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Best entertainment gadgets to gift for this festive season

Best entertainment gadgets to gift for this festive season

G&G lists out some cool gadgets that would make for great gifts.

Amkette Evo TV
Rs 9,990
Of the array of media boxes available in the market that claim to add various connectivity options and Internet access to your TV, the Amkette Evo TV is the best. This box runs on the Android operating system and lets you surf the Web, check mail, play videos, play motion and other games, while giving you access to files on the home network. It can also play media files from the USB and hard drive and connect to the TV using an HDMI cable.

Panasonic RP VK 21
Rs 999
The vocal-karaoke microphone from Panasonic is a must-buy for music lovers, especially those who can sing a bit too. They can plug in this microphone using the large adaptor. The uni-directional microphone is easy to operate and has an on-off switch.

Bose SIE2
SIE2: 6,638; SIE2i: 8,663
It is tough to get quality audio in the gym or when you are on an early morning jog. No longer. Bose has launched its SIE2 series of earphones that bring Bose quality sound to sweaty surroundings too. Though best enjoyed with Apple devices, these earphones can be used with all music players and phones. The top-end SIE2i eve lets you make calls from compatible phones as well.

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Cambridge Audio Azur 551R
Rs 71,500
You might have really swanky speakers, but how do you get the sound quality that these beauties demand? This is why you need to pair them with a great amplifier. Cambridge Audio has always been at the top of audio excellence and its Azur 551R is among the best audio-video receivers out there. Get one of these to breathe life into your home entertainment set-up.

Skype Camera for TV
Rs 4,990+
The new Smart TVs have cameras attached that can be used for video calling. But what if someone owns a Smart TV with just Internet connection? Gift them a Sony CMU-BR100 Skype camera that connects to the TV easily.

Apple iPod Touch
Price: TBA
Apple has revamped the iPod Touch by not only increasing the display to 4 inches but by also making it the thinnest iPod Touch ever. The new iPod Touch also has a 5MP iSight camera with 1080p HD video recording, Apple's A5 chipset and runs on Apple iOS 6. It also has the new Apple EarPods featuring a breakthrough design for a more natural fit, increased durability and an incredible acoustic quality typically reserved for higher-end earphones.

Wireless USB Adaptor
Rs 3,000
Most of the Smart TVs available in the market have Internet capabilities. They do have slot for LAN but adding a adaptor for wireless connectivity makes things happier. This is why gifting a wireless USB adaptor for Smart TVs is a nice idea. The Samsung WIS09ABGN is compatible with most smart TVs and Blu-ray players of the brand and supports TV All Share and DLNA as well.

Sound Bomb
Rs 999
If you know someone who has a phone with lousy sound output, a Speaker Bomb will make a welcome gift. This tiny little speaker can explode with sound and bring a room to life. The speaker runs on a 3.5mm jack and can be charged using a USB drive. Small gadget, but great sound.

Angry Bird Speaker
Rs 7,650
The funky looking Pig Helmet Angry Bird is a 2.1 stereo iPod dock. This cheery plastic appliance is easy to set up and offers surprisingly loud sound. Along with the dock, it also has an auxiliary port that can be used for connecting other smartphones as well. A remote manages the volume and changes tracks.

Triangle Color Floorstanders
Rs 1,22,500
Music lovers will go to any extent to get what they want. They will also pay any amount of money. Going by this premise, hi-fi audio fans can now get what they want with Triangle speakers finally entering the Indian market. Its Color Floorstanders might be entry-level speakers, but they promise amazing sound and a price to match.

Bose Wave Music System III
Rs 34,763
One of the classics in audio excellence, the Bose Wave Music System has just got an upgrade. The latest version comes with a touch pad on the top for on/off as well as a new alarm with two presets. The AM/FM tuner is also easier to use with info display for supported stations.