HOMBRE Gift Guide: Tech 2
19 Dec 2019 by HOMBRE in Celebrities, Event, Fame, Film, Films, General, Gift Guide, Home, Money, Music, Pleasure, Products, Sports, Technology, Television, Theater, TOYS
Never enough tech and gadgets. To complement our earlier Tech Gift Guide now we bring you more devices and gaming from some of our other favorite brands. First off it’s top mobile products from Samsung; great gift ideas perfect for everyone on your shopping list. We also have audio from Skullcandy, gaming from XBox, computing from Microsoft, and other accessories to expand your choices – ideal for the techie, fitness fanatic, gamer, or music lover in your life.
THE BEST FROM SAMSUNG
Galaxy Note 10/Note10+
The new Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ are inspired by creators who work and design on the go, featuring best-in-class power to make the most of every moment. Available in two sizes for the first time, the Note10 has a compact 6.3-inch display, while the Note10+ boasts the biggest Note display ever with a 6.8-inch Cinematic Infinity Display. The new and most powerful Galaxy combines, design, an improved S Pen that allows users to transform handwriting to text, an all-day battery life with super-fast charging, and pro-grade camera technology for capturing video and photos. Available in Aura Glow, Aura White and Aura Black. (Starting at $949.99 for the Note10, $1,099.99 for the Note10+, and $1,299.99 for the Note10+ 5G)
Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e
The Galaxy S10 line is uniquely engineered so you can do more of what you love. Featuring an award-winning Dynamic AMOLED display, pro-grade camera and intelligent performance features, the Galaxy S10 line sets a new standard for the smartphone. The pro-grade camera system features an Ultra Wide Lens with a 123-degree field of view to easily capture extended family photos or impressive landscape shots. Super Steady & High-Quality Video Recording captures those exciting moments with innovative digital stabilization technology.
Available in Prism White, Prism Black, Prism Blue and Flamingo Pink. Galaxy S10+ also available in premium finishes Ceramic Black and Ceramic White. (Starting at $749.99)
Galaxy Fold
Galaxy Fold is a one-of-a-kind foldable device with the functionality of both a smartphone and a tablet. When closed, you can access all of your apps comfortably in one hand on the cover display. When opened, you can explore new ways to multitask, watch videos, play games, and more on an immersive 7.3-inch Infinity Flex Display. No matter how you hold the device, you have a camera that’s always ready to go. With six lenses from cover to cover, you have the flexibility to catch one-handed shots or use the main display as an epic viewfinder for photo taking or doing video calls. Galaxy Fold offers a powerful new way to watch videos, edit photos, and more—bringing to life brand-new mobile experiences.
Available in Space Silver and Cosmos Black at AT&T and Best Buy stores. ($1980.00)
Galaxy A50
The Galaxy A50 is designed for the way you live, with innovative features that helps you do more of what you love. The versatile camera makes taking photos easier than ever, and with upgraded essentials like an all-day, fast charging battery, this smartphone is sure to keep up with your busy life. With a 6.4-inch full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity Display, the Galaxy A50 delivers a crisp, stunning, an immersive viewing experience when watching video clips or streaming your favorite TV shows. Track your health and fitness through Samsung Health, explore Bixby’s vision capabilities and get access to exclusive deals and process transactions through Samsung Pay.
Available in Black. ( starting at $349.99)
Galaxy Watch Active2
The Galaxy Watch Active2 is a thin, light, and powerful smartwatch that helps you stay healthy, connected, and organized—all while sporting your own personal style. To make Galaxy Watch Active2 an even more powerful health partner, the Galaxy Watch Active2 includes an integration with the mindfulness app Calm, available directly in Samsung Health that offers more than 100 guided meditations for people of all levels.
Aluminum colors: Cloud Silver, Aqua Black, Pink Gold. Stainless Steel colors: Silver, Black, Gold. (starting at $279.99 for the 40mm version in and $299.99 for the 44mm)
Galaxy Fit
The Samsung Galaxy Fit will quickly become an athlete’s best friend with its unique tracking capabilities. The slim and light-weight wearable is designed for all activities, whether you’re playing a sport, tracking daily steps or monitoring hours slept. The device comes with 90 pre-installed activities, including 6 auto-tracked workouts.
