Top five Tech Gifts for Mothers Day
Thinking of a tech gadget for your mom this Mother’s Day? You won’t go wrong with these top five tech recommendations.
Smartphone
Whether your mom is resolutely stuck in the dinosaur ages with her ancient, unbreakable Nokia or she’s just due for an upgrade, getting her a smartphone is a great idea. This is an especially useful and practical gift if your mom has family and friends overseas that she would like to stay in touch with for free via apps like Whatsapp. An added bonus is that most smartphones come with pretty great cameras these days, so your mom will be able to take pictures of her friends and family, and perhaps even her favorite grandchildren.Techradarrates the HTC One as the best smartphone, with the Xperia Z and the Samsung Galaxy S3 in second and third place respectively.
eReader
If your mom enjoys reading on the go, consider getting her an eReader, preferably pre-loaded with some of her favorite titles. eReaders are lightweight, easy to carry around, and if you get those with E Ink technology, are also easy on the eyes. Perhaps the best feature for older people is that the text size is adjustable so your mom will no longer be limited to large print books. Amazon’s Kindle and Barnes & Noble’s Nook are both good choices. Both devices come in a variety of options and specifications for every budget. The top of the line Kindle Fire, for example, is comparable to an iPad. Prices start from $159. At the other end of the range, the 6” Kindle E Ink Display is an entry-level model that retails from $69.
Wireless key finder
If your mom is constantly looking for her keys or wallet or reading glasses, even when they are hanging around her neck, then she will love a wireless key finder. Simply attach your keys (or wallet, etc.) to the key fob and store the transmitter someplace safe. If you lose your keys, press a button on the transmitter and the key fob will start beeping. These key finders range from $5.99 to more than $30 but theKey Finder, which retails for $33 and comes with four color-coded receivers, has received the best ratings on Amazon.
Wireless activity tracker
If your mom is trying to stay fit and healthy, consider getting her an activity tracker that will help her to monitor the number of steps she’s taken, the distance she’s covered and the number of calories she’s burned. The well-reviewedFitbit Zipallows users to do all that and more, including set goals, and share and compare data with friends to fuel a little friendly rivalry. It retails for $50 on Amazon.
Netflix
If your mom enjoys watching movies and television, what better gift could there be than a Netflix subscription that allows her to stream her favorite shows on demand? The best thing is, this gift won’t break the bank, with subscriptions starting from just $7.99 a month. However, if she’s a frequent international traveler, think twice about this one as it will not work overseas.
Whether your mom is a technophile or has a phobia of tech gadgets, one (or more!) of these top five tech gifts will surely do the trick this Mother’s Day.
