Holiday Tech Gift Guide
AUTHOR | the staff @ThinkSpace IT
It's that time of year again. You're on the hunt for the perfect gift for that special person in your life, but they're tech savvy, they seem to have everything, and you're left with absolutely no clue what to get them. We've been there before and offer up to you a humble list of techie gadgets that are tried and true!
Below is a list of our staff's favorite gadgets (and some that aren't actually gadgets) for home AND work.
We've also thrown in a few of the top trending gifts on the market as well to spice things up. And if our families are reading this, we wouldn't mind seeing one or two of these in our stockings this Christmas! *hint hint*
AMAZON PRIME MEMBERSHIP | $99.00/year
If you buy a lot of things off of Amazon and haven't signed up for Prime yet, we highly recommend you check it out. Prime membership includes FREE two-day shipping on prime eligible products, unlimited streaming of prime eligible movies and tv shows, unlimited streaming of prime eligible music, unlimited photo storage in Amazon Cloud Drive, 30-minute early access to Lightning Deals on Amazon and new events on MyHabit.com, access to the Kindle Lending Library, and 20% off diaper purchases with Subscribe & Save. buy now »
ANKER MINI PORTABLE EXTERNAL BATTERY CHARGER | $15.99
Running out of phone fuel is the worst. This lipstick-sized charger gives new life to dead batteries. buy now »
YETI USB HEATED PLUSH HANDWARMERS | $24.99
Put your paws in these paws and prepare to be warmified. Complete with black claws, these Yeti USB Heated Plush Handwarmers will get your mitts warm again. Just run the cable from the handwarmers to your laptop (or any USB-enabled device that can handle 5V), and you'll have toasty fingers in minutes. Need to make a run to the fridge? Just unplug and the Yeti handwarmers will keep your fingers warm just like normal mittens do until you plug back in. buy now »
A CHRISTMAS STORY DESKTP LEG LAMP | $34.99
Back in the day, we were the kids that wanted to shoot our eyes out with a Red Ryder carbine-action, 200-shot, range model air rifle with a compass in the stock. We were the ones that endured the humiliation of having to wear the pink bunny suit (or ugly Christmas sweater, or hand-me-down neon snowsuit). And yes, despite knowing full well what would happen, we stuck our tongues to the pole.
But now, we're the grown-ups. We're the ones weaving a tapestry of obscenities, working in profanity the way other artists might work in oils or clay. And those of us who are homeowners probably wouldn't mind a new furnace for Christmas. But you know what would be GREAT? A leg lamp. Oh, look at that! Will you look at that? Isn't that glorious? It's... it's... it's indescribably beautiful! buy now »
STAR WARS DEATH STAR WAFFLE MAKER | $39.99
If you're ready to make your kitchen explode with awesome, you need a Death Star Waffle Maker. Plug it in, warm it up, and pour the batter onto the non-stick cooking plates. In just minutes, you'll have golden, delicious waffles, good enough to destroy a planet for. Well, a small one, at least. buy now »
JENSEN 3 SPEED STEREO TURNTABLE W/BUILT IN SPEAKERS | $42.90
3 Speed Stereo Turntable with Built In Speakers, Software to Convert Records to MP3, RCA Line out, Pitch and Tone Control. buy now »
IVATION LONG RANGE WIRELESS THERMOMETER | $59.99
The Ivation Remote Smoker Thermometer for high heat monitors internal temperature of meat from 300 feet away!! The wireless receiver with LCD beeps and flashes when meat temperature goes above your programmed temperature. Now feel confident while monitoring barbecue temperature. buy now »
AMAZON ECHO | $179.99
Amazon Echo is designed around your voice. It's hands-free and always on. With seven microphones and beam-forming technology, Echo can hear you from across the room—even while music is playing. Echo is also an expertly tuned speaker that can fill any room with immersive sound.
Echo connects to Alexa, a cloud-based voice service, to provide information, answer questions, play music, read the news, check sports scores or the weather, and more—instantly. All you have to do is ask. Echo begins working as soon as it detects the wake word. You can pick Alexa or Amazon as your wake word. buy now »
SAMSUNG GALAXY S6 (32GB - white pearl) | varies
The Samsung Galaxy S6 embodies the best of form and function – packing incredible performance into a beautifully sleek frame and lightning-fast 64 bit, Octa-core processor. read more »
AMAZON FIRE TV STICK | $39.99
Fire TV Stick connects your HDTV to a world of online entertainment. With a huge selection of movies and TV episodes, voice search that actually works, and exclusive features like ASAP and Prime Music, Fire TV Stick is an easy way to enjoy Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, HBO NOW, low-cost movie rentals, live and on-demand sports, music, photos, games, and more. buy now »
GERBER SUSPENSION UTILITY TOOL | $23.40
Tough, reliable, and easy to handle, the Gerber Suspension Multi-Plier is engineered to tackle jobs in just about every situation you can imagine. Featuring a sleek butterfly design, durable stainless steel construction, and Gerber's patented Saf.T.Plus component locking system, this affordable multitool packs 11 convenient tools that will quickly prove indispensable. buy now »
HP OFFICEJET PRO X576DW | $799.99
The next generation of printing is here. Looks and runs like a laser, but costs half as much per page. Print up to twice the speed of laser—using HP PageWide Technology. Help workgroups thrive with versatile functions and easy manageability. buy now »
CREATIVE D100 WIRELESS BLUETOOTH SPEAKER (BLACK) | $34.99
Built with award-winning Bluetooth technology, the Creative D100 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker lets you play music wirelessly from your smartphone, laptop, or other A2DP-enabled mobile device. The Creative D100's portable design and full-range drivers make it ideal for outdoor parties or afternoons at the beach. The speaker system comes in four colors and is compatible with PCs, Macintoshes, and most Bluetooth-enabled mobile devices. buy now »
HP WIRELESS MOUSE (black) | $23.99
This is a bit of a controversial subject around the office. Some of us are die-hard wired mouse users, and some of us hate being cord bound. For those of us on the latter end of the argument, this is one of our favorites that we like for both home and work. buy now »
ONCE YOU'VE DECIDED YOU'RE READY TO UPGRADE, check out this helpful article from PCWorld. They have some great insight and tips, one of which includes backing up your data BEFORE you upgrade. If you're not sure about the best way to do this or you want to get hooked up with our Garrison Data Secure plan, be sure to call the office and let us know.
As always, we're here to help so if you run into an issue that you don't want to tackle on your own, don't hesitate to call us for some assistance!