Gadgets and gizmos for the holidays

Last week's column on new technology gadgets and gifts for the holiday was a big hit and a lot of readers called wanting to get more information on some of the gadgets that were featured.

So, as promised, here are some more really cool tech gadgets that are under the radar, but great gifts that you can add to your already long list of treats for your family and friends to find under the tree on Christmas Day.

For you who just don't get the whole CD, iTunes, MP3 music thing and are still attached to your vinyl record collections, this next gadget will really make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Behold the iPod Turntable, which can convert the music on your vinyl records over to your iPod and you don't need a computer to do it.

With this device, you can capture the true LP sound onto your iPod, iPhone or MP3 player through the iPod Turntable's built-in iPod docking station with USB digital.

The turntable spins the vinyl and the music transfers to your iPod, iPhone or MP3 player seamlessly and without the need for any kind of cables.

There is a USB turntable computer connection for Mac and PC archiving and the iPod turntable has stereo input for converting other music sources as well.

I personally have more than 3,000 LPs and I must tell you that after checking this gadget out, I am very impressed and looking forward to getting one for myself. If you're interested in getting this gadget, you can get it from The Sharper Image, Amazon, Numark and most big box stores as well as online.

If you're a conspiracy buff or prankster and you like gadgets that allow you to catch things that people do without them knowing it or you just want to capture real-time situations from a different point of view, then I think you will find this next gadget very interesting.

The IRDC260 uCorder Pockito is a mini camcorder with webcam that can be worn on your person in an undetectable manner. This mini camcorder can also be mounted onto anything and because it is so small, it is easy to hide.

It measures at about 2.5 by 1.25 by 0.5 inches, which is why it is considered to be among the smallest and most portable camcorders on the market today.

It has incredible image quality as it delivers 720 by 480 D1 resolution AVI video at 30 fps in real-time. The camcorder can be attached to any part of your body and on a helmet, provided you have use of a sports accessory package.

The files from the uCorder Pockito can be saved to a Micro SD card and because the camcorder recordings are captured as AVI standard files, they are easily readable on any media player. The IRDC260 uCorder Pockito can be used as a webcam connected to your PC.

If you want an even faster camcorder with more memory, then you should get the uCorder IRDC250 Wearable Video Camera Recorder that has a 2 GB built-in memory to include a PC webcam.

If you're interested in getting the camcorder or you want more information, just visit www.ucorder.com/IRDC260b-pocket-camcorder.html for all the details.

Everybody's getting on the Kindle bandwagon in reading more of their favorite books and magazines without paper. Now there is NookColor eReader that says it will "color up your reading experience."

So the question becomes, what is it that makes this new entry into the eBook market different from all the other readers?

Well, for one, the NookColor eReader has an exclusive VividView color touch screen that is 7 inches and has a wonderful display screen technology with more than 16 million colors and an expanded viewing angle. It has an unlimited library due to the 8 GB of storage space.

You never have to worry about losing the book you're reading because you will always be able to get back to it at anytime and anywhere. The NookColor isn't only limited to eBooks, but is also an integrated Wi-Fi that will permit you to access the Internet.

The NookColor can be personalized and you can customize your home page, shelves and font, add virtual bookmarks and more. Barnes & Noble is where you can get the reader and it comes with Wi-Fi and 3G too.

I just love this time of year and researching the many new tech gadgets and gifts that are on the market and ready for you to run out and get.

I will end this series next week, with some more technology gifts and gadgets, one of which is specifically for kids, to include some gadgets from the green realm.

Andino Ward is vice president of marketing and operations of Bardissi Enterprises in Hatfield. Bardissi Enterprises welcomes your questions or comments. Questions you would like answered or topics you would like discussed should be sent to Andino R. Ward at award@bardissi.net. You can also visit www.bardissi.net, or call (215) 853-2266.