Photos: Holiday tech gifts worth the splurge
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Sony aibo First Litter Edition
Sony aibo First Litter Edition
Here’s the perfect pooch–no housetraining accidents, no chewed slippers and no fur left around your home. Sony’s aibo First Litter Edition is an all-in-one bundle that includes the robo-pup, a three-year AI Cloud Plan, pink ball, aibone, paw pads and aibo’s special charging station, as well as an individually numbered commemorative dog tag. $2,899.99
Apple Watch Series 4 - Hermes Edition
Apple Watch Series 4 - Hermes Edition
The new Apple Watch Series 4 is here, and the Hermes Edition is definitely a splurge at $1,399. It only comes in the 40mm size.
Huawei smartwatch
Huawei smartwatch
Huawei’s 42mm stainless steel smartwatch in gold is available for $749.99 at Best Buy in an unlocked version.
Huawei Mate 10 Pro
Huawei Mate 10 Pro
The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is a full-featured phone for around $550, making it a great deal, albeit a splurge as a gift.
Focal Clear
Focal Clear
Focal Clear headphones have a weightless feel for max comfort. They provide a listening experience close to that of high-fidelity loudspeakers. $1,499
Nikon Z7 camera
Nikon Z7 camera
The Nikon Z7 is built around the new Nikon Z mount and a 45.7MP BSI CMOS sensor. $3,399.95
Mevo Plus
Mevo Plus
Livestream in HD to all major platforms with the Mevo Plus. $499.99 for just the Mevo Plus, or $899.96 as a Mevo Plus Pro Bundle that includes a case, stand, and boost.
Vector smart home robot
Vector smart home robot
Vector is a high-tech AI robot assistant. You don’t even have to find his charger–he can do that himself. Vector is packed with functionality and personality. Ask Vector a question, play a game of blackjack, or just have him help set a timer. $249.99
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router
The Nighthawk Pro Gaming Router and SX10 Pro Gaming Switch are ideal for gamers ready to rethink and update their tech setup. Fortnite, e-sports, and other online gaming enthusiasts can use these to optimize gaming performance and kill lag, before network issues arise. Router: $286.98; Switch: $235.10
Garmin fenix 5 Plus
Garmin fenix 5 Plus
There are three versions of Garmin’s new fenix 5 Plus smartwatch: the fenix 5S Plus, the fenix 5 Plus and the fenix 5X Plus. Each one has built-in routable topographical maps, storage for music playlists, Garmin Pay contactless payment solution, and a wrist-based pulse oximeter for altitude-acclimation awareness. The fu0113nix 5X Plus is Garmin’s first wearable to offer a wrist-based Pulse Oximeter, which is especially useful for higher altitude activities. Prices range from $699.99 to $1,149.99.
Also see
- Gift Guides for Techies (TechRepublic Flipboard magazine)
- Photos: STEM and STEAM holiday gift guide for kids (TechRepublic)
- Photos: The best tech gifts for 2018 (TechRepublic)
- Photos: Holiday tech gifts under $100 (TechRepublic)
- The do’s and don’ts of giving holiday gifts to your co-workers (TechRepublic)
- Best gifts: Top iPhone XS or XS Max accessories (ZDNet)
