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5 tech items that need to make your holiday wishlist

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It’s the holiday season, and here are the five tech gadgets you need for the new year.

It’s the holiday season, and here are the five tech gadgets you need for the new year.

Bose QC 35 II  — Best wireless headphones on the market.

Every college student needs a great pair of headphones. The best headphones on the market — and the pair that earns a spot on my wishlist — is Bose QC 35 II. These wireless noise-canceling headphones are Alexa-enabled, meaning that you can access both your music and useful information. These headphones are a bit pricey at $349, but they make a great gift if multiple family members pitch in. If you had been on the fence on deciding whether to buy a pair of headphones, Bose QC35 II is one of the best options out there.

Sceptre 27” IPS Ultra 4K LED Monitor — A great display for video editing and gaming.

Having a 4K monitor makes a huge difference when watching the same video or movie and makes your experience revolutionary. For content creators, it’s important to also have color-accurate displays that shows the most detail when editing photos and videos. Recently, Spectre came out with this 4K monitor for only $180.



4TB Hard Drive — Secure and efficient way of storing your data.

For college students, it’s good to have the mobility to access your files wherever you go. Having a 4TB is even more essential when you’re working on media projects such as a 4K video. If you’re looking for a budget 4TB hard drive, Western Digital’s $99.99 4TB hard drive might be the best choice.

Phillips Hue — Customizable light bulbs for your off-campus apartment.

Phillips Hue is a fun way to create an interactive environment at your off-campus apartment. If you are watching Syracuse football on TV, the Phillips Hue can change its light bulb color to a bright orange. You can get the Phillips Hue 2-Pack Premium Smart Light Starter Kit on Amazon Prime for $89.99.

Orbi Wifi  — For your off-campus housing WiFi woes.

If AirOrangeX does not reach your off-campus apartment, ask for a WiFi system for you and your roommates this holiday season. Good WiFi is the gift that keeps on giving. Orbi is a NETGEAR Whole Home Mesh WiFi System and it supports speeds up to 2.2 Gbps over 6,000 sq. feet. It supports more devices than traditional WiFi and allows a smoother internet connection compared to traditional all-in-one home routers. Orbi Wifi is also something that you might want to consider adding to your wishlist.

Eldon Tsoi is a sophomore information management technology and accounting major. His column appears biweekly. He can be reached at eltsoi@syr.edu.

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