Remember the anticipation you felt during the holidays when you were a kid as you bolted towards your stack of gifts? If you were anything like us, you could never rip the paper off fast enough. Sometimes you raised your arms in triumph, your gift held high. Other times you could only stare incredulously at your gift, and wonder what other child’s wish list yours was confused for.
With that being said, we know the holidays aren’t supposed to be about the presents, but rather about your family and friends, and being grateful for what you already have.
But ‘tis also the season for presents, and since it’s better to give than to receive, we came up with a list of digital gadgets that your video nerd will be sure to love. If you’re not into digital or video trends, buying a gift for someone who is can be really difficult. That’s why we’re here to help this holiday season:
Jordy Wax, a part owner of Contrast Films, said he REALLY wants a Nest thermostat.
“What’s great about it is it learns every time you use it, and eventually finds the perfect balance of keeping you comfortable, while conserving energy,” he said.
Priced at about $249, the Nest is a little expensive, but studies show it can save up to 20 percent on a home energy bill. Think about it as an investment.
Bennet Rhodes, a producer at Launch Media, said he would like nothing more than the new Canon EOS C300 interchangeable-lens video camera. Priced at $20,000, Bennet is a little crazy.
Sean Udy, another producer and editor at Launch, wants a RED Scarlet camera. Known for its flexibility and high quality, this camera will run you about $9,750. Sean and Bennet may need to put something else at the top of their wish list.
A simple, more affordable point-shoot camera is the new Nikon COOLPIX S2800 camera. You know, the one with the Ashton Kutcher commercials? Ashton Kutcher aside, the camera has some pretty cool features – like simultaneously filming while taking stills. Priced at $249.95 at the Nikon online store (on sale), it’s a more affordable camera option.
And of course, tablets are trendy this holiday season for the tech savvy among us. iPads are more versatile, but cost more than a Kindle. Kindles do not have cameras and have slower processing speeds, but they do allow for local and cloud storage, web browsing and digital entertainment services (books, music and video). The choice between an iPad and a Kindle depends on what you want to pay for, and what you don’t want to pay for.
We hope our holiday shopping tips help you with finding a digital and affordable gift for the tech junkie you love!
