IMPERIA |
october-november-december 2019
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Wish List
G a d g e t s
Bose 700s
Noise cancellation is a skill that’s becoming more
critical for headphones as users aim to shut out
loud co-passengers on flights and external sounds
while trying to catch a podcast during a run. The
Bose 700s, the brand’s newest noise cancelling
headphones joins the successful QuiteComfort 35 II
and delivers a stellar audio experience. Siri for iOS is
easily accessible while Google Assistant and Amazon
Alexa are both built-in.
Price:
R
34,500
From the finest camera on an iPhone to headphones that fit
snugly and isolate you from external sounds, we round up
some of the finest gadgets for the festive season.
By Ashwin Rajagopalan
Fitbit Versa 2
The Fitbit Versa that arrived in 2018 was our
favourite Fitbit wearable ever. The second-
gen Versa makes some critical improvements
with Spotify and Amazon Alexa baked in.
But you’re more likely to spot the all-new
AMOLED display first. The aesthetic aspect
too gets a leg-up. An anodised aluminium
finish in a natural colour palette and a new
one-button design adds to its appeal. The
five-day battery life (two days with the always-
on display active) is one of its biggest plus
points.
Price:
R
20,999 onwards
Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max
Apple’s top-of-the-line flagship smartphone is powered by
the next generation A13 bionic chip – arguably the fastest
in a smartphone, that also delivers an improved battery
performance. But the big story this year is the iPhone camera.
The 11 Pro Max and its shorter sibling – the 11 Pro, are both
packed with new triple cameras and promise terrific low-
light images.
The new Night
mode snaps
multiple images
even as OIS
(optical image
stabilisation)
steadies the
lens. The OLED
display gets a
brightness boost
and packs 458
pixels per inch.
Price:
R
1,09,900
onwards
