2012 Best Gift Ideas for Men under $100: Cool Gadgets, Gifts

We all know that men are difficult to buy gifts for. What we do know, however, is that men love gadgets. In all the lists of cool gift ideas for men, electronic gadgets are listed as number one cool gift for men, followed by other gadgets upon gadgets, and a Lamborghini somewhere in between. Some must-have gift ideas for men, listed cell phone as number one. It seems that there was a survey done asking men if they would rather be on an island with their wife/fiancé/girlfriend or their cell phones, and 70% of men chose their cell phones. Astounding, isn't it? I mean astounding that 30% of the men surveyed who answered otherwise, lied.

How men survived the human species after years of receiving neckties as gifts for Christmas, Father's day and their birthdays, heaven only knows. Although it's been rumoured that some men had hanged the well-intentioned necktie giver using the necktie gift as a noose, no written records could be found.

Thank goodness for cool gadgets, right guys?

Most electronic gadgets are rather expensive. But men love gadgets of any sort. Men love gifts they could play with and tell their friends about their new toys. Men are really boys at heart. One thing I love about men is that most men don't really care how much you spend on their gift. It's how cool and fun the gift is, that matters to them. So unlike, women.

So, here are some cool gift ideas for men in 2012 for under $100. You might want to get a head start for Valentine's Day, Father's Day, Christmas and birthdays.

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Wireless TV Headphones

Wireless TV headphones are great gifts for men. Men can turn the TV up as loud as they like watching their sports without bothering their partner/wife/fiancé/girlfriend (you!). With the wireless TV remote, men can even go to the kitchen or washroom without missing their show. Being wireless, they can just get up and go. How cool is that? Definitely a great addition to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

Here are some wireless TV headphones under $100.

1. Sennheiser RS120 926 MHz Wireless RF Headphones with Charging Cradle -The RS 120 is a lightweight RF wireless headphone system with open, supra-aural headphones. Ideal choice for both hi-fi and TV use, the headphone receive sound through walls and ceilings so you won't have to remain in the same room as your equipment. Power comes from NiMH batteries that are recharged by simply putting the headphones on their transmitter base. Weighs just 8.1 ounces, comes with a two-year warranty. List price $109.95, on sale right now at under $100. Great deal!
2. Sennheiser RS110 Over-Ear RS110 926 Mhz Wireless Rf Headphones - This Sennheiser entry-level headphones are an ideal choice for people who like to walk around the room while listening to their favorite tunes and TV shows. Features a 900 MHz wireless transmitter that broadcast a powerful signal throughout the room, even through walls and ceilings. Compatible with LCD and Plasma televisions. This has replaceable parts so you don't have to buy a new one everytime a part needs replacing. Comes with AAA batteries and a 2-year warranty (US).
3. TV Ears 2.3 MHZ Wireless Headset System with 10 Replacement Ear Tips by TV Ears
4. Sony MDRRF970RK 900 MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphone

5. New Sony 900mhz Wireless Stereo Headphone System Black Volume Control On Headset

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Floating Globes

Yes, floating globes! A must-have for men - great for the home or office. A floating globe will give men hours and hours of inspiring wonder and amazement. These globes are so cool. Men can observe earth in space without flying to the moon. An electromagnetic field levitates the globe so it literally floats in space, just like our planet. No man should be without one. Floating globes are definitely a great addition to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

1. Fascinations Levitron Globe World Stage - This 4 inch globe comes with an advanced magnetic drive that allows the Terra Magic AXIS to rotate for months. Terra Magic AXIS 4” globes feature four distinctive color styles with an attractive base.
2. Levitron AG Anti-Gravity Globe - This 4 inch globe is a museum-quality globe with bold and beautiful colors floats above a futuristic base. It comes with AC power that plugs into any outlet.

These floating globes are designed to illustrate many magical aspects of our world. They will cause people to react with amazement and ask "What makes that work?" or "How is that possible?" Great conversational piece, floating globes are definitely a great addition to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2011 under $100.

