OND (Oct-Dec) quarter is not only the last quarter of the calendar year but is a synonym for big Indian Festive Season. Starting from Navratri to Dussehra to Karwachauth, to Diwali to Bhai Dooj, the quarter closes with a Christmas and New Year celebrations. Not to forget its a popular wedding season too. The quarter gives everyone a reason to celebrate and reason to share gifts. From dry fruits, chocolates to creative festive gift concepts, the seasonal gifts have garnered much attention. With gadgets influencing our lives in every sphere, then think of going off the beaten track a little. WhiteNote brings to our readers a possible list of gadgets that could be gifted this season to show your love.
Laptops
When you talk of gadgets, Laptops come to our mind first. Undoubtedly, Laptops are omni present. So if your budget is around 40 you can think of it. From HP to Acer to lenovo, you have a decent range to choose from. The best selling one’s in this price category are, HP Spectre, Pavilion, Microsoft Surface Laptop, Macbook Air, Lenovo Yoga, DELL Inspiron, ASUS Chromebook Flip series. Though they are priced on a higher side the series do have some budget models too.
Digital Cameras
Who does not want to capture these festive memories, since it is also wedding season, digital cameras is one of the smart gifting option. Canon, Nikon, Sony, Kodak are the leading and popular names in the category. Here are few popular cameras in the price bracket of 10-20k category.
Canon IXUS 190, all rounded compact camera comes with easy to use features to help create stunning images. Its 20-megapixel sensor, 10x Optical Zoom and Intelligent Image Stabilizer allows users to simply point and shoot for brilliant results every time. With WiFi and NFC capabilities, it supports Bluetooth Low Energy which enables a low-energy, constant connection to smart devices. As a surprise, the camera is price approx 9,300/-. Sony Cybershot, Fujifilm and Nikon Coolpix are all priced 19-21k. But, Kodak FZ41 Camera comes for less than 15,000/-. So your buying decision should depend on not only the price but also features like megapixels, compactness or weight, low light performance and sometimes the looks. These days almost all brands do introduce cameras in bright colored bodies.
Mobile phones
Oh you want to stay connected while having other features like camera, music player, email access and messenger to name a few, then nothing better than mobile phones. These gadgets are one stop solution for all your needs packed in one. You have multiple options with few models to choose from, for every respective budget.
Sub 10k category we have Xiaomi Redmi 6 and Redmi Note 5, RealMe 1 is another good option in 6″ screen size. Inifinix Note 5, Honor 7A and 7C, Moto E5 and X Play, Comio X1 Note are some more names to consider before the final decision.
If your pocket allows and you are looking at something between 10-20k, then the options are ample. The list includes names such as Xiaomi Mi A2, Honor Play and RealMe2 Pro which is by far my choice because of the features. Oppo F9 and Vivo V9 Pro are also leading contenders in this category.
Printers
These days children do their assignments at home and for this thew need Printers. Needless to mention there are very few brands catering to SoHo category for a normal Printer usage. What if we get scan and photocopy options too. Today I will not get into the war of Inkjet Vs Laser. I am keeping it for my next write-up.
HP’s new Ink Tank 415 and 419 Printers are definitely among the best gifting options suitable for one and all – friends, family and colleagues. The key USP of these printers are the usage of high-quality Ink, ability of connecting with a range of mobile devices through Wi-Fi Direct and Spill-Free Refill system. The new wireless HP Ink Tank 415 and 419 printers can print thousands of pages, at ultra-low cost-per-page. The HP Smart app allows users to quickly send scans to email or cloud storage through their mobile devices. The HP Ink Tank Wireless 415 Printer at INR 14,812 and Ink Tank 419 Wireless Printer at INR 15,493/-. HP’s latest portable photo printer Sprocket Plus can be the perfect gifting option that can help people revive and relive their cherished memories. HP Sprocket Plus is the world’s thinnest portable printer that produces bigger and better photos. HP Sprocket plus photo printer connects seamlessly to mobile devices via Bluetooth and prints photographs sized 2.3 x 3.4 inches using ZINK technology. The HP Sprocket Plus is exclusively available now for INR 8,999 on Amazon India. Though HP ZINK paper can be bought for INR 799/- for a pack of 20. Pack of 10 papers will come complementary at the time of purchase.
We do have an All-in-One Inkjet Printer priced Rs. 2,669 from Canon. Ricoh SP 210SU Multi Function Laser Printer can also be considered. The popular names like EPSON and Epson do have Inkjet and Laser printers in this price band for you to choose from.
Others
Do we have any other gifting option..? Yes we do have some interesting gifting possibilities under 10k!
You don’t have to break the bank to buy a nice gadget as HyperX offers wide range of gaming peripherals at a competitive price. HyperX has a diverse product portfolio, so you will definitely find a perfect gift for your loved ones in this digital savvy world.
Headsets, HyperX Cloud Alpha offers ground-breaking Dual Chamber Drivers design will give your audio more distinction and clarity by reducing distortion. The dual chambers separate the bass from the mids and highs, allowing optimal tuning for cleaner, smoother sound. The HyperX Cloud Stinger Core is the perfect entry-level headset for the console gamer. It’s multi-console compatible and features audio controls on the cable. An adjustable steel slider and soft ear cushions provide comfort, and the flexible, swivelling mic lets you position the microphone where you want it. Next we have HyperX Alloy Elite from the same brand.
Portable slim and sleek hard drives with storage capacity of 1TB and above also makes a good gifting option. Toshiba, WD My passport, WD My Pass book and Seagate do have good models in the price bracket of 3-10k.
People are concerned about their looks, and our styling devices are also getting technically rich. The Limited Edition DAFNI Rose Gold GO brush has a 3D ceramic surface that offers a fast and effective hair styling solution to create flawless voluminous, natural frizz-free hair results in a matter of minutes. Boasting Anti-static outer bristles ensure the hair remains free from frizz and fly-always.
Stay Tuned as we may keep on updating it, for your informed decision making. Till then, HAPPY SHOPPING!