We are now in the last month of the year and usually this is the time when (almost) everyone is out shopping for gifts. Yes. Christmas is around the corner and this is also the month where most people go broke for the last time in the year.
Not that it's a bad thing. For some, it's when most companies will give bonuses to their employees. Well, only for those lucky ones I guess. And when that happens, most of them will be "attacking" the shopping malls for their shopping spree, whether they be buying things for themselves or for others. Gifts will be exchanged between friends and families. Some are useful, some are thoughtful and some are downright useless...sometimes. But what can you get or buy for a tech geek? Or a gadget freak like me for instance? Guess what. This blog post will provide you with 10 gadget gifts list for someone who can't get enough of tech gadgets. And this list is actually what some of the gadget geeks would want....I think.
Before we go to the top-10 items, this is not a hint from me or whatsoever but if any of you want to buy them for me, I be more than happy to receive them with much love (and excitement).
On with the list...in no particular order.
1 - Google Nexus 5
Why? Because most tech geeks like to play with their gadgets. Because geeks like me would want to explore and push this device to its full potential. I did a lot of rooting and installing custom ROMs in my previous Android phones. I can't really remember how many times I reformat my phones just because I want to try out new OSes such as CynogenMod, MIUI, Carbon ROM, Ubuntu and LewaOS on my phone. And because the Nexus 5 is also a developers' phone, updates and new functions will be pushed to this device first, before everyone else. Think of it as the iPhone version of Android. And it gives the purest Android experience that is powered by the latest and best hardware specifications.
2 - Sony Playstation 3
Wondering why I didn't mention the new PS4? Because of the games. No doubt that the PS4 is a beautiful console with awesome graphics. But for the time being, it doesn't have much games to support. And I'm assuming that the games will be very expensive here in Malaysia once it gets popular, but guess what? Games for PS3 will be cheaper by then. Ahh...good strategy. Another reason is that I never met a geek who doesn't play games. Yep...point taken.
3 - Bang & Olufsen Beolit 12 Portable Speaker
First of all, don't be mistaken because this is not a lunch box. Although it may look like one but don't expect to find a sandwich or a slice of pizza in it. This thing is heavy. But it's portable. And it's packed with wholesome power to tune your eardrums. It can be powered by batteries or from a power outlet. You can either plug-in your iPhone/Android/MP3 player via the aux input, or stream your music wirelessly via its built-in Bluetooth function. Mind you, the sound that comes out from this baby really packs a punch, but not lunch. Yes, I heard the sound that this baby produced and all I can say is, it was music to my ears...literally. Price is a little bit on the high side but hey, bonus right? Visit Bang & Olufsen site.
4 - Apple Products
Why? Because nobody in their right mind will say no to an Apple product. And I'm not an Apple fan. Done.
5 - Smart Watches
What's the use of having a smartphone but you don't have a smartwatch to go with it right? This will definitely make you feel smarter after wearing it. There are so many smartwatches emerging right now. Samsung have already launched their Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch. Sony have their own version of smartwatch. But the best smartwatch of 2013 according to some polls done on the Internet is the Pebble SmartWatch. Pebble is compatible with any smartphones regardless if you're using iOS or Android. Its functions are simple and most of all, it works better than the others. Smartwatches are really gaining its popularity among tech geeks and consumers. So this will make a good gift too.
6 - Google Glass
It's Google freakin' Glass. Which geek retard would say no to this? Imagine walking along the streets of KL and you can see all the updates and chats and watch videos on YouTube without having to look at your phone. It has a built-in camera, GPS and music player. Basically it's an Android device that you wear. Ok fine. This shouldn't be on the list because it won't be available yet and still in its testing phase. But but...this would be cool to have right?
7 - GoPro Hero 3
This is not exactly a geek's gadget but it's a damn cool gadget nonetheless. GoPro Hero3 has already proven to be the best selling camera in the world this year. The images and videos taken with this device it truly out of this world. It has traveled underwater and into the deep ocean, it has taken some awesome bullet-time video and also been to the edge of space. And me being a photographer, this wide angle focal point baby is a must have for photography and videography enthusiast. Videos taken by GoPro are truly awesome. The HD quality is almost flawless. I can't believe that such a small gadget can produce such high quality videos. An eye popping experience!
8 - Archos Gamepad 2
I don't usually play games on my Android phone. But I don't mind an Android powered gamepad. The Archos Gamepad 2 is a fully functional touch screen Android device with WiFi connectivity. So you can actually play any online games for hours and then check your Facebook afterwards while waiting for your dizziness to die off. If you like the Sony PSP, then you will love the Archos Gamepad. Games can be downloaded as usual from Google Play. And having one of this gamepads will occupy most of your time and reduce productivity. So beware of its awesomeness.
9 - PowerUp 3.0
What does a paper plane has got to do with this? Why is it a geek's gadget? Oh wait. It is what comes with it that matters. PowerUp 3.0 is definitely a geek's gadget. And it's my kind of gadget. What it does is that it will "power up" the paper plane, hence the aptly named device, and you can actually fly it. It is controlled using an iPhone either via WiFi or Bluetooth (this I'm not sure) and most of it is by using the iPhone's gyroscope functions. You tilt the phone to the left to turn left, tilt the phone upward to go up and so on. This is so cool. I'm not a pilot but I've always wanted to fly a plane. Well, this is close enough. See it in action.
10 - Nokia Lumia 1520
I have to include this one in because I love it. I was a Windows Phone user with the Lumia 800 and during that time, Windows Phone platform doesn't support most of the apps that I use in Android, so I temporarily abandon the phone. But now Nokia and Microsoft is coming back really hard with this one. The Lumia 1520 will be the first quad-core platform (finally) by the Finnish company and powered by the most powerful and current future proof hardware, similar to the one that is powering the Nexus 5. We kept hearing stories about iOS and Android battle in the past, now we shall see whether this Lumia beast is a potential contender in the mobile OS battle. I do have a battle of my own. The decision whether to stick to Android or switch back to WP platform. Darn you.
So there you have it. My personal take on 10 items that you can get for gadget geeks like me. If you don't have any ideas on what to get for your friends, good thing you found this blog. I know some of the items mentioned are not available here in Malaysia but we can always make an online purchase. And again, I'm not asking for these stuffs. It's just a list. But you're free to buy any of them for me if you want...out of pure kindness of your heart. :-p
Happy shopping!
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