Shopping for your favorite geek can be tough because gadgets have changed so much over the years yet they have become integral parts of just about every part of our lives. Knowing what to get in these situations can be challenging and ideas can really help you focus in on what might be the perfect item for that individual.
With just nine days left until Christmas there is still time to get those great gifts on your list along with superb prices and service from my friends at Best Buy.
This list starts off with Microsoft’s Xbox One. I received an Xbox One a few months ago and it has become a central piece of our living room thanks to the TV features and media apps on the console. We now watch television through the console and videos from the Xbox Video service and oh yes – I still get a lot of gaming in as well.
Speaking of gaming on Xbox One there are many choices available. You have exclusive titles such as Halo, Sunset Overdrive, major franchises like Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty and sports titles like Madden 15, FIFA 15 and NBA 2K 15. Of course there are plenty of titles for the family to enjoy like Fantasia: Music Evolved, Just Dance 15 and Skylanders.
Bottom line is that the Xbox One takes your gaming and media to a whole new level.
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Almost every device can generate music of some kind so getting that sound out and in the air is an important piece of the tech experience.
JBL is offering a nice set of options for sharing the sounds of your life with these three options.
- JBL Charge 2 – Between the twin passive radiators for deep bass, the massive 6000mAh battery and the hands-free conference speakerphone the key benefit is the Bluetooth Social Mode which allows up to three different users to take their turns to play their own playlists on a single speaker.
- JBL Flip 2 – Aside from the dual performance-tuned JBL drivers and a built-in bass port, the key benefit of the JBL Flip 2 is the SoundClear echo and noise cancellation combined with the state-of the art microphone system to pick up calls on the speaker.
- JBL Reflect Earbud headphones – Sweat proof ergonomic design. With a 5 hour rechargeable battery and a reach of about 40 feet, the JBL Reflect BT’s key benefit is the design of the ergonomic eartips along with the built-in magnets which keep your buds on standby without loose cables.
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Another standard when it comes to a gadget for gifting is the venerable GPS however, these devices are not those of yesteryear. Many of these units now come with bluetooth connectivity for hands-free calling, traffic and weather updates, lane assist, lifetime traffic, map updates and even voice recognition.
Garmin 52LM
- 5.0” display
- Maps of 49 U.S. states, plus lifetime map updates1
- Lane assist with junction view
- Displays speed limit and accurate arrival time
- Easily find addresses and millions of points of interest
- Spoken turn-by-turn directions
Garmin 2597LMT
- 5.0” display
- Maps of 49 U.S. states, plus lifetime map updates1
- Lane assist with junction view
- Displays speed limit and accurate arrival time
- Easily find addresses and millions of points of interest
- Spoken turn-by-turn directions
TomTom Go 50s
- Lifetime TomTom Traffic: Drive with TomTom Traffic for the lifetime of your device
- Lifetime Maps (US, Canada, Mexico): Always drive with the latest map
- 3D Maps. See buildings and landmarks in stunning 3D
- 5″ touchscreen with advanced lane guidance
No matter what you ultimately decide to get your family geek make sure you stop by your local Best Buy and see everything they have available.
So what gadget will you be placing under the tree or hoping to receive this year?
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.
