Drawing a blank for what to give your mom this Mothers Day?  Why not give her the gift of technology that was not available to her back then, but are both available and essential today?

Here are a few cool gift suggestions for your moms on Mother’s Day:

  1. A new cellphone

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    Moms like to reconnect, especially after the children have flown the coop.  But times have changed and calling a landline is no longer enough.  The cellular phone is essential for any mother who wants to either send a brief hello via text message, or place a brief call to make certain that we’re safe and sound.

    The latest phone models are mostly equipped with state-of-the-art technologies such as 3G, multi-touch screens, MP3 and MP4 players, audio and video streaming, email access and many more. These phones can certainly become excellent companions for corporate moms constantly on the go.

    Phones with 3G and PC-like features can be bought at any leading department store and retailer in the country. Their prices can greatly vary, ranging from Php9000 to the more expensive Php30000.

    For the not-so-techy moms who prefer less intricate gadgets, there are always the basic mobile phones that they can use for sending simple messages and placing calls.  These phones can be purchased for as low as Php3000.

    Click here for tips on choosing a cell phone

  2. A Laptop

    Although whether or not it can be considered a gadget, there’s no question that laptops are the best gifts to on-the-go moms – from the self-made female businesswoman, to the busy housewife who needs to balance the family budget and find a recipe for a dinner for five.  Giving her a laptop will allow her the flexibility to get her tasks done, wherever she may be (or wants to be): from a quiet room in the house away from screaming kids, to her favorite coffee nook.

    In picking a laptop, however, keep her convenience in mind: stay away from the heavy laptops, and give extra attention to the features that can actually be of assistance to her, and those that may only weight her down with confusion and unfamiliarity.

    For something for her to read email and do minimal, light tasks with, go for a netbook.  The 10-inch ACER Aspire One 103 netbook offers the laptop’s essential features: Wi-fi, 3G option, 1GB of RAM, and Bluetooth (among other options).  It’s available for Php25,995. Also consider the ASUS EeePC 1005P, available at Php21,900.

    If she’s the corporate type, options include the Dell Latitude E4300, built specifically for business use.  Aside from the usual features, it has a Core 2 Duo processor, Wifi capabilities, a webcam, and an added technology that allows you to check email, contacts, and calendars without even having to fully boot the laptop.  Be prepared to shell out some serious cash, however, as an estimated price lands at over Php30,000.  Other options include the HP Mini 2140, at around Php23,000, and the Lenovo IdeaPad S10, which comes with a one-key recovery system that will enable her to backup and restore the laptop with one quick touch.

    Click here for suggestions on the right kind of laptop for Mom.

  3. Digital Camera

    Moms hold on to memories the most, and this fact assures you that a digital camera will be a cherished and well-used gadget gift for Mothers Day. There are many models of digital cameras available in the market these days. For your mom, you may choose a digital camera that is slim but features high mega pixel resolution as well as high resolution of motion video capture.

    Prices of these gadgets can also vary, but a digital camera priced at Php10000 and up is already packed with great features that will help Mom preserve the precious moments.

    A recommendation would be the Canon PowerShot E1, a user-friendly point-and-shoot camera that delivers exceptional performance and image quality.  It comes in three pastel shades: cotton pink, aqua blue and vanilla white.  Retail price is about Php13,500.

    Click here for a list of suggested cameras for Moms.

  4. MP3/MP4 Digital Player

    For moms who love listening to music and watching videos, MP3 and MP4 players may be the most ideal gift. With these cool gadgets, they can listen to their music and watch their favourite videos. A portable media player allows her to enjoy her own music, even if the teenagers insist on blasting up the newest hip-hop tunes.

    There are mp3/mp4 players that come with memory from 1 to 8 gigabytes. Those with a memory of 1 GB are already excellent gizmos to provide an extensive collection of personal entertainment.
    These gadgets are extremely affordable and usually fall at a price range of Php2000 to Php5000.

    Click here for a must have checklist when choosing a portable media player

  5. Digital Picture Frames

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    Part of mothers’ penchant of preserving memories is displaying them prominently for all to see.  A digital picture frame lets them store their most cherished pictures without the need of a computer. Unlike traditional albums, digital picture frames display a slideshow of pictures at higher pixel resolutions. Digital picture frames can be placed in the office or in living rooms where each and every picture can be easily seen by guests and visitors.

    Click here for tips on how to pick the right format of photos for your picture frame

  6. Home Remodelling software

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    One of the natural instincts a mother develops is the urge to continuously keep the home beautiful; this is something that actually does not only apply to humans, but to other animal species.  Moms can never tire of at least visualizing home improvement ideas.

    Whether it’s mere daydreaming, or an actual all-out plan, give dear Mom a hand by giving her a home improvement software that allows her to virtually, interactively design the home’s interior and architectural design.  The software available in the market provides user-friendly tools for putting together the perfect home, straight from the imagination.  Whether it’s for mere renovation of a single room or the entire house, interactive tools like 3D rendering and a virtual walkthrough is the perfect way to whet Mom’s designing appetite and make her dream home come to life, right before her eyes.

    Interior design software are available at local software distributors, priced between P1,995 to P3,995.

    To check locally-available home improvement software, visit www.datablitz.com.ph

[Editor's Note: The brands mentioned in this article are based on the writer's own opinions, and do not in any way represent the opinions of GabLifestyle Magazine.]

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