ALT-2 Holiday Gift Ideas that Won’t Put a Dent in your Wallet
Finding the best gifts without breaking the bank is always important, especially with today’s financial conditions. But, it is not always easy to find the gifts that everyone wants, at an affordable price. In this guide we’ll be tackling some gifts that are practical and cool at the same time, and the best part about them is the great price. Every gift in this article is under $50, making them easy on the wallet and equally impressive to the recipients. The thing about impressive gifts is that it is not always the size that counts, but instead the functions that it can perform.
Sun and Moon Jars
For the geek in your life, there are the Sun and Moon Jars. These interesting light jars are actually pretty cool. Available in Yellow, Purple, and Blue. They store sunlight during the day, and then release it as a beautiful colored light during the night. What powers this interesting device? Well, these jars are nothing more then a solar cell, rechargeable battery, and a low power LED light. When the jar is left in direct sunlight for more then three hours, it will charge then internal battery, thus powering the beautiful colored light. These are a perfect gift for a children’s bedroom, a geek, and even as a lighting solution for the outdoors. The list price is $34.99, and these jars can be purchased from the website Think Geek.
Roku LT
Streaming videos over TV will soon over take the cable industry, and why not? Thousands of TV Shows, Movies, and Music for little to nothing with no contract. The Roku LT is currently the best value in the streaming TV market. The price, which is $49, is well worth it for the ability to stream Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon instant Video, HBO Go, Pandora, and more in 720p resolution. The Roku LT is powered by Wi-Fi, and there is no internal Ethernet port. But, for the affordable price the Roku LT is definitely a great value.
SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip
Finding the right portable media player for under $50 is always a tough task, and not because there is no selection. The problem is that the market is littered with inexpensive units that are cheaply made, and lacking in the features and quality department. The SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip is a bargain for under $50, featuring a color display, 4GB of storage, FM Radio, and a voice recorder. This is a great group of features that a device that costs under $50, and it is also very lightweight. The SanDisk Sansa Clip Zip is available in seven colors, and the battery life is excellent too.
Logitech Harmony 200
Finding the perfect universal remote is never easy, because there are so many different remotes available, but Logitech has been cornering the universal remote market for sometime now. For the under $50 price range the Logitech Harmony 200 is an excellent universal remote for controlling three or less devices in your technology catalog with ease. The Logitech Harmony 200 has a simplistic design, with a glossy black finish and easy to read buttons. With a list price of $19.99, the Harmony 200 is a hard deal to beat.
There are great selections of different gifts that won’t break the bank, but these are the gifts that are sure to make a smile on someone’s face. The prices are unbeatable, and the features are stellar for what these devices are.
