Top 10 tech gifts for 2013

New Delhi: The holiday season is just around the corner, meaning it's time to start shopping for the loved ones. Here is in this list you'll find some useful tech gifts and gadgets:Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-QX10Sony's lens-style camera, the Cyber-shot DSC-QX100, costs Rs 24,990 in India. The lenses can be attached to smartphones and tablets for an enhanced imaging experience or used independently. The lens cameras lack a viewfinder but can be attached to smart devices and paired with them through Wi-Fi or NFC, following which photos and videos can be shot with the help of Sony's PlayMemories app, which is available for both iOS and Android converting the device's screen into a real-time viewfinder.Price: Rs 24,990 iPad AirWith its thinner and lighter design, the new iPad Air is easily the best full-size iPad yet. The Air has the same design as that of the iPad Mini, but improves upon last year's model with a snappy A7 processor and M7 coprocessor, while keeping the same multi day battery life.Price: Rs 35,900 iPhone 5CThe iPhone 5C marks finally breaks rank from premium design and price by offering up a device which is slightly more affordable. he 5c replaces the iPhone 5 in the middle of the lineup. The iPhone 5S use a 4-inch Retina display, which has a resolution of 1136 x 640 and 326-ppi pixel density. The 5C comes with a 1Ghz Apple A6, the same as the iPhone 5. The iPhone 5C comes with 16GB and 32 GB storage capacity. The 5C can shoot 8 megapixel photos and 1080p HD video. The device runs iOS 7 operating system and gives access to iTunes Radio, the new Control Center, updated Siri, and the revamped core apps, such as the calendar, email and messaging.Price: The iPhone 5c costs Rs 41,900 for the 16GB model and Rs 53,500 for the 32GB model. iPhone 5SThe iPhone 5S is not too different from the iPhone 5 in terms of dimensions. The device measures 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 inches and weighs 112g. It features a 4-inch, 1136 x 640 Retina display boasting a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch, coupled with a brightness rating of 500 nits and a contrast ratio of 800:1. The iPhone 5S comes with the new A7 chip which Apple claims to be the world's first 64 bit desktop-class architecture in a smartphone. In addition, it also has a M7 motion coprocessor, which gathers data from the accelerometer, gyroscope and compass to offload work from the A7 for improved power efficiency. Built into the home button, Touch ID uses a laser cut sapphire crystal, together with the capacitive touch sensor, to take a high-resolution image at about 550ppi of your fingerprint. Besides, the iPhone 5S boasts of a new 8MP iSight camera, which features a larger f/2.2 aperture and a new, larger sensor with 1.5μ pixels for better sensitivity and low-light performance.Price: The iPhone 5s costs Rs 53,500 for the 16GB model, Rs 62,500 for the 32GB model and Rs 71,500 for the 64GB model. Philips Norelco Beardtrimmer Series 9000It is the first beard trimmer with a laser guide built into it. The gadget projects one laser line at a time, essentially letting you trace them into your face mane. The trimmer also has customizable settings, such as desired length, and is completely water resistant.Price: $99 Samsung Galaxy Note 3Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is now available in Jet Black, Classic White, Blush Pink, Rose Gold White, Rose Gold Black, and Merlot Red. The Galaxy Note 3 runs Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with TouchWiz UI on top. It is powered by 1.9GHz octa-core processor and a 3GB of RAM. The phablet sports a 13-megapixel rear camera alongside 2-megapixel front camera. It is backed by a 3,200mAh battery.Price: Rs 46,900 Sony Smart Bluetooth Headset SBH52The SBH52 is a little handheld device which can be used to make and receive calls on your phone while your handset is still in your bag. It can also play music from your phone via Bluetooth, and there are apps to extend its functionality. Price: Rs 5969 Xbox OneThe Xbox One was officially launched in the US on November 22. The Xbox One is a great all-in-one entertainment machine. You can use it for watching TV, conducting Skype video calls, browsing the Web, watching streamed videos, opening files and photos, fitness and, of course, games. Xbox One comes with Kinect, the seemingly magic sensor that responds to your gestures and voice commands, letting you navigate without a controller.Price: The Microsoft console has been put on pre-booking on snapdeal.com, where buyers will have to pay Rs 1,999 for the console and the rest of the amount on the release of the product. Qlocktwo WQlocktwo W from German company Biegert & Funk will give your dad the literal time in words. The watch lights up with words, spelling out the time with a touch of a button. Price: $770 - $880 Lenovo Yoga 2The Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro sports a 13.3-inch display with a whopping 3200x1800 or QHD+ resolution with a 10-point touch input. The tablet can fold back a full 360 degrees letting users enjoy computing in any of the four modes: laptop, tablet, stand and tent. It measures 15.5mm and weighs 1.39 kg. Yoga 2 Pro also features choices of up to Intel 4th generation Core i7 ULT processors, Windows 8.1, up to 512 GB SSD, Intel WiDi for streaming content wirelessly to a TV, up to 8 GB of DDR3L memory, wireless N and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity and more.It comes with backlit keyboard and will be available in its signature Grey or Clementine Orange colour. The Yoga 2 Pro sports stereo speakers with Dolby Home Theatre and Dual Array Digital Mic.Price: US $1099 (approx. Rs 71,435)