Splurging on unnecessary, frivolous items is therapeutic, maybe even necessary. Life’s hard, why not ball out every once in a while. In the the wise words of Tom Haverford, sometimes you got to “treat. yo. self.”
Here at deTeched, we like to treat ourselves with tech. I know I’ll be treating myself with the new iPhone 8 Plus. While you might not need a new phone, here’s a list of 15 awesome tech to splurge on. Treat. yo. self.
1. Naim Mu-So Reference Wireless Music System $1,399.00
The powerful audio brain delivers the most exceptional quality in sound, commanding 450 watts of power through six custom-designed speakers to create an experience of music that that to be heard to be believed. You can combine other Naim streaming products to create the ultimate multiroom experience. The wooden speaker cabinet is wrapped in a layer of anodised aluminum to provide a natural, distortion-free sound and the extruded aluminum heat sink maximizes thermal performance.
2. LG 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV $3,196.99
The LG OLED TV is the ultimate expression of a cinema-quality experience in the home. This model offers the ultimate expression of high dynamic range. Unlike some other 4K televisions, LG OLED TVs support Dolby Vision, optimizing the picture scene-by-scene. webOS 3.5 Smart TV lets you queue up movies, TV shows, online content and more from top content providers. No thicker that a pencil at its thinnest point, the ultra-sleek design is so slime it’s even beautiful from the side.
3. Sonos PLAY:5 $499.00
Attention obsessive audiophiles and hard-core music lovers. PLAY:5 is your speaker. Six Class-D amplifiers with six dedicated speaker drivers deliver crystal clear, rich, deep, stereophonic sound with zero distortion. Go ahead and crank up the volume. Three mighty woofers and a completely sealed architecture lets the PLAY:5 deliver big, precise bass response without reverb or echoes.
4. KEF Porsche Design GRAVITY ONE Bluetooth Speaker $380.00
Designed for sophisticated executives, GRAVITY ONE is a Bluetooth Speaker that blends the distinctive style of the Porsche Design family with KEF Hi-Fi sound and special features for work and leisure, from the boardroom to the living room. KEF’s signature miniature Uni-Q driver, allows the GRAVITY ONE to project sound 360 degrees around the room, creating a complete listening experience wherever you sit.
5. Master & Dynamic MW60 Wireless Headphones $499.00
The MW60 wireless headphones are designed to be the ultimate wireless thinking caps: wireless tools to help focus, inspire, and transport your mind. Designed for decades of use, the foldable Bluetooth headphones are built with only the finest materials and tuned to provide a rich, warm sound. The MW60s combine patent pending stainless steel componentry witha “form-meets-function” exposed all-aluminum antenna to create uncompromised durability, style, and best-in-class signal range.
6. Jaybird X3 Wireless Buds $99.99
Secure-fit, sweat-proof premium sport buds delivering superior audio performance in a sleek helmet compatible metal accented design. With 8 hours of play time you get a full week of workouts on a single charge. A 15 min quick charge gets you a full hour of play time. Customize sound with the Jaybird MySound App and save your unique sound profile to your X3 buds.
7. iPhone X 64GB $999
Apple’s new flagship phone is the iPhone X (pronounced “iPhone ten”). The 5.8-inch Super Retina screen leaves virtually no bezels and is the first iPhone to feature an OLED display. The addition of a durable glass back allows wireless charging, which has never been seen on an iPhone. The A11 Bionic chip housed inside the iPhone X makes it up to 70 percent faster than the previous A10 fusion. Pre-orders start on 10.27 and will be available on 11.3. Click here to pre-order your iPhone X.
8. Samsung Galaxy Note8 64GB (Unlocked) $929.99
The Samsung Galaxy Note8 boasts a 6.3″ screen, the largest ever screen on a Note device. The Infinity Display features a near bezel-less, full-frontal glass, edge-to-edge screen. The Galaxy Note8’s dual camera has a wide-angle camera taht comes with great low-light capabilities, while the telephoto camera gives you 2x optical zoom for you to capture then near and far. The Note8 is fast and seamless thanks to the high-performing 10nm mobile processor and 6GB of RAM.
9. Dell 34″ UltraSharp Curved Monitor $732.38
Take your work projects and your home entertainment to the highest level with an amazing display, stunning details, and high-quality performance. The WQHD 3440 x 1440 resolution delivers consistently accurate color and a wide viewing angle. The ultrawide 21:9 aspect ratio lets you multi-task with ease. Powerful dual 9W speakers project high-level sound.
10. LG UltraFine 5K Display $1,299.95
With a stunning 5120-by-2880 resolution and P3 wide color gamut, the 27-inch LG UltraFine 5K Display brings your favorite photos and videos to life. A single Thunderbolt cable (included) provides up to 85W of charging power to your MacBook Pro or any other device with USB-C ports. Built-in stereo speakers, camera, and microphone deliver a rich media experience.
11. Apple Watch Series 3 GPS + Cellular $399
Stay connected when you’re away from your phone. The Apple Watch Series 3 now has standalone LTE service, which breaks the necessary connection between the Apple Watch and an iPhone. This lets you receive messages, download apps, stream music even if you leave your iPhone at home.
12. iRobot Roomba 960 $698.95
Roomba 960 seamlessly navigates room to room to clean an entire level of your home, recharging and resuming until the job is done. Featuring the revolutionary AeroForce Cleaning System, Roomba 960 delivers up to 5x the air power and requires less maintenance. Just press clean or schedule Roomba on the go with the iRobot Home App. Roomba works on all floor types, and at just 3.6 inches tall, is specifically designed to fit under most furniture, beds and kickboards
13. DJI Phantom 4 PRO Quadcopter Backpack Bundle $1,499.00
The Phantom 4 Pro from DJI boasts a 3-axis-stabilized gimbal camera with a 20MP, 1″ CMOS sensor capable of shooting up to 4K/60fps video and well as photo bursts at up to 14 fps. The hull features magnesium alloy construction for increased rigidity and reduced weight. The FlightAutonomy system adds dual rear-vision sensors plus infrared sensing for a total of five directions of obstacle sensing and four directions of obstacle avoidance. The kit includes: remote controller for Phantom 4 Pro Quadcopter, four propellor pairs, flight battery, battery charger, gimbal clamp, USB OTG cable, 16GB microSD card, carrying case, hard shell backpack, landing gear stabilizers, and quick release prop guards.
14. Sony Alpha a6000 Digital Camera $598.00
The black Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera is a versatile and advanced mirrorless camera featuring a 24.3MP APS-C-sized Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor to produce high-resolution still images and Full HD movies with marked low-light quality and sensitivity to ISO 25600. Beyond notable imaging traits, the image processor also lends itself to continuous shooting up to 11 fps and an intelligent Fast Hybrid AF system that uses both phase- and contrast-detection methods to quickly and accurately acquire focus.
15. Surface Laptop $1,299
Enjoy a natural typing experience enhanced by our Signature Alcantara fabric-covered keyboard. Thin, light, and powerful, it fits easily in your bag. Surface Laptop is designed for Windows 10 S – streamlined for security and superior performance. You can also switch to Windows 10 Pro easily at any time through the Windows Store. Switching to Pro is one-way. If you make the switch, you won’t be able to go back to Windows 10 S. The switch is free of charge until 03/31/18. For our take on the Surface Laptop, click here.
These are definitely not essential to your life. However, every now and then, it’s good to treat yourself. Here at deTeched, we love our tech. Let us know below if we missed out on anything!