MacRumors Gift Guide by Husain: 'Star Wars: The Digital Movie Collection', HBO Now and More

past week macrumors editors , writers have been sharing gift guides featuring hand-picked items holidays. far, we've seen gift guides juli, joe, mitchel, marianne, eric, matt , 1 featuring your holiday suggestions. today, end our series of gift guides own.

gift guide written me, husain sumra, , it's filled items either love , use or items i'm lusting in hope make day easier.

anker powercore+ mini - $9.99

while there lot of small external batteries, there none enjoy using more anker powercore+ mini. comes in small, lipstick-sized package has plenty of power iphone 6.

it's small enough slip pocket or purse, has premium metal finish that's oddly fun hold. feels sturdy , solid rather cheap toy, makes nice companion iphone if care feel of products.

best feature of powercore+ mini though price, gives huge advantage on similar external batteries on market.

star wars: digital movie collection - $89.99

star wars: force awakens opening on december 18, there's no better time revisit complete star wars collection. yes, prequels.

while digital movie collection doesn't include unedited original trilogy, convenient way watch these movies. not can watch them on apple tv or mac, can watch them on ipad pro or iphone, too. furthermore, can use disney movies anywhere watch 5 of 6 movies on non-apple devices. exception a new hope due rights issues 20th century fox. come brand new behind-the-scenes bonus features giving biggest star wars fan new insight creation of of loved movies of time.

if you, or know, likes watch media on multiple devices there's no better way watch incredible highs , lows of complete star wars saga.

shure motiv mv88 digital stereo microphone - $149.00

i use iphone recording interviews , quick podcasts lot, iphone 6's microphone basic , tends produce more hollow sound. i've been lusting small, easy-to-use mic can use on go , 1 i've centered on shure motiv mv88.

it's 1 mic i've found seems fall perfect mixture of size, audio quality , price. comes simple app allows adjust mic's settings, letting see how it'll affect sound. settings transfer on recordings garageband or other third-party audio , video-recording apps.

hbo now - $14.99/month

there no content provider turn more hbo. whether hit shows game of thrones, smaller dramas the leftovers, documentary series the jinx or weekly shows last week tonight, there no 1 trust more provide me great content.

hbo now, don't have subscribe expensive cable or satellite subscription either. can of content on own terms $14.99, making cutting cord easier ever if don't care live sports.

ipad air smart cover - $39.00

whenever purchase new device, whether iphone, ipad or macbook, opt not purchase kind of case or protection. find vast majority of cases aesthetically unpleasant compared device's natural look, , cases hamper feel of product in hand.

however, make exception smart cover line apple. not allow ipad air's aesthetic , feel shine, it's got versatility outside of protecting display when it's not in use. can fold up, allowing ipad stand. additionally, soft material on inside of cover way wipe off dust or fingerprints on display.

airport extreme - $199.00

the airport extreme isn't featured or complex router available on market, 1 i'd recommend vast majority of people.

i've owned apple's previous airport extreme in addition newest one, , i've never had problem either. in fact, last time looked @ airport extreme when went through simple setup process. airport extreme has provided reliable , strong wi-fi signal in home absolutely no problems, , there's no better option people want no-hassle solution networking needs.

new version of airport extreme provides 3 times speed of previous model , transmits @ both 2.4ghz , 5ghz frequencies @ same time, allowing device connect fastest connection can @ times. can transmit further previous model, found i've been able hold viable connection around 30 yards away home.

moviepass - $30/month

as huge movie buff, tend visit movie theaters lot check out latest new releases. however, watching @ least 1 movie in theaters week becomes expensive hobby, pleased subscribe moviepass, subscription service watching movies in theaters.

subscription starts @ $30 month, though can rise $49 month depending on area (you can check how subscription costs in area @ moviepass' website). you're allowed see new release, non-3d movie in theaters every 24 hours. since see @ least film week, , 2 or 3 week during summer , fall, i've found moviepass saves me money , has been value overall.

use service, must download moviepass app , check-in movie @ theater of choice. once you've checked in, take moviepass card box office , request movie you've checked into. cashier slides card , receive movie ticket.

correction: earlier version of gift guide indicated anker powercore+ mini provide 2 full charges iphone 6. pointed out readers, cannot.

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