So, what is the top tech during lockdown that people are really buying? Officially we have been in Lockdown for 8 weeks now, yup 8 whole weeks (or 2 months) since the 23rd of March. It’s kind of hard to say that really isn’t it? Something we never ever thought would or could happen, but it has and we just have to get used to it.
So during the lockdown we have watched people magnificently turn their talents and minds to all sorts of ingenious things to help pass the time and entertain us all from Zoom meetings to charity fundraisers. But behind pretty much everything that has been done and everything we do these days is tech, marvellous tech. You just can’t imagine what a lockdown would have been like without it, can you? We all know tech is fab and we have our favourite bits, but what about everyone else? What are they buying? What is hot right now – and am I missing out?
Well worry no more, because we have been poking through the secret besteseller lists on Amazon & Currys, and have put together a list of what top tech other people are really buying during the lockdown right now. So sit back and read this (on your… well, your tech obvs…)
Bestseller Top Tech During Lockdown
The Laptop – DELL Inspiron 15
Run complex apps with no fuss when you start up the Dell Inspiron 15 5593 15.6″ Intel® Core™ i5 Laptop. It’s got a powerful 10th generation Intel® Core™ i5 so no need to worry about lag slowing you down from working on your projects. So get productive, juggle multiple apps at the same time and multitask to the max. Top Tech During Lockdown!
The smart speaker – The Echo Dot
Amazon’s most popular smart speaker now with a fabric design and improved speaker for richer and louder sound. Voice control your music: stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, TuneIn and others. You can also listen to audiobooks from Audible. Bigger, better sound. Why not pair with a second Echo Dot for rich, stereo sound. Fill your home with music with compatible Echo devices in different rooms.
The Smart TV – JVC LT-32C600 32″
Top Tech During Lockdown – Enjoy the nation’s top channels with the JVC LT-32C600 32″ Smart HD Ready LED TV. The built-in Freeview HD tuner lets you stay up to date with your favourite series from the likes of the BBC and ITV without signing up for a subscription.
Don’t worry if you miss that new episode the night it airs. Freeview Play lets you scroll up to one week back through the TV guide, so you can catch up on all your shows. Plus, you can check out loads of content on-demand on each channel’s app.
The JVC LT-32C600 32″ Smart HD Ready LED TV is available from Curry’s PC World for an Amazing £180
The Kindle – Paperwhite
Now available in Black or Twilight Blue, the Kindle Paperwight is waterproof (IPX8), so you’re free to read and relax at the beach, by the pool or in the bath. Enjoy twice the storage with 8 GB. Or choose 32 GB to hold more magazines, comics and audiobooks. Now with Audible, so why not pair with Bluetooth headphones or speakers to listen to your story. A single battery charge lasts weeks, not hours and with the built-in adjustable light you can read indoors and outdoors, day and night.
The Tablet – iPad
The new Apple iPad hides a wealth of technology behind the 10.2” Retina Display, so now working and playing is better than ever. It’s compatible with the Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard too (sold separately), which means you can jot down notes and sketch easily. The powerful A10 Fusion chip at the heart of the iPad isn’t just great for work – it’s fantastic for gaming too. There’s a range of Apple Arcade games, and you can even pair a PS4 or Xbox controller with your iPad for even more fun.
The APPLE 10.2″ iPad (2019) – 128 GB, Space Grey is available on Curry’s PC World now for under £400
The Headset – YAMAY Bluetooth
Using the Yamay bluetooth headset is easy. During a call, press the microphone mute button to mute the microphone and press again to unmute it. With HD audio sound this bluetooth noise canceling microphone headset and Bluetooth A2DP technology provides exceptional, natural and rich stereo audio for calls, music and multimedia. You can also listen to music during work breaks. It has an 18 hours battery life & Innovative Charging Statio with lithium-Polymer battery with up to 18 hours of talk time (when 50% volume is in use) and up to 220 hours standby time. Chargeable via charging station or via USB port.
