Christmas, by smartwatch viewers to virtual reality: ideas for a gift hi-tech – The Messenger

Watch the latest model from the Apple smartphone, charging of tech gifts is in pole position in letters to Santa, so much so that online shopping season. With something new: this year in Italy under the tree bursts also virtual reality, with the availability of the first ad hoc and viewers with an eye on prices, affordable. Back from a debut sales boom in the US, it is no coincidence that Samsung has chosen the pre-Christmas period to launch in other markets, including Italy, his visor Gear VR that works in conjunction with the Galaxy S6 + edge. Thanks to its low cost (about EUR 130) and novelty effect, the device is set to become a gift for those who want groped a first approach to the immersive reality.

Low cost, around $ 20, are the Cardboard, viewers cardboard designed by Google and compatible with other smartphones, already popular in the US where they are experimenting with publishing companies like the New York Times. If virtual reality is the technological trend to ride – with a market that in 5 years will be worth 70 billion dollars (estimates TrendForce) – also the area of ​​wearable devices is at the forefront to contend for a spot under the tree Christmas. The market debut of the Apple Watch (the base model exceeds 400 EUR) has reshuffled the cards on the table and gave the final impetus to purchases. The IDC data for the third quarter of the year indicate deliveries almost tripled in a year.

In addition to smartwatch of Apple, among the options to consider for a gift, there are the model with circular dial of Samsung, the gear S2 (model based on 350 euro), the latter two models Pebble, Time and Time Round Steel (price around $ 250) match even the iPhone. Who wants to spend a little ‘less and focus only on fitness can navigate to the latest models of “smartband” by Fitbit (from 60 to 250 euro approximately) to Jawbone (from 70 EUR), which squeeze more and more to the eye design.

The technology is the sector most of all will push sales of e-commerce over Christmas, in front of clothing and accessories, for spending this year in Italy in accordance with the provisions of Politecnico di Milano will rise to almost 3 and a half billion euro.

The bulk of the expenditure will cover online tech smartphones. Although this sector is dominated by top of the range there is still room for a wide array of phones at around 200 Euros to guarantee good performance. Like the Moto G Motorola or Microsoft Lumia 640. A selfie stick with advanced features but at an affordable price (about 20 Euros) as the LOOQ DG, it can be the ideal complement. But if you give away will be banned if you complain then check everywhere during Christmas dinner.

The horizon “tech” gifts beyond and can not miss the drone, as the last Parrot BeBop 2 (exceeds 500 euro) that sends streaming what resumes, from smartphone to those commands it.
         

             Saturday, December 12, 2015, 09:33 – Last Updated: January 1, 01:00
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