As the year of 2011 comes to a nearing end, there are two special days wherein many people from all over the world celebrate, and that is Christmas, the recognized day of the birth of Jesus, and New Year, the day that we say goodbye to 2011 and hello to 2012.
Christmas shopping is in the air, and Christmas bargains are definitely a lifesaver for those who are buying gifts for friends, family and those who are involved in something called “Kris Kringle” or “Secret Santa” (US) or what we call “Monito-monita” (Philippines). It is a western Christmas tradition in which people are randomly assigned a person to whom they give a gift to anonymously.
The Monito-monita tradition in the Philippines is mostly carried out at offices, classrooms, among friends, and even in families. In Monito-monita, once you have picked a person’s name, you are then going to give him or her a gift each time there will be one scheduled. Take note that the price is normally about 25 pesos to 50 pesos, depending on what the group had agreed upon. For instance, “something long” on Monday, “something round” on Tuesday, and so forth. On the last day of this event, which is normally a Christmas party (but not always necessarily on Christmas Eve), there will be the giving of the exchange gift – of course, the price of the gift to be given is normally higher than the previous ones.
While browsing through online stores, I came across some great hot gadgets that I think will surely interest you – and maybe even tempt you into buying it for someone or for yourself this Christmas 2011.
#5. Sennheiser RS120 926 MHz Wireless RF Headphones with Charging Cradle
Product Description: The Sennheiser RS-120 Wireless Headphones are an ideal choice for wireless use of both Hi-Fi audio and the TV. The open-ear headphones are supraaural and provide detailed, warm sound reproduction with a strong bass response. The headphones 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 that can be mounted to a wall. The entire system weighs just 8.1 ounces, and it comes with a two-year warranty.
Regular Price: $109.95
Promo Price: $57.09
Interested? Kindly order here
#4. Portable Mat with Powercube by Powermat
**Perfect for charging multiple electronic devices at the same time.
Product Description: The Powermat Portable Mat is a fold-up charging mat that’s perfect for travel. What’s a charging mat, you ask? Good question. Powermat’s Wireless Charging System offers a clean, simple way to keep all those personal electronic devices charged, without a mess of cables. With the Powermat system, you choose a mat and then choose the receivers to match the devices you want to charge. Each mat includes a Universal Powercube receiver that allows you to charge hundreds of devices. You can also purchase receivers custom designed to fit on your devices, so you never need to remove them to use your device.
Regular Price: $99.99
Promo Price: $48.48
Interested? Kindly order here
#3. Logitech Wireless Performance Mouse MX for PC and Mac
Product Description: New Logitech Darkfield Laser Tracking works on more surfaces than other mice – even on glass. Tiny Logitech Unifying receiver stays in your computer – plug it in, forget it, even add compatible wireless devices without multiple USB receivers. Flexible recharging system for easy charging through your computer or a power outlet, even when you’re using your mouse. Hyper-fast scrolling lets you fly through long documents and web pages. Sculpted right-handed shape with stealth thumb controls for rapid-fire web browsing, application switching, zooming and more.
Regular Price: $99.99
Promo Price: $79.99
Interested? Kindly order here
#2. Black & Decker Pivot Vac 18V Cordless Pivoting Hand Vac, PHV1810
**Perfect for cleaning your computer keyboard and other electronic items.
Product Description: Black & Decker’s updated version of its original Pivot Vac cordless handheld vacuum, the PHV1810 incorporates the same popular features – including 18 volts of power with cyclonic suction action, a patented 10-position pivoting nozzle, and three-stage filtration – into an even, smaller, quieter, and easier-to-clean design. The vacuum’s removable, washable bagless dirt bowl holds up to 40% more dirt and debris than the original model, and the washable pre-filter and filter are simple to maintain for maximum suction and allergen removal. This model also features on-board brush and extendable crevice tools, a foldable body for compact storage, a wall-mountable charger, and an LED charging indicator light. It carries a two-year warranty.
