As a self-confessed Apple lover and owner of various Apple products, there is nothing I like more than finding fun and practical things to use with them. And as Christmas is coming ever closer it’s now the time to help you choose some gifts for those who love their Macbook, iPod’s and iPhones.

1. SeeThru Satin Soft-Touch on a Hard Shell Case

Right lets start with the most difficult. The Macbook, and in particular the Macbook Pro, this new and improved laptop is every Apple lovers most beloved possession so one thing we really want to do is protect it. This may not seem like a fun gift but it is really important and will be highly valued by it’s owner! Check out the SeeThru Satin Soft-Touch on a Hard Shell Case from Speck. This will help protect your Macbook whilst still keeping it accessible. The durable hard shell will protect it from scuffs and scratches, it’s fully vented to stop the unit from overheating, gives you easy access to all ports and battery check button and also has a gorgeous frosted soft-touch finish for extra grip and comfort. This is the best case out there for those who want to keep their laptop looking it’s best at all times. RRP £32.99.

2. Exspect Speakers

Love the Shuffle? Just because it’s tiny that doesn’t mean the sound has to be. Just plug it into one of these Exspect Speakers from Play.comfor £9.99. It’s come in silver and more importantly, pink! This is brilliant for a girl on the go who doesn’t always want to boot up the computer to play her music through speakers. It has hours of playback although will need to be charged up through USB and can also be synced this way. It’s custom designed for 2nd generation iPod shuffles and can be used with no fuss, brilliant for a bit of music on Christmas day.

3. Vestalife Firefly

Buying for someone who has everything? Then have a look at this Vestalife Firefly speaker system, £99.99. It has a unique design and high-quality sound reproduction and functionality. It seems innocent enough until you unfold the arms to form wing shaped speakers! It comes in metallic red with chrome accents and really has the WOW factor. This is by far the most interesting set of speakers we have seen by far! Ideal for the man who likes their products to represent their quirky nature. It’s excellent sound quality will be a bit at any party this festive season and will keep the rich sounds pumping all through to new year! It is compatible with both iPhone’s and iPod Touch’s of all generations. The power saving function will also help conserve the power for the longest playback possible. To top it off it even comes with it’s own remote and carry bag so you can take it wherever you go!

4. Mophie Juice Pack Air

Running low? There is nothing more annoying than running low on battery life when you’re out and about, after all, checking your Facebook and playing air hockey can drain it dry! So now there is no need to fear, this is a brilliant little gift that will be cherished by anyone who possesses an iPhone. The mophie Juice Pack Air from Apple is £69.95 and can give the iPhone up to double the standard battery life! It is a comfort grip hard case that offers 270 hours of standby time and you can still sync it with your computer while attached. It also comes with 4 LED lights in the back so you can see the status of your charging time. And as you’re purchasing through apple direct you also get a one year warranty to make sure your gift works and you have protection in case anything goes wrong. Compatible with both the 3G and 3Gs.

5. iSkin Pro Touch Keyboard Protector

Add a bit of colour! Now there can be nothing more plain that just, well, plain white. So we’ve found this iSkin Pro Touch keyboard protector in the colour Sonic. It adds a splash of colour to your macbook whilst keeping the keyboard nice and protected. It’s £25.99 from easylaptopshop.  It also helps stop key wear and without sacrificing your usual typing experience. Especially brilliant for those prone to spilling near their electronics. We’ve all been there…wine, tea and even yoghurt! (don’t ask…) And it’s not just accidental spillings that can clog up your keyboard, dust, finger oils and even hairs. So why not protect someone’s Macbook this Christmas…

Images from Apple, Play.com, easylaptopshop, microanvika and iworld

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