2021 Droid Life Holiday Gift Guide

2021-12-14 14:35:44 By : Ms. FIONA ZHANG

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The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and we are here to help you complete your shopping. If you have a technology lover in your life, we have compiled a list of sweet gift ideas that you can't go wrong. Obviously, there are phones, but there are also office ideas, home entertainment ideas, and many other ideas.

We have broken down the DL Holiday Gift Guide by price to help you find the parts within your budget. We have expensive ideas (mobile phones, of course), all the way to products under $20.

When Karen and I can foresee our relatives asking them which phone they should buy this holiday season, the simple answer will be Pixel 6 (review) and Pixel 6 Pro (review). The entry price of Pixel 6 is US$599, and we think it is an easy product. It has software support, excellent cameras and good performance. However, if they want a bigger device and have a way, then Pixel 6 Pro is also a good choice. You can't go wrong with any kind of equipment, which is why this is such a simple recommendation. Thank you for making our life easier this year, Google.

More expensive but great phone options

If you or your loved ones are trying to integrate a standing desk into their lives, I strongly recommend that you check out Kana Pro by FlexiSpot. I have set up some standing desks before, and Kana Pro is the least frustrating, which shows a lot. Obviously, the up/down operation of the table works well, but I appreciate the convenient add-ons and customization options that FlexiSpot provides at the time of purchase. For example, you can quickly add a desktop bike to your order to really help your body stay active during the work day, monitor arms, desk mats, cable management tools, and more. Personally, when FlexiSpot asked me if I wanted to try the desk, I asked to use the Sit2go Pro chair with it, and it was fun to ride a bike while writing reviews and other Droid Life posts. If you still insist on working from home and want to be more active, please take a look.

Klipsch launched a new Cinema-line soundbar this year and provided me with a Cinema 800 for testing. It's easy to set up a bar, but it's easier to enjoy the sound of the bar. For me, people who like a lot of bass and low end really appreciate what this 3.1 setting offers, as well as the various sound characteristics presets. In addition, it supports Google Cast, so when I am entertaining, it is easy and perfect to cast music to the soundbar. There are a variety of Cinema bars to choose from, but Cinema 800 is the cheapest option with Dolby Atmos support.

Eufy is one of Anker's sub-brands and is about to launch a delivery locker device. I have been testing this device for the past month or so. I like it so far. The highlight is the action-activated voice control, letting the delivery staff know how to use the locker, a high-quality camera for recording video, and a relatively simple build process. If this is good for your setup, please order one now and deliver it in January 2022.

Thanks to Samsung, Wear OS is back. Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Watch 4 Classic are both rugged smart watch devices with good battery life, health and fitness tracking, and truly mature software, and they are worth wearing on the wrist all day. Starting at $249, this is another no-brainer purchase if you are looking specifically for Wear OS timepieces.

When VR is still gaining a foothold, I don't like it at all. It made me motion sick, so I ignored it for a long time. However, I am still curious. Recently, my wife was on a business trip and left me alone, super boring. I decided to try Oculus Quest 2 and ask people for game recommendations. I am glad I decided to buy one. Due to the various improvements that VR has received over the years (higher resolution displays and higher frame rates), my motion sickness is much better, and the titles/games available on Quest 2 are amazing. There are no shortage of great games, even my wife likes to play them. This is a fun gift for the whole family, you will not regret it. Use the recommended link below to purchase your Quest 2, and you will receive a $30 in-store credit that can be used for VR headset games.

I recently moved, and I promised that as a gift to myself, I will invest in a cool lighting setting for the living room. I have a Philips Hue Gradient Light Strip and a sync box. It is one of the coolest things I have ever bought. When it is not synchronized to a movie or show, I just let it show a cool tone, and the guests seem to really like it. It also applies to music from Spotify. If you want to be that cool person, you must get that sync box.

Polar has a variety of fitness tracking devices, ranging in price from very cheap to stupidly expensive. Polar Unite belongs to the relatively cheap category, the price is 149 US dollars, but at that price it brings a series of excellent features. You will get a color touch screen display, long battery life (my battery has not been charged after almost a week of use), sleep tracking, GPS support, heart rate monitoring, and more. I have been using this watch to track my CrossFit activity, and it has been in good condition. There are plenty of tracking options inside the watch. This is the ideal stocking filler for fitness enthusiasts.

Not only did Klipsch produce sound bars this year, the company also released the first set of ANC earplugs T5 II. Usually the price is close to 300 US dollars, and it is now available for 179 US dollars, which is a very reliable price for what you can buy here. The quality of these earphones is incredible, and the earplugs are housed in a gorgeous metal casing. For the specifications, you can get very good active noise reduction, Bragi head gesture control, Dirac HD sound effects, and up to 7 hours of battery life on a single charge (a total of 21 hours with a case). For those who like the Klipsch brand, this is a bargain.

I used to have a weird obsession with buying new backpacks, and then the pandemic helped to end that obsession. In other words, in the past year, I received Able Carry Daily Backpack, and I like it very much. This 20-liter backpack is perfect for day trips. It looks sleek and has more features than any backpack I know.

This special bag is available in black, navy blue and this hot Cordura Olive. It can hold up to 15 inches of laptops and has many different size pockets, key chains, zipper pockets, side hooks, chest straps, and plenty of padding for the back and shoulder straps. In general, the size of this bag is perfect for anyone on the go.

DIY enthusiasts, if you don’t have an iFixit kit in your home, then you are wrong. The Manta Kit is my go-to kit for all the electronic devices in my home. Here are some things that I don’t even know exist, which are very suitable for replacing batteries or installing video doorbells. Seriously, this matter is too important to me.

You just bought Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro, so now you need a caring accessory. It won’t be sweeter than the upcoming Pixel Stand 2nd Gen, right?

I'm still waiting for it to arrive after the longest pre-order period, but Bellroy's Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro leather cases look hot. I ordered the sea fog version above and can't wait for it to show up. They also have other very beautiful colors, including terracotta, which should form a beautiful patina over time.

This is not the fastest charger on this block, but at 20W, it can basically provide you with full Pixel 6 charging power. I really like them because of their size-see how small it is! These are perfect for spaces where you might need to plug in multiple things at once and don't want to give up the slot that powers your phone (such as a kitchen). Oh, they also have several interesting colors, not just white.

If you only need the essentials, iFixit’s $25 Essential Kit is the perfect sock filler. It has the main tools needed to complete the repair work of a small phone.

We can all improve our grip in general life activities, and one of the best ways is to use grippers, just like these Caps of Crush models. This is the ultimate random stocking filler that is really useful. Put it on your desk, do grip training during the call on Zoom several days a week, and then bang, thank me.