Top 10 Tech Gifts for the 2013 Holiday Season

Kindle Fire, Xbox One, plus more tech gifts.

Make Your Techie Happy With These Gadgets - It’s that time of year again. Black Friday has come and gone and now it’s time for the Christmas and Kwanzaa shopping rush. If you are shopping for your favorite tech-savvy someone or creating your very own wish list, then this is the list for you. Keep reading for BET.com’s top tech gifts of the holiday season. — Dominique Zonyéé(Photo: Jasmina/Getty Images)

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Make Your Techie Happy With These Gadgets - It’s that time of year again. Black Friday has come and gone and now it’s time for the Christmas and Kwanzaa shopping rush. If you are shopping for your favorite tech-savvy someone or creating your very own wish list, then this is the list for you. Keep reading for BET.com’s top tech gifts of the holiday season. — Dominique Zonyéé(Photo: Jasmina/Getty Images)

Kindle Fire HDX - This is one hot gift to make you forget about the cold holiday season. The Amazon’s Kindle Fire HDX features a 7- or 8.9-inch screen, 2GB of RAM (roughly quadruple that of the iPad Mini), and Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 800, a quad-core component running at a zippy 2.2GHz. Get your favorite people the Kindle Fire HDX tablet starting at $300 here.(Photo: Amazon)

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Kindle Fire HDX - This is one hot gift to make you forget about the cold holiday season. The Amazon’s Kindle Fire HDX features a 7- or 8.9-inch screen, 2GB of RAM (roughly quadruple that of the iPad Mini), and Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 800, a quad-core component running at a zippy 2.2GHz. Get your favorite people the Kindle Fire HDX tablet starting at $300 here.(Photo: Amazon)

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iPhone 5s - Apple dropped the new iPhone 5s in September, featuring a higher resolution camera, a larger f/2.2 aperture and a 15 percent larger sensor to allow more light in for better results. The New iPhone 5 models also include fingerprint technology and are available in an array of colors in the 5c model. Treat yourself or a loved one to an upgrade here.(photo: APPLE)

EA Sports UFC (For Xbox One and PS4) - Gamers, rejoice. EA Sports dropped a demo of EA Sports UFC, featuring Jon Jones and Alexander Gustafsson and giving players a chance to rewrite history when it comes to 2013's "Fight of the Year." You'll need an Xbox One or PS4 to play, though.(Photos from left: Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Microsoft, PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

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Xbox One - For the gamer in your life, the Xbox One is the ultimate gift. The new console tops our list, because it features Kinect 2.0, Microsoft’s camera motion sensing device, which allows users to interact without a controller and cable box compatibility for easy TV access. Purchase the Xbox One for $500 here.(photos from left: Photo by Gerardo Mora/Getty Images for Microsoft, PHILIPPE LOPEZ/AFP/Getty Images)

MiFi Liberate Hotspot - Who doesn’t like free Wi-Fi?  But in the era of the hacker and identity theft it is not always safe to connect to any available Wi-Fi. The touchscreen Mifi Liberate Hotspot delivers fast Web connections to up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices and features 12 hours of battery life. Purchase instant Wi-Fi technology for $50 with a two-year contract or $170 without, plus monthly fees, which vary from $10 to $50 for monthly data plans here.(photo: Novatel Wireless)

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MiFi Liberate Hotspot - Who doesn’t like free Wi-Fi?  But in the era of the hacker and identity theft it is not always safe to connect to any available Wi-Fi. The touchscreen Mifi Liberate Hotspot delivers fast Web connections to up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices and features 12 hours of battery life. Purchase instant Wi-Fi technology for $50 with a two-year contract or $170 without, plus monthly fees, which vary from $10 to $50 for monthly data plans here.(photo: Novatel Wireless)

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear - The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (phone) is an exceptional piece of technology, featuring a 13 megapixel autofocus camera, touch free ability to answer calls with the wave of a hand and more. The watch or Galaxy Gear just adds to the futuristic experience. Purchase a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear starting at $300 here.(Photo: Samsung)

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear - The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (phone) is an exceptional piece of technology, featuring a 13 megapixel autofocus camera, touch free ability to answer calls with the wave of a hand and more. The watch or Galaxy Gear just adds to the futuristic experience. Purchase a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear starting at $300 here.(Photo: Samsung)

Playstation IV - Although Xbox One made our list, we can’t forget the Playstation IV. The latest Sony gaming invention features Vita, which allows you to connect to Wi-Fi and turn your PS4 on from standby mode, plus navigate the menu and play your game. The PS4 starts at $400, $100 less than the Xbox. Purchase here.(Photo: Amazon) 

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Playstation IV - Although Xbox One made our list, we can’t forget the Playstation IV. The latest Sony gaming invention features Vita, which allows you to connect to Wi-Fi and turn your PS4 on from standby mode, plus navigate the menu and play your game. The PS4 starts at $400, $100 less than the Xbox. Purchase here.(Photo: Amazon) 

Kwikest Kevo - Have you ever locked your house keys inside, or just had too many bags in your hands to look for your keys? The new smart lock, Kwikest Kevo could be for you. The lock allows secure keyless access into your home or office via your smartphone. The Kevo comes in an array of colors for $220. Purchase yours here.(Photo: Kwikest Kevo)

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Kwikest Kevo - Have you ever locked your house keys inside, or just had too many bags in your hands to look for your keys? The new smart lock, Kwikest Kevo could be for you. The lock allows secure keyless access into your home or office via your smartphone. The Kevo comes in an array of colors for $220. Purchase yours here.(Photo: Kwikest Kevo)

Audiovox SoundFlow SoundBoard - If you like to jam out at your home or office, or know a music lover who could use speakers, the Audiovox SoundFlow SoundBoard is the perfect gift idea. Just place a smartphone or music device on top of the SoundBoard to amplify the sound instantly. The best part about this gift is that it’s only $30. Get one here. (Photo: Amazon)

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Audiovox SoundFlow SoundBoard - If you like to jam out at your home or office, or know a music lover who could use speakers, the Audiovox SoundFlow SoundBoard is the perfect gift idea. Just place a smartphone or music device on top of the SoundBoard to amplify the sound instantly. The best part about this gift is that it’s only $30. Get one here. (Photo: Amazon)

Google Chromecast - Do you love watching videos or movies? Then Google Chromecast, a video streaming device that can be hooked up to your Android or Apple mobile device to locate content and directed to your TV, is a cool gift for you. Purchase your Google Chromecast on sale for $30 here.(Photo: Chromecast Google)

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Google Chromecast - Do you love watching videos or movies? Then Google Chromecast, a video streaming device that can be hooked up to your Android or Apple mobile device to locate content and directed to your TV, is a cool gift for you. Purchase your Google Chromecast on sale for $30 here.(Photo: Chromecast Google)

Pebble Smartwatch - The Pebble Smartwatch may be a little less sophisticated than the Samsung Galaxy Gear, but if you just want to check your email, use apps and read text messages in style then this smartwatch is for you. Get the Pebble SmartWatch for around $150 here. (photo: Pebble Smartwatch)

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Pebble Smartwatch - The Pebble Smartwatch may be a little less sophisticated than the Samsung Galaxy Gear, but if you just want to check your email, use apps and read text messages in style then this smartwatch is for you. Get the Pebble SmartWatch for around $150 here. (photo: Pebble Smartwatch)