Gift Ideas Above $250 – Holiday Gift Guide 2015

If you are looking to get started in 3D printing the new Dremel Idea Builder 3D Printer might be a good place to start as it comes with easy-to-use software for simple customisation of 3D models, but also allows it to be used as a stand-alone device when required. The Dremel 3D printer has been specifically designed to provide fast out-of-the-box use and offers a build volume of 9 x 5.9 x 5.5 inches.

The recently launched Microsoft Surface Pro 4 is available in a number of different configurations offering either Intel Core M, i5, i7 processors with either 128 or 256GB storage with either 4,8 or 16GB of RAM. The Microsoft tailer is fitted with a 12.3″ PixelSense screen that offers high contrast and low glare so you can work through the day without straining your eyes, says Microsoft.

The GoPro HERO4 Session Is a new addition to the GoPro range of action cameras and is the smallest and lightest camera GoPro offers. With the ability to record professional video at 1440p @ 30fps, 1080p @60fps and 720p @100fps. As well as capture 8 megapixel still photos or capture 10 frames per second in this mode. All in a waterproof casing that eliminates the need for a separate case.

The Parrot quadcopter features a 14 megapixel Full HD 1080p “fisheye” camera that is equipped with 3 axis image stabilisation, together with built-in GPS for automatic return home and high altitude flight control and a RC piloting dock station for tablets and smartphones. The new Parrot Bebop Drone and Sky Controller bundle allows you to fly further for longer and higher and offers the most advanced immersive controls.

The huge 65 inch 4K Ultra HD TV offers the brilliance of OLED with the ability to switch off individual pixels that enables the TV to render blacks truly black, creating an infinite contrast ratio. Together with nuanced colours that actually exceed the industry’s BT.709 standard, for more natural, lifelike imagery of all content and thanks to the OLED screen can all be viewed from virtually any viewing angle.

The latest Apple MacBook Prois now fitted with 2.5 times faster than previous generation flash storage and is powered by a 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 supported by 16 GB DDR3L and 256GB solid state disk (SSD) together with Intel Iris Pro Graphics. The 15.4 inch screen offers users a resolution of 2880 x 1800 pixels the system comes fitted with 2 x Mini DisplayPort via Thunderbolt port and 2 x USB 3.0 ports.

If you don’t like hoovering your apartment or house you may be interested in the very latest iRobot Roomba 980 robot vacuum cleaner that is fitted with a on-board camera for positioning. As well as coming supplied wth a companion application supporting both Android and iOS devices, that allows you to control your new robot cleaner remotely and also schedule cleaning times times.

 if you are in the market for a new gaming laptop the 17.3 inch Alienware laptop complete with 16 GB of RAM and a 1 TB HDD together with a 256 GB SSD drive all powered by Intel’s sixth generation core I seven processors might be worth more investigation. Graphics on the system are powered by a powerful Nvidia GeForce GTX 970M and the supplied operating system is Microsoft’s latest Windows 10.

Add some extra bass to your sound system with the SONOS SUB Wireless Subwoofer that supports wireless connection to others Sonos speakers such as the PLAY:1, PLAY:3, PLAY:5, PLAYBAR and CONNECT:AMP and features two force-cancelling speakers positioned face-to-face to offer a deep sound for your audio with zero cabinet buzz and can be placed anywhere in the room.

Bring the cinema home this holiday season with the Epson Home Cinema 2040 1080p 3D 3LCD home theater projector bat is capable of projecting a screen size of 90 inches from just 8 feet away or 134 inches from 12 feet away. Features include White Brightness: 2200 Lumens; Color Brightness: 2200 Lumens and Contrast Ratio: 35,000:1with Keystone Correction and 2 x HDMI connections.