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Published : Thursday, 05 May 2011, 2:13 PM EDT
MYFOXNY.COM - Still need a present for Mother's Day? Dan Costa with pcmag.com has some unique tech gifts any mom would love. From robots to e-readers, Dan's got some great ideas -- some of them won't cost you a dime!
Voice Chatting Service
Our Pick: Skype
Sign up mom for video chatting, set it up for mom.
http://www.skype.com
Photo Editing / Sharing Software
Our Pick: Picasa
Make it easier for mom to edit and share her photos by downloading some photo software on her computer.
Picasa (Free for 1 GB, upgrade to 20GB for $5 per year)
http://picasa.google.com/
Digital Picture Frame
The PCMag Editors' Choice Kodak Pulse Digital Photo Frame $119.95
Mom can keep updated family pictures around the house or her office without the hassle of picking out new pictures and printing them out to specific sizes.
http://store.kodak.com
Ebook Reader
PCMag Editors' Choice Barnes & Noble Nook Color $249
Instead of toting around bulky books and magazines, mom could have everything she wants to read on a handy ebook reader.
Barnes and Noble or http://www.barnesandnoble.com/nookcolor
Digital Magazine Subscriptions
Our Pick: Whatever Mom Likes (prices vary)
If your mom has an ebook reader, like the Kindle or Nook, or a tablet, like the iPad or Xoom, sign her up for a few digital magazine subscriptions.
Usually purchased on e-reading device
Fancy Coffee Pot
Cuisinart DGB-900BC Burr Grind and Brew Thermal 12-Cup Automatic Coffeemaker $199
Mom can easily program the coffeemaker and it will have up to 12 cups of great-tasting coffee waiting for her in the double-wall insulated thermal carafe.
http://www.cuisinart.com
Robotic Floor Cleaner
iRobot Scooba (three different models at $300, $400, and $500)
http://store.irobot.com
Music Streaming Service
Pandora (free or $36 per year premium service)
http://www.pandora.com