Wednesday, June 18, 2014

The Greatest Gifts for Grads brought to you by @BestBuy + #GreatestGrad #TwitterParty Alert!

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The Greatest Gifts for Grads at Best Buy



With Graduation season in full swing and everyone searching for just the perfect gift for the Graduates in their lives, I thought I'd share some tech/gadget recommendations for your upcoming Grad!

I have quite a few of my nephews graduating this year from different grades, but just like their favorite Aunt, they are tech and gadget lovers so I have curated a gift buying recommendation set for 'Future Networkers', and I have a feeling any of these would resonate with upcoming Grads:

Future Networkers definitely NEED these:


Apple - iPhone 5s 16GB Cell Phone - Silver (Verizon Wireless)

Press Above to Purchase the Apple - iPhone 5s 16GB Cell Phone - Silver (Verizon Wireless) - the one pictured is for Verizon, but you can select whichever carrier you prefer!


Lenovo - Yoga 2 2-in-1 13.3" Touch-Screen Laptop

Press Above to Purchase the Lenovo - Yoga 2 2-in-1 13.3" Touch-Screen Laptop!


SONOS - PLAY:1 Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music

Press Above to Purchase the SONOS - PLAY:1 Wireless Speaker for Streaming Music!


SanDisk - Connect 32GB USB 2.0 Wireless Flash Drive

Press Above to Purchase the SanDisk - Connect 32GB USB 2.0 Wireless Flash Drive!


Google - Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player

Press Above to Purchase the Google - Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player! (You will be happy to have this on Long Road Trips this summer too!)

Apple® - $50 iTunes Gift Card

Press Above to Purchase an Apple® - $50 iTunes Gift Card - Pick up two these are always great to have on hand for last minute gifts for pretty much anyone! (sorry the image size is so small on that one!)

Jawbone - MINI JAMBOX Wireless Speaker

Press Above to Purchase a Jawbone - MINI JAMBOX Wireless Speaker! (You can change the color if you don't want it in Black!)



mophie - space pack 32GB External Battery Case for Apple® iPhone® 5 and 5s - Black

Press Above to Purchase a mophie - space pack 32GB External Battery Case for Apple® iPhone® 5 and 5s - Black (so if your grad already has the phone, they will LOVE this case, and if you are buying them phone you definitely want one of these to go with it!)


Microsoft - Surface 2 - 64GB

Press Above to Purchase the Microsoft - Surface 2 - 64GB (AT&T 4G LTE) - Magnesium (I have the Surface Pro 2 and I LOVE mine, can't wait to try the Surface 3!)



Microsoft - Type Cover 2 - Black

Press Above to Purchase the Microsoft - Type Cover 2 - Black (You can get this in other colors beside black as well)



Seagate - Backup Plus Slim 1TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive

Press Above to Purchase the Seagate - Backup Plus Slim 1TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive 



Linksys - Smart Wi-Fi Dual-Band Wireless-AC Router

Press Above to Purchase the Linksys - Smart Wi-Fi Dual-Band Wireless-AC Router


But WAIT, there's MORE! TWITTER PARTY ALERT!!!

When: June 19th at 7pm CST/ 8pm EST

Where: Twitter, make sure to use the hashtag #GreatestGrad in all of your Tweets to be eligible to win

RSVP:  Make sure to RSVP in the linky widget via domestic executive online website

Follow: @thedomesticexec @BestBuy, @BestBuyWolf, @BeingAlison and @KittyBradshaw

Prizes: One of (4) $25 Best Buy Gift Cards, One winner will receive the Dyson AM06 Fan (I have this fan and I LOVE it!), One Winner will receive the Dyson DC 65 Vacuum (I have this and posted a full review on it HERE in case you missed it and want to check out my thoughts), and lastly Two Winners will win an Insignia Flex Tablet!

MY TAKE:

There are tons of amazing gift ideas for Grads at Best Buy, you can't go wrong with any of these! And by the way a little birdie told me there is yet another Best Buy Twitter Party coming up! (But sssh! don't tell them I told you!)

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23 comments:

  1. Best buy has great stuff. Lots to choose from.

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    1. @debdenny - Gotta love great selections all at a super competitive price!

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  2. If I were to graduate again I would love for some one to gift me a microsoft - surface 2 - 64gb. Great post I love best buy their prices are always right and their costumer service is great

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    1. @Maria Constanza - I would highly recommend the Surface Tablet! (and agreed on the great customer service!)

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  3. I do a lot of my shopping at Best Buy. They definitely have a lot of great gift ideas!

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    1. @Masshole Mommy - That makes two of us! And I love that it's easy to find great options that are $50 and under (not always so easy to find at many 'big box' electronics stores!)

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  4. You can't go wrong with electronic gifts!

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    1. @Tara - That's my rule too! Especially when someone is buying a gift for ME!!! LOL :-)

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  5. I love Best Buy it's where I always go for my electronics. I would LOVE to have so many of the things you listed esp the google chromecast and the laptop! Awesome ideas for gifts that's for sure!

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    1. @Dria S - I go through laptops like crazy as a blogger so I know just what you mean and I would like to try the Google Chromecast as well!

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  6. We were just there last weekend for Father's Day shopping. These gift ideas are making me drool.

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    1. @Jessica - Glad to hear you were just at a Best Buy Retail Store! Don't forget to check out their great deals online too!

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  7. I pretty much buy all gifts at Best Buy now. So many great options!

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    1. @Lois - That's great to hear! Definitely a ton of great options for everyone on your list!

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  8. Great ideas . I've been a loyal Best Buy customer. They have really good prices and lots to choose from . I like some of these ideas for myself Lucky Grads and dads !!

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  9. I can only imagine what Best Buy might have by the time my kids are graduating! Technology just changes so quickly!

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  10. These fun techy gifts make me wish I was graduating, lol! Definitely all winners in my book!

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  11. These are all amazing gifts ideas! We love Best Buy for all of our electronic needs too.

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  12. I'd love to get the streaming media player! Surprisingly, I didn't have any graduations to go to this year.

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  13. I totally agree with the tablets, they are a must. so versatile for work and play.

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  14. Great graduation gift ideas for the Grads. I love all things techy and Best Buy! Great place to go and shop when you don't have a clue on what to buy someone!

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  15. A Seagate is a great grad gift! what a better way to preserve the new memories waiting to be made!

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  16. love Best Buy :)...many choices and great discount :)..what a list of great gifts..

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