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Top Tech Gifts : iGyaan’s Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. It’s that time of the year when couples have to put in tremendous amount of thought and patience on gifts that will make the day special.

Well, this time we’d recommend you steer clear of the expected roses and heart-shaped chocolates, and check out the list we’ve compiled. The iGyaan team did a bit of digging around and asked the ladies in our lives, what would they like on Valentine’s day?

Here are the answers:

1. Google Chromecast

Chromecast is a thumb-sized digital media player through which you can easily stream content from your laptop, Android phone and tablet to your high definition TV. Your smartphone becomes your personalized remote control. You can browse your favourite movies, videos and more and cast it on your TV. You can pause, play, rewind, make playlists. Just plug in, connect and enjoy.

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2. Moto G (2nd Gen)

At a price tag of just Rs. 12,999, Moto G (2nd Gen) is a pocket-friendly choice. It has a big 5-inch HD screen and is powered by Android v4.4.4 OS, which can be upgraded to Lollipop. The 1.2GHz quad-core processor churns out some really snappy performance from the device. It has 8 GB of inbuilt memory, 1 GB RAM, and 8MP primary snapper.

3. Skullcandy Knowckout

This pair of headphones has chic floral design that screams femininity. The mix of leather, suede, floral fabric and the gold rim is anything but subtle. The on-ears come with a leather lining, inscribed with the Skullcandy logo. Knockout delivers accurate levels of sound, giving good quality lows. Overall, it doesn’t only hold good looks, but also delivers balanced sound.

4. Beats Pills 2.0

The Beats Pills 2.0 is a portable speaker that can be carried at any place without any hassle of wires. It works through Bluetooth device with 30-foot range and can go for 7 hours on a single charge. The brand has earned an esteem for itself with delivering superior sound quality.

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5. SONY SMARTWATCH 3

The smartwatch by Sony is an amazing gadget to gift your girlfriend. With 1.6-inch transflective display, the watch is fit to make and receive calls and perform other functions on its touch capacitive screen. The device runs on Android v4.3 and above and packs 1.2GHz ARM A7 quad-core processor, 512 MB RAM, and 4 GB internal memory. It will also look new every day as its straps are removable and come in multiple colour options.

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6. HP 14-Q001TU Chromebook

HP Chromebook is sleek and stylish. It’s a 14-inch piece and weighs 1.8 kg. Packed with Intel Celeron 2955U, the chromebook has a dedicated graphic card by Intel. The device has 4 GB of RAM and 16 GB SSD.

7. Google Nexus 9

Nexus 9 is one beast of a tablet that is slim, sleek and sexy. It sports a 9-inch IPS LCD display with 2048x1536p resolution. Running on Android Lollipop, the device is powered by 2.3GHz 64-bit NVIDIA Tegra K1 Dual Denver processor paired with 2 GB RAM and 16 GB internal memory. The tablet has an 8MP rear camera with 1.6MP front snapper. The battery is a mammoth 6700mAh, which can stand heavy usage.

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8. Jawbone UP24

If your partner is a fitness freak, then they would undoubtedly love the Jawbone UP24. This fitness tracker looks like a band and is compatible with devices equipped with Bluetooth 4.0. The UP24 responds to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean or later, and iOS 6.0 or later. It tracks steps, distance, calories burned and works even in sleep. It can also monitor the nutritional information of a food by clicking its picture. This device is functional, portable as well fashionable.

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February 12, 2015
iGyaan Holiday Gift Guide

It’s that time of the year when all stores are stocked, everyone is shopping for their loved ones and cribbing about long queues. The stores can be a bit chaotic, but you can easily skip the headache of visiting them by checking out some of these great deals and ordering online. However, it can be hard to go through all the websites and blogs to find the perfect gift.

Well, don’t worry, we’ve put together a handful of great gifts for any ‘techie’ in your life:

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10. Chromecast

Streaming media around your home isn’t a new idea, but the rise of internet-based on-demand services have made it popular. Chromecast is an inexpensive media streaming adapter that turns any HDMI-equipped television into an app-driven smart TV when paired with a phone, tablet or computer. This is a must-have for people who have their media content saved on different devices.

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9. Brunton Power Knife

A tangle of cords. A broken cable. A missing adapter. Does this sound like your friend’s problem? If yes, then Brunton power knife is the perfect gift for him/her. This knife is just as important as a pocket knife. It is a gadget that combines adapter ends from some of the most widely used outdoor gadgets into a form factor any adventurer can recognise. Order on here.

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8. DUBS Earplugs

Well, this one is our favourite. The DUBS are advanced tech earplugs that reduce volume without sacrificing the clarity of sound. Whether you’re on a noisy road, at a concert, on a plane or playing a game, the DUBS earplugs go louder, longer. Order yourself a pair here.

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7. Kinivo BTC455 Bluetooth car kit

For drivers who just want to add Bluetooth without major modifications to their car, this tiny dongle by Kinivo is the best gift. It sends hands-free call audio and wirelessly streamed stereo music through a car’s speakers via the auxiliary input present on most modern cars’ stereos. Simple controls let you accept incoming calls and skip tracks.

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6. Lego AT-AT

If someone tells you LEGOs are for kids, hit the person squarely in the kneecap. Then get back to building your AT-AT, the 1137-piece vehicle that puts to shame all the Star Wars’ figures you tried to build when you were a kid.

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5. Lumu

For advanced photographers, a light metre is always an important purchase. What if your friend is an iPhone photographer? Well, Lumu is a perfect gift for such friends as it integrates light metre with the iPhone and requires no power to operate. For more details, click here.

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4. Moto 360

Let’s just say whoever you are going to gift Moto 360, will never be able to match it with any other gifts. The beautiful, interactive, round watchface brings all the wonders of the internet to your wrist. With no news regarding the release of the Apple Watch, we recommend the Moto 360.

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3. Skullcandy Knockout

Skullcandy has this amazing headset range called Knockout specifically designed for women. They come in an amazingly beautiful floral designs and a leather finish. It will be your loved one’s favourite accessory apart from her expensive jewellery.

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2. Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer

While working out, it is always encouraging to see your hard work paying off on the scale. The Withings WS-50 Smart Body Analyzer measures weight, body fat percentage, BMI and heart rate. It can also keep a track of up to seven other users. It even monitors indoor air quality.

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1. Logitech UE Boom

The UE Boom is a compact, durable wireless Bluetooth speaker that plays super loud sound for its size and is water and stain resistant. It offers up to 15 hours of battery life, has speaker phone capabilities and is well-suited for outdoor use. Also, if you buy a second speaker, you can create a completely wireless pair of true stereo speakers using the UE Boom mobile app for iOS and Android devices.

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December 19, 2014