It’s yet again the cupid time for all the fluttering love birds wanting to express their affection and ardor. Chocolates, flowers, cards are passé as this modish era revolves around technological advancements. Put aside those puffy hearts and confectionaries to bring in this Valentine with a tech-love combo. For all those tech-buffs, here’s our pick of the top 10 gadgets to woo your beloved on Valentine’s Day.
Apple iPod Nano: Love is synonymous to music which makes the renowned Apple iPod Nano a great gift for the music zealots this Valentine. The Nano is brightly lit in several colors including Pink and Red (get the hint) with a polished anodized aluminum finish. This new version of the renowned ‘i’ device sports a large screen accompanied by video recording. So amidst listening to music you can instantly capture those romantic moments. The integrated FM tuner sports two amazing features which further enhance listening, iTunes Tagging and Live Pause. The device ought to impress the fitness freaks with the Pedometer that keeps a track of your footsteps. Shape up, capture those enticing moments and listen to music with this latest Nano. The 8GB version is priced at Rs. 9,400 while the 16GB can be purchased for Rs. 11,200.
Satnav Satguide moov200: Guiding your dear ones through the path of love could be simpler than guiding one’s routes through new places or traffic-packed roads. Make this Valentine special by gifting the latest in technology, a GPS device. Those who hit the road often can discover new places effortlessly with the Satnav Satguide Moov200. At 145grams, the 3.5†navigation device bundles up video, audio and photo functionalities and is integrated with SiRF StarIII GPS chipset with Instafix technology. With 2GB storage space and SD/MMC memory slot, the device is USB 2.0 enabled. The moov200 carries a price tag of Rs. 13,990.
Amazon Kindle: The latest fad of eReaders is groping the voracious readers as well as others. Making an ideal gift for your beloved, the renowned Amazon Kindle is almost as thin as a magazine and lighter than a paperback. It supports 3G connectivity to download content while one can read on real paper without glare even in sunlight. The device houses up to 1500 books and you can read for up to one week on a single charge. So, you think your partner loves reading or simply appreciates gadgets, gift the Amazon Kindle on the special day. The Amazon Kindle is priced at $279 (approx. Rs. 13,060).
Heart Shaped Cupid MP3 Player Necklace: Here’s a snappy heart shaped MP3 player for this Valentine’s Day. Show off your romantic tendencies as it also comes with a lanyard and can be worn as a neck piece. Further, pop in some romantic classic songs and walk down the memory lane with your beloved (no matter how narrow the lane is). This heart shaped player can hold within 1GB of music and has a cupid printed on one side while the other side is plain red. It can play MP3 and WMA formats and connects to a PC via USB. This Red Heart shaped MP3 player is priced at $24.95 (approx Rs. 1,167).
LG BL40 Chocolate Phone: Gift your Valentine this candy coated device, the LG BL40 Chocolate phone, a mix of style and technology. The device is eye-catching with 4-inch wide HD LCD screen with 800 x 345 pixel resolution and 21:9 aspect ratio. Snap on those fond moments with its 5 megapixel camera with Schneider-Kreuznach lens and flash. The dual screen UI, One Touch Copy and Paste function, GPS Wisepilot application powered by Navteq, GPRS, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi, FM transmitter and USB 2.0 are some of its renowned attributes. It packs in a 1GB memory which is expandable up to 32GB. The LG BL40 is available in India for Rs. 25,000.
USB Heart Clip Cam: Communication over the PC has truly taken the youngsters by storm. Video conferencing is not new anymore. Gift your beloved this attractive heart shaped webcam to make each chat more memorable. This USB 2.0 compliant peripheral is integrated with a clip to attach it to the monitor or simply place it on a stand. At 640 x 480 resolution and 30 frames per second, the left part of the webcam rotates to form a heart shape. Designed with a microphone and touch sensitive LED lights, you can effortlessly chat even in low light conditions. With 50mm x 75mm x 68mm, you could choose between blue and pink colors. It is available at Brando for $22 (approx Rs. 1,029).
Cooltronics Digital Photo Frame: Relive the precious memories with this digital photo frame that would perfectly fit in your gift box this Valentine’s Day. Crafted in a heart shaped, it is dressed in subtle red and adorns a high resolution 2.3″ (320 X 240 Pixel) TFT LCD screen. With lithium battery and USB support, you could chuck in about 27 photos before gifting it to your significant other. This small and light in weight digital photo frame features DPF photo transfer software. It is also attributed with functionalities such as time, calendar, slide show, auto shut-off and slide speed adjust. The frame is up on sale at Amazon for £19.99 (approx Rs. 1,457).
Nikon Coolpix S220 Digital Camera Red: The flurry of affectionate gadgets for the V-Day doesn’t end here. Nikon’s Coolpix S220 range of compacts includes the fiery red model which could make a great gift for your significant other. Slim and elegantly designed S220 shows off high performance and advanced functions. The camera sports a red hue with aluminum finish and gentle contours. The 10-megapixel sensor can capture those romantic moments while a 2.5-inch LCD display enables viewing them. Besides the alluring looks, the S220 bundles up several features such as 3x Optical Zoom, Smart Portrait System, electronic VR, Active Zoom and 44MB memory expandable with SD/SDHC cards. The Coolpix S220 is priced around Rs. 7000.
Heart USB Hub: Let this V-Day be different. Put aside the bunch of heart candies and gift your beloved a bunch of USB hubs instead. Yes, connecting several gadgets at a time could be quite a task. You could gift this amazing USB hub which resembles love and affection. Sizzling in Yellow, Blue and Pink shades, this USB hub is a perfect blend of technology and adoration. It isn’t a highly bulky device with numerous ports and is extremely pocket friendly. Instead, this suave device is embedded with four USB 2.0 ports at a minimal 35 grams. It is backward compatible and supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OSX and Linux. The plug and play device is available at Brando for $10 (approx Rs. 468).
Speakwood Heart Shaped USB Speaker: As aforementioned, those alluring love notes are better spelt in the form of tunes. The swanky heart shaped speakers with heart-striking eyes could make an ideal gift for all the music zealots. Powered by USB, the speaker has a power output of 2.5W while the consumption rate is 3W. Carved out of wood and maintaining an aesthetic look with simplicity, the speaker would complement any desk. So, those low on budget can opt for this snappy speaker which is marked with a price of $22 (approx Rs. 1,029) and is available through Gadget4all.com.
Get your hands on these devices and make it an ultra-special day for your dear ones. In case you prefer streaks of tradition then simply add in a red rose with the gadget and it would work wonders. However, the prices of the devices may slightly vary.
