Tech Gifts That Don’t Break the Holiday Budget

(From the wsj.com) Electronic gadgets are huge holiday sellers, but it’s hard to find really cool stuff for $100 or less. With a half-nod toward thriftiness in these tough economic times, here are some gifts to consider that won’t cost more than a C-note. uNu battery case for iPhones ($35 for the Power DX-1700B model). Are you constantly running out of juice? The uNu, a battery pack shaped like a cover, protects your iPhone from damage—and recharges a dead battery.  

Klipsch Image S4 headphones ($79 and up). This new classic is one of the best deals around for quality portable headphones. These headphones look and sound much better than the junky earbuds that come with most music players. For kids, check out the Skullcandy INK’d Earbuds. At just $14, these solid-sounding earbuds come in nearly 20 colors.

E-readers. The newest, smallest and cheapest Kindle yet is just $79. It’s a great time to get a Kindle because it now can be used to check out books from thousands of local libraries. Not to be outdone is the Nook Simple Touch by Barnes & Noble. The cheapest touchscreen version costs $99.

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