Best Tech-Lover's Gifts Under $100..

One of the favorite and best selection of gifts to give from over the holidays is the trendy new gadgets available. However, the cost of these gadgets can easily drive someone to poverty. Here are some really cool gadgets that will preserve your pockets as you bring a smile to someone's face:

The DXG 305VG digital camcorder - Priced at just $85, and available at your local Walmart, the DXG 305VG digital camcorder is perfect for someone who likes photogrpahy and wants a camcorder, but can't afford the high priced models out there. This is also really good for a teenager who would like to go into photography but is not experienced enough to use a high class camcorder. Here are the specification of the DXG 305VG digital camcorder (can be found on Walmart.com):

Main Features -

Digital Video Format: MPEG-4

Main Features - Digital Zoom: 4 x

General - Depth: 3.1 in Height: 4.1 in Weight: 2.6 oz

Main Features - White Balance Presets: Fluorescent, sunlight, tungsten light

Main Features - Exposure Modes: Automatic

Battery - Supported Battery Details: 4 x AAA alkaline battery

Model No.: DXG 305VG

Shipping Weight (in pounds): 1.3 Product in Inches (L x W x H): 2.63 x 1.6 x 3.46

Instruction Manual: Y

Instruction Languages: english

Assembled in Country of Origin: USA and/or Imported

Origin of Components: USA and/or Imported

Personalized laser-engraved Ipod Shuffle - The iPod shuffle is one of the best iPods to get for someone looking for an ultra-compact music player. It easily clips on to your shirt sleeve or pocket and can play up to 12 hours straight without a recharge and holds over 240 songs in it's 1GB hard disk storage space.

You can also get it personalized by getting is laser-engraved with the name of the person you're giving it to. Upload some of their favorite songs and a message from from you to make it even more special. It is available in the range of $69-$99.

Swiss Army SwissCard Lite - Probably the cheapest and the most cost effective gift to give someone, the Swiss Army SwissCard Lite costs only $19.99. This is a really good gift to couple with something else. The Swiss Army Swiss Card Lite holds 13 tools in it, and is still small enough to fit in a wallet. The tools include:

1. Small blade/letter opener. 2. Ever-useful scissors, 3-4. Mini-ruler (cm and inches), 5. Stainless steel pin, 6. Ballpoint pen, and 7. Tweezers. Then add: 8. an LED (light emitting diode) small flashlight, 9. magnifier, and 10-13. four screwdriver bits (3mm, 5mm, Phillips 00-0 and Phillips 1-2).

Couple this with some other gift and you will have a perfect gift for someone who likes to keep these things handy.

Vupoint Digital Camera Keychain - Costing just $15 or so, this is an excellent gift for someone who likes to keep a camera handy. Though this isn't even comparable to a standard digital camera, this is still a pretty good camera for the price and size of the thing. Here are the specifications of the camera:

Model: DC-ST12 Series

Image Sensor: 100K Pixels CMOS Sensor

Still Image Size: 176 x 144 (QCIF), 352 x 288 (CIF)

Movie Mode: AVI

Shoot Mode: Single, Video, PC Camera, Self-Timer

Image Display: N/A

Viewfinder: Built-in

Lens Aperture: F2.8, f=3.6mm

Zoom: Optical: N/A Digital: N/A

Shutter Speed: 1/2 - 1/160000 sec.

Focus Range: 0.5m - Infinity

Sensitivity: 100 - 16000 Lux

Flash Mode: N/A

Flash Distance: N/A

Self-Timer: 10 sec.

White Balance: Automatic

Exposure Control: Automatic

Internal Memory: 16Mb Built-in SDRAM; Picture Reference: 18 (CIF), 70 (QCIF),Compressed: 40-80 (CIF), 120-200 (QCIF)

External Storage: N/A

Image File Format: BMP or JPEG via software

Transmission Interface: USB 1.1

Video Output: N/A

Battery Type: AAA (1) Battery

Dimension: 2.3 x 1.7 x 0.8 in.

Weight: 1.0 oz. (without battery)

System Requirement: Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP, MAC OS 9.0 - 10.0

Software Application: N/A

There you go. Now mix and match or add and subtract to come up with the perfect gift.