2017 is almost coming to an end and it’s time to get together with your close ones. It’s also a good time to pass on a few gifts and get into that holiday mood. Some of us could really use that little motivation towards getting healthier, while some others would really get going with that photography itch we’ve had. In this piece, we try to point out some of the things that you could gift your loved ones to help with their New Year resolutions or just to have a fun time in the coming year.
Gifts for a music lover
Philips ActionFit SHQ1200/10 wired headphones
Philips ActionFit are a lightweight and perfectly designed headphones to gift someone with an active lifestyle. These deliver a powerful sound in addition to the perfect bass. Priced at Rs. 599, the Philips SHQ1200/10 are designed using high-grade, anti-slip rubber that should be comfortable for extended listening. Its sweat resistant quality is great for sports or workouts.
Jabra Sport Coach Wireless Bluetooth Earphones
Designed elegantly, the Jabra Sport Coach Wireless Bluetooth headphones look very impressive. These earphones are meant to deliver powerful sound with its passive noise cancellation feature. The Jabra Sport Coach are priced at Rs. 4,999 and are available at Reliance Digital Stores. These earphones are easy to control using the Jabra Sport Life app. This helps keep track of your performance when you’re working out. If you are looking for a perfect designed quality sounding earphones with some interesting smart features, look no further.
Sennheiser CX 2.00i Wired Earphone
With so many best sounding earphones around to choose from, the Sennheiser CX 2.00i are one of the best sounding earphones at this price point. This simple designed wired earphones come with 3 buttons remote which has inbuilt microphone for easy access. The earphones are available at Rs. 3,149 and are comfortable for those who like listening to music while travelling.
Gifts for a health conscious friend
Fitbit Charge HR
The Fitbit Charge HR is a heart rate and activity fitness band priced at Rs.9,999. It’s available in a different colours and sizes. It has a small OLED display which displays daily stats, workout results, notifications and more. Choosing Fitbit Charge HR is a perfect gift for your friend, if fitness is their new year resolution.
Fitbit Zip Wireless Activity Tracker
The Fitbit Zip FB301C a good choice to keep your friend motivated this New Year. It's a wireless activity tracker with a large display and a long battery life. This small device helps in tracking total steps, distance travelled and calories burned. The Fitbit Zip is priced at Rs. 3,190. It’s really affordable and really compact little gift that can be used everyday.
Gifts for a photography enthusiast
Nikon D3300
Nikon's D3300 is a popular model among the masses. If you're looking to get into photography, this model priced at Rs. 27,490* is the one to consider. This also makes it a great gift that people will use and remember for years on end. Click professional looking photographs or shoot full HD videos, you can do it all on this D3300. It has a wide ISO range that lets you shoot bright photos in even poorly lit scenarios. Being one of the more prominent brands, there are plenty of lens options to choose from if you ever feel the need to upgrade your camera’s capabilities.
Canon 1300D
The 1300D is one of the most affordable DSLRs from Canon's stable. It might be affordable but it's taken years of development and it has all the features from high-end models of the past. Besides all the bits expected in a DSLR like its high-resolution 18MP sensor and standard 18-55mm kit lens, it also comes with WiFi and NFC - features only found on high-end models. Being a DSLR, it has the benefit of being able to upgrade and switch to other lenses. The Canon 1300D also lets you shoot videos at full HD. The larger sensor of a DSLR means that photos and videos shot on these cameras is far superior that of a point and shoot, and mobile phone cameras. At Rs. 26,990*, it's a gift that will be cherished for years and years to come.
Canon IXUS 285
The Canon IXUS 285 is a good recommendation as a gift for your loved one because it's compact and affordable, priced at just Rs. 12,595. While it doesn't come up with all the bells and whistles of a DSLR, it gives you the convenience of being able to remove it from your pocket and click photos in seconds. Its 12X optical zoom lens lets you click photos of faraway objects, something you'll struggle to do with most DSLRs with their stock lenses. WiFi and NFC connectivity comes built-in into this camera so connecting it to other devices becomes simpler. Full HD video shooting capability exists along with image stabilization so you get smooth, stable videos when you need to.
