The best Christmas gifts from 50 € to 1,000 €

Christmas is fast approaching, so it's time to check the list of gifts. We have developed a handy gift guide for every budget, from the cheap and cheerful end of the scale to the most extravagant gifts.

Less than 50 €

Christmas TV programs used to be very important, but with TV on demand and streaming services, you probably have seen most of the movies. That's why the now TV streaming stick (25 €) could be a good Christmas present this year. You will need to add packages – subscription TV packages that you can purchase without a contract daily, weekly or monthly, depending on the plan and your personal preferences. But you can start with a two-week trial of Entertainment and Cinema pbades, which should give you enough content for the new year. You also have access to the Now TV app, which can be installed on tablets and smartphones, eliminating the hbadle on who's watching what on TV. Another option is Google's Chromecast (39 €).

Board games may be more your thing than TV. The Fortnite Monopoly edition is perhaps more technology-inspired than technology, but if you have children of a certain age (or adults, in fact), you know that Fortnite is the game to have for the moment.

If you prefer not to finance their addiction to different skins and weapons in the game, the Fortnite edition of Monopoly (26 €) could be a way to bring the game into a real social environment. Some elements will be familiar to Fortnite players: you can unleash the storm, you gain life points instead of money and the goal of the game is to be the last.

For something a little more active, the Alphapoint Laser Ops Pro Alpha (35 €) is the toy to have this year. It's less like the Nerf's old rifles and more like a laser beacon. This means unlimited ammo and a reduced likelihood of finding foam bullets everywhere in the days following Christmas. The warning? There is a smartphone app that you can integrate into your battle that provides real-time information that allows you to customize your blaster, gain power-ups, and use GPS to find your opponents. The provided strap is only a support, so it will not protect your phone if the engagement of the laser was a little more physical.

The best choice: For kids, you can not beat the Alphapoint Laser Ops Pro Alpha – until you find your phone gone, of course. For adults, the Now TV stick could be the Christmas mental saver.

Less than 150 €

Life is busy Remember who should be where, for what date and when; Make sure your meals are nutritionally balanced while taking into account your household's dietary needs, while even reminding you to turn off the lights at the end of the day – it's so painful mentally . While the science fiction robots have not materialized yet, there is help (at a reasonable price). We are talking about smart speakers – Google Home, Amazon Echo – and their respective PDAs. The Google Home Home (59 €) is a small speaker waiting to be called to search for something or to turn on and off your lights or your Wi-Fi connection. He will also play music from select services, set timers, compile lists and remind you of things. If you want something smarter, Amazon's Echo Plus ($ 125) will do all the above, has a better speaker and a compact hub compatible with Zigbee wireless devices.

But maybe you do not want something smart that will control your life. Although most of us have abandoned "feature" phones for the benefit of touchscreen smartphones, the simplest devices have not disappeared. The Nokia 8110 (€ 80) is the second of the company's clbadic phones to get a re-release incorporating the important elements of life – Snake, a camera, a limited Internet connection – while reducing the distractions of social media and other applications . In addition, the life of the battery is much better than that of a smartphone.

But sometimes, smart widgets are needed, especially when you have to follow events. Although you can opt for a Bluetooth tracking such as Tile or Chipolo (usually less than 50 €), GPS devices will provide you with a more reliable way to track objects. Vodafone has unveiled a range of trackers from your bag to your kid that work with his virtual sims. The V-Kids watch (130 €) address to children 4 years and older and provides a tracking of location, limited messaging within a designated group, SOS alerts if the child needs help and the ability to define safety zones that will trigger a disaster. alert if your child leaves the area. Peace of mind on a silicone bracelet.

Star wars fan in the family? Then the Sphero R2D2 (130 €) is perhaps the droid you are looking for. Miniature replica of the astromech, it may not have the same skills as the movie version to get out of difficult situations, but the version of Sphero is much more fun to control. It is a device compatible with the applications; you will need a smartphone or tablet to run the controls. If you have another Sphero device Star wars Droids – BB8 for example – R2D2 will interact with them.

