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Trying to find that perfect gift can be overwhelming, especially when the person you’re buying for seems to have everything.I’ve managed to round up a few unique gift ideas for your review and hope you find them helpful.For the health conscious there is the Withings Wi-Fi Scale that uses biometric impedance analysis to determine individual body make-up. This is no ordinary scale, but acts as a wellness management tool capable of tracking and storing results on a personal webpage that only the owner can access. If currently involved in an online fitness programme with Weightbot, Fitburn or Google Health the results from the Withing’s can be programmed to autoshare with these automatically.Withings scales claim their data is more accurate than the traditional house scale and will produce results within 100 grams of actual weight and/or body mass. They provide results in pounds, kilograms or stones depending on your preference and each device can support results for up to eight users, so the whole family can participate.Although the concept of giving a scale to someone as a gift may seem odd, this sleek looking device made of glass and aluminium would surely be appreciated by any fitness buff on your list.So what do you get for the pet lover in your life outside of a subscription to Dog Lover’s magazine? Well how about two things that you wouldn’t necessarily pair up pets and technology.The Pet’s Eye View digital camera will capture all those special moments from your pet’s perspective. A mere 4.5 ounces, the device is battery operated and attaches to a pets collar. The built in timer can be set to take photos in one, five or 15 minute intervals and has the capacity to hold up to 40 photos at a time.The device is user friendly and can be plugged directly into your PC when you’re ready to download, it’s that simple.The perfect gift for those that want to know what their furry friends get up to while they aren’t around.My last pick could be a catch all present for many on your list. The business traveller, the Mom that wants to show off the latest pics from the family vacation, and teens that want to take to take their gaming skills to the big screen.How about a projector so small and lightweight you can carry it in your pocket? There are many different brands available and the prices can vary dramatically so I won’t select a specific brand but highlight the uses.These devices are compatible with an array of media devices including iPods, gaming consoles, PC’s, smart phones and some can even be used with a flash drive. Don’t all crowd around your Blackberry to watch YouTube, or settle for showing the family 4X6-inch images of the baby pics, plug in and project.These portable devices allow you to turn almost any surface into your own personal theatre.Next week we’ll talk about how to tackle those cards you forgot or didn’t send in time.