Top Affordable Gadgets
Universal Car Mount for Smartphones
What it is: Accessory Power's Universal Car Mount for Smartphones holds any smartphone and uses a suction cup to adhere to any surface in your car.
Why it’s awesome: Great for those times when you're using your phone’s GPS navigation or speaker while driving, this mount has a flexible neck and a head that can rotate 360 degrees for easy positioning.
Price: $17 Where to buy: Amazon
Arduino Leonardo Microcontroller Board
What it is: The Arduino Leonardo Microcontroller Board is a jumping-off point for DIY hardware geeks looking to start a new project.
Why it’s awesome: An open-source piece of hardware that does not require hacking to be customizable, the Arduino Leonardo provides developers a blank slate for their computing projects. The board also features a Micro-USB port, so it can connect directly to a computer (previous Arduino boards required a secondary processor).
Price: $25 Where to buy: Adafruit
Iogear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter
What it is: The Iogear Bluetooth 4.0 USB Micro Adapter is a small device that turns any PC with a USB port into a Bluetooth-enabled computer.
Why it’s awesome: This minuscule adapter enables Bluetooth 4.0, the latest and fastest generation of Bluetooth technology. Also, according to Iogear, this adapter’s low power consumption won’t suck the life out of your laptop or other portable device.
Price: $12 Where to buy: B&H Photo
Laser Air Guitar
What it is: The Laser Air Guitar allows you to become the rock god you always knew you were. With lasers.
Why it’s awesome: Just hold the Air Guitar the way you would hold a real one, and then strum to play ten preset songs, or play anything you want in free-play mode. You can even connect the device to an external amplifier if you want to feel like you’re on stage.
Price: $20 Where to buy: ThinkGeek
iPod Nano Watch Band
What it is: Assorted iPod Nano watch bands hold the latest-generation iPod Nano securely on your wrist.
Why it’s awesome: Available in a number of colors and styles, these bands turn your iPod Nano into a customizable wristwatch. A band is also great for holding your Nano in place while you're exercising.
Price: $25 Where to buy: Apple
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