Finding the right gift for the right person is a difficult task in its own, especially when that person is a fan of all that’s tech. Here is a list of suggestions for the best, latest and affordable gifts that will make your tech friend go Wow!
1. Lego iPad Case
This exciting iPad case not only makes your device standout from the rest, but it is also a functional Lego board, meaning the possibilities for customization are endless. The BrickCase from SmallWorks costs only $39.99 and comes in a variety of colors. Also available for the iPhone.
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2. Infomotion 94Fifty Smart Sensor Basketball
This Bluetooth Basketball comes with it’s own app (exclusive to Apple) and helps you improve your game by monitoring your muscle activity, and letting you know your strengths and weaknesses. The basketball and app cost $299.95.
3. Maker’s Mark USB
This unique USB is a great gift for the drink-enthusiast techie. Also available in different brands such as Jack Daniels. Prices vary based on storage capacity: $20 for 4GB, $25 for 8GB, $32 for 16GB and $40 for 32GB.
4. ChargeCard iPhone Charger
This charger hooks up to your laptop or computer and stores energy in its built-in battery. The credit card shape means it can easily fit in your wallet so you always have an emergency source of power for your phone. The charger costs $25 and is compatible with iPhone 5, 5S, 5C and iPad Air.
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5. iAcoustic S Gramophone
This incredible and original external speaker is a great gift for the nostalgic techie. It gives your phone a touch of the old days while amplifying your music perfectly. The speaker costs only $22.95.
6. Google Chromecast
For those of us who love to spend hours in front of the television, Chromecast is a $35 HDMI device which lets you stream online videos and music. The device is controlled by your smartphone or tablet and supports Vimeo, Redbox Instant, Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Hulu Plus and HBO Go.
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7. Pebble Smartwatch
The amazingly successful Kickstarter project has become a proper product with 250,000 devices sold. The watch received positive reviews as soon as it debuted. Costing $149.99, the watch let’s sync apps and take calls from your wrist among other features.
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8. Scroogled Gear
For those of us who support Microsoft or are simply anti-Google due to its infamous collection of users’ data, Scroogled gear is the perfect gift. The items include hats and t-shirts which cost $11.99 and even mugs which cost $7.95.
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9. Anki Drive
The Anki Drive is a race car gaming experience which uses actual models of the cars in the game. The cars are controlled via smartphone and race around a printed track during which they can perform special moves, use shields and send ammo using the smartphone. These cars bring together, the joy of RC cars and racing games in one package that costs $199.
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10. Hashtag Earrings
For the Twitter enthusiast in your life, these silver earrings are the perfect fashion statement. The symbolic hashtag shape and a price of $35 make this a great gift.
11. Kindle Gift Card
This Amazon gift card from the Kindle store can be designed by the sender and can be of any value ranging from $0.15 to $2,000. The card can be sent via email, Facebook or be printed.
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12. Philips Hue Smart Lighting
For the couch potatoes, these lights can be controlled via tablet or smartphone. The Philips’ Hue BR30 downlight lamps cost $199.95 and use 80 percent less energy while allowing users to control brightness and even the color of their room’s lighting.
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13. Flower Power
This high-tech plant sensor gives you feedback of your plants, trees, flowers or vegetables condition. Using a botany library of 6000 species, the sensor helps users take better care of their plant life by sending data to you phone via Bluetooth. The perfect gift for the green-thumbed techie, this smart wireless sensor costs only $59.99.
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14. Spotify Gift Cards
For the music lovers, this is the perfect gift. Spotify gift cards can be purchased from retailers such as Target and CVS and come in increments of $10, $30, $60 and so on. The gift cards can redeemed for Spotify Unlimited or Spotify Premium.
15. iPhone Wristlet
For the fashionable techie, a wide variety of wristlets is available. With different designers such as Marc Jacobs, Kate Spade, Michael Kors and Tory Burch, there is a wide variety to chooses from. Prices vary from designer to designer.
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16. Portable Pulse Speaker
This portable speaker can be used for multiple purposes. It can be used as a high quality external speaker which can be clipped onto the back of your iPhone or any other surface and also as a handsfree talking device. The portable speaker costs $99.
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17. Keyboard Decals
The perfect way to personalize your laptop, these keyboard decals make your laptop stand out from the rest. This touch of originality for your computer system costs $12.99.
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