12 Great Tech Gift Ideas for $100
By Rebecca Day
For those running out of time and money this holiday season, we've compiled a list of cool, yet fiscally responsible gifts.
Times are tough and you've already warned friends and family that Santa is watching pennies this year. But cutting back doesn't have to mean cutting off. We've snooped around the virtual aisles to find a dozen tech items that will make great giftsall for under $100. You still have time to find the perfect gift. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Contour Design Metal Bluetooth Headset
What's cooler than a wireless Bluetooth headset? One that doesn't look like a hearing aid. Contour's Metal is lightweight, streamlined and fits comfortably in the ear. With an aluminum casing, the 0.2-ounce headset offers 5 hours talk time or 7 days standby. If the battery drains, plug the headset into a USB port on a PC or into a car outlet using the supplied adapter for a quick recharge. The 2.0 Bluetooth is compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled devices. Price: $79
Monster iCarPlay
Driving between metropolitan areas can be a real pain, especially when you're trying to play your iPod through an available FM radio frequency. Let Monster's iCarPlay find an available frequency for you so you can keep your mind on the road. Tune your car radio to any clear FM station, tune iCarPlay to the same station, hit play on the iPod and you've got iPod radio through your car speakers. The device can store 3 stations as favorite, clear locations. While it's plugged in, iCarPlay works overtime, performing a rapid charge initially and then switching to a trickle charge when necessary for the optimum energy usage. Price: $79.95
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By Rebecca Day
For those running out of time and money this holiday season, we've compiled a list of cool, yet fiscally responsible gifts.
Times are tough and you've already warned friends and family that Santa is watching pennies this year. But cutting back doesn't have to mean cutting off. We've snooped around the virtual aisles to find a dozen tech items that will make great giftsall for under $100. You still have time to find the perfect gift. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Contour Design Metal Bluetooth Headset
What's cooler than a wireless Bluetooth headset? One that doesn't look like a hearing aid. Contour's Metal is lightweight, streamlined and fits comfortably in the ear. With an aluminum casing, the 0.2-ounce headset offers 5 hours talk time or 7 days standby. If the battery drains, plug the headset into a USB port on a PC or into a car outlet using the supplied adapter for a quick recharge. The 2.0 Bluetooth is compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled devices. Price: $79
Monster iCarPlay
Driving between metropolitan areas can be a real pain, especially when you're trying to play your iPod through an available FM radio frequency. Let Monster's iCarPlay find an available frequency for you so you can keep your mind on the road. Tune your car radio to any clear FM station, tune iCarPlay to the same station, hit play on the iPod and you've got iPod radio through your car speakers. The device can store 3 stations as favorite, clear locations. While it's plugged in, iCarPlay works overtime, performing a rapid charge initially and then switching to a trickle charge when necessary for the optimum energy usage. Price: $79.95
Click here to view other gifts.
Copyright Electronic House
