Smart TV’s, laptops, streaming media and smart home devices are all topping many holiday wish lists this season. Whether you’re shopping for yourself, a friend or a relative, we’ve rounded up our favorite tech gift ideas to make your shopping just a little bit easier.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4
Can’t decide between a laptop and a tablet? The newest 2-in-1 devices are great for everyone from students to road warriors. The
Microsoft Surface Pro 4 transforms from a laptop into a tablet, giving you the best of both worlds without skimping on either. When paired with the Surface Pro 4 Type Cover it’s a powerful laptop with a 12.3-inch screen, packing an Intel 6
th generation processor for fast speeds and long battery life. Detach the keyboard and you get a portable tablet you can write or draw on, use for presentations or just kick back in the hotel room and chill with Netflix. Our favorite feature is Windows Hello which lets you log into the system by just showing your face, no passwords.
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Logitech Wireless Keyboard
If you’re looking to get someone one essential accessory for their office setup, make it a wireless keyboard.
Logitech’s K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard is fully compatible with Windows, Mac OS, Chrome OS, Android, and iOS. Connect via Bluetooth to three different devices and easily switch back and forth between them with the push of a button. So, no killing your fingers trying to tap out emails on your phone, just connect the keyboard and use the quiet, comfortable keys on the full-size keyboard. If your device is not Bluetooth enabled, you can also connect with the included Logitech Unifying USB receiver.
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Brookstone Pocket Projector
If you’re shopping for someone who travels a lot, the
Brookstone Pocket Projector Micro will come in handy if they need to show a presentation in an office unexpectedly. The tiny device connects to any HDMI compatible cable and projects an image up to 50” on a wall or ceiling. Of course, this is also great for connecting to a smartphone and showing off the family vacation photos or just having an impromptu movie night at home.
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Samsung Smart TV
If a new TV tops your family’s holiday wish list, make sure you get one of the new Smart TV’s with the latest 4K UHD picture quality as well as brains.
Samsung’s KU7000 4K UHD Smart TVs (ranging in size from 40” to 65”) are a great option because they’re not commanding flagship prices, but they deliver incredible 4K resolution with High Dynamic Range (HDR) Premium technology. That means you’re getting four times the quality of full HDTV, plus the brightest picture and enhanced contrast. It’s also a Smart TV with built-in Wi-Fi so you can quickly and easily switch between watching live TV, streaming video, gaming and other apps, like Netflix and Amazon, using just one remote.
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Amazon Echo
Give someone the gift of a virtual assistant with Alexa, the voice search assistant built into the
Amazon Echo. The Echo doubles as a Bluetooth speaker and can play voice-controlled music from Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora and more. But where the Echo really shines is its ability to sync with and control smart home devices. Using your voice, you can ask Alexa to turn on and off lights, ceiling fans, adjust the thermostat and so much more. Alexa can answer questions about traffic on your commute, read audiobooks or the news, even order an Uber for you.
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Nintendo's NES Classic Video Gaming Console
If you know someone who grew up in the 80’s, chances are they grew up playing Nintendo. Give them the gift of nostalgia with
Nintendo’s NES Classic Edition console. It’s a mini version of the original cartridge-based system, and comes pre-load with 30 classic favorites like Donkey Kong and Super Mario Bros. Of course, it’s updated for today’s technology so it connects to your big screen TV via an HDMI port. If you can find one of these in the store, buy it. You won’t be sorry.
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