PCMag UK Features The Best Graduation Gift Ideas for Tech-Savvy Students Ecovacs Deebot N79S PCMag Staff 17 May 2019, 10:30 p.m. We review products independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page. Terms of use. It's that time again; the kids are donning cardboard graduation caps and getting ready to head out into the real world. And how best to send them off? Technology, of course. Whether your graduate is finishing high school or departing their college campus with a degree in hand, they deserve a little something for their hard work. Below are a number of options for the tech-savvy grad; Editors' Choice selections for those looking to spruce up their new apartment or dorm, help them master a new job, get in shape, go on an adventure, or just relax and have fun. Ecovacs Deebot N79S If your graduate is moving into a new place, help them keep it clean with a robot vacuum. The Ecovacs Deebot N79S offers powerful cleaning, app control, and Alexa voice command support for an unbeatable price. Ikea Eneby Ikea is known for its affordable furniture (complete with inscrutable assembly directions), but it also now produces gadgets, from wireless charging tables to speakers. At just $89, the impressive 12-inch Ikea Eneby has the beauty and power of a Bluetooth speaker twice its price. Sonos One The second-generation Sonos One is a versatile wireless speaker with excellent sound quality, support for multi-room audio, and Amazon Alexa voice control. Klipsch The One Is your graduate a bit of a hipster? Klipsch's The One is a good-looking Bluetooth speaker with powerful audio performance and a portable (intended for indoors) design. Beats Powerbeats Pro A secure fit, easy operation, and a bass-forward sound signature make the Powerbeats Pro ideal true wireless earphones for Beats fans. Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony's WH-1000XM3 headphones feature some of the best audio performance we've heard paired from a pair that also boasts excellent noise cancellation. Amazon Kindle (2019) The latest low-cost Kindle improves night reading with its front light, but the slightly more expensive Paperwhite offers better overall value for most readers. Hulu With Live TV Now that finals are over, it's time for them to catch up on all those movies and TV series they missed out on. Hulu has some great original content, and now you can cut the cord and add live TV to the mix for $45 per month. Apple iPad mini (2019) Apple's new $399 iPad mini has almost all the power of the iPhone XS, at half the price. It's the tablet to get if you have demanding software needs, but you want something that will fit in a hand, a lab coat, or on a vehicle mount, making it our Editor's Choice for small, high-end tablets. Amazon Echo Spot Don't let them oversleep and miss that job interview. The tiny, Alexa-powered, touch-screen Amazon Echo Spot makes a perfect smart bedside or desk clock. Blue Snowball Ice The Snowball Ice from Blue is a USB microphone that delivers excellent quality audio for just $50. It's the perfect gift for a singer/songwriter or someone who is trying to elevate their podcasting game. Dell XPS 13 (9370) Need a new PC? A rose gold and white color scheme—well worth an extra $50—makes the Dell XPS 13 a stunning fashion statement, and it's backed by strong performance and a svelte but sturdy build. Acer Chromebook Spin 11 If cost is an issue, Google's internet-focused Chromebooks are an affordable option. Aluminum-clad and ready for all day off the plug, the Acer Chromebook 514 is a reasonably-priced standout on the premium Chromebook stage that's right-priced for students and budget buyers. Nintendo Switch Reward your grad! The Nintendo Switch is the home console that can also double as a mobile gaming system. This is just the tool they need to bring friends together in their dorm or first apartment. It can also keep them busy during their morning commutes. The Switch has enough games to make this gift last a long time. Garmin Vivosmart 4 The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is an attractive fitness tracker with accurate, in-depth metrics and up to a week of battery life. QardioBase 2 Keep track of progress with the QardioBase 2, which adds some welcome improvements to one of the smartest scales on the market. NordVPN A virtual private network subscription might seem like an odd gift, but there are many reasons why it's a good investment. Of the VPN services we've tested, NordVPN is our top pick, earning a rare 5-star rating for an excellent collection of features, wrapped in a slick client that secures your online activities. Anker PowerCore II 20000 Make sure your grad is able to charge all the gadgets they carry, even when away from home. The Anker PowerCore II 20000 is a reasonably sized battery with lots of power for charging two mobile devices at once. DNA Services If leaving school has your grad feeling philosophical, find out where it all began with a DNA Testing Kit. Our Editors' Choice is 23andMe, which offers a trove of information about both your personal genetics and your deeper ancestry. It also offers tests for genetic health risks, as well as your carrier status for many conditions. GoPro Hero7 Black If post-graduation plans include a thrill-seeking vacation or gap year, the GoPro Hero7 Black is the latest version of our favorite action cam. It adds stabilization to 4K60 video, and is the lone Hero with live streaming support, but costs more than the Hero6. DJI Mavic 2 Pro Ready to explore? The DJI Mavic 2 Pro is the best small drone on the market, with superior image and video quality, obstacle avoidance, and excellent battery life. Sony a7 III Okay, ready for the splurges? If you really like your grad, the Sony a7 III is an entry-level full-frame camera that goes well beyond the basics in features, with excellent image quality, 10fps subject tracking, and 4K video capture. It also earned one of those rare 5-star ratings, and is sure to please any photography buff. Apple iMac Pro Similarly, the pricey Apple iMac Pro is a beautiful ode to creative professionals, combining remarkable computing power with the same brilliant 5k display and sleek design of the iMac. Apple iMac Pro Similarly, the pricey Apple iMac Pro is a beautiful ode to creative professionals, combining remarkable computing power with the same brilliant 5k display and sleek design of the iMac. The Best Graduation Gift Ideas for Tech-Savvy Students
