5 Gift Giving Ideas for the Tech Savy 

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5 Gift Giving Ideas for the Tech Savy 

 

You’ve heard the commercials and the music—whether you believe people are prematurely “Christmasing” or not, you know that highly anticipated holiday will be here before you know it. Gift-buying is an inevitability and—let’s face reality—it can be a stressful task. Without a gift guide, the best advice we can give you is to consider what kind of person you are buying for. Is she a makeup lover? An outdoorsman? A tech geek? If you’ve got quite a few of the latter to buy for, we can help. Technology seems to have peaked in a big this way this year, so it’s almost hard to go wrong. Some options, however, are better than others. Read on for five gift-giving ideas for the tech-savvy. Hopefully you’ll be able to enjoy them, too.  

 

Buy Them Some Bomb Beats 

 

But don’t use that phrase unless you’re below the age of 25. Many of you have likely heard of the Beats headphones that were put out by Dr. Dre in recent years. They have a reputation for being high quality but at a high price as well, so they weren’t exactly accessible to everyone. The BeatsX provide a new take on the headband-style headphone that can be found at a more discounted price. And because they can be worn as both a sports and everyday headphone, your tech-savvy friend will get a lot of use out of them.  

 

Roku Express for Real Holiday Cheer 

 

You might not think you can afford to buy an HD streaming service for someone and be able to afford your other gifts, but you’d be surprised by how reasonable Roku Express is. On top of that, there are no monthly fees to rent, so your friend can make every TV in his or her home smart without breaking the bank. Your tech-savvy friend will probably know how to use this with ease but for his or her—ahem—tech-challenged friends, the best part is its user-friendliness. It comes with a simple remote, easy-to-use navigation, and the ability to search across top channels. You’ll surely earn huge brownie points for this one, so think about giving it to your boss.  

 

Deck the Halls with Drones 

 

Remember when we thought drones would be a passing fad? Go ahead—I’ll give you time to laugh. They’re not only going strong but they have plenty of uses for both work-related activities and for the enjoyment of many drone owners. Your tech-savvy friend would surely love getting one of these, as they’re basically toys for adults.  

 

The DJI Spark is perfect for someone new to drones. Affordable and available in a variety of colors, this mini drone has flight control options and it takes fantastic video. It’s ideal for the casual drone user. The DJI Mavic packs an incredibly powerful photographic punch for its tiny size. It operates at your command, taking slow, panoramic pics or zipping around in sports mode. Designed with videographers in mind, the DJI Phantom 4 Pro would be perfect for your friend who likes to make every shot cinematic. Buy the best drone for your friend or family member and secure your spot as number one gift-giver for life.  

 

No Blue Christmas for Bluetooth Speaker Owners 

 

The options for Bluetooth speakers are seemingly endless these days but, when it comes to giving these as a gift, you obviously want to get the most bang for your buck. For this and other features, look no further than the Cambridge Soundworks Ooontz Angle 3 Plus. Whew, that’s a mouthful, which makes sense when you look at all this gives you. With 30 hours of battery play time, high quality sound, no distortion, a chic design, an incredibly affordable price, and richer bass output—all while being comfortable to carry and hold—this is the Christmas piece de resistance. Word of warning, though: This might be impossible to beat next year.  

 

Sugarplums ‘n’ Speakers (Voice Controlled, That Is) 

 

Apparently people are really into telling others what to do for them these days, as voice controlled speakers are all the rage. You might not think you can afford one of these as a gift, but you’d be surprised at how reasonable something like the Amazon Echo is. Here’s the best part, though—TheWireCutter.com still rated it as better than Google Home for its “depth of capabilities.” Its music streaming services, sound quality, and smart features are said to put it above and beyond the competition, especially for the price.  

 

Things like iPhone flair are great for stocking stuffers but buy anything off this list and your recipient will be as pleased as Christmas punch.