I love Christmas time and I have been publishing articles around the blogosphere hoping my husband will see them and get a few hints. After all anything would be better than the “Bug Zapper” he bought me last Christmas, or the Vege Steamer the time before. (I hate contraptions that take longer to clean than they do to use) Anyway I do love tech gadgets, as most of you probably do, but the bonus for every bloggers wish list is that some of these goodies are also legitimate tax deductions for bloggers.
Here's my list of gadgets that are probably also on every bloggers wish list:
A Mobile Phone With WiFi Tethering
This is exactly what I need. No more USB dongles hanging from my laptop! I need something like the Samsung Galaxy, the latest version of course, where it can act as a wireless connection for all my other gadgets. I could use it for my tablet that I am going to get the Christmas, my laptop, and anything else I want to connect to the Internet. The other great thing about this smart phone is that it has a 8 mp camera with built-in LED flash and also takes fantastic video. The Samsung Galaxy S 2 comes with a Dual Core 1.2 GHz processor, which enables seamless recording and playback of Full HD video. This outdoes my good old video camera and is no where near as bulky.
I can think of 1 million things to do this. I can take photos for my blog, I can make YouTube videos when I'm out and about, and I can also get an Internet connection from it.
Snazzy Microphone For Videos and Podcasts
Yes I need a new microphone as I broke my old one and have now resorted to a crappy headset type that I found in a box of junk in my office cupboard. I think having the right tools for this blogging business is very important and having crackling audio in your pod casts and videos is definitely not very professional. I know Ileane has a really big microphone that sounds really cool. What is that again?
A Tablet – Not The Medicine Kind!
Had to mention that, sorry guys. My husband likes to play jokes on me and he will probably buy me a packet of headache tablets. But I really want one of those Android tablets. One will do me nicely. Answering comments, checking websites, updating plugins, and more. I know all of you Mac users will be groaning about the Android aspect but I am in the business of Windows, Google, and so on so I need to stick with them.
Unfortunately if I do not get one I will have enter one of those cool blogging contests to win one! 🙂 Then, knowing my luck they will give me an Apple iPad!
Some Amazing Blogging Software – Every Bloggers Wish List
I know this one does not exist yet but I would like blogging software that will do all my work for me! I want to simply press a button and it will find a niche for me, research all the keywords and competitors, and set up the website for me with the best category names and the best theme for the niche. Then I want it to add content, only the best of course, and then go out and promote the content through social media and guest blogging. I also want it to build me a fantastic reputation by commenting and helping others become successful, actually I also will need everything on this WordPress website checklist, and possibly a little bit more. Do you think I am asking too much?
A New Beaut Computer System
I have a serious problem with technology because I love it. I talk about it, I write about it, and I live with it. Unfortunately, I do not like fixing it any more. Those days are over and when a computer in my house when a computer has a problem, I immediately store it away, as the thought of fixing computers haunts me. I have done my fair share of computer building, computer repair, and computer sales. I am definitely over it! This is why I need new beaut computer system. I have been running my blogging business on $1000 computer system (box only) that I had a friend build about two years ago, (I couldn't even bare to build one for myself). Although I have a new i7 laptop, I always use the desktop computer for my main tasks. This is why I need a new computer. After all, I am running my entire business from it.
I know we can all make do with what we have and hardly need to spend a cent on our blogging businesses but I know these things would be every Bloggers wish list.
P.S Please tweet and Google Plus this article as I am hoping my husband will stumble across it and buy me something decent this year!
a mobile phone is always a good thing have, especially if it comes with that free application that you can use for speech recognition. A tablet is always a good thing to have, because you can take it anywhere with you, and do blogging reviews on the spot, while connected to the Internet from anywhere you go. That’s the beauty of technology and the Internet. I’ll gladly share a snippet of this on my site with a link back to this specific blog post 🙂
Hi Drewry
You make it all sound necessary. I love the way you do that!! I feel better about buying it all now.. 🙂
Also I would love you to share this post. Spread the Chrissy cheer! 🙂
Jeez thinking about Xxmas gadgets is getting me excited!
I hope to get a Mac book Air – great for when traveling. And I’ve been sure to let the Mrs know too… 🙂
LOL So I am not the only gadget freak!! That’s nice to know! 🙂
I’ve got a galaxy s2 and didn’t know it supported WiFi tethering, so thanks for that info! Its a great phone, and destroys the iphone. Although I’m probably biased as I hate Apple products 🙂
I am biased too! I do not have the Samsung G but all my nephews and nieces do.. They love gadgets and I see theirs and get jealous.
