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Budget-Friendly Tech Gifts for Everyone on Your List

By Jenna Sims
September 25, 2017
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Gifting to tech-lovers can be a challenge. Chances are they already have the newest gadgets; not to mention, tech products often come with a hefty price tag. Although many tech gifts can cost you upwards of several hundred dollars, these practical picks all clock in under $100. Even though they're inexpensive, they're still perfect for the tech lovers on your Christmas shopping list. 
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Copper Mobile Lens Kit

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BUY IT: $20, urbanoutfitters.com

These small but useful lenses will help create high quality photos by attaching to a smartphone camera. They are much more travel-friendly than a bulky camera.

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Casual EZ Touch Gloves

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BUY IT: $35 with monogram; landsend.com

If you've ever tried texting in gloves, you know it's an impossible task. This nifty accessory is designed to allow for touchscreen use while keeping fingers nice and toasty. Also available for men.

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Pocket Tin Speaker

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BUY IT: $36; uncommongoods.com

This on-the-go speaker connects to the headphone jack on a smartphone to provide 12 hours of amplified music.

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Nomad Wireless Charging Hub

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BUY IT: $80, urbanoutfitters.com

Never let a low battery let you down again. It may not look like it, but this charging hub can power up to 5 devices at once, wirelessly.

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Apple Watch Stand

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BUY IT: $10.95; amazon.com

In order to charge, an Apple Watch must be placed on a magnetic charging cord. This stand will allow the watch to stay secure while charging.

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Kikkerland Design iBed Lap Desk

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BUY IT: $20, urbanoutfitters.com

Bedtime social media scrollers and work from home tech-lovers, rejoice! You’ll be able to stay cozy in bed on your tablet with this iBed Lap Desk, fully equipped with a padded base and stylish wooden top.

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Lexon Mini Bluetooth Speaker

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BUY IT: $30, urbanoutfitters.com

Small enough to fit in your hand, this small but mighty speaker is perfect for music on the go.

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Super Tech Kit

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BUY IT: $26.95; papersource.com

This 3" x 4" pouch includes 10 tech essentials like headphones, charging cable, flash drive, and more.

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Leather iPhone 7/7 Plus Wallet Case

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BUY IT:$58.50 with monogram; markandgraham.com

This stylish and personalized phone case also serves as a wallet.

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Retroduck Retro TV White iPhone Dock

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BUY IT: $50, urbanoutfitters.com

Turn today’s technology into semi-retro entertainment with this stylish desk-side phone stand.

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Zip-Top Charging Wristlet Clutch

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BUY IT: $28; oldnavy.com

Although it may look like an ordinary clutch on the outside, the inside it equipped with a USB charging power bank. Also available in black and tan. 

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SENSO Bluetooth Headphones

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BUY IT: $36.97; amazon.com

Bluetooth headphones allow cord-free listening and hands-free calling from any Bluetooth-enabled device.

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Smart Plant Tracker

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BUY IT: $24; urbanoutfitters.com

This handy device will allow you to see when your plant needs water or light to grow healthy and strong.

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Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 Instant Camera

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BUY IT: $57.85; amazon.com

The newest version of the Instax has been upgraded with a selfie mirror and comes in a variety of colors.

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