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Christmas Gift Guide For Tech Enthusiasts 2018

Welcome to our 2018 Christmas gift guide for the tech enthusiast in your life, from Italian leather accessories to the latest gadgets…

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The Calvino Laptop Business Bag

For the discerning professional attached to their 15″ Macbook Pro 3rd generation with retina display, the Calvino laptop business bag is the ideal gift to find under the Christmas tree. A modern, sleek design, the zip opens to reveal a padded sleeve to protect a 15″ laptop, with external slip pockets for extra space for other necessities. Each laptop bag is handcrafted from the finest Italian leather in the heart of the Tuscany by skilled artisans – our signature classic leather a timeless addition to the technology held insider. The Calvino is also available in unique heat-embossed mock croc leather for the professional with individual taste. It is sure to be a treasured companion for many more years to come whatever generation of Macbook may be inside.

The Calvino Laptop Business Bag

Susie-Q Smart Radio & Connected Speaker, VQ

Gift sensational sound this Christmas with the Susie-Q smart radio and connected speaker. This delightful radio, with this vintage aesthetic, recently won a Which? Best Buy Award where it was described as:

“Moving radio forward into the modern era.”

Externally the design has traditional charm, crafted from enamel and wood with chrome detailing. However the technology within will please any tech enthusiast. It is a digital and internet radio featuring unique British acoustic engineering. This means that you can supplement the radio listings with your own music, audiobooks or podcasts through wireless streaming with a continued quality of sound. A truly special gift for any gadget lover, the Susie-Q always impresses.

Susie-Q Smart Radio & Connected Speaker

The Dosolo iPhone 7+ Sleeve

The Dosolo phone case is handcrafted to fit the iPhone 7+ or iPhone 8+ before being slipped into a bag or pocket. The slimline design is inevitably simple. Each is a handmade Italian leather sleeve lined in a pure cotton to ensure that the phone is protected and free from the possibility of scratches. The craftsmanship within this iPhone sleeve is sure to mirror the workmanship that the tech-enthusiast in your life admires in their gadgets. Our signature classic leather is also importantly always full grain, vegetable-tanned western cowhide. This means that it is durable for everyday use, improving with age as the leather develops a unique patina over time. The Dosolo is, therefore, a splendid gift to surprise the technology-lover in your life with in that most magical of moments. 

The Dosolo iPhone 7+ Sleeve

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The Pico iPad Mini Case

A handcrafted envelope perfectly proportioned to fit an iPad mini, the Pico is sure to hit the right note on Christmas morning. The simple design features a magnetic fastening, which opens to reveal a snug case for an iPad mini which is lined with 100% pure cotton. It is a smart way to ensure that the tech enthusiast in your life can protect their gadgets in style. The aesthetic is a mix between a modern sleek design and a timeless, handcrafted approach. For the final flourish, which would make this gift utterly unique, our personalisation service can emboss the recipient’s initials or a sentimental date into the luxurious vegetable-tanned leather. The Pico may be a mini-sized gift but it will certainly have big impact.

The Pico iPad Mini Case

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The Renato iPhone 5 Flip Case

If your beloved tech-enthusiast prefers a flip phone case rather than a sleeve design, such as the Doloso, then the Renato is ideal. Designed for the iPhone 5, it features useful cut-outs for easy accessibility. This phone sleeve is, therefore, a minimal yet stylish way to handle technology – simply flip over the cover for access to the phone screen and replace with the magnetic fastening to protect from bumps and scratches. The Renato luxury Italian leather iPhone flip case then, with such a classic feel, would surely be treasured for many more Christmases to come.

MW60 Headphones, Master & Dynamic

At Maxwell-Scott we believe in gifting pieces which will last decades of use, even to the most technologically innovative amongst us, Master & Dynamic aim to do the same. Their MW60 wireless over-ear headphones are, according to tech magazine Wired, the very best stating that:

“Simply put, there is no better wireless headphone”

This is due to both the technology and craftsmanship built into these headphones. A dual noise-isolating microphone provides greater clarity to the rich, warm sound. There is also a Bluetooth range which is three times the industry average and a 16-hour rechargeable battery. With this, the headphones are made from premium materials such as heavy grain leather for the headband and soft lambskin leather for the headband interior and ear pads for ultimate comfort and durability. The MW60 headphones are a true delight.

MW60 Headphones

Suunto 9 Baro GPS Watch, Suunto

For the tech-enthusiast who leads an athletic lifestyle, the Suunto 9 Baro GPS watch would be a treasured gift this Christmas. This durable and streamlined smart watch is adaptable to multiple sports with over 80 sport modes. It is even resistant to water at 100m, highlighting the sheer resilience of this tech accessory. The Suunto 9 Baro also includes intelligent battery modes with the capacity for 120 hours of continuous exercise tracking. It certainly is the absolute best in its field – at the same time allowing its wearer to fulfil their own potential. Your loved one is sure to be delighted to be given the chance to start the new year with this inspiring piece of innovative technology.

Suunto 9 Baro GPS Watch

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The Davoli 17″ Laptop Sleeve

Our largest Italian leather laptop cover, the Davoli will accommodate a 17″ laptop with ease. Your loved ones’ technology will snugly fit into a padded main compartment which will importantly protect it from any scrapes. There is also an exterior slip pocket which makes the Davoli ideal to be tucked under an arm during a commute. Sleek, practical and built to last, this laptop cover will surely be appreciated as a symbol of your thoughtfulness.

The Davoli 17″ Laptop Sleeve

The Luzzi iPad Sleeve

With a very similar design to the Davoli laptop sleeve, the Luzzi case is perfect for the recipient’s iPad Pro 10.5″. It is a sleek luxury tech accessory whether at home or in the office, with space in the slip pocket for loose documents or a small notebook. The timeless aesthetic of the Luzzi means that it was adapt to the style of the gadget-lover in your life with ease, only improving with age as the leather develops a unique patina mapping their many adventures.

The Luzzi iPad Sleeve

Barista TS Smart Coffee Machine, Melitta

The Barista TS Smart is a coffee machine which does everything, from grinding the beans to milk frothing for cappuccinos and lattes. However, for the tech-enthusiast, the highlight of this machine is the My Coffee & Smart Service Melitta connect app which is designed to enhance the coffee-making experience. It offers the possibility of creating and saving recipe ideas tailored to your specifications – the memory function in fact enables personal recipes to be saved for up to eight people. Furthermore, the app is capable of effortlessly setting and monitoring many functions including remote control access, automated user recognition and notification of maintenance.

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The Barista TS Smart itself has many innovative functions such as the specially developed three-phase Intense Aroma brewing process which guarantees intensive tasting coffee without having to change the amount of coffee or water used and the time-saving double cup system allowing the preparation for two drinks at once. Safe to say it is a coffee and tech-lovers dream.

Barista TS Smart Coffee Machine

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The Finishing Touches

Our Embossing Service

In order to transform your gift into a truly personalised piece you can choose for it to be embossed by our bespoke service. Embossing the recipients initials or important dates for instance mean that your gift is totally unique and will, therefore, be treasured for a lifetime. Find out more about our personalisation service here.

Our Gift Wrap Service

The addition of gift wrap is that final moment of care and attention. This luxe gift wrapping service ensures that you can perfectly present a gift for that memorable moment come Christmas morning. Discover more about our gift wrap service here.