The best August tech gifts for 2018
Christmas
is a time for good cheer, gift-giving and indulgence. But for the
techies out there, it is also a great time to get a wishlist together of
goodies and gadgets they fancy from Santa (or as a personal Christmas
treat) this year.
We have broken down some of the top products this year from across tech, so if you fancy treating yourself or are looking for a luxury gift for the tech-lover in your life, look no further.
We have broken down some of the top products this year from across tech, so if you fancy treating yourself or are looking for a luxury gift for the tech-lover in your life, look no further.
Cameras
Sony Cybershot WX220
£158, John Lewis
This
point and shoot camera offers a lot of punch for its price, with 10
times optical zoom (and up to 20 times digitally) and HD video capture.
It can also connect via Wi-Fi or NFC, meaning you have a camera that is
easily linked to your PC or tablet.
Nikon D3400 DSLR Camera
£449, John Lewis
This
powerful 24MP Nikon camera would make a fantastic luxury gift to any
photo-lover. Capture detailed shots with freedom with its manual mode
and DSLR quality images. Even record full HD video at 60fps and use its
guide mode to get step by step assistance for the perfect shot.
Canon Powershot G9 X Mark II
£399, John Lewis
A
powerful digital 20MP camera with a large 1-inch sensor, Canon's
Powershot leads the benchmark of mid-range digital cameras in the
current line-up. It has a 3-inch touchscreen and a smart, slim body and
comes in steel and tan colours.
Panasonic Lumix ZS100
£478, Jessops
A
high-end camera from Panasonic, this Lumix ZS100 camera has 10 times
optical zoom with an additional 20 times intelligent zoom for sharp
shots. It has an image stabiliser to even our handshaking and can shoot
4K video, ultra highest definition video for incredibly detailed shots.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 90
£119, Currys
A
high-end instant camera that prints out your pictures straight away, it
includes smart features such as multiple shutter and light settings for
getting low light shots right. Comes with ten shots included so you can
get a few snaps on Christmas morning.
Fujifilm X-T2
£1399, Amazon
If you
care to splash on something state of the art, this Fujifilm X-T2 would
fit the ticket. With 4K video recording, incredible shutter speed and a
24MP camera make this something for serious hobbyists.
Headphones and speakers
Sonos Play:1
£170, Amazon
Sonos are
still the king of multiroom speaker systems, with high quality audio
and the simple Sonos app. It can easily be controlled from your tablet
or phone.
Amazon Echo
£89, Amazon
Amazon's Echo
smartspeaker started the trend for voice-activated assistants in the
smart home of today. The Echo uses Amazon's Alexa app, which can be used
to make calls, set alarms, read the news, and even order a pizza.
The price of the product has dropped to below £100, and the Echo now
comes in several colours and hues to brighten up the room.
Apple AirPods
£159, John Lewis
For an iPhone or iPad user, Apple's AirPods
have become the headphones of choice. They are not cheap, but as more
phones move away from headphone jacks are becoming increasingly
ubiquitous. If you don't fancy Apple's wireless headphones, check out our list of Apple alternatives. They charge in their case, and just 15 minutes should give you three hours of juice.
UE Roll 2
£54.97, Amazon
This mini
Ultimate Ears speaker comes in a range of bright and bold colours,
making it a perfect present for a teen son or daughter as a portable
speaker. It is waterproof (and largely bash-proof), and it comes with a
steady nine hours of battery power. They are easily one of our favourite Bluetooth speakers this year.
Beats Pill +
£149, Currys
This
Beats speaker is stylish and powerful, with a wide dynamic range for
sound. For £149 it's not the cheapest Bluetooth speaker out there, but
it comes with a solid 12 hour battery life and multiple Pill speakers
can be paired together to get surround sound.
Bowers & Wilkins PX
£329, Amazon
One of our favourite noise-cancelling headphones this year, the Bowers & Wilkins PX comes with stellar sound quality, while looking spectacular.
The
Polaroid Zip is a standalone mobile printer for your mobile phone. You
can use polaroid instant printing to create brilliant shots straight
from your smartphone. It comes ready to print 25 sheets without needing
an extra charge.
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