Top 5 PC Accessories For Gifts This Christmas
5.
USB Rechargeable Batteries.
These little blighters are being heralded as the future of rechargeable batteries.
Unlike the frankly unimpressive endurance of rechargeable batteries of the past, USB rechargeable batteries work after just five minutes and can be recharged up to 500 times.
They are really simple to use as they can plug into any USB port and are a great stocking filler for the more conscientious gadget fan.
4.
Speakers.
Starting at a decent pair and a subwoofer for about £50 and ranging up to home cinema quality at about £200, a new set of speakers could be the perfect choice for the music fan who is spending more money buying on iTunes than he is on CD.
More expensive models also offer the option to connect from your sky/digi box so you can run your TV sound through the same awesome system.
3.
Mouse.
Computer mice today are more than just a means to move your cursor before a lacklustre double-click and the opening of a program.
They're a fashion statement.
A lifestyle.
Well, not quite.
But if you're buying for an avid PC gamer it may well be worth looking into a specialist gaming mouse.
These beasts are more durable, offer more control, are more comfortable over a long period of time, and can even be modified by adding and taking out small weights depending on the preferences of the user.
2.
3D Glasses.
Following along the gaming theme, 3D glasses actually work with nearly any PC game by using technology that controls the image being seen by each eye.
They are available wireless and are great for first person shooters by adding a realistic depth of field the gaming world has been missing for years.
1.
Printer and Ink Cartridges.
Seems a little...
well, boring.
I know.
But anyone who owns a printer already knows full well what a financial pain a new ink cartridge is when you need to replace one.
Although ink is still expensive, printer manufacturers are gradually being forced to smarten up in terms of getting the most out of cartridges before they are deemed 'used up'.
Thus for someone who does not yet own a printer, I can imagine that they would be very grateful for an efficient new printer, along with some spare cartridges, so they don't have to struggle with shopping round for more black gold anytime soon!
USB Rechargeable Batteries.
These little blighters are being heralded as the future of rechargeable batteries.
Unlike the frankly unimpressive endurance of rechargeable batteries of the past, USB rechargeable batteries work after just five minutes and can be recharged up to 500 times.
They are really simple to use as they can plug into any USB port and are a great stocking filler for the more conscientious gadget fan.
4.
Speakers.
Starting at a decent pair and a subwoofer for about £50 and ranging up to home cinema quality at about £200, a new set of speakers could be the perfect choice for the music fan who is spending more money buying on iTunes than he is on CD.
More expensive models also offer the option to connect from your sky/digi box so you can run your TV sound through the same awesome system.
3.
Mouse.
Computer mice today are more than just a means to move your cursor before a lacklustre double-click and the opening of a program.
They're a fashion statement.
A lifestyle.
Well, not quite.
But if you're buying for an avid PC gamer it may well be worth looking into a specialist gaming mouse.
These beasts are more durable, offer more control, are more comfortable over a long period of time, and can even be modified by adding and taking out small weights depending on the preferences of the user.
2.
3D Glasses.
Following along the gaming theme, 3D glasses actually work with nearly any PC game by using technology that controls the image being seen by each eye.
They are available wireless and are great for first person shooters by adding a realistic depth of field the gaming world has been missing for years.
1.
Printer and Ink Cartridges.
Seems a little...
well, boring.
I know.
But anyone who owns a printer already knows full well what a financial pain a new ink cartridge is when you need to replace one.
Although ink is still expensive, printer manufacturers are gradually being forced to smarten up in terms of getting the most out of cartridges before they are deemed 'used up'.
Thus for someone who does not yet own a printer, I can imagine that they would be very grateful for an efficient new printer, along with some spare cartridges, so they don't have to struggle with shopping round for more black gold anytime soon!
