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The price of a technological product does not always reveal its true usefulness. It can be frustrating to spend 500 or 600 euros on a Christmas gift that is not appreciated. Fortunately, technology offers nice and useful gifts for between 100 and 250 euros.
Smartphones, wireless headphones, fitness trackers and smartwatches are available. Very often these are devices that were introduced to the market last year or have worse technical parameters compared to top-shelf devices. However, this does not mean that they are inferior in terms of functionality. For someone who only uses their smartphone for messaging, checking social networks and taking photos, a £ 150 device is often more than enough. What’s more, with a budget of 150 or 200 euros, there is no shortage of original ideas for technological gifts that will make even the most demanding partner happy.
Amazon Fire 8 HD
Among the most cost-effective yet efficient Christmas gifts is the Amazon Fire 8 HD, the latest version of the tablet launched by the American company. Amazon’s new device has been specially designed for those who want to use a tablet to relax: thanks to the 8-inch HD screen (1280 x 800 resolution), you can watch your favorite series without any compromise on image quality. In addition, you will be able to access the Amazon Underground online store, where all major applications are free, including video games. For those who like to read, the tablet automatically adjusts its brightness so as not to tire your eyes, and for the first 30 days you will have access to Kindle Unlimited, an Amazon service that offers over a million books. The battery lasts for about 12 hours of work, and the disk space is 16GB, expandable up to 200GB. The only drawback is the lack of a Google Play Store. Amazon Fire 8 HD can be purchased from the US store for 109.99 euro.
Garmin Vivosmart HR
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More than smartwatches, fitness trackers won the hearts of sports fans. It may not be a very original gift idea for Christmas 2016, but it will surely please sports fans. The Garmin Vivosmart HR is an activity tracker that lets you monitor steps taken, distance traveled, calories burned and daily goals achieved. However, the most interesting feature is the ability to check your heart rate directly from your wrist. In addition, the Garmin Vivosmart HR device can be connected to your smartphone, so you can receive smartphone notifications such as WhatsApp messages, incoming calls and emails right on the screen of your fitness tracker. This activity tracker can be purchased online for just under € 110.
Sennheiser HD598
Finding headphones with great sound for less than 150 € is not easy. The Sennheiser HD 598 headphones are designed for sound professionals, with an open structure and design for maximum comfort. The headband of the headphones is made of leather, while the earpieces are made of velvet. The sound quality is excellent, with a bass output that’s hard to find with other headphones. The Sennheiser HD 598 can be purchased online for less than 110 euros. An affordable Christmas tech gift to please your friends and family.
Kindle Paperwhite
The e-book reader is a Christmas gift of 2016 for a reading lover. Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite has a new 6-inch screen with a higher resolution (300ppi) than the previous model. The e-reader uses the new Bookerly font which is designed for smoother and faster reading. The special technology of the display structure allows for comfortable reading even in direct sunlight. The e-reader battery life is around six weeks, even with heavy use. The Kindle Paperwhite is available for € 129.99.
UE BOOM 2
Although it is still a niche product, Bluetooth speakers are gaining more and more audience. UE BOOM 2 ensures that every music file can be played with excellent sound quality, even outdoors. The operation of the portable speaker is very simple: just connect it via Bluetooth to your smartphone or tablet, and it will start playing music from your device. And with PartyUp, up to 50 EU speakers can be connected to the same device to create a mini sound system. The portable speaker has a battery life of fifteen hours, shock and water resistance (up to thirty minutes and a depth of one meter). UE BOOM 2 can be purchased for just over € 140 from leading e-commerce sites.
Fitbit Charge 2
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For sports enthusiasts, an activity tracker is the best technological gift you can get. Fitbit is one of the leading companies in the industry with years of experience behind it. Fitbit Charge 2 is one of the latest fitness trackers from the American company that allows you to track your physical activity: steps taken, distance traveled and calories burned. In addition, the activity tracker allows you to monitor your heartbeat both under stress and at rest. The Fitbit Charge 2 can be purchased for just over 150 euros from leading Italian e-commerce sites.
ZTE Blade A910
If you are lacking gift ideas, the only solution is to buy a smartphone. The only real problem is choosing from the hundreds of models available. If you are looking for a good smartphone at a good price, the ZTE Blade A910 is one of your best choices. It offers a MediaTek SoC quad-core processor, supported by 2GB of RAM and 16GB of internal memory, expandable up to 128GB with a microSD card. The camera compartment consists of a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. You can buy it in the largest e-shops for just over 170 euro.
Lenovo Moto G4
If you are not convinced by ZTE, then in the same price range you can give another very interesting smartphone for Christmas 2016. Lenovo Moto G4 an octa-core Snapdragon 617 SoC, supported by 2GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory with the possibility of expansion up to 128GB for using a microSD card. The 5.5-inch screen has a resolution of 1920 x 1080, and the camera compartment consists of a 13-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. A 3000 mAh battery will allow you to get through the day without too much trouble. The Lenovo Moto G4 can be purchased for just over 180 euros on leading Italian e-commerce sites.
Philips Pasta Machine
For a friend or girlfriend who loves to cook, the Philips Pasta Machine is a great tech gift idea for Christmas 2016. The device from Philips is one of the best semi-professional pasta makers on the market: it allows you to make 250 grams of pasta in just over 10 minutes, and thanks to 4 different juicers, you can make more than 10 different types of pasta. It also has a cookbook with over 20 different dishes. You can buy a Philips Pasta Machine for around 200 euros.
Polaroid Snap
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Do you remember the old Polaroids our grandparents used to take family photos of themselves? Now they’re back and let you print your best photos in no time. Using the touch screen, you can directly control the camera and decide if you want to take a selfie or record HD video. In addition, thanks to the Bluetooth connection, you can transfer photos to a smartphone and edit them using an application designed for Android and iOS. Filters, text and emojis can be added to give your photos a unique feel. To print photos, Polaroid Snap uses Zink Zero Ink technology, which requires no ink or toner, just insert the adhesive paper into the slot provided for it. A Christmas gift 2016 that will surely please lovers of photography and selfies. The camera can be purchased for less than 200 euros.
GoPro Hero Session
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Everything that GoPro offers fit within a few centimeters. The new GoPro Hero Session camera is one of the smallest action cameras in the world, recording movies in FullHD resolution. It can be mounted on any piece of equipment, from a snowboarder’s helmet to a surfboard, using the attached brackets. It can be remotely controlled via the application and allows you to take photos thanks to the 8-megapixel matrix. The perfect holiday gift for adventure lovers. The GoPro Session price is around 210 euros.
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