As the festival of lights knocks in again, make it special by gifting your dear ones a useful, trendy gadget. Let this auspicious occasion be a reason to shower them with the latest technological advancements. Here we present a list of the Top 7 gadgets to gift during the festivities.
Samsung Pixon12: Making an ideal gift for those in search of a high-end phone alongside a streak of photography, the Samsung Pixon12 stands apart from the clan of high-end camera phones. Capture the festive gala with its massive 12 MP camera and cherish those moments on its 7.9cm full touchscreen AMOLED display. With some of the awe-inspiring digital camera features such as Touch Auto-Focus (AF) tracking, Smart Auto and 28mm wide angle lens, the screen can adjust at 180-degree viewing angle on a WVGA resolution for enhanced outdoor viewing. Organizing, sorting and editing images is hassle-free while social networking butterflies can effortlessly upload the clicked images on Facebook, Picasa, Flickr, MySpace, PhotoBucket and Friendster. The support for Wi-Fi further strengthens the feature sheet. The Pixon12 is priced at Rs. 29,990.
Belkin TuneBase Products: You’ve got buddies who love long drives and all the more own an iPhone? Well, then the next gift in our list is worth considering. Belkin’s TuneBase FM and TuneBase Direct in-car devices enable users to listen to their favorite tunes from the iPhone along with the comfort of answering calls on hands free. Simply connect the TuneBase FM to the cigarette lighter adapter while the included cradle helps with the orientation, be it videos or turn-by-turn navigation. It brings audio through the car’s stereo system and can be charged while plugged. Incase your friends runs low on battery power, the additional USB comes to the rescue. The TuneBase Direct connects to the car stereo with a 3.5mm cable while simultaneously charges the device. The TuneBase FM and Direct are priced at Rs. 5421 and Rs. 3117, respectively.
Transcend 64GB JetFlash V20 USB Drive: Meager 2GB or 4GB storage devices do not suffice the needs of today’s web-age. Well, the ones who prefer a device as sleek as flash drives but with a huge storage capacity can now opt for the gigantic 64GB JetFlash V20 USB drive. Sporting an appealing pearlescent look, its semi-transparent color-band lights up while in use. It supports USB 2.0 along with compatibility with Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Linux. Its notable feature list includes website Autologin, PC-lock, Secret-Zip, e-mail, and data backup. Help your loved ones secure their precious data with this dainty device that is priced at 9,800.
Apple iPod Shuffle: Get into the festive rhythm by gifting your loved ones Apple’s miniscule music player, the Shuffle. Shuffle spreads new colors for the festive season with silver, black, pink, blue and green. The headphone cord embeds intuitive controls while another notable feature is the VoiceOver feature. Yes! This perfect workout companion speaks out song titles, artists and playlist names. It is capable of randomly selecting songs and is also supported by third party manufacturers for headphone controls. Users can purchase the 4GB model for Rs. 4,800. Incase you’ll are low on budget then manage with the 2GB model for Rs. 3,700.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1: Well, those not into hi-tech photography yet longing for an advanced, compact and easy to use device, Sony’s DSC-WX1 Cyber-shot camera is apt for the gift box. The camera takes crisp and clear images even in low lighting conditions. Building on the Exmor R back illuminated CMOS sensor technology, hand-held twilight and anti-motion blur multi-shot modes take advantage of this technology to capture six separate images in less than a second. The Smile Shutter technology ensures that the picture is captured only when users flash their pearly whites (or yellow). Users can take10.2 megapixel snapshots which can be viewed on its 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus display. The picture quality is further elevated by Sony’s G lens and unique wide angle 24-120mm 5x optical zoom. Some attributes include Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode, Face Detection technology, intelligent Scene along with nine Scene Selection modes, Red-eye reduction and capability to record HD videos in 720p format. Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is priced at Rs. 19,990.
Transcend PF700 Digital Photo Frame: Leaving its mark in households is the modernized gadget that displays all those precious memories. If you’ve guessed it right, we are talking about digital photo frames. Making an ideal gift is the new Transcend PF700 digital photo frame. This 7-inch frame would well complement the décor of your homes. It not only displays your cherished memories but also double as a video player, MP3 player, digital calendar and desktop clock. Transferring photos to the device is made easier with the support for USB and memory cards. In fact, it automatically scans memory cards and flash drives. Viewing is simplified with thumbnail and full view formats while NaturaTone color modes, handy zoom and attractive borders make it all the more desirable. It supports MP3, WMA, WAV, Motion JPEG and DSC JPEG file formats. Measuring 205mm x 143mm x 29mm, it is now available in black and white colors at a retail price of Rs. 6000.
Nikon D3000 DSLR Camera: An enthralling gift for photography enthusiasts is the Nikon D3000 DSLR camera. The incorporated Guide Mode helps entry level users and also claims to be the first of its kind. A gigantic 10.2 megapixel sensor enables users to catch those festive moods in full glory. Users can edit photos even without the need of a PC with the Retouch Menu. It also brings enhanced speed, versatility and dexterity of the DX format. Other appealing features include an exclusive EXPEED image processing, Active D-Lighting system and 3D Color Matrix Metering II. The Nikon D3000 is retail priced at Rs. 30,450.
Groove in the festive spirit by gifting your dear ones a tech-filled device.