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Magic Wand Portable Scanner

Men will love to have one these magic wands. The magic wand portable scanners are super cool to show off to their friends. These portable scanners can scan pictures, magazines, books and documents in colour!

No need to have bulky scanners that you don't have room for on your working table. No more scanning one picture at a time. Who got the time to scan one picture at a time? The magic wand scanner will do the trick in one simple scan.

The Magic Wand Portable Scanner is one electronic gadget that men will love to receive as a gift. Add this to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

• VuPoint Solutions Magic Wand Portable Scanner (PDS-ST410-VP) - The VuPoint portable magic wand scanner features

  • Scanner for color & monochromatic images, documents, magazines
  • Sensor: A4 Color Contact image Sensor
  • Resolution: Standard Resolution: 300x300dpi (default); High Resolution: 600x600dpi
  • External Memory: Support Micro SD card up to 16GB (Micro SD card not included)
  • File Format: JPEG

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SPY GADGETS

Every man wants to be James Bond. James Bond is one super cool spy. Well, men can be super cool spies with the proper spy gadgets. And what is cooler than spying on their unsuspecting buddies with a camouflage camera/video pen, a watch or a motion detection clock camera. Add these super cool spy gadgets to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

1. Miniature Spy Scope - A spy can't go around without a Spy Scope This super cool compact spy scope is miniature but very powerful. You can zero in a vehicle license plate from two blocks away and able to clearly read all the letters. The optics system is constructed of double optical prism which reduces its size significantly to fit in the palm of you hand . The exterior frame is made of tough and feather-weight metallic alloy. The minimum distance is 3 meters, perfect example for this, is the ability to read a bar code of a box on top of a tall warehouse shelf. This spy scope utilizes advance optics system which increases brightness by 10-20% when used at night. Add the miniature Spy Scope to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.
2. Spy Camera / Video Pen - This pen camera/spy pen features: 4GB built-in flash drive allows more than 1.5 hour of HQ video data recording, or store up to 8,000 still pictures. Powered by SGT's Micron Chipset. Inconspicuous hidden CMOS camera in pen offers steathy video recording at 640 x 480 pixel resolution, or Plug-and-plays into your PC and/or MAC computers. Built-in Li-ion battery charged by USB from computer or wall socket. Add the Spy Camera / video Pen to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

3. Spy Watch - A must-have in spy gadgets. This video watch features full color 1.4” TFT screen to watch recorded videos and live playback. You can record Video and Photos in the dark with real Night Vision technology! This video watch is loaded with Apps and Games, including Spy Detector and Lie Detector Apps, includes rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery and USB connection, and it is compatible with Mac & PC. Add the Spy Watch to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

4. Spy Sunglass - Another must-have spy gadget for Agent 007. 3 Mega Pixel Pinhole CMOS video camera in sunglass frame, built in 4GB Memory (2.5 - 3 hrs), 30 Frames Per Second Recording Speed with 640 x 480 Resolution in the AVI video format. Works with Win98, WinME, WinXP, Win2000, Vista, Win7, MAC. Add the Spy Sunglass to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.
5. Wrist Watch Walkie-Talkies - Of course, a spy need to be able to talk with his buddy.. I mean spy partner. This pair of wrist watch walkie-talkies is the answer. Multi Channels Functions, Auto Channel Scan, Range: 2.5KM/1.5M. Add this pair of Wrist Watch Walkie-talkies to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

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Solar Power Radio/Flashlight/USB Phone Charger

Talk about the ultimate gadget! This super cool gadget is the granddaddy of coolness. No one likes to think about disaster, but being prepared can make chances of surviving one much greater. Make your man a hero. This super cool gadget will make a great gift for men. Add this to your list of super cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

• Etón American Red Cross ARCFR160R Microlink Self-Powered AM/FM/NOAA Weather Radio with Flashlight, Solar Power and Cell Phone Charger - At only 5.25 inches, the MICROLINK FR160 literally fits in the palm of your hand. It also includes a powerful solar panel, no hassle of batteries or adapters. If that wasn’t enough, this super cool gadget also has a full sized USB port to easily charge any small electrical device such as an mp3 player or cell phone. You’ll always know what’s going on, thanks to the AM, FM and NOAA Weather Band tuners. With the additional flashlight and cell phone charger, this gadget is beyond cool. Men will simply adore this.

