10 Smart Home Gadgets to Buy for 2017 Father’s Day

Posted on 06/06/2017 by Phoebe Magdirila

2017 Father’s day is next week! While it’s nice to show your dad appreciation even without a special occasion, it would warm their hearts even more if you give them a little of a special treatment on their special day.

Is your father tech savvy or into smart devices? This post is specially made for you. Check out these interesting devices that would make your dad’s life a little more comfortable:

1) AmazonBasics Over-Ear Headphones

Maybe your dad was part of a rock band or just simply a lover of music. Then, this over-ear headphones may be the perfect gift for him. After all, music is soothing, and such a gadget can be his company – listening to music while preparing reports for work or while walking to his office.

2) AmazonBasics Portable Bluetooth Speaker – Black

Or maybe, it would be more interesting if your dad, together with you and the rest of the family can listen together to some good music. Then, why not opt for this portable Bluetooth speaker? In that way, whether he’s at home or out of town with you and the family, you can bond over good music.

3) AmazonBasics 2.0 Channel Bluetooth Sound Bar

You can also opt to bring your gift in full blast this year with this remote-controlled channel sound bar.

4) Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote | Streaming Media Player

Who doesn’t love a good dose of entertainment? I’m sure you do and definitely, your dad does, too. Why not surprise him with this Fire TV Stick so your dad can watch some good movies and sports matches during his free time? For all you know you can benefit from this gift, too, and watch with him for some quality time!

5) iRobot Roomba 980 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner

Or help your dad help your mom clean the house in a smarter way through this technologically advanced vacuum cleaner. This way, your dad can help in cleaning with just a click in his smartphone, made available through the device’s matching app. A subtle way to say: “Hey dad, mind help with the cleaning?”

6) iRobot Braava 380t Mopping Robot

Feeling extra extravagant? Match that vacuum cleaner with this mopping robot. Surely, your dad will be extra amazed on how cleaning could be so much easier.

7) AmazonBasics Nylon Braided USB A to Lightning Compatible Cable

Is your dad an iPhone or iPad user? Help him to easily charge and sync his device by getting him a new nylon braided charger. He’ll thank you for giving him one that doesn’t easily break.

8) Dyson Pure Hot Cool Link Air Purifier – WiFi Enabled

Your dad will appreciate it if you can offer a way to make him feel refreshed after a long day’s work. Why not get him this interesting cool link air purifier that can cool or heat a room while removing pollutants at the same time.

9) Amazon Echo Dot

Make your dad’s room (or your entire home) a little smarter through this Echo Dot that will help dear father control appliances at home with just a simple voice command. When your dad’s a little tired at work, this would be helpful with lessening his need to move around.

10) Canon Lasers ImageCLASS LBP251dw Wireless Monochrome Printer

Does your father work from home or manage a little business? Or is his printer a little outdated? Give him this wireless printer that would help him have easier means to print the documents he needs for work or business. He will surely remember you every time this printer makes his life easier.

7 Best Photo Printers For Those Amazing Moments

Posted on 20/01/2017 by Aswin Rajeev

When hunting for a printer, a lot of factors need to be kept in mind. The first and most important thing is the cost per sheet, or in simple words, how economical the printer is.

There are some printers which cost a lot and the ink runs out very fast leading to multiple refills in a short span of time. Printer refills and cartridges can burn a hole in your pocket in the long run. This list is for the 7 Best Photo Printers that can churn out quality prints each time you use them. There is one option in every budget and it is up to you to decide which one to get.

HP Envy 5540 Photo Printer

There are only a handful of reliable brands when it comes to printers and HP is one of them. I have an inkjet printer from HP that is still going strong even after 8 years of usage. The HP Envy 5540 Photo Printer is the perfect option for those looking for a budget photo printer. Coming at just around $70, this one can print, scan, copy and even print wirelessly. The printer supports a wide array of photo sizes and can print from end to end for a borderless photo. This is by far one of the 7 Best Photo Printers for those under a budget.

Canon Selphy CP1200 Photo Printer

The Canon Selphy CP1200 is another great option for people looking to get a photo printer under $100. This one also has wireless printing capabilities, but there is no facility to scan. It is compact and can print card size, postcard, L size and square label photos. The CP1200 can either connect to your wireless network through the dedicated Wi-Fi button or print pictures through your iPod, iPad or iPhone.

Canon PIXMA iP2702 Photo Printer

You might notice that this list is dominated by Canon and Epson. It is simply because they are the best when it comes to quality printing. The PIXMA iP2702 can print pictures at a resolution of 4800×1200 pixels resulting in mesmerizing photos. It comes with specially created ink which is also very easy to use and replace. This one from Canon can print a 4”x6” borderless photo in about 55 seconds which is amazing considering the resolution. If you want some amazing photos, then the Canon PIXMA iP2702 is one of the 7 Best Photo Printers that you should definitely get.

