Aidilfitri is a Special Celebraion of merriment with family and friends, once a year this wonderful occasion arrives after a month of Ramadhan. This year why not give the special ones with gifts that is meaningful and useful, this year Team PC.com has compiled a list of Hari Raya tech gadgets that makes the selection process much easier for you.
Xiaomi Redmi 2
We chose this because if you’re looking for a phone that is cheap and performs well enough than the Redmi 2 is as good as it comes. It is a no frills smartphone that does everything you need without much fuss. It isn’t the fastest phone in the market, but it is one of the cheapest around. Buy a few units and wrap them in a nice gift wrap, and you will be loved forever.
ASUS Zenfone 2
Aiming a little higher? Then the Zenfone 2 is a solid choice. Being rather powerful at a relatively affordable price, the Zenfone 2 is a great all-round performer at a price that is easily affordable by many, even more so if you looking for a phone that can shoot well in low-light instances for the festive shots. No frills and no worries.
Samsung Galaxy S6
Now this is for pampering, cash to slosh, impress the “One”, this is the best best smartphone money can buy. Samsung Galaxy S6 is the latest iteration of Samsung’s flagship smartphone and is a step from the previous generation.The components housed inside the smartphone itself are some of the best the market has to offer with an amazing camera super amoled display to go with. The only thing you need to decide, is whether or not you want the standard variant of the S6 or the Edge variant. We like the Edge though…just saying.
Phones not your fancy, why not camera’s? Yeah you’ve got great picture taking ability on your phone, but memories need to be cherished forever, what better way then to have them framed and adorned on the living room. Family picture at the dinner table with nenek and datuk should not be just on instagram or tumblr, you need a decent camera to print a 6R or an 8R size photo.
The Canon 5DS
While megapixels are not everything, higher pixel count means greater detail. And Canon’s 5DS DSLR camera gives you lots of pixels – 50 Megapixels (8688×5792), to be exact. Introduced not long ago, the 5Ds has one of the highest resolution in the market today so you wont miss anything in the shot, point in case be really steady with this one , but the shots will turn out amazing. Hari Raya will be decked in colour and the vibrancy will just pop-up with every shot you take. Oh and we recommend the Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM lens a general lens that works well with the 5Ds.
Sony a5100
If you find the DSLR to bulky and want a lighter option yet offer great quality, then why not get a mirrorless, yes they are still popular. The Sony Alpha 5100, a 24mp small, compact, unassuming, nice big screen that tilts all the forward for selfies. There are apps whereby you can upload the pictures directly to facebook or flickr. This would be a good choice and quite affordable to, so you can’t go wrong with it.
Olympus Tough TG-860
Outdoor shots are always dodgy and if it rains you’re just confined to a limited area of interest. To tackle a situation just like that, we would like to recommend the Olympus Tough TG-860. Its rugged built will handle drops and knocks, water no problem comes with feature like, WiFi sharing, a built-in GPS, and a variety of neat art filters.
Finding Your Way
No more wandering adventures when visiting friends or heading home, these GPS will show you the way and obstacles ahead.
Garmin nuvi 42LM
Planning to go on a roadtrip during the Raya holidays? Then why not get a GPS? Garmin is no stranger to the GPS business and its nuvi line is one of the more popular GPS systems in the market. With this handy device, your chances of getting lost is severely reduced.
Papago! WayGo! 260 GPS Navigator
Not into Garmin? Then you might want to look at the Papago WayGo GPS systems instead. This particular model allows you to surf the web and features games for you to ease your boredom when you’re stuck in a jam. Just don’t do it when you’re driving.
WayWay Q4035 GPS Navigator
If neither of those devices on top strikes your fancy, the WayWay Q4035 can be considered. This GPS device comes with 3D buildings and landmarks, allowing you to identify your current location easily. It also comes with extra features like a media player and games, just make sure you don’t get distracted while driving.
Keeping Fit
Staying healthy is still possible even around the scrumptious of foods, post Raya you might need them.
