These days it is getting trickier to find the perfect gift for the tech-minded ones amongst us; have I bought them the most up-to-date version? Will it need upgrading in a few weeks? What if you get the wrong model… blah blah blah. Well, here are 5 ideas that are sure winners in the present stacks.

Concert Tickets

The New Year sees some amazing acts hitting the road and what better way to treat someone then to a full-on music experience. Check your loved ones most current playlist, to see what it is they’re listening to, cast your eyes over the internet and see if they are on the road. It gives you the perfect opportunity to book somewhere special to stay and let an evening of fun ensue. 2013’s big names are Lana Del Rey, Alt-J, Two Door Ciname Club, Rihanna and The Killers. If it’s the girls you’re for, these Dolce&Gabbana clutch purses make the perfect way to present the concert tickets to them on Christmas morning.

Blue Mickey Digital iPhone/iPad microphone.

If it so happens that your buying for someone that is both up-to-date with technology and is a budding musician, you can treat them to a little gadget that will make capturing sound on the move a doddle. Once connected to you iTechnology, it is instantly recognised for use with any audio or video application. This makes it perfect for those watching a concert, shooting video or recording music. It boasts two custom-tuned condenser capsules to capture the audio, the same found within award winning usb microphones by Snowball and Yeti. It’s the perfect gift for anyone with an a flair for music and you can protect your tech with these Dolce&Gabbana with these classy leather sleeves. Find out more here. 

Maker-Bot Replicator 2.

If music isn’t their thing, perhaps you could encourage your loved one to explore other facets of their creativity with the Maker-Bot Replicator 2? What? Yes, this is about to bring the production line into your home. This fourth generation desktop 3D printing machine is ‘the best’ on the market… I could give you all the spec but it’s a lot to get your head around. Basically, if you have an idea… you can literally make it using this machine. If you are lost for inspiration, you could pair this gift with Dolce&Gabbana Jewellery. Lovely stuff. More info here. 

Bose SoundDock 10 Bluetooth digital music system

If you see that the person you are buying for is streamlining their life, then you could help them out by getting them the new Bose SoundDock. It’s simple, just dock your iPhone or iPad onto the station and feel instant satisfaction from the full-range sound that it provides. What’s more is that you can stream from any Bluetooth device with optimum performance. It’s been praised for the deeper lower notes that have been achieved thanks to a newly designed driver enhanced by Bose waveguide speaker tech. If you think this is where you should be putting your money, but you are not keen on listening to your loved one’s music all day long, team the gift up with a pair of Dolce&Gabbana headphones. Specifications here. 

Signed / Original Artwork

Or go all out and find that perfect piece of art to give as a present this year. These days, all we think about is technology, but what about the gift of art? World famous art auctioneers Christie’s is the perfect place to pick up original work or even signed editions. The gems that you’ll find at theses auctions are as precious as the ones you’ll find Dolce&Gabbana Fine Jewellery. Christie's website