Best Tech Stocking Stuffers 2018: Cheap Gifts for Enthusiasts

[AndrewFreedman]

With holiday expenses nothing to sneeze at, you'll likely want to get some friends and family members lower-cost items. We've collected a few of our favorite small and somewhat affordable gifts.

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[jarolle]

Regarding the magnetic screw holder, you can get a free one with any purchase from Harbor Freight with this coupon: https://www.hfqpdb.com/best_coupon/4%22+MAGNETIC+PARTS+HOLDER

I spent $8 on some traction flooring strips and the coupon worked no problem. Here's the link to the item: https://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.html

The best news is, it's only $2.99 even without the coupon.

 

[g-unit1111]

It's barely the first week of October and we're already hearing about Christmas? I don't even want to think about stocking stuffers until after Thanksgiving.

 

[gdmaclew]

I agree with G-UNIT1111. At least wait until Halloween.

 

[Flying-Q]

Zip ties? Really? Come on, lets have some velcro ties please.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B011Y2VB7S/ref=asc_df_B011Y2VB7S56042400/?tag=googshopuk-21&creative=22146&creativeASIN=B011Y2VB7S&linkCode=df0&hvadid=232042431268&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14709263850721567512&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045316&hvtargid=pla-306706885658

 

[mcclaigg]

First slide, error. The text reference Blu-Ray, but Dell's external USB drive is DVD/CD only. Not what I'd expect from Tom's...

 

[daddywalter]

You missed a great idea: a streaming media player. My preference is the Roku Streaming Stick+, currently under $60 on Amazon; but there are less expensive Roku models, plus offerings in the Amazon Fire and Google Chromecast lines. The Roku Premiere and AppleTV might be too expensive (and large, especially boxed) to qualify as stocking stuffers, but they'd be great gifts too.

I'd also suggest a wireless headset, especially the in-ear variety. Even inexpensive ones are often good enough for listening to music on a walk or run, but some are so small that they're easily lost or misplaced. Anyone who listens to music on a smartphone (which is almost everyone) can use an extra set.

 

[bloodroses]

Regarding the magnetic screw holder, you can get a free one with any purchase from Harbor Freight with this coupon: https://www.hfqpdb.com/best_coupon/4%22+MAGNETIC+PARTS+HOLDER

I spent $8 on some traction flooring strips and the coupon worked no problem. Here's the link to the item: https://www.harborfreight.com/4-inch-magnetic-parts-tray-90566.html

The best news is, it's only $2.99 even without the coupon.

I was going to say the same thing. Usually, I end up buying microfiber cloths; which are great for cleaning fan filters.

 

[bloodroses]

Raspberry Pi Zero W for $18? Adafruit sells them for $10.