Christmas is coming, as it does every year, which means it’s time to start gearing up for some gift shopping! This might also be the ideal moment to surprise your favourite IT pro with a shock-and-awe Christmas gift to thank him/her for his endless patience and innovative problem solving.
Unfortunately, even if non-technologists try their very best, many computer pros have been at the receiving end of some disappointing tech presents. There’s no need to thank us, but we’ve totally solved your problem! We have made a brilliant selection of gadgets that will definitely bring some Christmas cheer to his/her life. Rest assured, these gadgets won’t break the bank either…
Magic Cube Virtual Keyboard
Magic Cube Virtual Keyboard
No doubt, your IT guy or gal already has a top-notch tablet! However, anytime they have to produce a bit of serious work, typing on these portable devices can be incredible tiresome. So, what about an out-of-this-world keyboard to turn this consumption device into a working machine?
Sometimes the best gift does really come in a tiny box. The Magic Cube can project a keyboard on any flat surface and give you the convenience of full-size typing. It can be connected wirelessly with just about any device that has Bluetooth, including Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices. With the mouse mode, you can also use your finger to navigate.
Battery Life
New Trent iCarrier
While technology is an amazing thing, the truth is that many devices burn through power at a ferocious rate, leaving you looking for plug sockets everywhere you go. In fact, according to a new report by Leapfrog Research, battery life is consumers’ biggest complaint with mobile phones. More than 1 in 3 phone owners says that it is their number one problem.
If your IT friend is always on the go, you can give him/her the gift of life: battery life. The New Trent iCarrier emergence battery pack can give all electronics plenty of juice! The iCarrier jams 12,000mAh into a portable package, which is enough power to charge an iPhone 6 times over! It is compatible with most smartphones and can even charge 2 devices simultaneously.
Doctor Who Universal Remote Control
Doctor Who Universal Remote Control
With the blessings of the BBC, the original filming prop was painstakingly 3D scanned, finished with chrome and crammed full of technology to control the earth-based TV. The Doctor Who Universal Remote Control is a very convincing prop that could keep a tech enthusiast brimming with pride all year.
The 1:1 scale replica of the Time Lord’s sonic screwdriver is a fully-functioning gesture-based universal remote control. Using simple and intuitive movements the proud owner of this device will be able to control any infrared appliance. For example, flick the screwdriver up to increase volume, rotate clockwise or counter-clockwise to change TV channels and even open the DVD tray by pulling back on the sonic screwdriver.
The device comes with a built-in rechargeable battery and authentic sound effects. Even the tip lights up green when sending a signal, just like the original prop. But choose your recipient carefully; you don’t want this gem falling into the wrong hands!
One Cable to Rule them All
universal network cable
Ok, I admit it, this may not look like the shock-and-awe gadget we promised you at the beginning of the article, but I can assure you, it will leave your IT friends wondering how they have been able to live without one for such a long time!
The universal network cable entirely eliminates the messy process of patching networks together, as it allows for the adaptation on any network cable to any other. This way there is no need to sift through a gigantic box of network cables anymore or, worse, build a patch from scratch. It will be a huge time saver, leaving your techie with more time to install your brand new wireless router. Double win!
Space in a Box
STAR THEATRE PLANETARIUM
Give the tech star in your life an out of this world experience with the Star Theatre Planetarium Projector! This amazing little gizmo makes the universe come alive inside your very own home. Just turn the lights off, switch the Star Theatre on, sit back, relax and… prepare to be gobsmacked!
The Star Theatre uses the same lens as the big scale planetariums and has ultra-bright white LED technology to beam 10,000 stars skywards. It comes with 2 special discs to display stars, delineated constellations and mimic celestial movement in both northern and southern hemispheres. The best part: the theatre can also project shooting stars at random intervals.
These gadgets were hand-picked for you by the IT Job Board. While every computer pro is different, surely one of these great picks will be a very refreshing and exciting gift for yours!