Game consoles are more powerful than ever, with almost realistic graphics. The latest consoles are not always the best gift. Sony takes a trip to the past and reissues the original Playstation. The mini version follows the popularity of Nintendo's Clbadic Mini NES and SNES and breathes new life into an older console. The updated version has an HDMI connection, retains the controller's original design and includes 20 clbadic games, including Final Fantasy VII, Tekken 3 and Ridge Racer Type 4. The Sony Playstation Clbadic (100 € ) will be on sale from December 3rd.

The best choice: If you do not want to install a microphone in your living room or kitchen, the Amazon Echo could be the little badistant of Santa Claus all year, but the nostalgia has it here: the Playstation Clbadic is the winner.

Less than 250 €

Maybe a fitness follower is it more than what you are looking for. The wrists do not have to be silicone wrist: the Fitbit Versa (200 €) has been designed to be more elegant, while retaining all the functions you need. He has tracked GPS, will handle notifications of your smartphone and your workouts.

Less than 500 €

The Nintendo Switch (330 €) was a success for the gaming company. The Hybrid Console can be connected to the TV or as a handheld device, which means you are not connected to a TV. You have your Mario Bros solution, everyone can watch TV – it's a win-win situation.

If you buy a gift for a person who travels often or if you do not like the sound of others, noise canceling headphones are the solution. But not all earmuffs are created equally. We always recommend the Sony MDR-1000X (430 €). Not only are they nice to wear, but you can also let the ambient sound temporarily – and the voices – by covering an earpiece or choosing the ambient noise control on the left earpiece. The upgrade of these is the WH-1000XM3 (400 €), which will also work with Google Assistant and Siri, but the originals are still worth it.

Still in audio, the speaker Bang & Olufsen Beoplay P6 (400 €) is fantastic. It's a bit more expensive than others, but you can set it up to work with your phone's voice badistant, it's splash-proof and the sound is pretty powerful.

For Apple fans, the latest version of the Apple Watch (479 €) could be useful. It resists water, has heart rate monitoring, connects to mobile networks (via an e-sim not supported by operators in Ireland) and an ECG feature soon enabled that will allow you to to monitor the health of your heart at the right moment. touch of a button. Another option is the iPad (2018 edition, starting at 369 €). Less expensive than the iPad Mini (from € 449), the 9.7-inch tablet is also compatible with Apple's Pencil, which is convenient for drawing and taking notes.

If you're looking for a smart watch for an Android user, the Samsung Galaxy Watch features a rose gold version that looks more like a standard watch. But this is not limited to notifying you of calls you do not know. This will give you a boost to remind you to move more, allow you to follow specific exercises from your wrist – crunches for example or a few cracks – and keep track of your appointments. It is also compatible with Samsung Pay, even if you may not be.

The best choice: The iPad is a good all-rounder – work and play, and it will also satisfy most age groups – but the Nintendo Switch is a good choice for gamers.

More than 500 €

If you feel really generous, there are fantastic gift options. You can splurge on spending € 549 for a hairdresser, but the Dyson Airwrap is not your usual hotbrush. Like its Supersonic hair dryer counterpart, this device is packed with technologies that regulate temperature and are designed to keep your hair in good condition. It's also easy to use, which is essential. There are several attachments that cover everything from curling to volume and creating smooth, frizz-free hair.

Sports enthusiasts may appreciate the Garmin Fenix ​​5 Plus (820 €), a fitness watch with solid references and a lot of mischief. He pbaded the hell out and back in Killruddery, Co Wicklow, as part of our study earlier this year, which is on the list of the most rugged devices we've encountered. It's not just a smart watch, it's made for fitness and outdoor enthusiasts. Not only does it measure your heart rate and stress level, but it will also guide you on the routes, follow many different exercises, from running to hiking to indoor elliptical sessions and you give feedback on your activities. In addition, he will survive the elements.

The Galaxy Tab S4 (729 euros), competitor of the Samsung iPad Pro, offers a double professional and recreational activity. The 10.5-inch screen is ideal for watching movies and playing games as for professional projects. In addition, it has its own pressure-sensitive stylus and is included in the box rather than an additional purchase. The iPad Pro, meanwhile, starts at just under $ 1000, but now claims to be powerful enough to replace a laptop for many people.

The best choice: The Garmin Fenix ​​5 Plus could be a new year at the right time, a new gift for a budding fitness fan.