Epson Expression Photo XP-960 Photo Printer

The Epson Expression Photo XP-960 is slightly up the ladder in terms of pricing and performance. It comes for a little under $200, but it has all the features that you can possibly ask for. If you thought printing a 4”x6” photo in 55 seconds was amazing, then get ready to be blown away. The Photo XP-960 can print the same size photo in a mind-blowing time of just 11 seconds. It also supports wireless printing from iPhone, iPad and even Android devices.

Epson Stylus Photo R280 Photo Printer

Things are heating up as we near the end of the list. Epson Stylus Photo R280 can print photos at a resolution of 5760×1440 dpi. The photos are also scratch, smudge, fade, and water resistant for some everlasting memories. Just like the XP-960, the Photo R280 can also print borderless 4”x6” photos in just 11 seconds. It can also print text documents at 38 pages per minute. Epson is proud of the fact that their photos can last for up to 200 years in albums. It is a bold claim and that is why it is on the list of the 7 Best Photo Printers.

Epson Stylus Photo 1500W Photo Printer

This is the last Epson printer on this list and is something that semi-professional and professional photographers use for some vivid photos. You shouldn’t get it for printing documents but for the photos. It prints photos at a resolution of 5760×1440 dpi and it takes quite a bit of time. But the end result will surely impress you. The Photo 1500W can print the standard 4”x6” photos as well as larger photos of A3+ sizes as well. If you’re serious about the quality of your photos, don’t think twice about getting this one. It is no surprise that the Epson Stylus Photo 1500W is featured in the list of the 7 Best Photo Printers.

Canon PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II Photo Printer

The last one on the list performs like a beast. It has a slightly lower maximum resolution compared to the two other Epson printer above this one. But there are professional features like an ambient light correction to match specified lighting conditions, 2-way paper feeding and auto photo fix. The PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II can print photos at a resolution of 4800×1200 dpi. An 11”x14” photo can be printed in about 1 minute and 23 seconds which is just great. This photo printer is the costliest on the list of the 7 Best Photo Printers at about $500, but it does its job perfectly.

Canon expands its PIXMA line with MG2220, MG3220 and MG4220 all-in-ones

Posted on 10/07/2012 by Billy Steele

In plenty of time for back to school shopping, Canon has added three new offerings to the PIXMA family. The company just uncovered the MG2220, MG3220 and MG4220 all-in-one printers. The trio boasts 4,800 x 2,400 dpi max resolution, FastFront for easy changing of both ink and paper via the face of the machine, borderless 4 x 6-inch prints in under a minute and handles up to 8.5 x 11 sizes. With the MG2220, you can expect the advertised copy, print and scan functionality, while the other models each sport wireless capabilities. The aforementioned perk includes AirPrint, Google Cloud Print and Canon's own Easy PhotoPrint mobile app. If that wasn't enough, two new bits of software will be available with My Image Garden and you'll gain access to Facebook galleries with Print Your Days.

The pricier pair also touts Auto Duplex printing to keep costs down and the MG4220 tacks on a 2.5-inch LCD for convenient adjustments for its higher price tag. The outfit didn't offer any details on when these peripherals will hit shelves, but when the time arrives, you can expect prices of $69.99 for the MG2220, $79.99 for the MG3220 and $129.99 for the all-inclusive MG4220. Further details lie in the full PR and a look at all three models can be found in the gallery that follows.

Gallery: Canon PIXMA MG2220, MG3220 and MG4220 all-in-one printers

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Canon unveils the SELPHY CP900 compact photo printer, allows you to scrapbook from the backseat

Posted on 10/07/2012 by Billy Steele

If you literally can't wait until you get back home to print your Grand Canyon photos, you're now in luck. Canon has announced the SELPHY CP900 compact printer that makes on-the-go postcard making a bit easier. Making use of the peripheral's added WiFi capabilities, you'll be able to output those images from you hiking expedition from a memory card or with the help of the Easy PhotoPrint app for Android and iOS devices. Of course, you'll be limited to 4 x 6-inch snapshots, but the new accessory will take up less room in your backpack compared to the previous models. Can't find a power outlet? No worries. You can splurge for the optional battery / charger combo for printing mid-safari -- should you so choose. The device also sports a 2.7-inch LCD screen for final adjustments and a wait time of under a minute per copy. Details on a release date are scarce, but the mobile kit will be available in both black and white options for around $100 when it does arrive. For now, a few alternate angles await in the gallery below.

Gallery: Canon SELPHY CP900 compact photo printer