Planning to have a nice family get together? Well, even though Christmas is over, it's never a bad idea to give out gifts to your loved ones. But for many, it is already difficult enough trying to pick out gifts for special occasions. So it must be a lot harder when choosing gifts for your family just because they are who they are: your family.

Studying what there is out there; however, you will find that there are so many great gift ideas that you can give to each of your family members. And when it comes to gifts, nothing can be more cool and useful than a nice new gadget.

• For Dad – When it comes to gadgets, shopping for dad will probably be the easiest thing that you can do. Men just love gadgets; any kind of gadget, as long as it's complicated to use or poses a challenge to operate. So think about the many things that you can get for your dad.

You can get him a laptop or a desktop computer but if you are looking for something that won't break the gadget budget, think of getting him a smart phone. Apple's iPhone is one of the most popular picks right now but other phone manufacturers like Samsung and LG have some pretty sweet deals with different carriers. Check out your options online or at your nearest mobile shop.

• For Mom – So what kind of gadget would mom like? Anything that can keep her organized. Whether it's out shopping or in the house rearranging furniture or cleaning out the closet, the one thing that a mother can't stand is having everything in disarray.

Consider getting your mom a Pocket PC that will help her make lists of all her tasks. She can create shopping lists, note down reminders that she needs to do before the end of the day, and she can pop in a game or two just to keep her amused on idle times. Popular brands include Mio and even Garmin, which has built-in GPS so that she never gets lost as she explores new parts of town.

• For Brother – Again, boys will be boys. But if you have a kid or teenage brother then the answer should be pretty obvious. Most boys will want a great gaming console like the Playstation 3 or Xbox 360. The Nintendo Wii is the most popular these days and it can also keep your brother fit with the sports games that are bundled with the package. If your brother is the type to move around a lot, you may want to get him a portable gaming unit like the Playstation Portable (PSP) or the Nintendo DSi, both packing WIFI and the best portable gaming experience today.

• For Sister – Be it a little sister or an older sister, you can't go wrong with a netbook. Netbooks are so popular these days and the first one you can start looking into buying is the MSI Wind or the Lenovo S10. Both netbooks come in a variety of colors, but you can never go wrong with pink. Quick and responsive, netbooks are great for those who need a portable internet surfing device that is as small as a diary.