Cool Gadgets Under $100

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Casio Exilim EX-S5 10MP Digital Camera - With 10MP and a 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom, and a 2.7-inch LCD color screen, Casio has you covered with the Exilim EX-S5. In addition to all that megapixel goodness, the camera also has the ability to shoot video in HD and has auto focus, red-eye reduction and YouTube capture mode. Cop one on Amazon for only $99.95.

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Casio Exilim EX-S5 10MP Digital Camera - With 10MP and a 3X optical zoom, 4X digital zoom, and a 2.7-inch LCD color screen, Casio has you covered with the Exilim EX-S5. In addition to all that megapixel goodness, the camera also has the ability to shoot video in HD and has auto focus, red-eye reduction and YouTube capture mode. Cop one on Amazon for only $99.95.

HTC Droid Eris - The Eris is smaller than the Motorola version but the 5.0 megapixel camera, 3.2-inch touchscreen, and the pre-installed 8GB SD card kind of make that a moot point. Did we mention it was a whole $100 cheaper than the Motorola version?

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HTC Droid Eris - The Eris is smaller than the Motorola version but the 5.0 megapixel camera, 3.2-inch touchscreen, and the pre-installed 8GB SD card kind of make that a moot point. Did we mention it was a whole $100 cheaper than the Motorola version?

Vestalife Ladybug II iPod/iPhone Speakers - At $99.95, the Ladybug II speakers are cute enough for a lady techie, but strong enough for a man.  The unassuming speakers deliver big sound thanks to the built-in subwoofer and digital amp. Since it’s listed on the Apple Store’s homepage, it’s a safe bet that this thing is compatible with just about every iPod and iPhone on the market.

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Vestalife Ladybug II iPod/iPhone Speakers - At $99.95, the Ladybug II speakers are cute enough for a lady techie, but strong enough for a man. The unassuming speakers deliver big sound thanks to the built-in subwoofer and digital amp. Since it’s listed on the Apple Store’s homepage, it’s a safe bet that this thing is compatible with just about every iPod and iPhone on the market.

Palm Pixi - The Palm Pre’s little sister is going for uber-cheap right now and like Martha Stewart says, “it’s a good thing.” The Pixi is retailing on Sprint.com for $99.99, but Wal-Mart and Amazon are practically giving it away for $24.99 with a two-year contract. Like big brother Pre, the Pixi is a 3G smartphone that runs on Palm’s WebOS platform. It has a touchscreen and a full QWERTY keyboard as well as 8GB of internal memory and 5 hours of talk time.

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Palm Pixi - The Palm Pre’s little sister is going for uber-cheap right now and like Martha Stewart says, “it’s a good thing.” The Pixi is retailing on Sprint.com for $99.99, but Wal-Mart and Amazon are practically giving it away for $24.99 with a two-year contract. Like big brother Pre, the Pixi is a 3G smartphone that runs on Palm’s WebOS platform. It has a touchscreen and a full QWERTY keyboard as well as 8GB of internal memory and 5 hours of talk time.

Stylophone Beatbox - For the wannabe DJ in your life, check out the $25.50 Stylophone Beatbox.  Forty years after the release of the original, the Stylophone Beatbox has some new tricks up its sleeve including a built-in looping sequencer, tempo control and of course some ill scratching effects for when you need to bust out your turntable skills.

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Stylophone Beatbox - For the wannabe DJ in your life, check out the $25.50 Stylophone Beatbox. Forty years after the release of the original, the Stylophone Beatbox has some new tricks up its sleeve including a built-in looping sequencer, tempo control and of course some ill scratching effects for when you need to bust out your turntable skills.

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Harmony 510 Advanced Universal Remote - The Harmony 510 can program up to five devices into its slim physique. The best part about it is how simple it is to program thanks to the “easy-to-use interactive LCD with Help function.” It’s currently retailing for $99 at Logitech or for $82.59 on Amazon.

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Harmony 510 Advanced Universal Remote - The Harmony 510 can program up to five devices into its slim physique. The best part about it is how simple it is to program thanks to the “easy-to-use interactive LCD with Help function.” It’s currently retailing for $99 at Logitech or for $82.59 on Amazon.

Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adapter - Let the gamer in your life own or get owned even faster with the Wireless N Networking Adapter. Replacing the older model, the N supports 802.11a/b/g/n networks making for a faster, more seamless experience, whether it’s gaming or streaming media like movies and videos. You can find it on Gamestop.com for $99 or Amazon for $83.49.

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Xbox 360 Wireless N Networking Adapter - Let the gamer in your life own or get owned even faster with the Wireless N Networking Adapter. Replacing the older model, the N supports 802.11a/b/g/n networks making for a faster, more seamless experience, whether it’s gaming or streaming media like movies and videos. You can find it on Gamestop.com for $99 or Amazon for $83.49.

SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 Player - The Sansa Clip is small, cute and plays MP3, WMV, podcasts and audiobooks. There’s also a voice recorder and a digital FM tuner. The 8GB version can hold up to 120 hours of music, which translates into about 2,000 songs.

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SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 Player - The Sansa Clip is small, cute and plays MP3, WMV, podcasts and audiobooks. There’s also a voice recorder and a digital FM tuner. The 8GB version can hold up to 120 hours of music, which translates into about 2,000 songs.

Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170 Noise Isolating Earphone - For a real audiophile, music isn’t just something you hear, you feel it too. So feel these $49.99 headphones from Logitech. They come with three sizes of silicone earbuds to ensure a custom fit along with a pocket-sized hard case to protect your precious gift.

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Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170 Noise Isolating Earphone - For a real audiophile, music isn’t just something you hear, you feel it too. So feel these $49.99 headphones from Logitech. They come with three sizes of silicone earbuds to ensure a custom fit along with a pocket-sized hard case to protect your precious gift.

USB Whirl Wind Warmer Cup - This USB powered thermos, keeps the coffee piping hot and even better, well stirred. Just plug it in an empty USB port and hit the button. The lid spins, blending your coffee in between sips. The Whirl Wind can be used with any hot beverage including tea, hot chocolate, or a hot toddy. At $37, this is almost guaranteed to make you and the caffeine fiend on your list smile.

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USB Whirl Wind Warmer Cup - This USB powered thermos, keeps the coffee piping hot and even better, well stirred. Just plug it in an empty USB port and hit the button. The lid spins, blending your coffee in between sips. The Whirl Wind can be used with any hot beverage including tea, hot chocolate, or a hot toddy. At $37, this is almost guaranteed to make you and the caffeine fiend on your list smile.