Tech Gift Ideas for Under $100: Part I

You know you’re out there. You’re the last minute Christmas shoppers. You’re probably panicking right now, looking for the perfect gift for all the people on your list. Well, here’s a list of a couple great gifts for under $100 that will hopefully satisfy both your loved ones and your wallet.

1. The Health Nut
I will wholeheartedly admit that I was very skeptical about this game when it first hit the shelves, but believe me, now that I have it, I can’t stop playing it. Wii Fit is Nintendo’s contribution to the increasing number of health-aware people in the world. Offering a wide variety of exercises and games, Wii Fit is sure to please that health nut on your list. In order to play, you have to buy the bundle, which comes with the innovative Wii Board. Bundles are usually sold for around $80.00. If they already have the original Wii Fit, don’t fret, because Nintendo just recently released the Wii Fit Plus, which can be purchased for a sweet $19.99 or less in most stores. Wii Fit Plus comes with a plethora of new games and activities that are sure to please. The best part about this, though, is the fact that you can knock out an entire family with this gift. Killing five birds with one stone? Why not?

2. The Music Lover
For the music lover, instead of going all out and buying them a fancy MP3 player, you can very quickly and painlessly purchase an iTunes gift. With a wide range of pricing options, you can decide how much (or how little) you spend on the music lover in your life. If you want to spend a little more cash, be sure to head on over to Derek’s post for additional ideas on some great ear buds. They make great gifts for your resident audiophile!

3. The Book Worm
Face it. Those small little reading lamps are pretty puny and sometimes you don’t want to light up the entire room just to read a book. This baby is called a Wedge Light and it attaches to the side of your book and illuminates the entire page (not the room) with an LED light. They come in a couple sizes and retail for around $40.00 or less. Hop on over to the website for more information.

4. The Grill King

This wireless meat thermometer by Brookstone retails for $69.95 and is perfect for the grill king in your life. Standing by the grill can get pretty mundane, so this device allows you to walk around and entertain your guests, all while keeping an eye on your perfect burgers. The device also talks and tells you when your meat is ready. Nifty, huh? Visit the website for more information.

Stay tuned for Part II of this saga, which will feature gifts for The Shutterbug, The Gamer, The Techie, and the notorious Scrooge.