CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: THE TECHIE

Some men like fast cars and fancy shoes, others prefer good food and vintage wine, and then there are the tech gents… the men who would rather spend their hard earned money on surround-sound systems perfect for entertaining, or a pair of top-quality headphones for their morning commute. These men we call the ‘The Techies’ – they may seem like the easiest to buy for with so much technology on sale these days, but be warned as they don’t take kindly to sub-par sound systems or tacky looking phone cases. Fear not though, as we bring you the ultimate christmas gift guide for The Techie.

BOWER & WILKINS HEADPHONES, , Constructed from the finest materials, the noise-isolating P5s are superlative mobile hi-fi headphones – and in recertified form, they’re even better value. Available in Black and Ivory.

£199.99 from thegentlemansjournal.com

JAWBONE ONYX UP 24, , UP is a system that takes a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle. The wristband tracks your movement and sleep. The app displays your data, lets you add things like meals and mood, and delivers insights that keep you moving forward. The new UP24 band was designed to wirelessly sync your data in the background using Bluetooth Smart. Designed to be worn 24/7; up to 7 days of battery life.

£99.99 from thegentlemansjournal.com

MONTBLANC PHONE CASE, , Give the gift of style this festive season with a simple yet stylish smartphone case. Made of Italian cowhide with unique Montblanc deep shine and Montblanc emblem with palladium-coated ring, this is suitable for the iPhone 6.

£130 from thegentlemansjournal.com

APPLE WATCH, , The standard Apple Watch is perhaps the finest. With a polished stainless steel case, a slick Digital Crown with black insert and a number of smart straps and bracelets available, it is bound to be the most popular choice. Similar to fine Swiss watches, it boasts a sapphire crystal front, which is both scratch-resistant and reduces glare. The pictured watch features the Milanese Loop strap, which has been woven on unique Italian machines and features magnetised ends for the perfect fit on the wrist.

Pre-order for 2015 from apple.com

UE BOOM SPEAKERS, , UE BOOM is the 360º speaker that drops bold, immersive sound in every direction. Rage, riot, party and play the music you love, out loud.

£169 from UltimateEars.com

BANG & OLUFSEN BEOPLAY A9 MEDIA STREAMING IN ROOM SPEAKERS,

The BeoPlay A9 isn’t just any wireless speaker, designed like a beautiful piece of furniture using high class materials and exceptional design elements, it will fit seamlessly into any stylish home, whilst also providing incredible sound.

£1,321 from amazon.com

RE CAMERA HANDHELD CAMERA,

Move over GoPro, there’s a new kid in town and if you’ve heard the rumours you’ll know that it’s meant to be challenging everyones favourite on the run camera. The small, hand-held contender to the throne has an impressive waterproof casing, is incredibly easy to hold and includes a built in sensor which starts up the camera as soon as it is picked up.

$199 from recamera.com

PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-LX100 CAMERA, , Panasonic recently released the LUMIX DMC-LX100, its new flagship premium compact camera which sets a new standard for fixed lens photography and videography. Combining Panasonic’s state-of-the-art digital and optical technologies with advanced manual controls, the camera has been engineered to help you push the boundaries of your photographic creativity.

From panasonic.com

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