Regular Price: $117.34
Promo Price: $52.00
Interested? Kindly order here
**Last but definitely not least, this item is no ordinary wristwatch as it also can be used as a hidden video camera! Check it out, you may find it an absolute bargain!
#1. Watch Camera – 720p HD Video Recording Capability with genuine SPHERE logo imprint
Product Description: Sphere Techs brings you the perfect watch camera you’ve been waiting for. Unlike other watch cameras, this spy watch records in true HD (non-interpolated) resolution of 1280x720P pixels. Frame rate is an astonishingly smooth 30FPS which puts the quality on par with conventional HD cameras. With the press of a button, you can switch to ‘Still Image Capture’ mode and capture HD-quality 4032 x 3024 pixel pictures without anyone noticing. 4GB of internal flash disk capacity allows you to record up to 75 minutes of video footage or take over of 4000 HD still images. Powered by an advanced Micron internal chipset, file transfers of videos and images are easier than ever. Clear and concise instructions manual will guide you on every little uncertainty you may have. Perfect hidden camera for sales people, lawyers, legal enforcers, covert surveillance, parties, spy games, internet fun, spy shopping, pranks and more! Fully compatible with PCs and MACs. Can be played back on all the popular video playing software formats including Windows Media Player, Quick Time, Real Player, VLC, WinDVD and PowerDVD. You can upload your ‘mysterious’ video footage on to Youtube, Facebook, blogs and more! Beware of cheap knock-offs. This HD watch is built at triple QC standards. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. In the interest to protect your legal liability, audio recording feature has been deliberately removed in this model. Consequently, this product complies with 18 U.S.C. § 2512 (criminal procedure: wiretapping law) making this the first and only LEGAL surveillance spy watch in the market today.
Regular Price: $399.99
Promo Price: $89.99
Interested? Kindly order here
*Note – The prices of the gadgets featured are currently discounted for this Christmas season only.
Happy Christmas shopping everyone!




{ 27 comments… read them below or add one }
Hi Johanna,
Most people will say at first glance that the Powermat Charger for cellphones and other electronic devices is just a waste of money. However, I have friends and family members who benefit greatly from the Powermat Charger. It is really perfect for times when you need to charge your cellphones and other gadgets, and they are very handy when you are traveling or out of town. You do not need to bring different chargers anymore. Since it is a mere below $50, I will see if I can purchase one from here. As for the other gadgets, they are absolutely a steal!
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Hi Aimee,

Thank you for your input about the Powermat Charger. I am also thinking of buying it as well, that’s why I featured it, because it will be very useful when you are out of town with friends or family and you need something that can charge your electronic gadgets without the use of separate chargers (there are times we really tend to forget bringing our own charger due to the certain “stresses” we encounter when preparing for vacation trips).
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Johanna recently posted..5 Affordable Vacation Ideas
If it’s really true that all these gadgets can be bought for such a low price, then I am speechless! Really! These are really a great bargain for anyone interested in buying them for the holidays. Thanks for letting us know!
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Hi Amanda,
Glad you liked it.
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What actually caught my attention is the Sphere tech gadget. Who can imagine that a simple watch offers camera and video recording? It’s really a best spy watch that men will surely love! As I clicked the link, it’s discounted up to 78%. A very ideal Christmas gift.
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Hi Christina,
It’s a really great Christmas gift for the boys. Even any adult male who is a “boy at heart” can really get a good bargain with this cool watch + hidden video camera recorder.
Thanks for commenting! Come back soon..
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Hi Johanna,
Great to know about how you do the Kris Kringle in your country! We only exchange gifts on Christmas day, so that’s a bit boring for us, I think.. LOL! The gadgets you featured are really on sale! I’m interested in getting the headphones for my best friend who likes listening to music and gaming. The watch camera is also a great deal! Will let you know when I get to buy them here. Thanks for sharing!
