It’s the most wonderful time of the year?…Or, is it? Holiday shopping can be a nightmare, especially where technology is concerned. To keep things in order, it’s advisable to create a plan, budget for the items you want to give most, and purchase early; don’t wait until the last minute. The demand is high for top-ranking tech gifts, such as wearables, phones, and entertainment equipment.
Here’s how to plan:
Establish appropriate gifts based on the recipient’s age group, and what you think they’d want. Study them to determine what they don’t have and what could fulfill a need. Observe and listen to make these determinations.
Ultra-High-Definition 4K Television
According to Time Magazine, even a cheap 4K television looks amazing. There have been plenty of price drops recently, and it’s anticipated that 23 percent of all televisions sold in 2016 will be 4K televisions. This is the must-have gift of the season.
You can sweeten the pot by including a high-definition cable subscription with the new television. DIRECT TV package offerings include more than 200 full-time HD channels. Include a year’s gift subscription with the television to ensure your recipient always has awesome high-definition programming to watch.
Back to the Future Today with a Hoverboard
Who knew a movie from the 1980s would predict the future of skateboarding. Currently, there are more than 40 models of hoverboards ranging in weight (15 to 23 pounds). It’s one of the hottest selling tech gadgets for the holiday season. When fully charged, the hoverboard can travel more than 10 miles and its battery lasts for approximately three hours. The standard 7-inch board can carry 200 pounds.
Microsoft Xbox One Game Console
For the holiday season, Microsoft has reduced the price of its gaming console, the Xbox One. The One is an all-in-one entertainment console. You can choose to just purchase the console or a bundle that includes various games and accessories. Some fantastic features of the One are the abilities to stream movies, broadcast your gameplay, connect to the Internet wirelessly, and download free arcade games to play.
Drones: For the Movie Maker Shooting for the Stars
Another bestselling gadget is a drone, which can fly high and videotape the world from above. Drones are controlled via smartphones or computer applications. Use them during travels, to film traffic, or to make funny videos. They’re fun for all ages, and it’s a gift that’s almost guaranteed to please.
A New Smartphone Makes a Great Gift
The iPhone 6s comes equipped with advanced features, such as retina display, pay capabilities, and TouchID. There’s different looks and models to choose from. If Android is more your style, consider the high-end Nexus 6P. It comes equipped with premium features, such as the all-new Android Marshmallow high-end processor. Check out Cnet’s guide: “How to buy a smartphone as a gift.”
A Laptop is always a Pleasing Gift
Consider how your gift recipient would benefit from a new laptop. Business people and students are most deserving of laptops, as they’ll come most in handy for them. The Dell XPS 13 comes equipped with a 13-inch touch or non-touch screen and the remarkable Intel i7 core processor.
There are literally hundreds of tech gadgets that make great gifts for your friends and family members. It all depends on the person. The holiday season is a treasured time of year, and giving a tech gift is going to ensure you’re remembered fondly all year long. These gifts simply can’t disappoint.