12-10-12: Tech Check

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With the holiday season in full swing, former Baltimore Sun tech reporter Gus Sentementes shares his gift picks for the techie in your family.

The Kindle Paperwhite retails for $119 at Amazon. Reviewers say it's one of the best e-readers for actually reading books.

Nintendo's new console is the Wii U. The basic model will set you back about $300 and comes with a tablet-like controller.

Got wandering pets? The Tagg Pet Tracker can find 'em.

Every device has to be "smart" nowadays. Even your thermostat. The Nest thermostat learns your habits and adjusts your thermostat to suit them.

And, finally, printing on 2-D paper is so 20th century. 3-D printing is the future. You can get ahead of the curve for around $1,600.