Best Gadgets For Tech Rookies
Wireless Ear Buds
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The Beats Fit Pro are the perfect AirPods for anyone who wants the best sound quality and noise-canceling capabilities. With a more secure design, better controls, and more color options, these buds are perfect for anyone who wants to stay active and look stylish while they do it. I recommend them for all Tech Rookies.
TV
The TCL 6-Series has stunning picture quality and an immersive viewing experience with QLED and Mini LED backlighting. The built-in Roku interface is easy to use and provides instant access to thousands of streaming services, including your favorite movies, TV shows, music, and more. I own two of these and might buy another in the future.
Smart Speaker
More than just a pretty face, the 4th Gen Echo is also a powerful smart speaker. Its cylindrical design packs superior sound and Alexa smarts, making it perfect for anyone looking for a multimedia powerhouse. Plus, its connectivity options make it the ideal device to control your smart home. Very cool for tech rookies.
Laptop
The all-new MacBook Pro is Apple’s most powerful laptop yet. The 14″ model features a powerful new processor, plenty of ports, and the return of physical function keys. Plus, the MacBook Pro delivers the most bonkers performance we’ve ever seen. So if you need more power than ever before, the new MacBook Pro is perfect for you.
Microphone
The Blue Yeti microphone is the gold standard for USB microphones. It delivers superb audio quality that will make you sound clear and true to life. The four recording modes make it versatile enough for home offices, streaming setups, podcast booths, and conference rooms alike. Nice for tech rookies.
Doorbell Camera
Ring’s Video Doorbell 2 Pro uses radar to give you highly accurate motion alerts; has a stellar-looking video with a wide, tall field of view and crisp audio; and can even show you on a map the route someone took as they made their way to your door.
Tablet
The 9th Gen iPad is the perfect choice for anyone looking for a powerful, value-packed tablet. With its blazing-fast processor and support for core iPad accessories like the Apple Pencil, it’s perfect for crushing everyday tasks. Plus, with its sleek design and great price tag, it’s hard to beat!
Phone (Tech Rookies Style)
With the Google Pixel 5a, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a great phone. This budget model has performance that beats out everything else in its price range, plus a capable camera system and sharp display. You’ll love the long battery life and guaranteed updates for three years. It is also budget-friendly.
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