18 BEST tech gifts for any budget
We've rounded up the 18 best tech gifts you can buy this Christmas
Sony Cybershot HX60
While we all carry around smartphones with decent cameras these days, sometimes there’s no substitute for a decent compact camera. Sony is definitely the leader here, and this affordable compact boasts a 30x optical zoom that you won’t find on any smartphone. For under £200 and with a pop-up flash, this is the perfect gift for someone who wants near-DSLR quality results from a smaller, cheaper camera.
Amazon Fire TV Stick
Amazon’s number one best-selling tech gift this year. Just plug it in and turn your TV into an all-singing all-dancing media centre. Stream shows from Netflix, BBC iPlayer and original Amazon shows like The Grand Tour.
Read our full Amazon Fire TV Stick review here
Mophie Powerstation
This is for anyone who wishes their phone battery life was longer (so that’s everybody then). Mophie’s latest Powerstation battery packs are slimmer than ever, making them easy to stash in a backpack, purse or pocket. Even the smallest versions can completely recharge a dead phone, effectively doubling your battery life.
Acer Chromebook R11
For the price, Acer’s Chromebook R11 adequately covers all of the basics: a comfortable keyboard, a fluid trackpad, and a touchscreen that’s sharp enough to to make for watching videos and viewing photos. The R11’s display can also fold backwards, transforming into a tablet.
Read our full Acer Chromebook R11 review here
Fitbit Aria Wi-fi Smart Scale
No fitness gadget obsessive should make do with an old-fashioned pair of bathroom scales. Instead, get them some wireless smart scales. They don’t just tell you your weight, but will also track weight changes, as well as monitoring BMI and body fat percentage.
Samsung Gear VR – Virtual Reality Headset
Virtual Reality is going to be everywhere in 2017, so why not get your friend or family member ahead of the game? Although there have been a few teething problems, this is a fun and relatively inexpensive novelty for someone who owns a Samsung smartphone.