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Hi Cara,
The Monito-monita tradition is great most of the times. The only thing it’s not cool is when you do not very much like the person you picked – or the one who picked you does not give your gifts on the exact day of the scheduled gift-giving. That’s the disadvantage of randomness, LOL.
Thank you very much! The gadgets I featured are really great holiday bargains. The links here when you order will direct you to Amazon.
Thanks for commenting! Come back soon..
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Hi Johanna,
Just wanted to let you know I ordered last month the Sennheiser headphones as well as the watch camera here.
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Hi Cara,
Thank you very much for purchasing! Just curious, have you ordered using the links here?
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Yup, it’s my way of thanking you for featuring them! I wouldn’t have known otherwise!
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Much appreciated.
Hope you and your friend enjoy your new gadgets! Belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family!
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Hi Johanna,
I like the Logitech wireless mouse here. I currently have a plain wireless mouse, meaning two buttons and one scroll wheel. The wireless mouse you featured here seems to have programmable buttons, which I would like to have here for my work and home use because my old A4Tech mouse has programmable buttons that made me work and type fast on my computer. It’s still quite costly for me, but it’s still a nice deal. Thanks for sharing!
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Hi David,
Glad you like the Logitech wireless mouse! I agree, programmable buttons can really let you use handy shortcuts so that you can do things faster on your computer than a simple wireless mouse.
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Hey Johanna,
The Black & Decker vacuum seems to call to me, probably because I am really looking for a portable vacuum cleaner lately, haha! It’s really a tempting bargain – more than 50% off the original price. Thanks for sharing!
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Hi Erwin,
I agree, the vacuum cleaner really is tempting, and with that discounted price, you get to enjoy the fact that it’s Black & Decker! That brand actually is considered to be a quite expensive brand here in the Philippines.
Thanks for commenting! Come back soon..
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Thanks for the list Johanna! But I like the #1 in your list.. the sphere watch gadget! I already have my Casio watch with universal remote control.. And I think having this one will add to my collection. Haha! I’m excited to have this! It’s time for me to be the another James Bond!
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Hi Benson,
Welcome to my blog!
Glad you liked the Sphere watch. It would be really strange if someone, especially a guy, would not love to have this gadget for Christmas!
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Awesome deals! This is what I love during Christmas. A lot of special deals that are not only good in shopping for gifts but also for personal use.
Hi Cass,
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I definitely agree with you. Christmas is truly a great time to share our blessings through gift-giving (and might as well give ourselves some gifts too.
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The Sennheiser RS120 looks like a super bargain. I love the recharging station a lot. Always hated changing batteries every few weeks with previous headsets.
The Logitech Performance MX mouse looks futuristic. I wonder if it is a successor to the very popular MX518 model. I have been using that for over 2 years now and it hasn’t missed a beat.
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Hi Jean,

Glad you liked the Sennheiser RS120. I’m not quite sure about the MX mouse being the successor to the MX518. Nevertheless, glad yours is still in good working condition!
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Great review Johanna! although my comment is a bit late, we can still avail these product sales in different ecommerce sites.
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January 4, 2012 at 6:51 pm
I’d like to buy the powermat. I really need this kind of gadget especially that I’m always using my my mobile for my wifi access. I’m having troubles in charging my mobile so this would definitely be a great use for me.
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The logitech mouse looks very interesting….

Now listed on my wish list
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I like the Logitech wireless mouse here. I currently have a plain wireless mouse, meaning two buttons and one scroll wheel. The wireless mouse you featured here seems to have programmable buttons, which I require to have here for my work and home use because my old A4Tech mouse has programmable buttons that made me work and type fast on my computer. It’s still rather costly for me, but it’s still a nice deal. thanks for sharing!
Great post, I am interested in the HD camera watch. I’m really curious how well it really works. I have also wondered how well wireless headphones work. It seems like it may get a lot of interference in certain places.