Many of us get stressed when we want to give gifts to our loved ones. A nice surprise may also mean emptying your wallet, and the difficult economic climate we find ourselves in makes things even more trying. Fortunately, you can find some great gifts at moderate or even very affordable prices. In this article, I want to introduce to you two gadgets made by Samsung that can be great gifts at a reasonable price. If I've piqued your curiosity, open this article for my suggestions:

Samsung Galaxy Fit3: The perfect gadget for an active and healthy life

We all want to be healthy and live well. But being so also involves a degree of discipline and healthy daily habits. And if you're like me, you need some help with these aspects. This process takes time and can be arduous, with victories and seemingly insurmountable obstacles. In my journey, I've learned that technology can help me quite a bit. And while a smartwatch may be too expensive for many, a Samsung Galaxy Fit3 fitness band has an affordable price and many useful features:

It has the most important health monitoring functions

If you need to get a rough understanding of how healthy your habits are, this fitness tracker gives you a collection of daily monitoring data. You can find out your pulse and how it changes throughout the day, your blood oxygen levels—an important indicator of respiratory health, how much sleep you get and how restful you sleep, and how your stress levels evolve during the day. This fitness tracker provides a comprehensive set of daily monitoring data, offering a snapshot of your overall health and well-being. Samsung Galaxy Fit3 lets you track your pulse and observe its day-to-day fluctuations. Additionally, you can monitor your blood oxygen levels, which are crucial for respiratory health. Furthermore, the tracker measures your sleep duration and quality, giving you insights into your sleep patterns. Lastly, it tracks your stress levels throughout the day, helping you understand how well you manage difficult situations.

Samsung Galaxy Fit3 measuring my pulse

All this data is useful for establishing a starting point and monitoring your progress. For example, it was motivating for me to see how integrating new sports routines improved my pulse and sleep quality. 🙂

Gives you not only data but also useful advice

What I find particularly valuable about the Samsung Health platform, which collects data from the wristband, is its ability to offer detailed reports on various aspects of my body and practical recommendations aimed at improving my overall health and well-being.

My favorite feature activates after you wear the wristband for seven consecutive nights while you sleep. The app then assesses your sleep profile and assigns you an animal companion - a familiar, if you like. 🙂 I was gifted with a penguin, which rests a lot but has a sensitive sleep that's easily interrupted.

Apparently, I'm a penguin. What about you?

The Samsung Health app then started guiding me daily, giving me suggestions on improving my habits to have even better and more restful sleep and asking me questions about problems I was experiencing. In this way, you get to understand not only your overall condition but also why you sleep the way you do and what you can do better for yourself and your body.

Samsung Health gives you advice on how to improve your sleep quality

This coaching feature also manifests itself in other areas, such as creating new sports habits or training plans. The Samsung Health app has a large collection of content to help you learn to incorporate more sports into your routine. And the best part is that all this content is included in the price you pay for your Samsung Galaxy Fit3. You don't have to pay for a separate subscription, as is the case with some competing platforms.

Samsung has a comprehensive approach

When evaluating smartwatches and fitness bands, publications often overlook whether these devices include additional features that can promote a healthier lifestyle.

For many years, medical tests indicated that I was not sufficiently hydrated. I struggled to develop the habit of drinking enough water daily. Eventually, I turned to technology to help me improve my hydration habits. A year later, I was able to make proper hydration a regular practice, and my medical test results improved significantly.

The Samsung Galaxy Fit3 offers features that can assist users in achieving proper hydration, such as a tool to track daily fluid intake.

You can track how much water you drink with Samsung Galaxy Fit3

And, perhaps more importantly, the Samsung Health app allows you to keep a diary of what you eat, too, with the help of a well-thought-out database. You can see how many calories you eat daily and the macronutrient distribution. With this data at your fingertips, you can adjust how much and how you eat so that it's easier to reach your weight and health goals.