Garmin vivofit 2
If you’re looking for an affordable fitness band, the Vivofit series of bands are worth considering. It does everything you’d expect a fitness band to do like tracking your steps and monitoring your heart rate. It also comes with an app that allows you to track your daily workouts on your smartphone.
Pebble Time
Do you prefer a proper watch over a fitness band? Then the Pebble Time would be the better option. The Pebble Time is the follow up to the original Pebble smartwatch. It has all the features the original Pebble has and supports both Android and iOS. The biggest improvement over the original? It now comes fully coloured, and features built-in sensors to track your activity goals.
Moto 360
Looking for something a little classier? The Moto 360 is what you’re after then. This smartwatch looks much like a standard, mechanical watch thanks to its round face. It supports all Android phones and comes with Google’s own Android Wear, with downloadable apps to keep track of fitness level.
Watch and Play
Keeping everyone entertained with videos and games on a long journey, watch a movie, play games, and keep little ones occupied instead of “are we there yet” repeats.
Teclast X80h
Is this an Android tablet? Is this a Windows tablet? Why, it is both! The Teclast X80h is a tablet that dual boots Android and Windows 8.1, allowing you to swap between OS-es when you want to use it for either work or play.
Xiaomi Mi Pad
Everybody’s favourite mobile device-on-a-budget provider, Xiaomi, has its own tablet. Called the Mi Pad, this tablet contains an Nvidia Tegra K1 chip to help power the device, allowing you to enjoy your movies or games on its vivid 7.9” screen.
Apple iPad Air 2
Apple’s tablet needs no introduction. This device is the thinner version of the company’s mainstay tablet, the iPad. For the Apple fans in your family, this device is a must have, although be prepared to pay a premium price for it.
Lasting Memories
Don’t just keep them on cloud, embed them on paper for keeps, make your own Raya decorations with these printers. Also print the reunion pictures they last longer and everyone can see them on hte
HP Color LaserJet Pro M252
Hunt no more for that all-in-one printer. HP’s Color LaserJet Pro M252 is a well-built printer that won’t take up much space, yet delivers high print volume, great print quality, a handy touchscreen interface, as well as remote printing via NFC or wirelessly using an app.
Canon Selphy CP910
For those getting ready to capture a galore of pictures of the holiday season, how about printing them all out with the Canon Selphy CP910 on the spot? This compact photo printer supports Apple’s Airprint or Bluetooth. It even offers templates to give your photos an extra flair.
OKI B412dn
If print volume of documents and invoices is increasing because business is picking up pre-Raya, upgrading to a fast monochrome printer can be good. The OKI B412dn is the printer for the job, with a first page time of 4.5 seconds, 42 ppm, and best of all, a reasonable price.
Work or Play
During this long trip, catch up on your movies, games or an email (or two), well it is a digital world after all. Sometimes that important email just need to be sent, or a work sheet just needed to be completed. These tablets are capable of handling situation just like that.
Microsoft Surface 3
Meet Microsoft’s latest entry to their Surface line of tablet-cum-laptop hybrids. The Surface 3 is the smaller, affordable version of the Surface 3 Pro. Lightweight and small, this AIO can be carried around anywhere with the greatest of ease, easily running media or games anytime.
Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro
If you want something with a bit more flair, the Yoga 3 Pro is the one you should aim for. Lenovo’s latest offering in the Yoga line is slim, sexy and packs a powerful punch. And it will keep your passengers happy during a traffic jam with its ability to play videos and run games.
Dell XPS 18
Dell’s XPS line does contain an All-In-One. Meet the XPS 18. Promoted as “the world’s thinnest, lightest and most portable all-in-one PC”, the XPS 18 features a 18.4” capacitive touchscreen that can be docked onto a powered stand, stand upright on the table with its flip out feet, or used as a tablet.
We know there are tons of other gadgets that could have gone into the list, but you can find most these at any tech store within the vicinity and you can pick them up immediately without waiting. Share the list to your loved one and highlight the item you want, maybe it would appear one Raya morning.
