• This year, opt for a cooler and more unique gift for your man than a tie.Lisa Stirling/Digital Vision/Getty Images
  
  Sweaters and ties are common gifts for men at Christmas, but plenty of other cool and unique gift ideas ideas exist to give the man in your life. When choosing a gift, consider the man's personal interests and needs. Take mental note if he drops any clues in the months leading up to Christmas about something he thinks is cool. Christmas is the perfect time to give a high-end electronic gadget as something he can use and enjoy all year long.
  
  

Outdoor TV

• Outdoor TVs are cool and unique gifts for men. Outdoor TVs are made specifically for the outdoors; they are not simply regular TVs that you install outside. Outdoor TVs have a protective shield built around the body of the TV that protects it from weather, insects and other outdoor hazards. A regular TV does not have that protection and will likely stop working the first time it gets wet. Outdoor TVs can withstand extreme hot or cold temperatures as well. They are great for guys that like to hang out outside and catch the game while doing yard work, grilling or just enjoying the fresh air.
  
  

Pocket Size HD Camcorder

• A pocket size high definition camcorder records HD video digitally and is small enough to easily fit into your man's pocket. Many pocket size HD camcorders come with built-in connections to online video sharing websites, so he can share videos online with one click. He also can take still photos and operate it as a webcam as well for video chatting online.
  
  The cameras shoot HD video and have a variety of memory options, starting at 40 minutes of video and going up from there. Pricing varies, though many models cost between $150 and $250, as of October 2010.
  
  

Hand-Held DVD Players

• Hand-held DVD players fit in the palm of your man's hand. They help pass the time when traveling, waiting in line, waiting for an appointment or when he is doing housework. It plays regular DVDs and is easy to carry around in his pocket. Most have anti-skip technology in case the plane ride gets bumpy. Ha can also view photos digitally on the screen via a USB drive. The screens are usually about 3.5 inches wide and most come with speakers or ear bud headphones to wear for private viewing.