iPad mini
It's shaking up the mid-size tablet space and appears to be a real winner. The Los Angeles Times tested it against the Kindle and Nexus 7 and decided that the mini won. I found it to be as elegant as all the hype, frankly.
The subtle difference in size, compared to others in the category, makes it particularly nice to hold for all tasks.
Prices start at $329.
This Bluetooth headset is impressive.  At $99, this hands-free headset is excellent. If you need an office speakerphone, take a look at their Calisto 620 for $149.
As a side note, check out this fun contest currently being run by Plantronics, “What's the Strangest Place You've Taken a Business Call?“ I had started a conversation about a loaner of the Legend prior to learning about this sweepstakes.
Now it may be hard to make a case for business use with this new camera, but I think it might help lots of small business owners who are not professionals, or barely amateurs. It isn't just a new camera, but a new kind of camera.
In essence, the Lytro camera lets you create living pictures that you can endlessly refocus after you take them. It sounds unbelievable and I am going on my photographer friend's recommendations because I have not had a chance to test it yet.
Starts at $399.
Nest Learning Thermostat
If you work from a home office and want a way to save on your energy bills, take a look at this new thermostat. As its name implies, this thermostat learns your schedule and programs itself. Seriously.
Plus, you can control it from your phone. If you can install a light fixture (not just screw in a light bulb), then you can hook this device up and save money on heating and cooling.
Cost is $249.
There are no shortage of iPhone cases, Android cases, or iPad keyboard covers. I'll leave the iPhone case world alone, but there's one I really like from Kensington. Â I needed a simple cover for the Ting Cell phone that I'm testing.
This case sales for $19.99. They make a really nice faux-leather iPad folio case with an actual working keyboard, too!
