Unique tech gifts seem to be in this year. However, it can be very frustrating trying to decide as to what you can buy for a friend or loved one that they might not already have. A tablet is always a winner or maybe iPods or MP3 players. What if you want to buy something other than a tablet? Most of these items you can just quickly find by looking on Amazon or on eBay. Other times you can get these items at Wal-Mart, Best Buy or even other places online such as Newegg. I also highly recommend checking out Newegg and Amazon online because you’ll find some amazing deals there that you might not find anywhere else. Tip: If you hover your mouse over Amazon,eBay, Walmart, Best Buy and Newegg it will take you directly to their websites.
Check out these 10 Unique Tech Gift Ideas $200 or Less for 2015
10. The Polaroid Zip Instant Photoprinter
It’s a lot of fun being able to take quick snap shots on your phone and sync them to Facebook or other social media places online. What happens if you want to take a picture using your phone but might also want it as a print? This is where the Polaroid Zip Instant Photoprinter comes in handy. It will print pictures via from your phone or tablet fast because of the NFC and Bluetooth technology. It also doesn’t take up much space and it’s very easy to put together. You can get it for around $130 online.
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9. Chromebooks
If you’re looking for something besides a tablet or laptop and want a go between then you might want to look into a Chromebook. The one thing is a Chromebook is just the web. If you don’t need any heavy duty programs and just want something for Facebook and to do some things online then the chromebook might be for you. You can get a nice Lenovo Chromebook for under $200 and the battery on it last for a long time. You will also find the HP Chromebook a nice deal but some of their prices will vary and you might end up paying over $200 depending on what kind you get. If you can afford more, you want to look into a Chromebook that has more GB with it but the Lenovo has a good amount of space available on it already.
8. The Sphero BB-8 App-Enabled Droid
The Sphero BB-8 App-Enabled Droid is so awesome. You can easily guide the droid with your tablet or smart phone. It will listen and respond to your messages. The BB-8 is one of those droids that really has a mind by itself and not to mention, a unique attitude. It doesn’t matter if you’re a fan of star wars or not, you’ve got to check out this Droid. It’s important to download the phone app to help the BB-8 with moving around. You might have to play with it some in order to get use to the app but its very user friendly. You can get the Sphero BB-8 App-Enabled Droid for just around $150 online.
7. Mydeal Bluetooth Hat Adult Unisex
The Mydeal Bluetooth Hat Adult is really one of those unique gift ideas that you can get for someone who has a Bluetooth device. It’s perfect for the wintertime. The Mydeal Bluetooth Hat Adult Unisex is compatible with devices such as the iPhone, Samsung and other devices that comes with Bluetooth. All you need to do is just sync up your Bluetooth Headphone hat and you can listen to your music, take calls and do many other things after you’ve synced it up. You can get it for just around $40 online. If you know of someone who complains about being cold and tired of answering calls with their gloves on then this might be the perfect gift for them.
6. The Stress Buster Desktop Punching Ball
The Stress Buster Desktop Punching Ball is a great gift for that person at home or in the office area that needs to relieve some stress. The only thing I recommend is not to put the punching ball near something that might break, such as your tablet. If you buy this as a gift for someone then you might want to recommend that they do the same thing. You can buy it for around $20 online. I know right? This is the best kind of cheap therapy available.
5. The Bluetooth Shower Speaker – FM RADIO
If you love singing and dancing in the shower or might know of someone who does, this gift will tickle them. The Bluetooth Shower Speaker is something you can simply put on your wall and listen to your music in the shower without worrying about water destroying it. It is compatible with all current Bluetooth devices. You can easily sync and play your favorite tunes while in the shower. The sound quality of this speaker is great. You can listen to some of your favorite music with syncing it to apps such as iHeartRadio, Pandora, Spotify, iTunes and many others. You can get it for around $70 online.
4. The Fitbit Charge HR Wireless Activity Wristband
The Fitbit Charge HR Wireless Activity Wristband is a perfect gift for ones who might be trying to track their workouts, distances, calories, heart rate and many other things. This wristband also looks very stylish. It also gives you a chance to monitor your sleep and lets the computer know if your heart rate goes over 150. You can get it for around $150 online. It also comes in a variety of sizes and colors.
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3. The iHome iBT29BC Bluetooth Color Changing Dual Alarm Clock
The iHome iBT29BC Bluetooth Color Changing Dual Alarm Clock syncs with Bluetooth enabled audio devices. It can work with both the iPhone and also with Samsung, as long as it has Bluetooth on it. All you need to do is sync the clock and then wake up to your favorite radio station or with the music tons that you have. Another awesome thing about this clock is that it also changes color with just a touch of the button. You can get it for around $65 online.
2. The Iron Man Mini Fridge
If you’re looking for a gift for someone who loves Iron Man or the Avengers and might need a small fridge on the go, then this is one gift that they will love. It’s great for traveling due to its size. It comes with a car adapter and all of your drinks can stay cool in the fridge. The mini fridge allows you to put up to 6 cans in the fridge. There are bigger sizes available but the mini fridge is perfect for the ones who find themselves on the road a lot. You can find it for around $70 online.
1. Amazon Echo
Currently, one of the biggest tech gifts that’s extremely popular is the Echo from Amazon. The Amazon Echo is a great gift for ones who have who have a Bluetooth device and would like to play their music, read their audio books, receive traffic reports and so much more. All you need is just the internet connection, then wifi and then it will sync things up. This device even allows you to switch the lamps before you get out of bed or either turns the fan and space heater on. You can get it for around $180 online.
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Conclusion
Again, all of these can be found on Amazon or on eBay. If you’re looking for them locally you might want to call up the store to see if they have them in stock.