May 5, 2008 8:29:00 AM
Gear
What NOT to Buy Mom for Mother’s Day
So you want to buy your mom (or wife) something tech-related for Mother’s Day. Assuming that she actually WANTS new technology, and not a new necklace, bouquet of flowers or breakfast in bed, there are plenty of great ideas for mom – including these from our fellow tech-blogger Dory Devlin and Yahoo Tech Blogger Christopher Null.
But here the list that really caught my attention – Gadget gifts NOT to buy mom. Pulled together by the folks at retrevo.com, a web site that matches non-geeks with gadgets, the “not to buy” list includes:
- Non-Apple MP3 player – There are alternatives available (including the Microsoft Zune), but with a user-friendly interface, easy-to-use online store, and an array of pretty colors, the Apple iPod still is the “must have” mp3 player for mom.
- Non-Wii video game system – Yes, the PlayStation 3 may seem like a better value because it also plays high resolution BlueRay DVDs, but let’s face it – mom is not a gamer. With the intuitive “Wii-mote," as well as the new Wii Fit, the Nintendo Wii is the way to go.
- Low quality digital picture frames – All digital picture frames are not the same – so be aware before you buy. You probably want to give mom a frame that will start playing once she plugs it in.
A couple of items I would add to the “do not buy list” are:
- Light Up Slippers – I found this on PC Magazine’s list of gift ideas for mom. Unless your goal is to make your mom look ridiculous - I'd skip the slippers. And, if your mom is really that clumsy in the dark, I would suggest you buy her the Clapper instead.
- A modem – I found a couple of lists suggesting upgrading your mom’s internet speed with a new modem. But honestly, I can’t think of anything less interesting, or utilitarian (okay, maybe a new vacuum cleaner would be worse). So unless she actually requests a new modem – just don’t do it.
- Technology – Just because you like technology doesn’t mean it’s right for your mom. So instead of a photo frame, think about putting together a small photo album with highlights from the past year. No batteries required!
Be honest mom - Do you want new tech for Mother's Day? If so, what it is on your high tech wish list?
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Posted on May 5, 2008 8:29:00 AM by Kristin - Manic Mommies | Link |
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I always want new tech. The Centro Palm phone from Sprint is high on my list. I am tired of trying to text everyone with my little flip phone that has three letters and a number on one button! If my husband is reading this, make sure you get the pink one!