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PCMag UK Features The Best Graduation Gift Ideas for Tech-Savvy Students Ecovacs Deebot N79S PCMag Staff 17 May 2019, 10:30 p.m. We review products independently, but we may earn affiliate commissions from buying links on this page. Terms of use. It's that time again; the kids are donning cardboard graduation caps and getting ready to head out into the real world. And how best to send them off? Technology, of course. Whether your graduate is finishing high school or departing their college campus with a degree in hand, they deserve a little something for their hard work. Below are a number of options for the tech-savvy grad; Editors' Choice selections for those looking to spruce up their new apartment or dorm, help them master a new job, get in shape, go on an adventure, or just relax and have fun. Ecovacs Deebot N79S If your graduate is moving into a new place, help them keep it clean with a robot vacuum. The Ecovacs Deebot N79S offers powerful cleaning, app control, and Alexa voice command support for an unbeatable price. Ikea Eneby Ikea is known for its affordable furniture (complete with inscrutable assembly directions), but it also now produces gadgets, from wireless charging tables to speakers. At just $89, the impressive 12-inch Ikea Eneby has the beauty and power of a Bluetooth speaker twice its price. Sonos One The second-generation Sonos One is a versatile wireless speaker with excellent sound quality, support for multi-room audio, and Amazon Alexa voice control. Klipsch The One Is your graduate a bit of a hipster? Klipsch's The One is a good-looking Bluetooth speaker with powerful audio performance and a portable (intended for indoors) design. Beats Powerbeats Pro A secure fit, easy operation, and a bass-forward sound signature make the Powerbeats Pro ideal true wireless earphones for Beats fans. Sony WH-1000XM3 Sony's WH-1000XM3 headphones feature some of the best audio performance we've heard paired from a pair that also boasts excellent noise cancellation. Amazon Kindle (2019) The latest low-cost Kindle improves night reading with its front light, but the slightly more expensive Paperwhite offers better overall value for most readers. Hulu With Live TV Now that finals are over, it's time for them to catch up on all those movies and TV series they missed out on. Hulu has some great original content, and now you can cut the cord and add live TV to the mix for $45 per month. Apple iPad mini (2019) Apple's new $399 iPad mini has almost all the power of the iPhone XS, at half the price. It's the tablet to get if you have demanding software needs, but you want something that will fit in a hand, a lab coat, or on a vehicle mount, making it our Editor's Choice for small, high-end tablets. Amazon Echo Spot Don't let them oversleep and miss that job interview. The tiny, Alexa-powered, touch-screen Amazon Echo Spot makes a perfect smart bedside or desk clock. Blue Snowball Ice The Snowball Ice from Blue is a USB microphone that delivers excellent quality audio for just $50. It's the perfect gift for a singer/songwriter or someone who is trying to elevate their podcasting game. Dell XPS 13 (9370) Need a new PC? A rose gold and white color scheme—well worth an extra $50—makes the Dell XPS 13 a stunning fashion statement, and it's backed by strong performance and a svelte but sturdy build. Acer Chromebook Spin 11 If cost is an issue, Google's internet-focused Chromebooks are an affordable option. Aluminum-clad and ready for all day off the plug, the Acer Chromebook 514 is a reasonably-priced standout on the premium Chromebook stage that's right-priced for students and budget buyers. Nintendo Switch Reward your grad! The Nintendo Switch is the home console that can also double as a mobile gaming system. This is just the tool they need to bring friends together in their dorm or first apartment. It can also keep them busy during their morning commutes. The Switch has enough games to make this gift last a long time. Garmin Vivosmart 4 The Garmin Vivosmart 4 is an attractive fitness tracker with accurate, in-depth metrics and up to a week of battery life. QardioBase 2 Keep track of progress with the QardioBase 2, which adds some welcome improvements to one of the smartest scales on the market. NordVPN A virtual private network subscription might seem like an odd gift, but there are many reasons why it's a good investment. Of the VPN services we've tested, NordVPN is our top pick, earning a rare 5-star rating for an excellent collection of features, wrapped in a slick client that secures your online activities. Anker PowerCore II 20000 Make sure your grad is able to charge all the gadgets they carry, even when away from home. The Anker PowerCore II 20000 is a reasonably sized battery with lots of power for charging two mobile devices at once. DNA Services If leaving school has your grad feeling philosophical, find out where it all began with a DNA Testing Kit. Our Editors' Choice is 23andMe, which offers a trove of information about both your personal genetics and your deeper ancestry. It also offers tests for genetic health risks, as well as your carrier status for many conditions. GoPro Hero7 Black If post-graduation plans include a thrill-seeking vacation or gap year, the GoPro Hero7 Black is the latest version of our favorite action cam. It adds stabilization to 4K60 video, and is the lone Hero with live streaming support, but costs more than the Hero6. DJI Mavic 2 Pro Ready to explore? The DJI Mavic 2 Pro is the best small drone on the market, with superior image and video quality, obstacle avoidance, and excellent battery life. Sony a7 III Okay, ready for the splurges? If you really like your grad, the Sony a7 III is an entry-level full-frame camera that goes well beyond the basics in features, with excellent image quality, 10fps subject tracking, and 4K video capture. It also earned one of those rare 5-star ratings, and is sure to please any photography buff. Apple iMac Pro Similarly, the pricey Apple iMac Pro is a beautiful ode to creative professionals, combining remarkable computing power with the same brilliant 5k display and sleek design of the iMac. Apple iMac Pro Similarly, the pricey Apple iMac Pro is a beautiful ode to creative professionals, combining remarkable computing power with the same brilliant 5k display and sleek design of the iMac. - Zugriffe: 189