Galaxy Fit easily connects with a smartphone so all incoming calls, texts and reminders can be sent straight to the wrist for easy access. Available in Black and Silver ($99.99)
Galaxy Buds
The Galaxy Buds provide a cord-free, seamlessly connected experience with rich sound by AKG. With their comfortable form factor, easy controls, clear sound, and compact size, they’re the perfect companion for everyday use.
Available in Black, White and Yellow. ($129.99)
AKG N700NC M2 Wireless Headphones
Designed with dual-foam cushions for superior comfort, the new premium AKG N700NC M2 Wireless noise cancelling headphones deliver authentic, balanced audio. Immerse yourself in the exquisite listening experience for up to 23 hours with the long-lasting battery life. The AKG N700NC M2 headphones are engineered with the newest technology and are compatible with both Android and iOS compatible devices, along with a 3.5mm audio cable and a USB-C charging cable. Available in Black. ($299.99)
TABLETS
Galaxy Tab S6
An ultra-slim 2-in-1 tablet that packs the power of a PC, the new Galaxy Tab S6 is perfectly optimized for both productivity and play. Equipped with fast processing power, an upgraded S Pen, a professional-quality camera, and other intuitive refinements, the Galaxy Tab S6 helps you get more out of every moment, no matter where you are. Featuring a 10.5” Super AMOLED display, a battery that lasts up to 15 hours and quad speakers sound by AKG and Dolby Atmos, the Tab S6 provides superb entertainment.
Available in Mountain Gray, Cloud Blue and Rose Blush colors. (Starting at $649.00, Keyboard available at $179.00)
Samsung Chromebook 4 & Chromebook 4+
The Chromebook 4 line combines sleek design, performance with value, and the Google experience to help you get more for less. Its compact design and long-lasting battery make it the perfect companion for those on-the-go. Whether you’re working, web-surfing, studying, or streaming, you can power through your day without worrying about bringing along a charger. And with Google Assistant, you can use your voice to make a request – whether you want to update your calendar or reply to a message, make a note or check the news. (Starting at $229.99)
Samsung Wireless Charger Portable Battery
The Wireless Charger Portable Battery fills all your on-the-go mobile power needs. Conveniently charge your smartphone on the Qi-compatible wireless charger when it is plugged in or take with you as a 10,000 mAh portable battery pack. Available in Silver and Pink. ($59.99)
Wireless Charger Stand 15W
Use your Qi compatible phone in portrait mode for notifications and browsing, or watch video in landscape while Charging on the Wireless Charger Stand. Fast Charge 2.0 powers up to 15W wireless charging output for the Galaxy Note10+, or up to 12W for the Galaxy Note10 and Galaxy S10. Available in White, Black, and the Global Goals edition. 5% of the purchase price of the special Global Goals edition will be donated to support the United Nations 17 Global Goals. ($79.99)
The Gift of MUSIC
For the the music lover that wants to go beyond just listening to music, Guitar Center has a few unique offerings. How about Music Lessons? Purchase 3 lessons and get one FREE. Check out these other great gift ideas and deals available online for the aspiring musician.
Keyboard: Akai Professional MPK mini mkII
The MPK mini is an ultra-compact keyboard controller designed for the traveling musician and the desktop producer. With an array of hardware controls, MPK mini lets you record, compose, and perform with virtual instruments, effect plugins, and DAWs whenever inspiration strikes. ($119.00 )
Recording Bundle: Behringer U-PHORIA STUDIO Complete Recording/Podcasting Bundle
The Behringer U-PHORIA STUDIO complete recording package has everything you need for professional music production, digital home recording and podcasting. Get a full recording studio “out of the box” including U-PHORIA UM2 USB audio interface, C-1 condenser microphone, HPS5000 studio headphones and more. It features an Audiophile 2×2 USB Audio Interface with XENYX Mic Preamplifier. ($109.99)
Karaoke: VocoPro Digital Karaoke Mixer with Wireless Mics and Bluetooth Receiver And Mic Wind Screen(5)
Spice up your portable PA recipe by adding this wireless, Bluetooth-enabled karaoke system. The TabletOke-II is the simplest, most economical way to expand your sound system and boost your entertainment repertoire. ( $149.00)
The all-new Apollo II Series from PHOOZY is a thermal case that insulates your phone (like a ski coat) and extends battery life in the cold. Made from NASA technology, the capsule protects from snow and rain with its waterproof materials, helps prevent overheating in the sun, provides military-grade drop protection, floats if dropped in water and can even survive powder shots and backcountry adventures. Offers enough protection for your phone to summit Mt. Everest and still be able to take a selfie, while the modern silhouette and materials are designed for urban every-day-carry. Available at www.phoozy.com/products/apollo-ii in two special edition colors, BlackOut Edition and Woodland Edition. ($34.99)
COMPUTING
Surface Laptop 3: A slim and stylish laptop available in 13.5’’ and 15’’ touchscreens. Now with the option of all metal finish or the signature Alcantara fabric.
