Rakhi Gift Ideas for the Tech Savvy Sister

It’s the day when sisters and brothers get together to celebrate the bond they've always shared, but miss expressing them fully in today's age. The one person you hate disappointing is this individual who either looks up to you or has looked after you in some way or the other. So for those brothers who are looking for gifts for their tech savvy sisters, here are a few ideas you might want to consider.

Micromax X450 aka Van Gogh Mobile Phone – Rs. 3,500
The Van Gogh might not be an apt name for this handset, but that really has nothing to do with it making for a great gift. The fact that it’s a well designed device, which offers a couple of colour options for style and a bundled handsfree (mono) Bluetooth headset enhances its value. It’s great for the sisters who are always busy with work, but never too busy to give you some time on the phone. The X450 will allow them to work and talk on the phone simultaneously, while also keeping their purses free from additional clutter thanks to the headsets built-in cradle for storage.

A chic phone and Bluetooth accessory, all-in-one

Canon PowerShot A1200 Digital Camera – Rs.5,815
What better way to capture this special moment than with a digital camera, and you won’t even have to break the bank for a camera of good quality. Canon’s PowerShot A1200 fits the bill perfectly - it’s small, so it easily fits into a purse, it's cost effective and loaded with features. Despite its miniature frame, it still manages to pack in 12.1MP sensor and a large 2.7-inch LCD screen. Capturing distant objects is a non-issue thanks to the 4x wide Angle optical zoom lens. The A1200 also records in 720p HD format at 24fps, which is a very handy feature to have. To sweeten the deal, Canon also bundles a 4GB memory card and a carry pouch.

To capture those special moments together

Mate Hybrid Mix and Match Smartphone Cases – Rs. 1,400
There is no protection like a brother’s watchful eye over his sister. A tech-savvy brother would also inadvertently keep a look out for her smartphone. In this context, an ideal gift for a sister would be the Case-Mate Hybrid Mix and Match Case for smartphones. This case comes with dual layers of protection – a silicon cover inside and an ABS plastic shell on the exterior. The form-fit feature helps keep the handset as snug as a bug in a rug and totally safe from the hazards of day-to-day usage. Case-Mate has also thrown in a screen protector for the display. With its trendy design, your sister can drop her smartphone, as much as she likes and can always be assured that it's safe from damage. The Case-Mate Hybrid Mix and Match Cases are available for BlackBerry, iPhone and HTC smartphones.

Keep her and her phone safe

Samsung HX-MUO50DC External Hard Drive – Rs. 5,000
What’s better than gifting your sister a portable Hard disk to keep all her data safe? Whether it’s the 2,00,000+ (okay, that’s a minor overstatement) pictures she keeps clicking or the dozens of seasons of various sitcoms that are currently using up all the memory on her laptop, these portable HDDs from Samsung will certainly suffice. It comes with 500GB of memory capacity and weighs just 146 grams (perfect for carrying around with her, everywhere). And hey, it’ll satiate her need for the oh-i-want-that-in-a-bling-design too. Retailing at Rs. 5,000 it’s a rare combination of affordable pricing and a happy sister!

Stylish enough for her to carry all her precious data everywhere