The Asian Age

Gifting ideas for a perfect gadget- friendly Valentine this year

If you are busy with chores and hadn’t had time to shop for your loved ones, we have listed some unique gift ideas

- AGE CORRESPONE­DENT

Valentine’s Day — arguably the most personal day of the year – is just around the corner. This is one perfect day that keeps many lovers on their toes. A day that buzzes with queries from boyfriends and girlfriend­s, husbands and wives, looking to find that perfect gift to show their better half how much they love.

While most must be busy with daily chores around home or office, many don’t get the time to shop for a proper and valuable gift, and some run out of ideas too. So this Valentine’s day, let us help you find the perfect gift for your gadget-friendly loved ones. For those who are hunting for something under a small budget, there are a few things that could impress your dear ones. If your partner is a fitness enthusiast, the Mi Band HRX Edition (` 1,299) is an ideal gift. It can track burn calories, steps and distance walked, as well as show notificati­ons from your smartphone.

Want some help with a music buff ? The JBL GO Wireless BT Speaker (` 1,780) is a good option. If your loved ones are always on the road, why not opt for the 10000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i (` 799)? It is a good addition to their backpack. For kids or those on an office desk, the Portronics POR796 RuffPad (` 1,385) could be good for their doodles or notes. Think out of the box — A Qi Wireless Charging Pad (` 2,999) can work as an excellent gift if they are using a premium Samsung or the latest iPhone. For those who want to be a bit generous and extend their budget to ` 20,000, Apple’ AirPods (` 11,900), a lightweigh­t fully wireless headphones are probably something we can recommend. The Bose Soundlink Revolve Bluetooth Speaker (` 19,900) is also an excellent choice for your audiophile better half. Is he a fitness freak? Gear Fit 2 Pro (` 13,590) from Samsung’s latest flagship fitness trackers could seem like an ideal gift. The band has GPS built- in for tracking jogging routes as well as great AMOLED display. Another choice is the Fitbit Blaze Smart Fitness Watch (` 19,070) for that health- conscious better half. And if they want to start their day with a cheerful run, the 1MORE triple driver lightning in- ear headphone (` 10,999) is our personal choice. It sports great audio, build quality and a captivatin­g design at an affordable price. For those who don’t have a budget issue, the choice is large but equally confusing. If he or she is an Android fan, the OnePlus 5T (` 32,999), dubbed ‘ the flagship killer’, has a Lava Red variant that could excite him/ her. Apple’s MacBook Air (` 77,200) is also one of the best options out there. Currently one of the lightest laptops out there, the Air with a 13- inch display assures convenient computing on the go. Or if he or she is always on the road, and prefers something lighter, the Apple iPad 2017 (` 28,000) with a 9.7- inch display is a great way to surprise your roadster. Whether browsing photos or binge- watching YouTube, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video or anything else, there’s nothing better an iPad for killing time.

Valentine’s day is not only for lovers, but is for loved ones. So, those looking for something for their children or parents can count on gadgets. Parents can be gifted something good to pass their time. A Sony Bravia 4K TV ( around ` 60,000) with a Google Chromecast (` 3,400) or Amazon’s Fire TV Stick (` 4,000) could help them pass their time together. Children can be entertaine­d with some of the latest Gaming Consoles such as the Xbox One X or the Sony PlayStatio­n 4.

Price is not always the problem, but it is the idea of the perfect gift that usually haunts the presenter. As a suggestion, poke into their busy life with tricky questions and you could get a cue on what they admire, or what they have been wanting for long. The best gift would be something they will use on a daily basis — the only way they can keep rememberin­g you each passing day.

So what are you waiting for? Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and you just have a few hours to gift wrap that perfect choice. All the best.

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