Hi;
Refurbished laptops are best choice because they are cheaper and work well like a new one.Refurbished laptops does not mean that a laptop that can not work well but in general is kind of cheap refurbished laptop that have been repaired or replaced parts that were damaged so that the laptop could work similar to other new laptops, but sold at a cheaper price, its already cheap and when it have some Christmas deals or any other deals on it they become more cheaper.i bought it from online store “CheapCheapComputers.com” in a Christmas deal its really awesome.
You are right, second hand laptops and computers can be great! People get rid of good stuff now days and it is very near new anyway! 🙂
Hope you get lucky with a new pc system for xmas. I had a lovely i7 laptop from medium, shame the power supply input packed up within 8 months.
I hate it when something goes wrong with a new thing because it ruins the fun completely. 🙂
really i does’t plan any thing to buy on this Christmas, because i am very low in funds now,i am trying hard to increase my blog traffic.sure i will do it soon.
Hi Sai
I am sure you will do it soon.. Your blog looks great! 🙂
I wish i will get all of those things for chrismas but the thing is im not celebraiting chrismas because im jewish 🙂 so i might just buy it after chrismis when the prices goes down. or people sell stuff people gave them for the cash !
The deals are better after Christmas anyway..I might have to wait till then!
Definitely a tablet and a new air card, because WIFI in my area isn’t very good. 🙂
Yep. If Santa doesn’t bring me a tablet, I’ll just have to hire my own elves.
Ha ha..Good idea! 🙂
Oh please the new laptop but….should I be typing that on my current one? What if the gremlins get it and they….. oh horror.
I love gadgets – have drawers full and then all the folders on the computer but a specific set for blogging – so cool. Thanks for sharing
Mitz,
What a fun post, and great list. I especially liked the Santa graphic! 🙂
Yes, Virginia, I would like a tablet for Christmas. I do have a phone with WiFi, so I’m all set there.
The one gadget I’d really like is a magic fairy that does all the tasks that keeps me from writing sometimes (housework, yard work, grocery shopping, etc.). 😉
Thank you,
~Keri
Yes a magic fairy would be nice! 🙂
Hi Mitz,
Since I am a tech and computer geek I really would like to get a new tablet so I can write and read wherever and whenever I want. I would like also to get a really good powerful computer system.
Yes I agree and I feel I need these new gadgets but I probably do not..LOL It is just because technology is all around me always temping me! 🙂
Nice list, I think a tablet computer is on everyone’s wish list this Christmas. Since I bought one myself in the summer I’d be quite happy to get an iPhone 4s from Santa.
Yes iPhone will be handy! 🙂
I’ve also been interested in an Android tablet for a while. Since I have a notebook, PC, and iPod already, I just don’t know how much I really need it at the moment.
On the other hand, a 32-inch LED TV sounds magical right about now. You hear that, Santa?
LOL Wow there are a lot of people just as bad as me!! 🙂
Hope you get what you’re wishing for this Christmas, Mitz!
For Christmas, I’d love to get an iPad2 so that it’s more convenient for me to write and blog anywhere and a Canon Powershot G12 for taking pictures and videos for my blog.
Yes I am always wanting pictures for my blog. I could have fun with a fancy camera.
Everybody loves a great deal no matter what time of year it is. With Christmas slowly passing by there will be some awesome after Christmas deals to be had on refurbished laptops and desktops. Finding the right refurbished laptop or desktop for yourself is not a hard thing. Most sites offer customer reviews of each product they sell and market which allows previous buyers to give present buyers an idea of what they are buying. It is always helpful to read those reviews before you make your decision. You can check “ElectroComputerWarehouse” and I am sure you will find a good one for you..
I want 3 things for christmas,
1. Hosting plan
2. Lens kit for my camera
3. iphone (any version will do as long as iPhone :D)
Well. if i get only one of those, I would still be happy 😀
Happy holidays everyone
Christmas is the best, for technology, every year that is when all the new best stuff comes out, I love it and hate it at the same time. lol can never keep up. but its fun trying, I loved the info.
Good to read comments about wish lists of all. Its really a high stakes demands. I feel to express my feeling for a wish list but can’t express it. Good article to read.
