With Valentine's Day on the way, don’t be the one panic-buying a card at the last minute, grabbing the last bunch of flowers from the supermarket, and dusting off that box of chocolates someone gave you at Christmas that you don’t want!
Plan ahead by using Currys’ handy list of techy Valentine's gift ideas to make sure you get your significant other something they might actually want this year.
Maybe you’re thinking that tech gifts are hardly the height of love, but how do you know until you've shared a romantic dinner, lights dimmed via your Amazon Echo Dot, Ed Sheeran playing on Google Chromecast, and your wine cooling in your Essentials Wine Cooler! Look no further, and make sure you spoil them this year! Gifts under €100
GOOGLE Chromecast - Third Generation, Charcoal €39.99
Love to stream box sets on Netflix, watch the latest trending videos on YouTube, or listen to the newest releases on Spotify? Do all that and more on the big screen with Google Chromecast. Simply plug the Chromecast into your TV and connect to your home WiFi to get started. From there you can cast straight from compatible apps, such as Netflix, YouTube, and Google Play. It's a great way to make any TV smart.
AMAZON Echo Dot (4th Gen) - Twilight Blue €69.99
The 4th gen Amazon Echo Dot brings an updated look – rounded, sleek and compact – and is perfect for small spaces.An updated processor means Alexa responds to your commands and questions quicker than before. Stream music from services such as Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and Deezer and play them across all your compatible Echo speakers (sold separately) with multi-room music. It works with podcasts, radio stations and Audible too, so you won't miss a moment of your story while moving from room to room.
INSTAX mini 9 Instant Camera - Flamingo Pink €89.99
Enjoy retro-style photography with results you can hold in your hand with the Instax mini 9 Instant Camera. Take photos of candid moments and print them out quickly to share and enjoy. It's the ideal way to make unique memories with friends, or take creative shots you'll be proud to show off.
NESPRESSO by Magimix Vertuo Plus M600 Coffee Machine - Piano Red €99.99
Automatic blend recognition, giving you that perfect blend without having to programme the machine. Centrifusion technology brews the perfect cup of coffee each and every time. Fast heat up time ensures minimal waiting for your morning brew. One button for ease of use. Great design to suit your kitchen and counter-space. Gifts under €200
ESSENTIALS CWC15B20 Wine Cooler – Black 288000 €119.99
Store and display your wine collection with the Essentials CWC15B20 Wine Cooler. With the capacity of 15 bottles you have a bottle ready for any opportunity. You can adjust the temperature with a dial, setting anywhere it between 5 and 18°C. And wherever you'll put it, the door will open form the correct side. It's easy to reverse and all it takes is a screwdriver.
ROBERTS Rambler Portable DAB+/FM Retro Bluetooth Radio – Blue €119.99
Living room, garden, wherever you like listening to music, the Roberts Rambler Portable DAB+/FM Retro Bluetooth Radio is ready to play all your favourite stations. If there's a new album out that you can't wait to listen to, you can connect your smartphone and start streaming – you don't even need any wires. Just sync up with Bluetooth and dive into your playlists, or load up a streaming app and see what's new in the world of music.
CORSAIR 4-in-1 2021 Edition Gaming Bundle €139
Get all the peripherals you need to kick off your gaming in style with the Corsair 3-in-1 2021 Edition Gaming Bundle. It features a set of Corsair's most popular gaming essentials – the K60 RGB PRO Gaming Keyboard, the HARPOON RGB Pro Gaming Mouse, and the MM300 Mousepad.
REMINGTON F6 Style Series Wet & Dry Foil Shaver €139.99
The Remington F6 Style Series Wet & Dry Foil Shaver is waterproof and fully washable, so you can use your favourite foam or gel or take your shaving routine into the shower. Thanks to ControlCut technology, you can get a really close shave easily - the micro comb and intercept trimmer can capture even low-lying hairs. If you want more of a 3-day stubble look, just use the extension and choose the length that suits you. The pivoting head with lock function ensures that you have maximum control.
DENON DP-29F Belt Drive Turntable – Silver €149.99
The Denon DP-29F Belt Drive Turntable makes playing analog records simple thanks to its fully automatic operation. With a touch of a button the music starts playing and when the record's over the tonearm returns to its original position and the turntable stops. This makes sure you don't accidentally scratch your record.
LENOVO Tab M10 10.1" Tablet - 32 GB, Black €169
With the Lenovo Tab M10 10.1" Tablet you'll have all your websites, movies and work at your fingertips. The sharp screen and Dolby Atmos speakers make it great for watching films or podcasts. Its sleek, portable design makes it a great companion for traveling. And the battery will easily see you through the day without having to worry about a charger.
SONOS One SL Wireless Multi-room Speaker – White €199
Connect the Sonos One SL to other Sonos speakers to create your own multi-room audio experience in your home. Expand your home sound system by placing speakers in different rooms and have the same song playing throughout your home. You can also choose to play different songs in different rooms, so everyone can listen to what they want off the same sound system.
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Slán go fóill,
Danny