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Whether you’re shopping for a college student, professional, or someone who just likes to stay organized, Solo has something for you. Offering a wide variety of beautiful laptop bags, briefcases, totes, and tablet cases, this brand creates high-quality, functional products that are also classic and stylish. I had the opportunity to check out their Leather Universal Tablet Padfolio for tablets sized between 8.5″ and 11″, and it has provided the perfect home for my new iPad Pro!

This zipped tablet case has unique straps that hold the tablet in place rather like bungee cords. It can be adjusted to multiple viewing angles while in use, then laid flat when you want to zip the case back up. The Padfolio also features a built-in notepad, pen holder, and several pockets to hold documents and business cards. This is such a handy case for anyone who brings their iPads to meetings or classes, since you can keep all of your notes in one place! It’s also elegant, with a full-grain leather body.

Get a closer look at the Leather Universal Tablet Padfolio in our gift guide video:

The Solo Leather Universal Tablet Padfolio is available on Solo.net and Amazon.

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If you’re gifting a device to someone this holiday, don’t forget the importance of accessories! A protective case can make or break your shiny new tablet, literally, so make sure you pick up a good one to accompany your special gift. Or, if you’re racking your brains as to what to get for a teen, dad, or gadget head who already has all the devices they want, then turn your attention to what’s on their devices. Do they have a protective case, or is it just the same old, same old? If it’s the latter, then let me introduce you to Urban Armor Gear!

UAG offer a line of rugged, drop-tested cases for a variety of smartphones and tablets. I had the opportunity to test out their Folio Case for iPad Mini (1, 2 & 3), and I am very impressed!

This impact and water resistant case meets the military drop-test standard to keep your device snug and secure! Jai has been using an iPad Mini to control his drone with, so this is going to be an absolutely perfect companion gift – if someone plans to use their device outdoors frequently, a sturdy case is a must. Not to mention, Jai also enjoys listening to podcasts while he works on projects such as his handmade furniture, so that is yet another reason to invest in a case that can keep the iPad secure if takes a bump or two. He’s going to get a lot of good use out of this!

Learn more about Urban Armor Gear in my gift guide video:

The Folio Case for iPad Mini retails for $49.95 and is available at a store near you and at UrbanArmorGear.com.

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Are you looking for a gift for the man who has it all – but can’t seem to keep track of it? I’m talking about our loved ones that constantly lose their keys, wallet, and phone. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could help them keep tabs on their items? (Aside from saying, “Your keys are over here!!”) Well, now you can, thanks to Tile!

Tile is a simple, yet ingenious solution to this very common problem. These small, lightweight Bluetooth trackers affix to your items and sync to a corresponding app on your phone. I received the Tile Combo Pack, which includes 4 Tiles: A set of two Tile Mate, which hook onto your keychain, and two Tile Slim, designed to slip into your wallet or purse. When lost, simply open the app and, if your items are in a 100-foot radius, it will play a loud jingle so that you can locate your things quickly. Alternatively, if you have your keys but lose your phone instead, you can double press your Tile to make the phone ring.

The Tile app has several other handy features: If you leave it running in the background, it will automatically remember the last time and location that you had your item with you and display it on a map. And if you truly lose your item – more than just “Oh, it was in the couch cushions!” – you can select for the app to notify you when your item is found. If another Tile user happens to pass by your item, you will be automatically, anonymously notified of its most recent location. You can click here to read more about how the Tile system works.

I think this is so brilliant! I cannot wait to surprise Jai with this for Christmas to help with his daily keys-phone-wallet hunt. And Tile isn’t just a sanity saver for those who misplace keys frequently; this product would also be great for travelers to tuck into luggage while on the go, and for busy moms to stick into diaper bags and on the items that kids lose constantly, like lunchboxes, backpacks and stuffed animals. It could also be attached to critical health items, such as EpiPens. Watch my video below for more on Tile:

Tile Mate retails for $25, with pack of 4 retailing for $70. Get yours today at TheTileApp.com!

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As I prepare all of my Christmas gifts and cards, one tool that has been especially useful is my new Epson Expression Premium XP-640 printer. This is the latest in the Small-in-One series and successor to the XP-420, which I reviewed last year and have gotten a lot of good use out of. I was excited to try this new model and found it to be the perfect follow-up!

The wireless XP-640 can be used to print, copy and scan, with special features such as two-sided printing and even a dedicated CD printing tray. You can print from your computer, phone, directly from a USB flash drive/memory card, or remotely using cloud printing. This has been so perfect for all my Christmas activities – I’ve been scanning old family Christmas photos and printing out snapshots to include in holiday mailings. Last night, I was looking through old family photos with my uncle, and found a good one he hadn’t seen before. I scanned it in to share on Facebook so the rest of the family could enjoy it, which you can do in a snap with the XP-640’s scan to Facebook option. You don’t even need a computer to use this printer, because you can access all kinds of great templates for photo greeting cards and stationary straight from the 2.7″ LCD and touch panel.

Printers also make fantastic Christmas gifts. I gave my aunt the Epson PictureMate PM 400 Personal Photo Lab that was featured in last year’s Holiday Gift Guide, and she absolutely loved it and has used it all year to print out family photos. The XP-640 is another great gift choice because it is so versatile, and can be used for fun projects like photo scanning and printing, but also serves a practical purpose with its document functions.

Learn more about the Epson Expression Premium XP-640 printer in our video below:

The Epson Expression Premium XP-640 printer retails for $149.99 and is available in stores and on Epson.com.