You can choose between 13.5” or new 15” touchscreen and save $300 across all new colors and finishes, starting at $999.
Surface Pro 7: Ultra-light and versatile that lets you work and create all day. You can enjoy the most popular Surface, for $799 including Type Cover, for the i5/8GB/128GB option (original price $1,029). Or, get more storage and save up to $330 on Surface Pro 7 + Type Cover with i5/8GB/256GB (original price $1,329).
Additional Surface Pro 7 offers are available, including the i3/4GB/128GB option, starting at $599
Surface Pro X (starting at US $999): Combines premium performance with ultimate mobility and convenience. Now with the magnetic attach Type Cover complete with a Slim Pen holder and wireless charger, keeping it always at your fingertips.
o Surface Earbuds (US $249): Immersive sound, all-day battery and screen-free access to Office 365 & Spotify.
o Surface Pro Signature Type Cover (US $159.99)
o Surface Slim Pen (US $144.99)
o Surface Pro X Signature Keyboard with Slim Pen (US $269.99)
o Surface Arc Mouse (US $79.99)
o Microsoft Arc Mouse (US $79.99)
o Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse (US $14.95)
All available at your local Microsoft Store or microsoft.com
SOUND FROM SKULLCANDY
Skullcandy’s offerings include a little bit of something for everyone: traveler must-haves, winter sport essentials, stocking stuffers, luxury picks and tech/music aficionado gear.
All available on Skullcandy.com and at Amazon, Target and Best Buy.
For those always on the go – Sesh True Wireless Earbuds
Sesh is Skullcandy’s simplest, most compact true wireless earbuds to date. It comes at a competitive price point and offers an uncomplicated single-button interface for quick easy access to a full suite of media controls and up to 10 total hours of battery life. The wireless earbuds boast a durable IP55 rating for sweat, water, and dust resistance. ($59.99)
For the independent music lover – Indy
Indy delivers a truly wireless experience without breaking the bank. With up to 16 rechargeable hours of battery life, a water-resistant design, and capacitive touch controls for music and calls, now you can have your soundtrack with more freedom than ever. Perfect for the backpacking trip across the mountains or the camel ride across the Sahara. ($84.99)
For the luxe music connoisseur – Crusher ANC
Headphones that offer Skullcandy’s broadest range of adjustable sensory bass to date while the Active Noise Cancellation feature actively monitors the surrounding environment to filter out external noise, maintaining a crisp audio quality with an ambient mode setting. The key Personal Sound feature enables listeners to customize the headphone to their own unique hearing/sound profile with the new Skullcandy App – fine tuning anything from bass line to background vocals.
