Does your partner think roses and chocolates are boring? These great gizmos will prove far more appealing…
PIN BADGE MP3 PLAYER
To the outside eye, this is a lovely looking broach with a heart design to capture the magic of Valentine’s. However, beneath the pin lies an MP3 player with 2GB of storage, holding approximately 200 songs. Why not up the ante and load your favourite love tunes before giving it to your other half so your gift includes a modern-day mix-tape? Because this is sold by Gettingpersonal.co.uk, you can add a message to the inside of the gift box making it an extra special gift. £11.99, from www.gettingpersonal.co.uk
VENTUS KISS 4000MAH PORTABLE CHARGER IN GIFT BOX
If you’re whispering sweet nothings to your loved one through your phone, only to find yourself cut off when the battery dies, give your phone the kiss of life with this powerbank. The small, but sturdy device comes with a 3-in-1 USB cable, so whether you’re charging an Apple or Android device, you’ll be able to boost your battery. It comes in several colours, however, if you’re buying this for Valentine’s Day, you’ve got to go for red. £16.48, from www.qvcuk.com
SONY SRS-X11 WIRELESS PORTABLE SPEAKER
If you and your loved one have an “our song”, why not play it loud and proud on Valentine’s through this small, but powerful speaker? The wireless device transmits tunes via Bluetooth NFC connectivity. Just charge it up, connect to your phone/tablet and get playing. You can buy it in a variety of colours including romantic red, and one charge will give you 12 hours of playback. £69, from www.centresdirect.co.uk
REMINGTON CI96S1 SILK ULTIMATE STYLER
Want to invest in a beauty product but haven’t been listening closely enough to work out which kind of hair gizmo would suit? Buy this one and you’ll have it covered. The styler is effectively an all-in-one, you can use it as a hair straightener and smooth out those misbehaving locks, or alternatively create loose curls, medium curls or waves. It comes with a glove so you won’t burn your fingertips, an automatic safety shut off, and there are also online tutorials so you can create your perfect look. £39.99, from www.boots.com
HTC ONE A9 IN DEEP GARNET
Whether you have a long-distance romance and want the perfect techie-tool to stay in touch, or you just want to give them a prezzie that will stand out from the rest, this phone will certainly raise the romance stakes. It comes with a 13 megapixel camera and 5-inch full HD 1080P display and also features BlinkFeed which recognises which apps will be most useful to you, depending on whether you’re home, out and about or at work. Add to that it’s lightweight and not oversized, it will fit in your pocket and comes with good battery power. Opt for the deep garnet version, which truly captures the colour of Valentine’s. Or perhaps set the desktop screen image as a picture of the two of you, so your loved one thinks of you and your generosity every time they look at their phone. From £21 per month, from www.vodafone.co.uk