It's the 2008 holiday season, and with a week and a half of shopping left until Christmas Day, the staff over here at BallerStatus.com have compiled a list of some of our picks for gifts we feel are cool. From gadgets to clothing, we've handpicked some cool, not-so-expensive gift ideas for our readers. Check them out below.
G1 Phone
Buy it: T-MobileG1.com
Price: $179.99 w/ T-Mobile contract
The G1 (aka The Android) has been a long time coming. Tech blogs have spoke of the once mythical Google phone since 2006, and in 2008, T-Mobile finally brought it to the public. Although some have griped about the design (it's a bulky phone), the Google Android platform hold the potential to make smartphones more personal and powerful, offering integration with Google apps, and access to YouTube. It features a full QWERTY keyboard, 3G support, Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth. Right now, it's probably the Apple iPhone's biggest competition.

LRG's Rustic Tree Tee
Buy it: KarmaLoop.com
Price: $21
You can't go wrong with LRG. It's been one of the top streetwear brands for several years now, and continues to set trends with innovative and stylish looks and designs. Here's a new addition to their line, the Rustic Tree Tee, sporting the longtime tree logo the company's brand has been associated with. Simple, stylish, and cool. Kids like it. It is available in black, ash, purple, and white.

Flip MinoHD
Buy it: theflip.com
Price: $230
Since the Flip hit the scene, it has been a hit for anyone looking for a simple alternative to more advanced and bulky hand camcorders. There's no over the top features, no external memory, no cables, and no removable parts. Now, with the addition of the MinoHD, you're able to shoot in high definition -- 60 minutes worth. The Flip comes with built-in software for simple cuts or fun mixes. It's great, and anyone can use it. Point, hit the big red button on the back and shoot. When you're back home, flip up the USB plug and transfer to your computer. For just over $200, you can't beat it.

Beats By Dre headphones
Buy it: BeatsByDre.com
Price: $349.99 and $149.95
At first, it was hard to really accept these headphones as anything more than Monster (the company behind them) paying Dre for a co-signing. But, as many people know, Dre doesn't attach his name to just anything. We've checked them out, heard from several DJs about the quality of these headphones, and read reviews -- they’re top notch. So if you need a quality pair, these are them. They are pricey at $350, but for half that, you can get the earbud counterparts, which should also give a similar quality.

Verizon's Blackberry Storm
Buy it: VZWShop.com
Price: $199
The touch-screen phones have been all the rage of 2008. However, the one popular smartphone that was last to jump aboard the trend was the Blackberry by RIM. The Storm is Verizon's answer to AT&T's iPhone, and brings the phone for email and messaging into the new world of the touch-screen. The new Blackberry features an innovative touch screen, dual-mode functionality for world-roaming capabilities, a GPS, and 3.2-megapixel camera.

Supra Footwear
Buy it: KarmaLoop.com
Price: $60 - $140
The Supra kicks have been some of the most sought-after by sneakerheads for a while now. With the love they've gotten from celebs like Lil Wayne and skater Terry Kennedy, kids all over the states and beyond can't spend their money fast enough on a pair. According to their official website, they are 5 times more resistant than regular suede, weather resistant, and give more comfort for skateability. They are available in lowtop, hightop, and skytop ... and in several styles and colors.

Nixon's Vega Watch
Buy it: KarmaLoop.com
Price: $60.00
For the ladies, here's a cool little watch by Nixon. It has a quartz movement, one-size polycarbonate with stretch band (so it's one-size fits all, and is designed really cool. It comes in black, black & white, emerald, mint, navy, orchid, pink, red, white and turquoise.

MIMOBOT USB Flash Drives
Buy it: Mimoco.com
Price: $24 - $70
These things are just plain cool. The company teams up with various artists, or licenses the rights from other companies (such as "Star Wars" or "Halo") to create these cool looking USB flash drives. Each design is limited though, so when a particular item sells out, they're gone. They sell from as low as $24 for the 1GB models, all the way to over $100 for an 8GB version, and have numerous designs to choose from.

Han Cholo Jewelry line
Buy it: KarmaLoop.com or HanCholo.com
Price: $100 - $500
The Los Angeles based Han Cholo store and inspired jewelry line is a unique accessory company. Only in business for nearly four years, the company has churned out jewelry and accessories that has garnered attention from hipsters, gangsters, rockers, and almost every group in between, including celebrities such as Brad Pitt and Snoop Dogg, both of which have been spotting rocking their products. From necklaces and pendants, to rings and to earrings, for both men and women, Han Cholo has something for everybody.

G-Shock's Casio Data Bank Watch
Buy it: KarmaLoop.com
Price: $90.00
Everyone's got their iced out classic G-Shock watches, and some of the limited styles, but do they have this one? Here's a brand new version of he G-Shock that KarmaLoop.com recently added to their store. The Casio Data Bank Watch features record information, a calculator, and the ability to track your appointments with ease -- via a 25-page databank, 8-digit calculator and 5 multi-function alarms. It is available in green, black, orange, and white, and also boasts a 10-year battery. So, for just under $100, it is worth the investment.

Nintendo DS
Buy it: Amazon.com
Price: $129.99
This little portable gaming system will keep you entertained for hours, during those long vacation journeys, whether on a plane, car, or train. It employs innovative dual-screen and microphone-enabled gameplay without the load times of its counterpart, the Game Boy Advance SP. But is still compatible with older GBA games. Also, it's wi-fi multi-player capabilities and a touch screen gives it more ammo to help grow a list of original and fun games that aren't available elsewhere. It's a fun alternative to the Sony PSP.

PocketCinema V10
Buy it: Aiptek.com
Price: $299.99
This nifty device is a portable projector with stereo speakers. What is that? Well, with his pocket-sized gadget (the size of a cellphone), you can beam photos and/or videos or 42 inches to any surface. So, if you're sick of watching movies of a 2 inch screen, carry this little device around to solve that problem.

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