It’s the 12th and final day of Tech Guide’s popular 2022 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas. We made it! This guide was designed to help you find the perfect gift for your family and friends.
Today we’re looking at computers and accessories and other related products.
Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas:
DAY 12: Computers
DAY 12: COMPUTERS
M2 MACBOOK AIR – From $1,899
The new MacBook Air not only has a brand-new design but also a brand-new engine – the latest Apple M2 chip – which offers an improvement across the board in speed, performance and battery life.
The M2 MacBook Air has lost its tapered design and is now the same thickness from back to front – and that figure is a svelte 11.3mm.
It also has 20 per cent less volume than the previous model and tips the scales at a mere 1.24kg.
It also comes in four finishes – Silver, Starlight (which is what we received for our review), Space Grey and Midnight.
ROG FLOW Z13 (GZ301Z) – From $2,499
The FLOW Z13’s connectivity is what makes it so versatile and a strong companion for gaming.
The Z13 is a machine that can thrive in any scenario and gamers can enjoy its versatile power and portability at a light 1kg.
Incredible versatility with portable and flexible console gaming power on the go, console-like portability and optimal viewing angles with its 170 degrees kickstand.
You can carry the Z13 around easily and enjoy on-the-go gaming with over 10h of battery life as well as 100W PD charging.
M2 MACBOOK PRO 13-INCH – From $1,999
Apple announced its new M2 processor at the recent Worldwide Developer’s Conference and one of first products it was used with was the 13-inch MacBook Pro. Tech Guide has been test driving the machine for the past week.
Design-wise the 13-inch MacBook Pro has not changed a bit – it’s what’s under the hood that counts.
It retains its slick design and relatively thin (1.56cm) and light (1.4kg) proportions.
It also has the same full keyboard, two Thunderbolt/ USB 4 ports and a headphone jack.
Those ports can be used for charging, to connect an external display and to transfer data at up to 40Gbps.
ROG ZEPHYRUS G14 (GA402RK-L8150W) – From $2999
Winner of CES Innovation Award 2022, the ROG Zephyrus G14 2022 brings next-level gaming with its premium ROG nebula display and all-AMD powerhouse.
Perfect for the Gamer the ROG Zephyrus G14 offers up to AMD Ryzen™ 9 processors and AMD Radeon™ RX 6800S mobile graphics with a MUX Switch fuel this powerhouse machine.
Ready for any gaming or multitasking you can throw at it, its powerful setup can set up any gamer with awesomeness built-in.
ZENBOOK 14X OLED SPACE EDITION – From $2,499
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition is a device for innovation and space pioneers and design inspired by the history of space travel.
The evolved ZenBook Duo design is inspired by the history of space travel: thinner and lighter chassis.
It is the perfect workmate partner for creators with its 2.8K OLED display, multitasking and intensive workloads like gaming and 3D design.
ASUS’s IceCool thermal technology and fast processing design to meet the future also allow extreme ease for demanding workflows
ACER INSPIRE VERO – $1099
Acer’s green-pioneer laptop, the Aspire Vero, is perfect for those who work-on-the go (and want to reduce their impact on the Earth!) This eco-smart laptop is made from post-consumer recycled plastic, is easily repairable and upgradeable, and incorporates high-performance functions like the latest Windows 11 OS and a stylish 15.6” full HD display. The Aspire Vero is made to last and weighs only 1.8kg, meaning that it can easily be carried in a backpack.
BELKIN 11-in-1 MULTIPORT DOCK – $249.95
Working from home has become even more common since the pandemic and the new Belkin USB-C 11-in-one Multiport Dock is an ideal option they can turn your laptop into the ultimate workstation.
The device also acts as a mini stand so your laptop rests at a slight angle while making the numerous ports and connections easier to access.
Most laptops these days following include only two or three USB ports but the Belkin USB-C 11-in-one Multiport Dock opens a world of connectivity so you can connect peripherals, other monitors, an Ethernet cable and read SD and microSD memory cards.
LENOVO DUET CHROMEBOOK – $799
Get your loved one a laptop that works as hard as they do. The new Lenovo Duet Chromebook is made for productivity offering fast performance, smooth video calls, and ample storage.
With a convertible tablet mode perfect for work and fun on the go, everyone will love this Chromebook’s new look.
Available at JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Officeworks, Bing Lee, The Good Guys, Amazon AU
LG GRAM 2-IN-1 16-INCH – $2,899
Treat the productive member of your family or friend group this Christmas with the new LG gram 2-in-1 laptop.
From the tech-crazed dad, school-aged children, or entrepreneurial mum, the LG 2-in-1 gram laptop is designed to power any passion.
With five laptop configurations to suit the type of work, users can put pen to screen in tablet mode or watch their favourite movies and TV shows in stand mode.
Running on Windows 11, the 16:10 aspect ratio display provides plenty of screen real estate for any work – or play – while the compact and ultra-lightweight design doesn’t sacrifice performance.
SEAGATE STAR WARS EXTERNAL FIRECUDA HARD DRIVE – $145
Seagate has released three new collectable Star Wars hard disk drives – the latest additions to the company’s line-up of licensed special edition products.
There are three new special edition Firecuda External Hard Drives which feature Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Darth Vader.
And each also have a default custom character light when they’re connected.
For Luke it’s a forceful blue, a white Millennium Falcon-esque glow for Han Solo and a wrathful red for Darth Vader.
MX MECHANICAL MINI FOR MAC KEYBOARD – $299.95
This is Logitech’s first mechanical keyboard designed for Mac which is available in space grey and pale grey and includes your typical Mac layout so users can customise shortcuts and increase their productivity and creativity.
The keyboard features Tactile Quiet low-profile switches as well as smart backlighting so you can work in any light conditions.
It’s also possible to connect three different Apple devices with Easy-Switch.
