Valentines Day Gifts: Top 5 Gadgets To Buy For Your Loved One

By Jimmie Geddes email: j.geddes@mobilenapps.com | Feb 14, 2013 02:28 PM EST

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Love is in the air today and so are some great Valentine's Day gifts for the gadget lover in your life. Here are some great gifts to show loved ones you're as passionate about them as they are about technology:
Verizon Nokia Lumia 822 Smartphone (Credit: Verizon)
Verizon Nokia Lumia 822 Smartphone (Credit: Verizon)
Verizon's Red Lumia 822

Verizon's red Lumia 822 is the perfect smartphone to show the love of your life that you understand and appreciate his or her love of technology. You will get high points for choosing the Lumia 822, since it's running Microsoft's latest and greatest version of its smartphone operating system, Windows Phone 8. Your sweetie will appreciate that you took the time to research and get a phone that has great specs and you'll appreciate that the smartphone is FREE (after signing a new 2-year contract).The Nokia Lumia 822 features 4G LTE connectivity, a 4.3-inch display, 800 x 480 resolution and a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. It also has an 8MP back-facing camera (capable of 1080p video recording at 30 frames per second) and a 1.2MP front-facing camera. The Lumia 822 can be purchased online or in-store. Verizon is also offering free overnight shipping if you order online.

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BookBook iPad Case (Credit: BookBook)
BookBook iPad Case (Credit: BookBook)

BookBook iPad Case

The BookBook for iPad is the perfect case to use and protect your loved one's iPad. It will show them that you thought of an original idea and didn't just pick up an iPad case that everyone else has. This multi-functional case features an interior support frame that creates a variable-angle display and a built-in typing stand. Along with its vintage look, this case makes iPad feel as if you're holding a real book, and in many ways you are. BookBook for iPad provides two forms of protection. First, the hardback cover and rigid spine provide impact protection for your prized iPad. Second, the unique vintage book design of this case disguises iPad, helping protect it from theft. The BookBook for iPad is available for $79.99 and also comes in versions for iPad mini and iPhone. You can purchase BookBook here.

Amazon Kindle E-reader(L)  and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7-inch Garnet Red (Amazon | Samsung)
Amazon Kindle E-reader(L) and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7-inch Garnet Red (Amazon | Samsung)

Amazon Kindle E-reader

The Amazon Kindle is the most popular e-reader in the world, and at only $69 it's the perfect Valentine's gift for your loved one to read all of his or her favorite books. If you want to really impress, you can set up the Kindle and load it up with your loved one's favorite books. This little act will show that you not only purchased a great e-reader but you also took the time to pick out and buy some favorite books — and that you know his or her taste in reading.  The Kindle weighs less than 6 ounces, is lighter than a paperback, fits in your pocket, reads like paper with no glare even in bright sunlight, downloads books in 60 seconds with built-in Wi-Fi, and holds over 1,000 books. You can purchase the Amazon Kindle here.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7-inch Tablet In Garnet Red

Samsung is offering its Galaxy Tab 2 7-inch tablet in Garnet Red; it's the perfect tablet and color to give your loved one. This tablet will always remind your sweetheart what an amazing gift you gave for Valentine's Day. The 7-inch tablet comes with an attractive price to match its handsome plastic shell for $219.99. The device ships with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, features a 1,024 x 600 7-inch TFT display, 8GB of internal storage, 1GHz dual-core processor, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0 host support and built-in IR Blaster to use the tablet as a universal remote control. Samsung is also including a matching Red Garnet case ($50 value) with the Garnet Red Edition tablet. You can purchase this sweet tablet for your sweetie here.

iPod Nano (Credit: Apple)
iPod Nano (Credit: Apple)

Apple iPod nano

Apple's iPod nano is a great gift for Valentine's Day. The iPod nano is the best iPod Apple has ever released. Its small size makes it perfect to listen to music on the go. It has a 2.5-inch touch screen to make navigating music and videos super easy. The iPod nano also has Nike+ built-in so your loved one can use it to work out and keep track of workouts with the built-in pedometer (don't point this out initially, as you don't want to imply that your loved one needs to get in shape). The iPod nano has 16GB of internal storage, Nike+ support, Bluetooth 4.0, 2.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display, 240-by-432-pixel resolution at 202 pixels per inch, FM radio, up to 30 hours of music playback and 3.5 hours of video playback. Earn even more points for a great gift by personalizing and loading the iPod nano with your sweetheart's favorite songs, albums and movies. The iPod nano costs $149, is available in seven vibrant colors and can be purchased online or at Apple Retail Stores.

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