The YAMAY Bluetooth Headset can be bought on Amazon for a little under £40
The Odd Thing – a Full HD Indoor TV Aerial
With up to 51dB amplification the SV9395 boosts available signal to give you the best possible HD results. Easy to install by simply plugging directly into the back of your TV you can fine tune the aerial to select the right level of amplification with the straight forward touch control in order to receive the best picture every time. Full HD and 3D ready, the All For One SV 9395 Full HD Indoor TV Aerial is a reliable and versatile indoor aerial with 360° Patch technology for increased reception that also reduces interference and eliminates unwanted signals.
The ONE FOR ALL SV 9395 Full HD Indoor TV Aerial available from Curry’s PC World for just £53
The Ring Light – Docooler 6inch Ring Light with Stand
The Docooler 16cm/6inch small ring light with stand has a maximum working height of 1.2m. It can be mounted in 3 ways for different usages. With dimmable brightness and adjustable light color, so you can choose the best lighting effect for your project. With angle adjustable light connector, you can adjust the ring light to a suitable direction very easily. The included USB cable is about 2m long, and you can connect it to phone adapter (not included), power pack, laptop and more, making it very convenient to use. The ring light is designed to provide extra light for delicate make up, live streaming, video shooting, selfies, reading books or whatever project you desire.
The Docooler 6inch Ring Light with Stand is available to buy from Amazon for under £27.
The Vacuum – DYSON Cyclone V10 Animal Cordless
Keeping your home clean can be a lot of work, especially when you have pets. The Dyson Cyclone V10 Animal Cordless Vacuum Cleaner makes your life easier with a range of handy features. Direct Drive technology forcefully sucks up dust and debris to leave your carpets and hard floors looking clean and pristine, while Cyclone technology ensures there’s no loss in suction. Different areas might need a different approach – three power modes let you adjust the suction levels depending on what you’re cleaning, ideal for when you’re switching to more delicate surfaces. With a battery that lasts up to 60 minutes, you’ll easily be able to get a good cleaning session in before you need to pop the vacuum cleaner onto its wall-mounted dock for a recharge. Top Tech During Lockdown!
Buy the DYSON Cyclone V10 Animal Cordless Vacuum Cleaner from Curry’s PC World for just under £350
The Media Stick – Roku Express
Streams HD, 4K Ultra HD, and HDR with sharp detail and vivid color. Setup is easy with the included Premium HDMI cable, simple remote and intuitive home screen. Enjoy live TV, news, sports, movies and TV episodes on thousands of free and paid channels like Netflix, BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All4, Disney+, Prime Video, NOW TV and many more. Enjoy an always fresh selection of free movies, TV, kids entertainment and more on The Roku Channel Easily search across top channels to see where you can stream shows for free or at the lowest cost. Use features like voice search, private listening, cast music & photos to your TV, and an extra remote with the free Roku mobile app (iOS & Android).
The Roku Express | HD Streaming Media Player available on Amazon for under £25
The DVD player – going old school with the box of DVDs
Experience a high-detail spectrum of picture quality with HDMI upscaling and impressive sound from your chosen DVD Multi regions DVD’s. Will play almost any disk or format including DVD, DVD-R-RW, CD Video, Mpeg4, DivX. USB PORT, RCA, HDMI CONNECTIONS: Enjoy your own pictures and video from your USB stick. Connect the DVD player to your TV via the supplied RCA cable, or HDMI cable (not included). Control the DVD player and its settings with the supplied remote control.
Buy the MAJORITY Scholars Milton Compact DVD Player on Amazon for under £35
Victure WiFi IP Camera 1080P
Victure Wifi IP Camera 1080P Baby monitor helps you keep an eye on your house, baby, pet even when you are out, provides you and your loved ones enough security. While movements be monitored, this WiFi camera will send notification to your mobile phone via IPC360 app instantly. You can talk with your loved one through 2 way audio too.
You can but the Victure WiFi IP Camera 1080P from Amazon for under £32
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