Geeky Stocking Stuffers For Just $20
The ho-ho-ho-lidays are near! Don't forget to shop for the geeks on your list. Techies, space nerds, Whovians, and Star Wars wonks will love having their stockings stuffed with these awesome gizmos. Continue on for great, functional gifts that won't put a dent in your wallet!
Trunk
The Trunk ($20), available as Lightning or Micro USB, is a short, compact cable that's perfect for your portable mobile office. It can even bend and double as a stand. Second screen . . . bam!
Macro Lens Band
This easy-to-install macro lens ($15) works with any mobile phone and can be stored in your wallet or on your wrist for instant access.
Photorito Lens Wrap
Hungry? Sorry, this burrito lens wrap ($20) won't satisfy your hunger, but it will protect your DSLR camera's lens with its Tyvek exterior and soft neoprene interior.
Astronaut USB Light
If your giftee is a Gravity fan, she'll be over the moon for the Astronaut USB light ($20), which will serve as a guide in the darkness. Plug the light into any USB port and flip the visor to turn it on or off.
Robot Portable Phone Charger
The AA battery-powered portable phone charger ($20) is robot-shaped, which will delight the sci-fi geek in your life.
UO USB Charger
The floral design on this USB wall charger ($12) for mobile devices fits in nicely with outdoor-inspired decor.
Echo Knit Touch Glove Plus Earphones
Brighten up the coldest season of the year with Echo's knit touch gloves ($10, originally $25) in citron, which have capacitive touch capability on the thumb and index fingers. The set also includes white earbuds.
Individual iPhone and Android Phone Lens
The wide/macro, telephoto, and fish-eye lenses are $20 to $30 each from Photojojo. Every lens includes a metal ring that sticks onto your phone's camera with an adhesive. The lens will snap on and off the metal ring with minimal effort!
UO Lightning Micro USB Cable
Brighten up your Android or Windows phone life with a bright neon Micro USB cable ($12) that you'll never be able to lose sight of.
TARDIS Tea Infuser
Start your day off the British way — with a cup of TARDIS-infused ($16, originally $20) tea! Fill this stainless steel infuser ($20) with loose leaf tea and let it hang from its chain, which has a tiny sonic screwdriver on it.
Prop Power
This wraparound extension cord ($20) offers your dying laptop, tablet, and phone power in tricky spaces. Wrapping, bending, and clamping isn't a problem for this flexible power strip.
R2-D2 Bottle Opener
This is not the droid you're looking for. It's better. The magnetic R2-D2 bottle opener ($18), which is made of solid metal, will set bottles of beer free.
Fujifilm INSTAX Film
Add a special touch to your shutterbug friend's photos with Mini Rainbow Film ($18) that features a rainbow-hue border. Each pack comes with 10 sheets and is compatible with the Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Instant Camera.
Andru the USB Device Charger
The Android-shaped USB wall charger ($20) powers up any of your mobile devices. He's got flexible antennae and movable arms and also comes with his own stand.