Affordable gift gadgets for the holidays

Elijah Zelonky

Photo from amazon.com
Photo from amazon.com

It’s the holiday season. In other words, it’s the time of year where it’s not uncommon to walk outside and have a giant fake candy cane fall on your head, no matter what holiday you celebrate. While this is supposed to be a calm time of year, it can also be very stressful season for a lot of people who struggle to find a proper gift for family members, significant ones, or friends. But don’t worry. The next best thing keeps coming out, that means the price of the last next best thing keeps going down. This is especially true with electronic items. Here are some of the best gadgets and accessories to give that both your friends and wallet will appreciate.
1.Chromecast– This device is pretty incredible and can be found for only $35. It is a small Google device that looks like a flash drive that plays videos from mobile devices on high definition TVs. Seeing as this makes it so people don’t have to watch movies on a small computer screen anymore, $35 is almost a steal.
2.Mophie Juice Pack Boost 2000– If you are a human in the 21st Century who breathes air, you probably have a smartphone or iPod touch or something of the sort. You probably hate it when your phone starts to die while you are no where near a charger. A Mophie Juice Pack Boost 2000 is a phone case that provides your device with extra battery life. It’s basically a charger that holds your phone. Prices start at only $37 online.
3.3MPrivacy Filter for 14.1 Inch Wide- screen laptop filter– Almost everyone wants a laptop. They can be used for many things. The filter costs $27 on Amazon right now. It comes with a one-year warranty, and is focused on keeping your own personal work personal. Prying eyes only see a dark screen but the user sees the screen clearly.
4.Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic – The two most beautiful things in the world are nature and music. This gadget is made for listening to the latter. These Apple ear- phones are only $29.99 when bought from Best Buy. Not only do these little devices help you listen to things without anyone else hearing what you are listening to but they also come with a microphone. It’s a pretty ideal gift.