Security Sales & Integration December 2021 - 12

SMARTS & PARTS
Tech Talk by Bob Dolph
Exciting 2021 Tech
Holiday Gifts
Wave+ Multi-Tool
4K+ 2021 Streaming Stick
Inspire 2 Fitness Tracker
▶ IT IS THAT TIME of the year again. When all
should be showing appreciation of the eff orts of
others by giving gifts and presents. It is also a time
to refl ect on the past year and give thanks for a
hopefully kinder and more loving world. Christmas
should be the best time of the year for all.
In the Christmas spirit of Tech Talk, this is a fun
time for me to step back for a moment from all the
wires and systems, and pick out some fun items
that one can give to their peers, boss, and employees.
As a manager or owner, your techs have endured
another year of post-COVID-19 pandemic,
and have kept your customers happy. Th is is the
time to show gratitude for, as they used to say in
the Navy, " Bravo Zulu, " a job well done. Let's not
waste any time and get into some gift items I have
selected for this year's tech shopping list.
Wave+ Multi-Tool - It is almost tradition to
check out some of the latest multitools. Many
techs fi nd these
tools
invaluable. Why run
PowerCore III 10K mAh
around with a bunch of tools when you can have
many that you use in one handy pocket size tool.
Remember, if you are the boss, extra trips means
extra time and money. Th e Wave+ comes from
the popular Leatherman line. Some of the 18 included
tools are; a 420HC knife/serrated, wire
stripper, replaceable wire and hardwire cutters,
and needle-nose pliers. Th ey also have a 25-year
warranty. ($99, leatherman.com)
Bob Dolph has served
in various technical
management and advisory
positions in the security
industry for 30+ years. To
share tips and installation
questions, email Bob at
bdolph.ssi@gmail.com. Access
content from his 15+ years as
Tech Talk columnist by going
online at securitysales.com/
author/bdolph.
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World's Best Technician Shirt - A fun gift to help
recognize your better techs. Th e shirt comes from
Etsy and states " Th is Is What Th e World's Best
TECHNICIAN Looks Like. " ($16, etsy.com)
Magnetic Smartphone Mounts - Th is is a gift
from WixGear that is also a great safety item
for techs on the go in their service vehicles. Th e
products are reasonably priced. Th ey use a versatile
handsfree magnetic phone mounting method
making it easy to mount the phone when on the
road. Th ere are too many confi gurations to mention
here, so give them a look to see what might
make the perfect gift. ($8-$20, wixgear.com)
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PowerCore III 10K mAh - Let's face it, portable
electronics are a major part of a tech's daily
life. Th is product from Anker is a portable
charger with Q-Certifi ed 10W wireless charging
and 18W USB-C quick charge. Th is makes a
great backup tool for any tech's portfolio. ($50,
us.anker.com)
4K+ 2021 Streaming Stick - When a tech's day
is done they like to have quality leisure entertainment
time at home. Th is product from Roku fi ts
the bill. It can handle 4K resolution streaming
video. Th e voice control remote makes searching
for that special show easy. Includes superfast startup,
long-range WiFi and the remote is rechargeable.
Also has a remote locator tone. Perfect for
the hardworking tech. ($50, amazon.com)
Mate Tracker - Just think of how much frustration
and lost time comes from losing or forgetting
something on the job. Th is product comes
from Tile. Attach the small Mate tag to everyday
things like keys and bags, and use their free app
to fi nd them. Receive a Smart Alert if you leave
something behind. Up to 250-foot Bluetooth
range. ($25, thetileapp.com)
Ohms Law Coff ee Mug - Th is is the best of
both worlds. It is a unique techie coff ee mug that
will constantly remind techs of the ever-important
Ohms Law. Th e product comes from Cafe
Press. Th e mug is large and holds 15 ounces. A
great gift for those serious morning coff ee drinkers.
($12, cafepress.com)
Inspire 2 Fitness Tracker - Follow the latest fi tness
trends and give this important health gift
from FitBit. Techs have a daily stressful life so this
is the perfect way to help keep them happy and
fi t. Th e device packs 24/7 heart rate monitoring,
Active Zone Minutes and more. Includes a oneyear
Fitbit Premium membership, personalized
guidance and sleep tools to make for a healthier
employee. ($60, fi tbit.com)
Rambler Mug - Th is is another great gift for
those serious morning coff ee drinkers. Th e product
comes from well-known Yeti. It is well-insulated
and holds a large 14 ounces. It also has
a unique Magslider lid to help keep the heat or
cold in. Th is one is designed to be rugged and
take a beating. ($40, yeti.com)
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