{"id":31,"date":"2023-04-13T13:35:43","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T05:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/170.187.145.99:8000\/ask-yourself-these-questions-before-buying-that-tech-gift\/"},"modified":"2023-07-31T22:16:16","modified_gmt":"2023-07-31T14:16:16","slug":"ask-yourself-these-questions-before-buying-that-tech-gift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/170.187.145.99:8000\/ask-yourself-these-questions-before-buying-that-tech-gift\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask Yourself These Questions Before Buying That Tech Gift"},"content":{"rendered":"
savvy is the person I\u2019m buying this for?<\/div>\n

In year\u2019s past this question may have been framed as \u201cHow old is the person I\u2019m buying this for?\u201d But these days your grandma could be just as tech-savvy (hey, maybe more!) than your 19-year-old cousin. Think about how you\u2019ve seen them interact with technology before. You want to be sure to either buy something in their league or be prepared to act as tech support, which can be great addition to your gift if you\u2019re up to it!<\/p>\n

2. Is this tech gadget going to get used (or end up collecting dust)?<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s easy to get blinded by the year\u2019s flashy new technology. Think about if this piece of tech is going to add value to their life. Another way of thinking about it is, \u201cDoes this tool solve a problem for them?\u201d Also ask yourself if it matches their style (especially important if you want to get them a piece of wearable tech). If not, you may want to rethink your gift and get something they\u2019ll have more use for.<\/p>\n

3. When will this piece of tech become obsolete?<\/h3>\n

Technology is constantly updating and advancing. You may want to hold off on buying someone something if that tablet, phone, smartwatch, or other gadget is about to get an upgrade.<\/p>\n

4. How accident prone is the person getting this gift?<\/h3>\n

Consider the potential for your loved one breaking this gift if they are a klutz. That\u2019s not to say you shouldn\u2019t get them something nice if they\u2019ve broken a few screens in the last year. You should just be sure to include insurance and protective accessories.<\/p>\n

5. How will the person getting this gift feel about its cost?<\/h3>\n

While it\u2019s generous of you to want to give a nice present, the price tag could make some people uncomfortable. What\u2019s your relationship to this person? Have you exchanged expensive gifts in the past? Is it likely that they\u2019ll give you a gift of a similar value? Will they (or you) feel badly if they don\u2019t? Think of a less expensive version of the gift or an accessory for a piece of tech they already have if you\u2019re uncertain of how they\u2019ll feel.<\/p>\n

6. Might another person in their life be buying the same gift?<\/h3>\n

While having two brand new tablets might sound exciting in theory, this probably doesn\u2019t do your friend or family member much good. If you\u2019re planning on getting your girlfriend that Kindle she\u2019s been hinting at, check with her parents to make sure they didn\u2019t have the same idea. If they did, you could divide and conquer by hooking her up with all of the accessories or a different piece of tech to add to her arsenal.<\/p>\n

Did we leave anything out? Let us know in the comments below what you think about before buying someone a tech gift.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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