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Sport Watches

Men love sport watches, specially multi-functional. The more functions, the better. They might not use all the functions but as long as they're there, everything's cool. Sports watches are not only for men who play sports, or run marathons, or go deep sea diving. If they watch football on TV and drink beer with their buddies, that's good enough. They need a sport watch. Add sport watches to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

1. Casio Men's AWG100-1A G-Shock Multi-Band Solar Atomic Analog Watch - The super cool watch features a day-date-and-month calendar (pre-programmed until the year 2099), a daily alarm, countdown timer, 1/100 second stopwatch, accuracy: +/-15 seconds per month (with no signal calibration); world Time (48 Cities), Shock Resistant, LED Light with afterglow; hourly Time Signal; 12/24 hour formats, water resistant to 660 feet (200 meters). Definitely a must-have addition to your cool gift ideas 2011 for men under $100. (listed at $130) Definitely a great addition to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

2. Casio Men's G300ML-1ACR G-Shock Analog-Digital Black Sports Watch - This is a shock-resistant G-SHOCK watch that's unaffected by strong impacts or shaking. It has hours, minutes, seconds, am/pm, date and day of the week, databank, world time, counter, alarms, countdown, stopwatch, calendar and logo. Quartz movement. Scratch resistant mineral crystal. Water resistant at 100 meters/ 330 feet. Another super cool watch from Casio for under $100. A great addition to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.
3. Casio Men's SGW300HB-3AVCF Twin Sensor Multi-Function Digital Green Sport Watch - This outdoor watch has Twin Sensor capabilities that measure temperature and altitude/air pressure. Features include world time, LED light, 5 alarms, 1/100th second stopwatch and countdown timer, 12/24 hour formats and it's water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M). Definitely one cool watch from Casio for under $100. A great addition to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

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Stress Reliever Fun Gadgets/Toys for Men

Yes, men get stressed out too. Women shop or eat ice-cream when stressed out. Men play with toys. Ok, we'll call 'em toys gadgets.

Here are some stress reliever fun toys.. I mean gadgets, gift ideas for men.

Add these really cool gifts to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

• The Ex 5-Piece Knife Set with Unique Red Holder Designed By Raffaele Iannello - For men who love to cook, and have pent up anger towards their boss, their exes, or the annoying guy in the next cubicle.. here's such a great gift idea. Cooking is therapeutic, but with this set of knifes at his fingertips, he'll be dancing and whistling in the kitchen in no time. A great addition to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

• Dead Fred Pen Holder - This pen holder is such a great stress reliever. Just looking at it will make you smile. A neat and cool gift idea for men to relieve stress from day to day annoyance in the office. It's a great conversational piece as well. "Who did you kill today?" A great addition to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

• Splat Stan - Silicone Drink Coaster - This is a cute.. ok not cute.. cool gift idea for men. Another great stress reliever. Just looking at this drink coaster would make him smile. And imagining he splat the guy who keeps getting a raise and whose job he is doing on top of his, is not only way cool - it's beyond cool! Men love gift ideas like this. Certainly, a great addition to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

• Magnetic Bucky Balls - Talk about a super gadget/toy/stress reliever and a great gift for men. Bucky Balls will give men hours and hours of play time. Bucky balls are powerful Rare Earth magnets. It can be shaped, molded, torn apart and snapped together in UNLIMITED WAYS. Make sculptures, puzzles, patterns, shapes, stick stuff to the fridge, invent a new game. Great for stress relief and a cool gift. A great addition to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

• Desk top Stress Rocket - This one is the greatest among gift ideas for men to relieve stress. Now I call this a toy. Ok, a gadget. This is not only a stress reliever but such a cool toy/gadget as well. Men will appreciate your thoughtfulness and sense of humour. Men love rockets. This is a great gift idea, and so cheap to boot. A great addition to your list of cool gift ideas for men 2012 under $100.

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