Perfect for airplane travel, long commutes or the true audiophile music nerd. adjustable sensory bass and Active Noise Cancellation feature for a crisp sound that you can feel. ($319.99)
For the outdoor and fitness enthusiast – Vert
Vert is the clip-anywhere wireless earbuds that offer a completely new way to experience outdoor adventures with music. The latest release in the Adventure Audio lineup, it features hybrid earbuds that fit comfortably under helmets or beanies and the innovative Bluetooth dial that clips onto just about anything from a goggle strap to a hydration pack. Vert’s large dial-face provides glove-friendly access to call, track, and volume control, and even your device’s native voice assistant. Vert’s ‘Stay Aware’ earbud design allows for ambient background noise. This ensures listeners are safely connected to the spaces that they play in, all the while delivering a quality sound profile – perfect for the adventurous skier hitting the slopes this holiday season. ($79.99)
Xbox One X Gears 5 Limited Edition Bundle
Limited Edition Xbox One X, a full-game download of Gears 5 Ultimate Edition and the Xbox Wireless Controller. ($499)
Xbox One S Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Bundle
Full-game download of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition, a 1-month trial of the Xbox Game Pass for console and Xbox Live Gold, and 1-month of EA Access. ($499)
Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2
The all-new Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 features over 30 new ways to play like a pro, including adjustable-tension thumbsticks, new interchangeable components, up to 40 hours of rechargeable battery life, and limitless customization with the Xbox Accessories app on Xbox One and Windows 10. ($179.99)
o Xbox Game Pass Ultimate ($14.99 per month)
o Gears 5 ($59.99)
o Forza Horizon 4 LEGO Speed Champions (US $19.99)
o Madden NFL 20 ($59.99)
o NBA 2K20 ($79.99)
Activision Blizzard has a full lineup of action figures, collectibles, gear, apparel, and other consumer products across popular franchises like Call of Duty, Overwatch, Crash Bandicoot, Crash Team Racing, Spyro, World of Warcraft, and more.
Spyro Reignited Trilogy rekindles the flames of 90s video game icon Spyro. With a fully remastered version of the first three titles – Spyro the Dragon, Spyro 2: Ripto’s Rage!, and Spyro: Year of the Dragon, the classic trilogy is newly available on Nintendo Switch and PC. Video game lovers of all ages can embark on Spyro’s epic journey in scaled up HD visual fun.
Available now on Nintendo Switch and PC (as well as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One). ($39.99) (Standard Edition)
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare raises the stakes and sees players take on the role of lethal Tier One operators in a heart-racing saga that will affect the global balance of power.
The game engulfs fans in an incredibly raw, gritty, provocative narrative that brings unrivaled intensity and shines a light on the changing nature of modern war. Beyond the campaign, players will be thrust into the ultimate online playground with a classic multiplayer experience and an all-new cooperative Special Ops mode.
Available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. ($59.99) (Standard Edition); Digital Operator Edition ($79.99); Operator Enhanced ($99.99); Dark Edition ($199.99)
LEGO Overwatch
Fans of Blizzard Entertainment’s popular Overwatch franchise can dive into the LEGO Overwatch lineup, including the new Fall 2019 releases Junkrat & Roadhog ($49.99) and Wrecking Ball ($19.99)
HASBRO Overwatch
Hasbro’s Overwatch Ultimates series allows fans and collectors to build a roster of the greatest heroes of the future, including the following new releases: Lucio, Sombra, Tracer, Reinhardt, Shrike Ana and Soldier 76, Mercy and Pharah, and Blackwatch Reyes Reaper
Players can also take advantage of the recently released Overwatch NERF Rival collection, designed in the style of signature accessories from heroes including: Reaper. McCree, D.Va and Soldier 76. Ultimates: $20.00 – 50.00 | NERF: $9.99 – 129.99
Overwatch: The Official Cookbook
Working Insight Editions, Overwatch continues to build its publishing portfolio. Now, the hungriest Overwatch fans and foodies globally can cook up “after the battle” with more than 90 recipes inspired by the heroes of Overwatch and their homelands in Overwatch: The Official Cookbook. ($35.00)
Crash Bandicoot + Spyro
Fans can now enjoy brand new apparel, collectibles, figures and more to celebrate recent remastered releases of the Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Spyro Reignited Trilogy. This includes key partnerships across Rubber Road, Funko, Pyramid International, Totaku, Bioworld, Exquisite Gaming, and more.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice set 2019 ablaze as one the most anticipated and acclaimed games of the year so far. With scores upwards of 90+ on Metacritic, players will experience the epic adventure that introduces a beautifully dark world of Sengoku-era Japan filled with brutal enemies, intense sword combat, and engrossing vertical exploration.
Available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. ($59.99)
Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled ignites a sense of nostalgia as one of the biggest kart racers of the 90s returns fully remastered. With the iconic character Crash Bandicoot leading the way, the remastered game features brand-new customization options, a flurry of ‘Grand Prix’ seasonal content, and an online gameplay component that will keep players racing down finish line after finish line.
Available now on PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. ($39.99) (Standard Edition); Nitros Oxide Edition ($44.99)