165: 2013 Geek Gift Guide

David and Katie run down their 2013 Geek Gift Guide. This show is full of items the hosts either have on their personal wish lists or plan to buy as gifts for others this holiday season.

Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week!

Pixelmator Beautifully designed, easy-to-use, fast, and powerful image editing app for the Mac.

Drobo Smart storage that grows with you and protects what matters.

Ting Mobile that makes sense.

Hover Domain and email management made simple.

Links for this episode:

• Mac Power Users 115: Geek Gift Guide
  December 2012 Mac Power Users Geek Gift Guide
  
• WeMo Insight Switch
  The Wi-Fi enabled WeMo Insight Switch connects your home appliances and electronic devices to your Wi-Fi network, allowing you to turn devices on or off, program customized notifications, and change device status--from anywhere.
  
• WeMo Light Switch
  The Wi-Fi® enabled WeMo Light Switch allows you to turn lights on and off from anywhere--from across the house, from the backyard, or from the other side of the world.
  
• IFTTT / Put the internet to work for you.
  
• Sonos | Wireless Speakers
  - Sonos Playbar
  - Sonos Play 3
  - Sonos Sub

• VIZIO Home Audio Sound Bars
  
• TOSLINK - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
  TOSLINK (from "Toshiba Link") is a standardized optical fiber connection system.
  
• ThinkGeek : Star Trek Bat'leth Letter Opener
  A fool's only achievement is an unopened letter.

  INCREDIBLY SHARP BAT'LETH LETTER OPENER. NOT A TOY.
  

• Amazon.com - ThinkGeek - Star Trek Inflatable Captain's Chair - Childrens Chairs
  
• Star Wars™ Holiday Decor - Improvements Catalog
  From a galaxy far, far away...our Star Wars™ Holiday Decor enchants all who see it.
  
• ThinkGeek : Utilitea Variable Temperature Kettle
  Your green tea doesn't like water at 212 - it prefers 160!
  
• Keurig® MINI Plus Brewing System - Keurig.com
  Vermont Country Blend
  
• Kwikset: Kevo - Bluetooth Electronic Deadbolt Lock
  
• HyperJuice External Battery for Apple MacBook, iPad, iPhone, USB Devices
  
• Monoprice External Battery Pack (5000mAh)
  
• Monoprice Battery Pack and Charger (8000mAh)
  
• Monoprice 4-inch MFi Certified Lightning™ to USB
  
• Drobo 5N | Products | Drobo for Professionals
  
• Plex - A Complete Media Solution
  
• Apple - Mac - AirPort Time Capsule
  
• Mac Power Users 119: Geek Fitness
  David and Katie talk about the geeky tools they’re using to help get in shape.
  
• Fitbit® Official Site: Force, Flex, One & Zip Wireless Activity & Sleep Trackers
  
• Nike+ Fuelband SE
  
• DoorBot | The Doorbell for Smartphones
  DoorBot is the Wi-Fi enabled, video doorbell that allows you to see and talkwith visitors through your smartphone from anywhere in the world.
  
• Lockitron
  
• Mac Power Users 150: Listener Workflows
  
• Mint Automatic Floor Cleaner review
  
• Dropcam Pro
  Dropcam is a cloud-based Wi-Fi video monitoring service with free live streaming, two-way talk and remote viewing that makes it easy to stay connected with places, people and pets, no matter where you are.
  
• Mac Power Users 146: Our Gear
  
• IndyGear.com: Bag
  
• Nest Protect Smoke + Carbon Monoxide
  
• Anker® USB 3.0 9-Port Hub + 5V 2.1A Smart Charging Port
  
• iTunes - Time Out (50th Anniversary Legacy Edition) by The Dave Brubeck Quartet
  
• ScreenCastsOnline
  
• lynda.com software training & tutorials - latest releases
  
• macProVideo.com - Streaming Tutorial-Videos & HD Training Downloads for Audio, Graphics, & Video Editing Software
  
• TiVo Roamo
  
• GoPro Official Website: The World's Most Versatile Camera
  
• Travel Clothing for Men and Women: Multi-pocket Vests, Jackets, Shirts, Pants
  
• Meet hue - Philips hue
  See what hue can do.
  
• Apple - iPad
  
• Mac Power Users 156: Editorial with Federico Viticci