Despite the weak sterling against the dollar at the moment, it is still possible to pick up many shopping bargains stateside, and heading to New York for Christmas shopping is as popular as ever with an abundance of cheap flights available on the internet. Here are my top five New York shopping destinations.



Alarm Clock: This is an absolute necessity for any serious college student. For those days when they have an early class to get to or a paper to turn in on time an alarm clock will help them to rise early and be punctual. This gift idea can definitely fit into your budget because it can be bought at very cheap prices (anywhere between $5-$50 depending on how fancy you want it to be). If you're lucky you can even get one on sale at Walmart. That's if you're lucky.

B. iPad mini - a slighter smaller version, this tablet measures 7.9 inches and weighs only 0.68 lbs. It has the A processor smart devices for home so it's not as powerful as the iPad The iPad mini was designed to compete with the Kindle Fire HD and Nexus 7. It sells at $329.00, slightly higher than other e-readers but hey, it's from Apple!

This world-famous tool never fails to win the heart of those attracted to such things. Guess what, geeks could even revel more about the high-tech kind of these knives - the Swiss Army Knife with a built-in USB flash drive. Talk about the perfect combination of Unique gadget gift ideas for tech enthusiasts, materials, quality design and practicality.

As stated earlier, gadgets are an awesome gift for both women and men. Anything from an iPhone to a netbook or an e-Book reader works for many women as well. Or you may get some girlie accessories for gadgets that she already has, such as a designer's laptop bag, or a pink iPig (an iPod dock in the shape of a pig, in case you had no clue what that was).

Putters: Just like with all important clubs in your bag, the putter is up there as the one of the most important. More shots are lost on the green than anywhere else for many golfers, so choosing the putter that best suits your needs is very important. Innovative new tech gadgets to watch out for do this takes time and its best to try out a few in your hands to before you make a final selection. You will know for sure which one feels right for you if you do this.

Livescribe 2GB Pulse Smartpen (APA-00002). It is a truly smart pen for it can record and link the audio as to what you are writing, at the same time you can listen to the recordings through tapping on what you have written. Another thing is that you can share and search your recordings or notes from your computer.

Never ever make it look like the kids need an insight into their favorite gadgets. I wonder if kids are born with the knowledge and skill to handle gadgets, their speed and knowledge of it is simply exemplary. The fact is that, we underestimate them, so com one go out there and get your kid his or her favorite gadget and see them have fun with it!