With the sun now coming out, we’ll all be looking to get out and about and make the most of it while it lasts. We’ll either be jetting off to somewhere hot or making the most of the British summer with a ‘staycation’, or just staying at home with the family and friends.
Whatever you choose to do throughout the summer, the chances are that you’ll probably encounter some form of technology that has been developed for the home in an attempt ‘to make life easier.’ While some do indeed do this, others are a bit more of a novelty and will lose popularity just as quickly as they earned it, leaving you out of pocket with a product you have no use for.
So what are this summer’s must-have gadgets for the home that won’t cost the earth, like a lot of new releases? Which appliances will benefit you in your home, and are available to buy from electrical stores without having to wait forever for them to get here?
Summer Gadgets for Your Home
iPod
This is the first on the list of the summer gadget you need to consider. If you’re having a barbecue or gathering at your home, you’re going to need something that keeps your guests entertained and what better way to enjoy the sun than to pump out some tunes to get everyone in the mood for summer? An iPod can be connected to your stereo speakers or put in a docking station and you can have your music indoors or outdoors and even make up your own playlists to suit your theme!
Headphones
With plenty of summer tunes now available to download or listen to on the radio, you want some way of listening to them without annoying everyone around you. Get yourself a decent set of headphones and you can really enjoy your summer. Its a summer gadget you will need this coming season.
HD Camcorder
With so many of the highlights of the year happening in your summer, you need to ensure that you get it all on camera. Whether you’re watching your kids playing in the garden, celebrating with friends, hitting a festival or just filming because the sun’s out, get it all captured on film forever with a digital, high-definition camcorder. A summer gadget needful to capture your season experience.
E-Readers
What better way to keep the children entertained while they’re off school than to keep them reading? They might not be a fan of books, but for some reason, you present them with something electronic and they’re all over it! E-readers, such as the Kindle, have been flying off the shelves since they were first released and they’re great for young and old, allowing you to sit in the sun and read that book you’ve never had the chance to read. This summer gadget will make you have a beautiful reading experience this season.
Fridge-Freezer with Ice Machine
Don’t ignore this summer gadget. Hopefully we’ll have a hot summer and as a result you’re going to need plenty of ice to stay cool! Putting the little tray of water in the freezer can take ages and when you need something cold, you need it now! A lot of modern fridge-freezers have ice machines fitted and connected to the water supply so you can have your cold drink outside with plenty of ice.
Don’t forget about those items you need to protect your tech in the summer heat… Otterbox carries an extensive selection of cases for just about any portable electronic device, from phones to iPads. Their “Defender” line is the most rugged, protecting devices from drops, impact, even offering a bit of water resistance. However, they offer different versions to accommodate anyone, even those whose most dangerous part of the day is their commute. Most Smartphone cases are less than $50, which is a bargain compared to having to deliver the pieces of your shattered phone to your cell phone store and beg them to retrieve your data off it, before you shell out the dough to replace it.
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Hi Olawale, you are right it is very difficult to entertain others or even have a good time all by yourself without a device by your side. Technology is needed for all seasons and purposes, be it summer or winter, party or a me time. Thanks for the post.
Hey Olawale, headphones and e-readers are two devices I can’t do without. I want them with me irrespective of any season. Though I would agree that summers bring in more opportunity to use these, with longer days you have time for everything.
I too prefer to stay indoors during summers. I want to enjoy the warm sun lying on my backyard, listening to some good music, reading some great literature or having a garden party. They are my favorite ways to enjoy the summer season. Thanks for the post Olawale.
Thanks for you comment Nathan. Summer is worth enjoying indoor. But sometimes you go out to the beach.
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