Gadget lovers are difficult to buy for, as it’s hard work keeping on top of the latest technology trends and not buying them something that they either already own, or a device that has long been obsolete due to the ever-changing landscape of the tech world.
Our collection of great gifts for gadget lovers will almost certainly point you in the right direction when it comes to gifts that will please even the most tech-savvy of individuals, as we’ve included something for everyone here, from the thrill-seekers, to the photographers, to the gamers.
Check out CraveOnline‘s Gadget Lover Holiday Gift Guide 2014 in the gallery below:
The Gadget Lover Holiday Gift Guide 2014
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Garmin Nuvi 2597LMT
PRICE: $149.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
If you know someone on the lookout for a great GPS system. the Garmin Nuvi 2597LMT will make the ideal present. It's incredibly easy to use, offering map and traffic updates for its user's lifetime.
It also features a voice guide to allow its user to keep their eyes on the traffic, with 3D map views, a bright backlit 5" touchscreen display and Bluetooth technology that enables hands-free calls.
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Nikon D5300 DSLR Camera
PRICE: $699.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
For the photographer in your family, the Nikon D5300 DSLR will allow them to take super high-quality photographs with 24.2 megapixel CMOS sensor, bolstered by 1080p full HD video quality and built-in WiFi that allows the user to easily and swiftly share their images, making this perfect for the photographer on the move.
The D5300 also has a unique HDR feature that allows the user to take two different images with different exposures with a single shutter release, before combining those images to create one perfect snapshot.
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GoPro HERO4 Black 4K Action Camera
PRICE: $499.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
For the thrill-seeker, the the 4K GoPro HERO4 camera will provide hours upon hours of entertainment.
With waterproof housing that allows the user to record in up to 131' of water, video recording that offers resolutions up to a beautiful 4K30 and 12MP still image resolution, the recipient of this gift will be able to relive their most action-packed moments on land, sea and air in ultra high-def quality.
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Xbox One Assassin's Creed: Unity Bundle
PRICE: $329.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
Following its awkward launch, the Xbox One has proven itself to be a formidable console, with a steadily improving line-up of games.
This bundle, featuring the newly released Assassin's Creed: Unity and the excellent Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag along with free bonus item Call of Duty: Ghosts, is a great deal for the price and will be sure to please any gamer on your list.
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JBL Portable Bluetooth Speaker
PRICE: $134.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
For the gadget lover, a portable speaker is always a welcome gift, and you can't do much better than this offering from JBL.
Connecting to most Bluetooth devices in order to allow for easy access to your music library on multiple platforms, this portable speaker has 15W of amplified power along with a 1-5/8" woofer. It also boasts great battery life, with 12 hours of continuous playback and USB charging capability for when it finally runs out of steam.
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Motorola Moto 360 Smartwatch
PRICE: $249.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
We're entering into an era of smartwatches, where it's looking likely that we'll soon live in a world in which everyone's wrist is adorned with a piece of tech that can organize their social life along with telling them the time.
The Moto 360 is as good-looking a smartwatch as you're going to see, with it boasting a classic, circular face when most of its peers are going for a bulkier (and, in our opinion, uglier) rectangular shape. For gadget lovers who want their tech to look as stylish as possible, the Moto 360 is the ideal gift.
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Samsung Curved Soundbar with Subwoofer
PRICE: $599.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
Rest assured that whoever receives this perfect gift this Christmas will spend a vast majority of the time explaining that, yes, this slim soundbar really is producing that much sound.
Sitting alongside a subwoofer that utilizes 160W of power to perfectly complement the soundbar, once you've tried out Samsung's 8.1-channel offering there really is no going back.
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Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones
PRICE: $249.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
There is nothing in this world that can grant a human greater solitude than a high-quality pair of noise cancelling headphones, and Bose will take you to place of pure Zen with its QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Headphones.
Boasting an incredibly comfortable around-ear design and microphones both inside and outside of each earcup to minimize noise interference as much as possible, these headphones are the perfect gift for those who spend a lot of time travelling and thus want to block out the annoying sounds of public transport, or people who spend the majority of their lives staring at their PC with iTunes blaring in the background.
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Nest Learning Thermostat
PRICE: $199.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
A thermostat that actually becomes knowledgeable about your likes/dislikes may sound a little like HAL 9000, but the Nest Learning Thermostat is actually a very useful gadget for the home.
The thermostat remembers your most-used temperatures, along with auto-switching to an energy-switching temperature whenever you leave the house. It'll save you money in the long run, along with keeping your house nice and toasty. This will make a great gift for someone in the chilly holiday season.
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Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020 3D 3LCD Projector
PRICE: $1,399.99
BUY IT NOW: Best Buy
For those who would love to see their living room turned into a home theater, you need look no further than the Epson Powerlite 3020 to give them the perfect movie-going experience from the comfort of their own home.
While it's a little on the pricey side, meaning that you'll likely want to reserve this present for your favorite person in your life rather than your next-door neighbour (unless you've got bags of cash and a very friendly neighbour), this projector is well worth its price tag as it features 3LCD, 3-chip technology that allow it to deliver 3x brighter colors for a perfect picture.
