**GroovyTakeOn podcast is part of #HiMomProject. Helping Older Adults to get ready, stay safe, online and offline.**
Nobody said it’s going to be easy to survive the holiday season. That’s why we mentioned some tips on how to get ready for the holiday season. Now it’s time to talk about the situation when you are planning to do some holiday shopping after. It’s time to search for some hi-tech gadgets.
This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and many other podcast platforms (click here or just search for GroovyTakeOn).
Hi-Tech Gadgets Shopping Tips:
- create a list of questions you need to answer before you make a purchase
- want vs need?
- can you afford the purchase? Are you able to pay the whole price or pay installments?
- how compatible the item is with other hi-tech gadgets you own?
- how long are you going to use it?
- is this purchase the best option for you?
Before Purchasing a Smartphone:
- Apple vs Android
- can you afford it?
- what mobile provider?
- is the new smartphone going to be compatible with other devices you already own?
- select the data plan best for you
- what storage size?
- what screen size?
- camera quality
- battery life
- ask for recommendations (family members, friends)
Before Purchasing a Tablet:
- similar planning to a smartphone purchase
- Apple vs Android
- price
- screen size
- how much storage?
- with or without the cellular option
- external keyboard
Before Purchasing a Smart-Watch:
- compare price
- what operation system?
- is it compatible with your smartphone?
- what features do you need to have?
- fall detection feature
- EKG feature
- heart rate monitoring
- step count
- Apple Watch (series 5), Garmin, Samsung, FitBit, etc.
Before Purchasing Smart Home Gadgets:
- voice assistant? (Google Home, Amazon Alexa, etc.)
- wireless speakers (Sonos One SL, Bose Sound Link Micro, JBL, Sonos Move)
- bluetooth lights/power outlets, smart plugs, etc.
- indoor and outdoor cameras
- Ring
- Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast
- gaming consoles (Play Station, XBOX, Nintendo Switch, etc.)
- robot vacuum (Ecovacs Deebot N79S)
- wireless charging station
Before Purchasing Travel Gadgets:
- power packs/banks (Anker Power Core 10,000 mAh)
- Bluetooth headphones with/without noise cancellation (Apple AirPods Pro, Sony, Mpow Flame Wireless earbuds)
- Tile Mate (tracker)
- RFID wallets (Travelambo)
- drones (DJI Spark)
Useful Links:
- The Best Phones for 2019 (by PCMAG)
- Top 25 Smartphones for Seniors (by Assisted Living Today)
- 6 of the Best Smartphones for Seniors (by MakeTechEasier)
- 5 Best Smartphones for Seniors (by RetirementLiving)
- How to choose the best MicroSD cards for your smartphone or tablet? (by Digital Trends)
Question of the Day: Do you have your holiday gift list ready?
