular, it’s actually sold out, everywhere. Sorry folks! Better get an upside-down tree instead.

Check out more pictures of the Revolving Tree Topper here

If you have older children, or if you just need one yourself, there is a high likelihood that you’ll need to be browsing for laptops or netbooks this festive season.  The Sony Vaio is set to be one of the best sellers in the laptop world due to its fantastic specs and fashionable appearance. This netbook has a 14” screen, has wireless connectivity and even has its own Blu-Ray player- perfect if you’re a film buff. It has a 500G hard drive as well as 4GB of RAM.  The aesthetics of the Vaio is what makes is even more special; rounded edges, light up lids and a range of colours, including blue and pink. This is a versatile laptop that would go down well under anyone’s Christmas tree.

Lap up your Sony Vaio laptop here

9. Stinky the Garbage Truck

If there are any little boys in the family, this will be sure to be on their Christmas list. This interactive truck is designed to make play time beneficial to kid’s development. Stinky sings dances and asks inquisitive questions. He can also answer questions with one of the 90 phrases he has built into his memory. He has motion and direction sensors, meaning he knows when to come alive all by himself. The best part is, he looks the part. He has a Transformer-esque feel about him, which kids instantly fall in love with. You can buy Stinky for around $50.00.

Pickup Stinky here

8. Ferrari F1 Electric ride-on

This is another piece of tech for the younger tech-lovers, but not one to be snubbed. Ferrari have released a child sized Ferrari car which is the closest it’s ever been to its adult counterpart. The mini replica is made by Ferrari and even carries an authenticated Ferrari badge. It reaches speeds of up to 5mph and has its own alloy wheels and forward and reverse gears. This mini Ferrari doesn’t come cheap- you can buy them for around $700, but are definitely the real deal.

Get your red hot ferrari your kids can ride on here

7. Call of Duty Black Ops

Call of Duty Black Ops is one of the most anticipated games in the history of gaming. Modern Warfare 2 smashed previous sales records (4.7 million) and Black Ops is set to smash them all over again. It has been said that Black Ops looks set to take more money on its first day than Toy Story 3 did- showing how popular the game actually is. So what sets Black Ops apart from previous editions? There is an in-game currency, allowing you to buy or upgrade your weapons in exchange for virtual cash. There will also be a split-screen feature for Xbox users, allowing them to upload in-game clips of their best moments. This is sure to be on top of any avid gamer’s wish list this Christmas- if they didn’t queue up on its release date!

Get Call Of Duty Black Ops Here

6. Samsung Galaxy S

It was tempting to have the iPhone 4 as my choice of smart phone in this list, but I’ve opted for something a little different. Android phones are becoming very popular at a fast pace- and for a reason. The Galaxy S has some excellent features, like a 5MP camera, GPS, Wi-Fi, multi-touch screen and has a micro SD slot for more memory should you ever need it. It also weighs 19 grams less that it’s Apple competitor, even though it is slightly bigger to hold. The Galaxy S is slightly cheaper than an iPhone 4, and retails for around $600 for the handset. You can take out contracts for this Samsung model on most mobile phone networks.

Find a deal on a Samsung Galaxy S here

5. iPod Touch

The iPod burst onto the music scene in 2001, and we’ve never looked back. The iPod revolutionised the way we listen to music- the Discman is a thing of the past. The iPod touch differs from the original iPod as it allows you to do so much more than just listen to music. You can now browse the web, watch movies, read books and download apps- the only thing missing is the ability to make phone calls. The iPod touch has a Wi-Fi connection, as well as 2 cameras. The cameras are useful when using their new app FaceTime, where you can talk to your friends face-to-face via your iPod Touch or iPhone.  The best part is, it’s quite affordable.  You can get the latest version of iPod Touch for around $220.

Grab your iPod Touch Here

4. Xbox Kinect

Xbox’s attempt at hands-free gaming is pretty exciting- you don’t even need a controller. This is set to be a big contender for the top spot of many people’s Christmas lists. The Kinect is essentially a strip  of cameras, sensors and voice recognition technology which means you can control the console and play games without having to touch anything- something which until a few years back seemed very advanced and futuristic. There are around 15 games to accompany the Kinect, or you can buy the Kinect and a bundle of games for around $480.

Shop for an XBox Kinect here

3. PS3 Move

This is the PS3’s version of the wireless/motion sensor gaming experience. The PS3 Move has a controller (like the Nintendo Wii) which tracks your movement from the Playstation Eye camera. The reason why the PS3 Move is placed above the Kinect is because the graphics of the games are said to be excellent- something the Wii and the Xbox haven’t yet mastered. Unlike the Wii, you can recharge the controllers instead of messing around with batteries. The PS3 Move starter pack, which will consist of the camera and a controller, as well as a starter game will set you back around $70.

Get your PS3 Kinect and controllers here

2. Amazon Kindle

Reading will never be the same again. Gone are the days of lugging a bag full of heavy books around with you- now you can store your books in an electronic e-reader. The Kindle weighs less than a standard paper-back book, and can store 3500 books on its memory. The newest version has built-in Wi-Fi which allows you to browse and buy books online whenever you feel like it. One of the most appealing features of the Kindle is that, when fully charged, the Kindle will last a whole month without running out. You could also say that you’re doing your bit for the environment as well. The Kindle is also so popular because of its affordable price- you can bag a Kindle for around $140.

Pick up a new Amazon Kindle Here

1.Apple iPad

Probably not the most affordable item on the list, but definitely the most sought after piece of tech on the market.  The first ever tablet bounced into the gadget world in April 2010 and the world went iPad crazy. 3 million iPads were sold in the first 80 days of its release, due to its fashionable appearance and versatile digital capabilities.  All of your music, books, movies, games and social networking tools are available on the iPad, as well as an internet browser and countless apps.  Apple lovers will fall even more in love with iPad as it features the same menus and icons as the iPhone or iPod, meaning there is a sense of familiarity with the product.  You can get yourself a 16GB iPad for about $550.

Pad the stocking this year with an iPad here

A Christmas technology guide, written by Rachael Miller from the Shopping team at moneysupermarket.com

These ninjabread men are another ingenious gadget idea from Fred and Friends. Basically they took the delicious Gingerbread man and got him cut out for action! Now that’s a feisty cookie!

I have to say, the best part is when they act out a scene from Kill Bill.

It’s a delicious massacre.

Now all we need are some throwing star sugar cookies and a couple of peanut butter buddahs and I’m a happy camper!

Get your own NINJA Bread Men cookie cutters here

Well it’s that time again, Christmas is here! Sorta. And there’s no better way to say ‘Happy Holidays’ like some Seasonal Swine Flu masks. Nothing keeps away those germs and spreads the Holiday Cheer quite like ‘em:

Okay, so you probably know by now that this product isn’t real. But honestly, it should be! What’s wrong with taking something plain like a Swine Flu Mask and decorating it up a bit for the holidays? Nothing I say. Nothing at all.

There are other interesting holiday gadgets as well, like The Santa Beard Mop which is actually made from real beard (which through rigorous scientific testing has proven to be more absorbent than anything)

The Scotch Tape Dispenser (which is actually just Scotch with a tape dispenser attached to it – genius) is also one of the products you can find on the site.

Check it out for more fun holiday gadgets and gift ideas here

Tis the season to get things for people. If you have that shopper on your list that just seems to have everything, why not get them some Yule Doo? It’s great to hang from the tree or shove in their stocking. Personally, I think it just makes a great ironic gift for anyone that loves animals.

But seriously. This scares me.

Click here to get your own yule doo