Tech is one of the best presents you can give, and it doesn't have to cost the earth. Every gift in this guide is tested in our Ayr workshop, comes with a 12-month warranty and ships fast across the UK. We've split it by budget so you can find the right present in a couple of minutes. You'll find everything below in our Christmas Gift Guide.
Christmas at Storm
Who are you buying for?
Quick gift finder
| If they love… | Our gift idea | From |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | A Storm Launcher Gaming PC or a high-refresh monitor like the Acer Nitro 240Hz | £134.99 |
| Netflix, browsing and FaceTime | Refurbished iPad 10.2" | £239 |
| School, college or uni | A refurbished business laptop such as the HP EliteBook 840 G6 or a MacBook Air M1 | £289.99 |
| Working from home | The HP EliteBook 830 G8 with 16GB RAM, plus a 27" monitor | £459.99 |
| Drawing, notes and creativity | iPad Air M1 or iPad Pro M1 | £499 |
| A family computer | The iMac 24" all-in-one | £999.99 |
Gifts under £300
- Acer KA272P6 27" 144Hz monitor (£88.99): a big, smooth IPS screen that transforms a gaming setup or home office.
- Samsung Odyssey G3 27" 180Hz (£185.99): fast, with a height-adjustable stand.
- iPad 10.2" (9th Gen) (£239): the easy win for kids, grandparents and everyone in between.
- Dell Latitude 5490 (£289.99): a tough 14" laptop that is ideal for homework and everyday use.
- Lenovo ThinkCentre M720q Tiny (£299.99): a tiny desktop that tucks behind a monitor.
Gifts from £300 to £600
- HP EliteBook 830 G8 (£459.99): 16GB of RAM in a compact 13.3" business laptop.
- iPad Air M1 with 5G (£499): laptop-class power and mobile data on the go.
- Mac mini M1 (£549): the cheapest way into a Mac for anyone with a screen already.
- MacBook Air M1 (£599): silent, light, with all-day battery. A brilliant all-rounder.
- Dell Latitude 7420 i7 (£599.99): serious performance for a student or home worker.
The big present
- MacBook Air M2 13.6" (£749): the redesigned Air with a bigger screen and MagSafe.
- Storm Launcher Gaming PC (£799): a brand-new first gaming PC, built and tested in Ayr.
- iMac 24" M1, 16GB, 1TB (£999.99): a beautiful all-in-one for the whole family.
- Storm Striker and Storm Raider (from £1,219): RTX 5060 graphics with DLSS 4 for smooth modern gaming.
- Storm Commander (£2,289): the ultimate present for a serious gamer, ready for 1440p and 4K.
Popular presents by price
Prices at the time of writing; stock changes quickly in December.
Buying for a gamer with a PlayStation? We also sell refurbished PS5 consoles, all serviced and tested in the same workshop. Stock moves fast, so give us a call for today's price.
Why refurbished makes a great present
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Shop the Christmas Gift Guide
Shop giftsNot sure which is right for you? Pop into Storm Computer Shop at 41A Green Street, Ayr KA8 8BQ, call 01292 876415 or email team@stormtechstore.co.uk. We deliver UK-wide, with free shipping on orders over £150.