mdolla: 5 Gifts For The Tech Lover in Your Life

Buying gifts is something that many people struggle to do. People often find that they are so different from their loved ones that surprising them with a gift they never thought of often results in disappointment instead of excitement.

Nowhere is this divide larger than when someone who is behind the times a bit is trying to buy a gift for the tech geek in their lives. Often by the time they realize the technology even exists, it is out of date. So here are some of the hot tech gifts that are trending now, and perhaps even in the future

1. Nintendo NES (classic edition)

As surprising as it may seem, the classic Nintendo NES made a huge comeback this year with demand far outpacing supply. Sure, the original one is nearly 10 years old, but throw in a little nostalgia and gamers and tech geeks are going wild. This is the game that most gamers grew up playing. In fact, for many of them this was their first gaming system. Whether they are too ashamed to ask for a Nintendo or not, this is the perfect gift for gamers and tech lovers alike.

The best part about the Nintendo is that it is only $60. That may seem expensive, but when compared to the cost of most tech gifts this year it is a steal. You can find more information and even order from Nintendo’s site here.

2. Hoverboard

There are two directions to go with this gift. One is the classic hoverboard that has been making waves on the internet for all the wrong reasons (bursting into flame being the main one). This is essentially a Segway without a handlebar to hold onto. It is still a sexy looking piece of tech and is useful as well. Many teenage tech lovers have shown an affluence to this.

If you have a little more money there is a better option, however. A few companies are now starting to produce real hoverboards. Some of these operate like skateboards, while others look more like bicycles. What they all have in common is the actual ability to hover in the air. This will surely be a huge trend in coming years. Here are real hoverboards that can actually be purchased this year. As a matter of warning – they don’t come cheap!

3. Wireless projection keyboard

This is one of those gifts that people once thought would only appear on movies like Star Trek. Fortunately society is rapidly surpassing any technology that we see on Star Trek.

This keyboard is essentially a small box. It projects the keyboard onto the desk in front of a computer. This means there are no keys that need to be pushed down, and no bulky keyboard. The best part is that it works with Macs, PC’s, phones, and anything else that can connect to Bluetooth. Best Buy has some pretty good ones that you can see here.

4. AirPods

Unless you truly have been living under a rock then you have likely heard of Apple. Apple continues to crush it in the innovation category, releasing some of the smallest Bluetooth headphones in existence this year.

The earbuds look exactly like the old Apple earphones, but with no cords whatsoever. They sold out online within a few hours of releasing, but they should be in stores early next week just in time for Christmas shoppers. The AirPods run at $150, which is a steep price tag to pay for headphones, but the demand clearly shows that tech lovers don’t care.

5. Roomba

Not only is the Roomba a great gift for tech lovers, it is a great gift for the entire household! Roomba is a robotic vacuum that can be set to vacuum, and even mop the entire home while the family is away. They are a little pricey, but when you put a price on the amount of time you save then many people are finding them worth it. Roombas are produced by iRobot and can be purchased on their site, or most eCommerce sites.

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