Today, gadgets are more than just tools to simplify our lives. They are status symbols, conversation starters and ice-breakers and also a splurge. They complete our homes and fill our time with entertainment, information and engaging content. Tech has made the world a small place, connecting us to people living on the other side of the planet. Dropping a whole lot of cash on the most covetable gadgets is rewarding, for it gives the gesture of pampering oneself whole new meaning…
So, if you’re looking to gift the men in your life something they will enjoy, or if you’re hoping to splurge on the coolest tech as a way to reward yourself for all the hard work you do, check out the following gadgets, with price tags so steep they’ll leave your jaws hanging, wallets lighter…and hearts fuller!
Beat Drop
The Bowers & Wilkins 800 D3 Floorstanding Speakers combine stunning design with crystal clear sound quality. Equipped with an accurate Continuum Cone midrange driver, the speakers deliver precise and pure sounds; while the Diamond dome tweeter mounted atop the housing, aids in creating a rich ambience. The booming bass of this splurge is dramatic allowing for a truly immersive music experience.
Price: $30,000
Capturing Moments
With social media morphing into largely visual platforms, it’s no surprise that good photographs mean everything today! The best gadget up to the task is the Leica M10-P Digital Rangefinder Camera – a classy point-and-shoot that boasts of a 24-megapixel full frame CMOS sensor and the Leica Maestro II image processor. A lavish tool to capture life’s most priceless moments!
Price: $7,995
Visual Treat
The all-new LG SIGNATURE Z9 88-inch Class 8K Smart OLED TV is the world’s first 8k TV which brings realistic images and a pure cinematic experience to the home. The largest of all LG OLED TVs, it includes Dolby Atmos sound; and the Alpha 9 Gen 2 Intelligent Processor 8K uses artificial intelligence to upscale content to striking 8K-like quality. If you’re looking to upgrade to a new TV, this is the one to splurge on!
Price: $29,999
Need for Speed
If you love a mean car-racing game, you need the Hammacher Schlemmer Racing Simulator in your life! It provides gamers with the most realistic car racing experience, using linear servo actuators that cause its suspended, monocoque fiberglass chassis to roll, pitch, and rotate 360°, all while the gamer is secured by an actual racing seat, seatbelt, and doors – the best way to experience thrilling race sequences!
Price: $185,000
Drink Up
We all love a cup of good coffee and Breville’s Oracle Touch serves up just that! The next generation of espresso machines, it features a touch screen operation that makes making café-style coffees at home super simple. Just 3 steps – grind, brew and add milk – to dark, intense espresso perfection! Completely customisable, you can even save your favourite kind of coffee under a unique name for future use. Totally worth the splurge!
Price: $2,500
Timeless Classic
Smart watches are all the rage right now, and the Tag Heuer Connected Modular 45 is such a gorgeous pick, there’s nothing quite like it on the market! It features a stylish black calfskin strap and the bezels are capped in 18K gold, giving it a luxurious, sophisticated edge. Combining the traditions of Swiss-watchmaking and Tag Heuer’s elegant design, the Connected Modular is a statement accessory that’s perfect for every occasion!
Price: $4,100
Gaming Excellence
A total gaming powerhouse, the Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop features 9th Gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics. The Advanced model boasts of a OLED 4K, 3840×2160 display which delivers super fast response time and a wide colour range, making on screen action incredibly smooth and fluid. What’s better, it is also equipped with a custom vapor chamber and cutting-edge thermal materials to efficiently cool the machine for maximum performance. With ample storage, a lightweight, sleek design and specs that set it apart, the Razer Blade 15 is just what every passionate gamer needs!
Price: $3,529
