Every year there is always new technology that releases around the holiday season. Of course, all of the big kids in the house go crazy for it too! It is a season tradition to explore new ideas and ways of playing through technology, but for people who do not have time to check out the ads they may be lost as to what is what this season. This article will give some of the best new technological toys and some of the best places they can be purchased online. With any luck your family will be enjoying these new electronics on Christmas.
1. The Nintendo Wii U
The makers of Nintendo’s Wii line have always been experts at getting people up and moving while playing video games. Their games have encouraged many to exercise and try things they may have never tried before. Now, the makers of the original Wii have just released the Nintendo Wii U, just in time for the Christmas rush. This device gives game fanatics a chance to connect everything they love into one small device. The Wii U controller does not only allow gamers to play games on their television, or on the controller itself, but it also allows gamers to connect to the internet, watch a movie, listen to music, or even take pictures. This console is really an all in one deal and will leave gamers wanting more time with this gadget. The Nintendo Wii allows for more multiplayer gamers and finally, users can connect with their friends even when they are not in the same home. The Nintendo Wii U Console Basic Set comes with the Wii U console in white, the GamePad controller which comes with a stylus, an AC adapter, HDMI cable and GamePad adapter. Games for this system are reasonably price too! BestBuy.com currently has a great deal on this console for $299.99 and comes with guaranteed Christmas Delivery.
2. Ultrabook
The Ultrabook is one of the newest additions to the typical home laptop. These laptops take your average laptop and runs circles around it. It is a high quality notebook that features a slimmer design that is much easier to carry around. There are many different brands carrying the Ultrabook right now. This HP Envy 4-1130us 14-Inch Ultrabook is a great example of the power and design of the new ultrabook. This laptop features many of the same concepts as your typical home laptop, such as a 6 GB DDR3, a 500 GB hard drive and 32 GB Solid State Drive, as well as a 17 inch screen and Intel HD 4000 Intel Graphics. The ultrabook also features a Intel Core i5 3317U 2.6 GHz (32 MB Cache) that is typical of the new ultrabooks as it is a low power processor that allows the ultrabooks to remain slim without compromising vital parts. This ultrabook even comes with the brand new Windows 8 software, so students, workers and hobbyist will have up to date software to play with. This ultrabook can be found fairly inexpensively for $711.53 at amazon.com.
3. Microsoft Surface
The Microsoft Surface is another cool gadget that has recently hit the market. This great tablet can play the role of a laptop or function as your everyday tablet with a simple click. The Surface comes with its own stand and keyboard that is easily switched from tablet mode to stand up mode. This tablet can also run tons of software that your everyday tablet can not, such as the Microsoft Office software suite. Users can chat online, send emails, check their social media pages and the type up an essay that is due in one swoop. When users want to watch a movie on the bus they simply click back to tablet mode and enjoy the movie on this pristine 10 inch screen. The Surface even has eight hours of memory life, so user can be out of the home for quite some time and still get work done, or just have a bit of fun. The Microsoft Surface is the perfect gift for college kids that are always on the go. Right now the Microsoft Surface can be purchased for $499 on Microsoft.com.
4. Kindle Fire
Amazon’s original production the Kindle just came out with a new version of the Kindle Fire just in time for Santa Claus letters to be mailed out. The new Kindle Fire runs at least 40% more efficiently than older version of the Fire and has a 9 hour batter life. The Kindle is also known for its vast library of books, magazines, newspapers and so much more that users can buy and subscribe to. They also have many freebie books that would please any book worm! Now, the Kindle Fire allows its users to watch movies in HD, listen to thousands of songs and play some of the most popular games on the market. This Kindle is perfect for anyone who loves to their media with them wherever they go, but does not like carrying around bulky products. This product is perfect for students who love to save by downloading their text books, avid readers who constantly have to have a book on hand, or for a car full of kids who are begging to see the latest cartoon release. The Kindle Fire is one of those gifts that could be passed around and enjoyed by so many different kinds of people. Now, on amazon.com, the kindle fire can be yours for only $159.
5. Apple iPad Mini
The new Apple iPad also steps up the game as far as its versatility is concerned. Apple iPads have always been known for being pretty versatile. They play games, movies, allow you to connect to the internet and have a multitude of apps that could keep any iPad fan happy for hours at a time. The new iPad mini features a 7.9 LED screen that will play movies and games in their finest quality. This iPad is designed for people looking for a smaller toy, but still want a high quality screen resolution and power packet processor. This mini iPad even has a 16GB memory that will hold tons of movies, photographs and music. This iPad can also be used as its very own video camera where users can film, edit and upload their work all one tiny iPad. This iPad is perfect for catching up with long distance friends too! Camera functions as a webcam which will give face time with friends new meaning. This great iPad Mini can be purchased for $329 on walmart.com.
6. Nikon D600
Nikon cameras are known for their durability and high quality pictures, but their power often intimidates many photographers who are not trained to deal with manual settings and detachable lenses. The Nikon D600 is great for beginners though and comes with an easy to understand instruction manual. This camera is said to have the power of much higher grade cameras at the price and size of a SLR. Photographs will come out clear and beautiful as if taken professionally. Users even have new options such as shutter speed options and the ability to take multiple shots with one simple click. The D600 even allows users to take full size videos in superior quality. When filming or photographing is complete files can be uploaded to the internet directly through the Nikon D600’s WU-1b Wireless adapter! The Nikon D600 24.3 MP CMOS FX-Format Digital SLR Camera can be found for $1,996.95 with a one year warranty included on amazon.com.
This season find the coolest new toys for friends and family and enjoy the presents together. These amazing gadgets are flying off shelves already and Christmas is still three weeks away. When shopping online these gadgets may turn out even cheaper than expected! As the holidays near the prices on these gadgets will surely begin to change so act fast before these great gadgets are long gone. All the same, with these six deals on the top gadgets you will definitely have a ball this Christmas and enjoy the savings that they cause.