This is a list which everyone would like to get) And as about a tablet, then I, the same as your husband, want to present my brother who does want to get it, some medicine tablets, as a joke) and only after it I will give him the real present) I’d like to look at his reaction
great way to celebrate Christmas. social media networks like Google +, Facebook and Twitter should come out with a special application for this Christmas season.
WIFI Tethering is something i need for my macbook air and ipad!! I’m surprised the iPhone doesn’t have this feature.
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Your wishlist is pretty much same as mine, although I would have added a new HD LED monitor.
Hey Mitz,
You’re so true, I’m actually looking to buy a smartphone as you get special discounts. Let’s see what I get on this Christmas.
Its been a nice article about wish lists, great to know some good and some interesting wish lists. I want to add my wish too. But i can’t express it 🙂 Awesome reading. Thanks so much for bringing this post.
Your fourth wish is awesome ! I really wish to have a software like that to my blog, where readers are crazy about the content and get lot of adds to my site. From the money, i get from adds I ll satisfy my other wishes. As simple as that. Santa please gift me a software !
I’d really like a tablet too, I was thinking about getting one but then free Wi-Fi was introduced on my regular commute so I could use the internet on my laptop! But hopefully I’ll get my hands on a tablet (most likely an iPad) by the end of the year!
Ereader is my biggest wish cos I read most of the time. Anywhere i go I need to have something to read ereader is want I needed.
That wifi with tethering capabilities would definitely simplify things. But being that I keep running into issues with Hostgator cpu space I could reallllly use a dedicated server so feel free to send me one at…….. 🙂
The gadget I’d like to have for Christmas is the iPad 2. With its large screen and powerful specs, I’m pretty sure it’s gonna make updating my WordPress sites easy.
Samsung Galaxy S2 is kind of Smart Phone which have every single feature which a blogger or a Gadget lover dream of and i’ll love to have one in this Christmas…
Yes those Tv’s are so weird when you look at them..absolutely amazing!:)
Mobile Phone With WiFi Tethering is the best gadget I like thanks for the tip Mitz
Though I love to have a Tab, but i’m really wishing to have an iPhone4s this Christmas.. I hope my mom would read this blog. Happy Holidays!
This is such a wonderful list of goodies! Not only do I like everything on here, I feel like printing it out for my family and friends so they know what to get me for the holidays!
Mmmm….I would like a new iMac 27″. I use my trusty Verizon MiFI 4G card for laptop and iPad WiFi — works great!
Thanks for a great blog.
Carel.
I agree completely with your list of top 5. I can say for fact that three of the top 5 are on my list. That is because I already own a tablet and the blogging software does not exist. You forgot a comfortabe chair to sit in for when you are blogging.
Its really great to receive technology related gadgets on the occasion of Christmas and getting some thing like a inspiron duo pc will be awesome.
I bought the Droid with the built in WiFi hub, it worked great until I found out that my data plan that was unlimited didn’t cover using the hub even though I was paying an extra monthly fee for it. So if you own a phone with this included in it make sure you aren’t going to be charged extra. The phone bill will run up fast if you use it all the time like I did.
Now I don’t want to be the Grinch Mitz and I don’t know what the rules are where you are, but in the Netherlands it was no allowed to use tethering. although it’s a great function, dutch telecom providers threatend with fines if they find out you are using tethering.
And most times they can find out quite easily because your data usage spikes.
But even if that is not allowed. The samsung galaxy SII is a great phone!
I have the older version Galaxy S. And I still love it, but it’s not nearly as impressive as the s2!
Btw. if your husband buys it for you as a gift, it’s probably not tax deductable anymore. Maybe you should buy it for yourself, to make up for those “thoughtful” gifts your husband gave you.
This blogger couldn’t wait for Christmas and bought herself a Macbook Pro. I don’t know if it has improved my blogging, but it has definitely improved my surfing.
I want the new Samsung Note , I will cover the aspects of both a tablet and phone.
I don’t understand, what is so wrong with the iPad!!! haha
This is a great way to celebrate Christmas….Thank you very much for sharing this…
I got the laptop, just ask Mitz, she can’t get rid of me. I love your blog, very professional, neat and organized. Tell ya the truth I’m looking for a tutorial video that I can use for my WP site, I tried uploading Cam Studio and it is just a failure on my BRAND NEW laptop..look forward to reading more of your blog. I found you @ Biz Sugar.
I would also like an iPad please!! lol
I would like to have a blog of Alexa less than 50k and PR 5 😛 If it is possible give it ASAP.
Well, i will be buying these gadgets next year for sure..