Gifts for Apple lovers
Apple AirPods
If the person you want to gift something is an Apple fan or just wants something really special, the Apple AirPods make the perfect gift. They're priced around Rs. 12,900 and they are pretty unique in many ways. They're incredibly compact, they are wireless, isolated from each other and charge when they sit in their dock which by itself is a work of art. They even work if you use an Android phone. There are very few products that look and work this way - they make the person stand out. They might be a bit expensive but they’re well worth it.
Apple iPad Mini 2
The Apple iPad Mini 2 might be an older tablet but it's still a great gift for someone who's never used a tablet before. It does pretty much everything the newer and larger iPads do. It even runs the latest iOS 11 platform. It's got a 7.9-inch screen, a Retina display so it is amazing to look at. You can do everything from making video calls, to using the latest apps, clicking photos, browsing the web or playing games. It's price of just Rs. 21,900 for the 16GB WiFi model makes it a great value-for-money product considering other Android tablets sell for as much as it, or more.
Apple TV (3rd generation)
The Apple TV (3rd generation) is an absurdly well priced product from Apple that lets you make your regular flat-panel TV into a smart TV. It sells at just Rs. 5,900*. It lets you play movies and music from your favourite streaming services. The other thing that makes Apple TV so great is how easy it is to use. The remote control only has a couple of buttons so you don't need to fumble with it. It even lets you stream content from your Apple devices or Windows laptop or PCs using the iTunes software. If you're using a compatible iPhone or iPad, you can mirror your screen to your TV. So if you know someone who owns a flat-panel TV, this can make a big change in their viewing experience. Go in for the Apple TV – it’s a great gift.
Last minute gift options
Reconnect REPFG0701 Digital Photo Frame
One of the simplest and easiest gifts to pick up are digital photo frames. They are a great way to remember fond memories. Simply copy your favourite photos on to a pen drive or memory card and plug it to the photo frame. All your photos will endlessly play on the frame. It even has a built-in speaker and it can be used as a clock or alarm. You can find this product for as low as Rs. 999 and it makes an excellent purchase as a gift for anyone.
AMZER 6-Port USB Charger
Most of us use a number of portable devices and every household together has a number of them lying around. Charging those means connecting multiple power adapters and switching between them. The AMZER 6-port USB Charger is a great gift as it lets you replace all of that clutter with just one simple, good looking device. It has 4 standard USB charging ports, 1 Type-C port for newer devices and even a Quick Charging 2.0 port for devices that support it. All-in-all, it's a great and really useful utility for practically any household. If you're in a hurry for a gift idea, and need something simple to pick up, this is it.
Reconnect PT10400-RF 10400 mAh Power Bank
When we're travelling, we need our phones and tablets around. This needs a rather high-capacity battery to keep recharging them and that's exactly what the Reconnect PT10400-RF is - it's a 10,400mAh battery pack. It comes with 3 USB ports and it supports charging of tablets as well. What's even cooler is the built-in torch feature for when you need it. It's built well and it's portable enough to carry in your pocket. The 10,400 capacity should be sufficient to charge a phone a couple of times on a single charge. What's more, it's really affordable at just Rs. 1,499!
Seagate Backup Plus portable HDD 4TB
If you know someone who really likes to backup all their movies and music to carry around on their portable hard drive, then this Seagate Backup Portable 4TB hard drive makes the ultimate gift. 4 Terabytes is a lot of space, and it can easily store more than a 1000 full HD movies, or 24000 music albums or a lifetime of photos. It’s a lot larger than the drives we’ve seen so far. A gift like this means they'll never have to worry about losing data. The USB 3.0 functionality also means it'll transfer data 3-5 times faster than a traditional USB 2.0 port drive or pen drive. If you have more ideas for what makes an ideal gift or what’s your New Year resolution, drop us a line below and let us know. With that, we wish you all a very happy New Year!
