Top Gift Guide 2014: 15 toys and gadgets to go under your tree this Christmas
Computer Gaming Gift Guide
G-TECH G DRIVE – Cost £85.99 from AMAZON
Back up all of your fabulous Christmas snaps on this awesome drive – ok it’s not the most glamorous gift on our list but it is still very useful.
SONY PS4 – Cost £329 from GAME
A year on from its launch the PS4 is still probably the hottest console on the market. With a range of new games and playstation skins due out soon it’s dominance is set to continue into 2015.
DISNEY INFINITY 2.0 MARVEL SUPERHEROES FOR PLAYSTATION & XBOX – Cost £42 from AMAZON
Disney Infinity is undeniably among the best kids games of this year. You can play with your favourite Marvel characters and add extra figures to your collection whenever you like.
XBOX ONE – Cost £329 from GAME
If you’re a fan of the Xbox there is great news as it is now £100 cheaper than it was this time last year. After trailing behind it’s big rival the PS4 – the Xbox is now catching up.
APPLE 5K iMAC – Cost £1,999 from APPLE.COM/UK
This monster is simply the best iMac Apple have ever produced. It boats a 27.5in 5K display with image quality which is unbeatable.
Smartphones
GOOGLE NEXUS 6 – Cost £38 per month contract on O2
Measuring 5.9 inches – the Google Nexus 6 is seriously big, but the new Nexus 6 is a great looking phone and it runs Google’s latest version of Android 5.0 Lollipop.
SONY XPERIA Z3 COMPACT – Cost £26.50 per month on VODAFONE
Phones in general have been getting steadily larger, so it’s unusual to see Sony going smaller. The Z3 compact has all the features of bigger rivals and it’s waterproof. It comes in four bright colours so it’s a nice choice if you prefer a smaller option.
MOTOROLA MOTO G – Cost £149.95 from ARGOS
Motorola’s Moto G was the best value smartphone of 2013 and this year it’s had some improvements including a faster processor and a better camera.
Personalised Gift Guide
PHOTO COLLAGE CUSHIONS – Cost £14.95 from WRAPPZ
Give your home a splash of individuality with these custom cushions featuring your design. We now offer two types of high quality cushions, 100% cotton and also faux suede
CUSTOM LEATHER PASSPORT COVER – Cost £11.95 from WRAPPZ
Chances are you’d like to own passport covers that will secure your document and leave you with one less thing to worry about.
PERSONALISED WOODEN JIGSAW PUZZLE – Cost £14.95 from WRAPPZ
Create your own custom photo jigsaw puzzles with your chosen hi-resolution pictures and watch the vibrant colours come alive when the pieces are put together.
CUSTOM MADE GLASS CUTTING BOARD – Cost £14.95 from WRAPPZ
These heat resistant, non-porous, easy-to-clean cutting boards allow you to chop, slice and dice fruits, veggies and meat with utmost ease. Slide-resistant rubber feet help to stabilise the board on your kitchen countertop and prevent accidental slips.
Cool Tech Toys
PARROT MINI DRONE JUMPING SUMO – Cost £139.95 from APPLE
Speedy, tough and excitable, this robot does acrobatics on command from your smartphone. It can even stream live video to your phone via a built-in camera.
NANO QUAD X4 – Cost £25.71 from AMAZON
This diminutive drone will provide you with hours of airborne fun. It’s really fast and great fun and can be flown by amateurs. It charges via a USB and offers ten minutes of flying time.
ANKI DRIVE – Cost £149.95 from APPLE
It was no surprise that the Anki Drive took the UK by storm this year. Race the little cars round the track using your smartphone. Challenge your mates or robot cars and blast them off the track to win the race.
SPHERO OLIIE – Cost £79.99 from FIREBOX
Ollie is the crash proof app-controlled robot that blasts along at more than 14 mph and has incredible manoeuvrability. It Spins, drifts and flips with app-powered trickery.
Tablets & Gadgets
Apple iPad Air 2 – Cost £399 from Apple
The king of tablets just got even better. Apple’s iPad Air 2 is now thinner, lighter faster and in available in Gold. Fingerprint recognition and improved cameras make this a must for the Christmas list this year.
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S 10.5 – Cost £399 from JOHN LEWIS
Samsung has really stepped up its game this year with the Tab S. It looks awesome, has a fantastic screen and if you’re on team Android it’s one of the best tablets available.
TESCO HUDL 2 – Cost £129 from TESCO
Tescos Hudl 2 is fast, easy to use, feature-rich and importanly for just £65 when using Clubcard boost points – is the absolute bargain of the year.
