We’re halfway through Tech Guide’s 2024 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas to help you find the gifts that your family and friends will absolutely love.
Today it’s Day 6 and we’re looking at tablets and e-readers. Tablets are popular with everyone and are ideal for school students and mobile professionals.
And if you love reading then there are plenty of e-readers which can hold all your books, allow you to write and organise your notes and puts the actual bookstore at your fingertips as well.
Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas:
DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers
DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets
DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices
DAY 9: Headphones/Speakers
DAY 10: TVs/Blu-Ray/4K
DAY 11: Appliances
DAY 12: Computers
DAY 6: TABLETS/EREADERS
iPAD PRO – From $1,699
The new iPad Pro has had a major upgrade with a new design, new screen technology and an even faster processor.
On the design side, iPad Pro is made of anodised aluminium and is just 5.3mm (11-inch) and 5.1mm (13-inch) and available in silver and space black.
To give you an idea just how thin the new iPad Pros are – they are actually thinner than the tiny iPad Nano.
It is the thinnest product Apple has ever produced.
LASER 10-INCH 4G TABLET BUNDLE – $229
The Laser 10 Inch 4G Tablet (includes bonus Wireless earbuds and a case) is a handy mobile internet device for on-the-go productivity and daily entertainment.
The Laser 10-inch tablet comes with Android 13, with a spacious, vibrant, and responsive touchscreen, providing a delightful viewing and user experience, whether you’re enjoying your favourite media or using productive applications.
With 4G LTE capability, you can enjoy the internet in more places. With the wireless earbuds and a protective carry case included in the bundle, this tablet is all set for on-the-go use right from the moment you unbox it.
Available from Big W.
iPAD MINI – From $799
You’ve heard the old saying “good things come in small packages”. That couldn’t be truer when referring to Apple’s new iPad mini – the most compact and portable iPad you can buy.
The latest version has an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, is just 6.3mm thin and weighs just 293g. It’s small enough to hold in your hand.
And that small size is what makes it attractive to a wide range of customers.
KOBO LIBRA COLOUR – $359.95
The new Kobo Libra Colour also adds stylus compatibility so you can mark up your books, highlight passages and create notes to organise your thoughts.
And being colour, naturally you have the choice of colours for your highlighter and writing.
Kobo Libra Colour is available in black or white and has a 7-inch E Ink Kaleido touchscreen display and has an area to the right of the screen so you can hold the device without blocking any of the screen.
It also has page up and down buttons so you can manually turn the pages of your book instead of swiping the screen left or right (you can do that too).
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S10 SERIES – FROM $1,799
Let your creative juices flow with the Galaxy Tab S10 series.
The new tablets are designed for artists and doodlers alike, the Tab S10+ (12.4-inch display) and Tab S10 Ultra (14.6-inch display) feature a stunning AMOLED 2X display, bringing Galaxy AI features to life in a big way.
With improved processing power, you’ll enjoy faster and more responsive Galaxy AI features like Note Assist and Drawing Assist, giving you the ultimate power to create and watch imagination come to life!
KINDLE PAPERWHITE – FROM $299
The Kindle Paperwhite, the best-selling Kindle, is now faster than ever so you can scroll through your Kindle library and the Kindle store even faster.
The new Kindle paperwhite also offers 25 per cent faster page turns so you can get through your books even faster.
Under the larger 7-inch display is an oxide thin film transistor which offers a higher contrast than ever before so text and pictures leap off the screen.
iPAD AIR – From $999
iPad Air has been upgraded and now available for the first time in two sizes with 11-inch and 13-inch Retina Displays.
iPad Air is powered by the M2 chip which makes it 50 per cent faster than the previous model.
Apple has repositioned the front-facing 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera on the longer landscape edge for even better Facetime calls and other video calls on other apps.
iPad Air also comes in a new purple and new blue colours as well as starlight and space grey. It also has faster with WiFi 6E compatibility, and the cellular model connects over 5G.
KINDLE SCRIBE – From $649
The latest Kindle Scribe is both a reader and a digital notebook.
It has a 10.2-inch display with new uniform white borders and the screen offers a paper like texture so it feels like you’re writing on a real sheet of paper.
The 300ppi text is sharp and clear when writing and reading while the premium pen delivers a nice balanced feel.
With Active Canvas, Kindle Scribe allows you to write notes directly in the book you’re reading which then become part of the page with the books text dynamically flowing around it even if you change the font style and size.
SURFACE PRO 11TH EDITION – From $1,899
The Surface Pro 11th Edition, a Copilot+ PC, is the most flexible and powerful 2-in-1 device you will find—reimagining what a laptop can do.
Whether users are working, creating, or staying connected on the go, the AI-accelerated Copilot+ experiences are designed to keep you at your best.
With up to 14 hours of video playback, you’ll spend less time charging and more time getting things done.
Powered by the Snapdragon X Elite and Plus processors, the Surface Pro 11 is 90 per cent faster than the previous Surface Pro 9, offering lightning-fast performance for all your tasks. Plus, with 45 trillion operations processed per second, it ensures you can supercharge your productivity and creativity with ease.
LOGITECH COMBO TOUCH FOR iPAD AIR – From $319.95
Introducing the Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Air, the keyboard case that enables whole new levels of versatility. Its snug, sleek design keeps the iPad Air safe and stylish, while the detachable, ultra-responsive keyboard lets your loved one effortlessly switch between typing, watching, and sketching.
KOBO CLARA COLOUR – $259.95
Kobo Clara Colour has a 6-inch E Ink Kaleido and a more compact unit that can easily fit into a bag or a large pocket.
The new Kobo’s offer an excellent reading experience – the screen looks just like paper – it can be read anywhere – in bed at night or outside in the sun – and there are no notifications to distract you from your book.
KINDLE – $199
Amazon is releasing a new entry-level model which weighs just 158g and is small enough to fit in your hand or carry in your pocket.
It still includes premium Kindle features including a 300ppi glare-free display, a higher contrast ratio, faster page turns add a 25 per cent brighter front light which is the same brightness as Kindle Paperwhite.
It is available in black and a new Matcha colour, includes 16GB storage and provides weeks of battery life on a single charge.
