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Ah, the holidays. They can be both fun and stressful for many of us\u2014not least because we have to make so many decisions around gift giving. The plethora of cyber sales and new products on the market make this a great time to try out new products yourself or buy some for the loved people in your lives. To that end, I\u2019ve followed tradition and asked some of my fellow Backblazers to submit their gift ideas for this year and we\u2019ve compiled them into this 2024 gift giving list!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reading, (w)righting, (a)rithmatic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kindle Paperwhite<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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For the reader in your life, the Kindle Paperwhite is a great way to keep reading regardless of the conditions. It uses e-ink technology to avoid glare and allows for reading in both high and low light conditions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ReMarkable Paper Pro<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is one of the coolest devices out there, and I can personally say that I desperately want someone to gift me one (although it\u2019s a bit on the pricey side, so I get it). This uses similar e-ink technology as the Paperwhite and allows you to take notes using your own handwriting\u2014which (at least in my case when I write in cursive) helps me remember things!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tekfun LCD Writing and Doodle Tablet<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Mixing writing and artistry, this doodle tablet is great for kiddos that are with you in a restaurant or long-haul flight. In fact, I just bought one of these for my nephew!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Klein Bottle<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Some people are math people. I don\u2019t get it, but this Klein Bottle is basically an inside joke to math nerds (something about M\u00f6bius loops) and can serve as a lovely table prop for the math lover in your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sounds good!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless Gaming Headset<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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For the gamer in your life, these are some of the best headphones on the market. They\u2019re wireless, they sound great, and the microphone picks up all of the positive (I\u2019m sure) feedback for teammates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple AirPods 4<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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The latest and greatest from Apple. These come with a new chip that helps with transparency mode so you can cross the street with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re an Android user (raises hand) you may want something built for your phone and the latest Pro version of the Pixel Buds are here for you. These come with little nubs for snug fit, meaning you can run or lift or meander without worrying that your tiny buds will fall out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Experiences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sur La Table Cooking Classes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Who doesn\u2019t want to impress loved ones with delicious dishes? If you have a Sur La Table near you, these are great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airbnb Experiences<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re a fan of traveling you\u2019ve likely stayed at an AirBnB. But even if you\u2019re more of a homebase person, their Experiences tab is worth checking out. From cooking to glass blowing to cow cuddle therapy (yes, that\u2019s a thing<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odds and ends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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I have one of these in my car and, let me tell you, as a person who used to bite their nails out of boredom (gross, I know), it helps keep my mind and compulsions at bay! Highly recommend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under Desk Foot Rest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Many of us spend our day sitting, sometimes standing at a desk. Even when you\u2019re sitting, though, ergonomics are a big deal and having an adjustable foot rest can help you get into a position that feels solid and sustainable for long stretches of time. I recommend getting up and stretching every now and again, but if you\u2019re like me and have a bad back, these are great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leatherman ARC<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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Whether you\u2019re outdoors or indoors, sometimes you need to cut or saw or screw or open or pry or file something, and for that, these Leatherman tools cannot be beaten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give the gift of Backblaze<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

And, of course, we\u2019d be remiss if we didn\u2019t remind you that Backblaze Computer Backup<\/a> makes a great gift. Help your family and friends experience the sweet, sweet peace of mind that comes from a good backup strategy and make sure they never lose a file again. Bonus: you don\u2019t even have to go to the store to get it.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Go forth and gift!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope this guide sparked some ideas and simplified some choices. We love hearing about what folks are excited about, so feel free to give us some more good options in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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