While the weather outside is frightful, chances are your Christmas shopping list is too.
So we’ve taken some of the load off by choosing the best technology gifts on the market.
1. Kobo Aura eReader - €139.00
For those looking to ditch the phone and get lost in a book or two, Kobo have a good selection of affordable eReaders. The Aura has a low-glare, high-res 6-inch screen. Text appears on the Pearl e-Ink screen and the device has a “ComfortLight” to make reading that bit easier. The device is extremely light and has an impressive battery life of over 2 months!
2. ChromeCast - €39
ChromeCast, the smart stick by Google is among the cheapest most reliable options on the market at present. Plugging into the HDMI port of the TV, ChromeCast connects to mobile devices via WiFi.
This means content on Netflix and YouTube can be watched on the biggest screen in the house!
Quick tip: Download the Avia app within ChromeCast, hit settings and purchase the full version of the app. It costs €2.31. This purchase gives users extra functionality; pushing Facebook, Dropbox, Music and movies downloaded on to the mobile device to the TV.
3. FitBitOne - €99
The FitBitOne is available from Harvey Norman at just €99. This is a device which hooks onto the body of the wearer and delivers real-time feedback encouraging activity and movement. The app associated with this device makes it easy to connect with friends and challenge them to beat agreed goals. A nice feature of this too is the personal alarm which can be set, waking only the wearer. The downside with this device is that it clips to clothes, and is easier to forget than a wearable bracelet or watch in the morning.
4. iFrogz GoLite Backup Charger - €29.99
You don’t want to be standing in front of the Eiffel Tower and see 1% battery, so have a back up. The GoLite charger is a small sized portable charger. It has a 2600 mAh internal battery than can repower most smartphones. Simply connect the phone via USB and wait for your device to recharge.
5. Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S - €399
The 8.4-inch 16GB WiFi version of the Galaxy Tab S in an incredibly impressive device.
Internally the tiny device has a 1.9GHz quad core and a 1.3 GHz quad core processor. It is packed with 3GB of RAM and either 16 GB or 32 GB of internal storage. There is a micro SD card slot on the right side of the device which allows users to expand the memory up to 128GB.
