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3 of the Best Apple® Products for Senior Citizens

By Experimac Salt Lake City

If you need holiday gift ideas for the senior citizens in your life, consider an Apple^® product. There are plenty of senior-friendly electronics that make excellent gifts any time of the year and provide your beloved elders with easy access to the internet and all it entails. Here are a few excellent electronic gift ideas to bestow on your older family members this holiday season.

3 Apple Products for Seniors

1. iPad^® Tablet

iPad tablets come in three convenient sizes—9.7, 11, and 12.9 inches. Each provides ample space for photo and video storage, as well as USB connection options. All three models are compatible with the second generation Apple Pencil^®, Smart Keyboard^™, and Bluetooth^® keyboard, so it can be used essentially like a laptop. The larger versions are particularly perfect for seniors with vision issues who prefer reading bigger fonts.

2. MacBook^® Laptop

Apple product Perhaps an older loved one is still using an outdated desktop and will benefit from a high-functioning, speedy laptop that’s as portable as the iPad. MacBook laptops have thin, lightweight, and compact designs, which are particularly ideal for retired people who frequently travel. These laptops also come with lots of storage and memory to easily house all of your loved one’s photos and videos, such as those from the last family reunion or holiday celebration.

3. iPhone^® Device

If your older family members are still using flip phones but have expressed interest in smartphones, the holiday season provides the perfect upgrade opportunity. iPhone devices offer considerably larger screens than their counterparts, as well as easy typing capabilities to save your loved one from eye strain and general frustration. Your older loved ones may also enjoy using their phones to access social media apps, such as Facebook and Instagram, so they can keep in better contact with you and the rest of the family.

Find the Apple products your older loved one wants without paying too much at Experimac Salt Lake City. The Salt Lake County, UT, store offers a range of refurbished Apple products, including used iPhone devices, MacBook laptops, and iPad tablets. Repair and trade-in services are also available to help you get more from your electronics. Call (801) 935-4132 today with questions, or visit the store online for gift ideas.