What you eat is just as important as what you drink

After diligently maintaining a food diary for six months, I discovered an imbalance in my dietary choices. I consumed too much fat and too many sweets, and fewer vegetables and fruits than my body required. To address this, I gradually adjusted my approach to nutrition. By making healthier choices and reducing the consumption of unhealthy foods, I achieved weight loss and improved my overall well-being. I hope that you embark on a similar journey toward a healthier lifestyle.

If you want to know more about this product, its strengths, and weaknesses, read my Samsung Galaxy Fit3 review.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+: The perfect gift for a family

You may have read the news about how people aren't buying tablets anymore and prefer laptops and phones. My guess is that the level of education and understanding of technology has changed. Today, many people make more informed choices about when they need a tablet and when they don't. And tablets today are far more powerful and useful than they were in the past. In my view, tablets bring the most utility to families with children. Why do I say that? Because tablets are affordable gadgets that can meet a wide range of needs for every family member. Let's explore some of these needs in more detail:

Tablets are a suitable gift for children

Parents recognize the vital role technology plays in their children's lives, far surpassing its significance during their own childhood. Despite the desire of some parents to limit screen time for their children, technology access remains indispensable in numerous situations. Luckily, solutions like Samsung Kids offer a constructive and manageable approach for adults to introduce children to the digital realm.

The Samsung Kids app, pre-installed on Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ tablets, offers parents a tool to establish a controlled environment for their children. This platform provides age-appropriate games and content, offering a distinct space away from adult content. Parents can set time limits for tablet use and define specific periods when access is restricted, such as during sleep or homework time, ensuring a balance between screen time and other activities.

Samsung Kids is available on Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+

The tablet can also be useful for children in various activities, starting with using it at school or kindergarten to do homework and exercises that make learning easier. For example, many educational institutions use digital platforms such as Minecraft Education to implement play-based learning strategies. Minecraft Education is available for free and works very well on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ tablets. In addition, children can participate in remote classes using Google Classroom and similar platforms.

Minecraft Education runs great on Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+

Finally, let's not forget the games: what kid doesn't like to play Roblox or Among Us while dad drives the car on the long trip to the sea or the mountains?

A tablet is handy in any kitchen

A Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 or A9+ tablet can be a versatile companion in the kitchen. For entertainment, you can listen to music while cooking or dining or catch up on the news with a YouTube clip during your solo lunch break. However, the tablet's true potential shines when preparing a new recipe. Using the split-screen mode, you can display the ingredient list on one half of the screen while simultaneously watching and following the cooking process on Instagram or YouTube on the other half. Adopting this approach has consistently resulted in tastier dishes for me. And yes, as a man, I take pride in my weekly cooking endeavors. 🙂

You can use Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ in the kitchen

And if you're wondering, it's okay to tap the screen with dirty hands. After all, you can clean the screen of a Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 tablet very easily.

A tablet can quickly become a productivity tool

The newly introduced Samsung Dex feature on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+ is a game-changer. This feature transforms your tablet into a versatile workstation. Simply connect a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, enable Samsung Dex, and you're ready to go. The possibilities are endless—edit Excel files with the Office apps installed on your tablet, give presentations, or enjoy Netflix movies projected from your tablet to your smart TV. Until recently, Samsung Dex was exclusive to premium Samsung Galaxy devices. However, now it's accessible on more affordable tablets, making it a great value for users.

Samsung Dex works well on Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 and A9+

To enhance your user experience even further, you can connect your Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 or A9+ to your Windows 10 or Windows 11 laptop using the Phone Link app. Once connected, you'll gain comprehensive access to your tablet from your laptop. From your laptop, you can conveniently use any apps installed on your tablet and effortlessly access all your files. Additionally, you'll be able to receive and respond to the tablet's notifications through your laptop.

I connected my laptop with my tablet

It's like having two devices and two screens in one.

For more details, read my Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ review.

Do you like my gift ideas?

In closing, I hope I've piqued your interest, and I would love to hear your thoughts on the gift suggestions I've presented. Don't hesitate to share your preferences and reasons in the comments section. Additionally, when making gift-giving decisions, whether tech-related or otherwise, what criteria do you consider important for selecting presents for your loved ones? I'm eager to learn your perspectives on this topic.