{"id":9816,"date":"2018-11-20T09:00:11","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T17:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bensbargains.net\/thecheckout\/?p=9816"},"modified":"2018-12-13T16:39:56","modified_gmt":"2018-12-14T00:39:56","slug":"tech-gifts-on-a-budget-best-gadgets-under-100","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/guides\/tech-gifts-on-a-budget-best-gadgets-under-100\/","title":{"rendered":"2018 Tech Gifts: Best Gadgets Under $100"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2018-gift-guide.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33145\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2018-gift-guide.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"2018-gift-guide\" width=\"620\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2018-gift-guide.jpg 620w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/2018-gift-guide-300x97.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While expensive tech toys like the Nintendo Switch and PS4 Pro always get lots of attention, there are a ton of awesome tech gifts that won&#8217;t bust your budget. We have put together a list of ten\u00a0of the best gadgets under $100 that will keep your holiday spending to a minimum.<\/p>\n<h4>Buy This Gift for Someone That Loves Star Wars<\/h4>\n<p>The price on the Sphero BB-8 droid has fallen considerably since the release a few years ago. You can find the version with the Force Band as low at $40.\u00a0The Force Band connects via Bluetooth and lets you control the Sphero Star Wars BB-8 droid using arm\/wrist gestures instead of an app. (Alt. Option: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/BB-9E-App-Enabled-Droid-with-Trainer\/dp\/B07169K88Y\/\">BB-9E in black<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><em>MSRP: $130 | Lowest Price on Ben\u2019s: $40<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/51SXz1d6JlL._SL1000_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33941\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/51SXz1d6JlL._SL1000_.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"BB-8\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/51SXz1d6JlL._SL1000_.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/51SXz1d6JlL._SL1000_-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/51SXz1d6JlL._SL1000_-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\"><div class=\"grey-box-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 13px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Pros:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Easy to setup, solid build quality, excellent smartphone app<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Cons:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Dogs \/ Cats may mistake for pet toy rather than your toy.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"button green\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&amp;field-keywords=Sphero+BB-8&amp;rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3ASphero+BB-8\" >Search Amazon for BB-8<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Buy This Gift for Someone That&#8217;s an Amazon Prime Member<\/h4>\n<p>The 3rd gen Amazon Echo Dot (<a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/reviews\/amazon-echo-dot-3rd-generation-review\/\">our full review<\/a>) packs quite a punch for smart home voice control as well as multi-room music streaming and a whole-home intercom system. Beyond all that, call out &#8220;Alexa&#8221; and\u00a0you can tell it to play music, check the weather, order items on Amazon or a huge number of smart home features assuming you have accompanying hardware.<\/p>\n<p><em>MSRP: $50 | Lowest Price on Ben\u2019s: $24 (You can also find the 2nd gen on sale for $20)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/echo-dot-3rd-gen.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33938\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/echo-dot-3rd-gen.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"echo-dot-3rd-gen\" width=\"872\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/echo-dot-3rd-gen.jpg 872w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/echo-dot-3rd-gen-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/echo-dot-3rd-gen-768x451.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\"><div class=\"grey-box-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 13px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Pros:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Amazing price. Always on. Alexa voice assistant is significantly better than rival products. Cheap enough to install all over home for intercom system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Cons:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Requires a sound system or speaker to take full advantage of multi-room music.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"button green\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0792KTHKJ\/\" >Check Price on Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Buy This Gift for\u00a0an Old-School, Retro Gamer<\/h4>\n<p>While the Switch is a fantastic console for new Nintendo games, you can hop in a time machine to take you back to the late 80&#8217;s with the Super NES Classic system. Updated with an HDMI port, the Super NES Classic comes preloaded with 21 games built-into the system. No need for blowing on cartridges anymore! (Alt. Option: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.playstation.com\/en-us\/explore\/playstation-classic\/\">PlayStation Classic for $99<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><em>MSRP: $80 | Lowest Price on Ben\u2019s: $80<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/snesclassic.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-30324\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/snesclassic-1024x576.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/snesclassic-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/snesclassic-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/snesclassic-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/snesclassic.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\"><div class=\"grey-box-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 13px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Pros:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Relatively cheap against modern gaming systems. Comes with 2 wired controllers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Cons:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Unlikely that Nintendo will release more games for system.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"button green\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Super-NES-Classic-nintendo\/dp\/B0721GGGS9\/bensbargaicenter\" >Check Price on Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Buy This Gift for Someone That&#8217;s Really into Virtual Reality<\/h4>\n<p>While VR headsets like the Oculus can set you back hundreds of dollars, you can get into VR inexpensively with the\u00a0Samsung Gear VR. Combined with a\u00a0<span class=\"a-list-item\">Samsung Galaxy smartphone, this cheap headset lets you play games or watch video content in apps like Netflix and Hulu in complete privacy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>MSRP: $100 | Lowest Price on Ben\u2019s: $20\u00a0 (You can also find the 2017 version under $100, refurb for $65)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/samsung-gear-vr.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-30326\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/samsung-gear-vr.png\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"samsung-gear-vr\" width=\"1000\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/samsung-gear-vr.png 1000w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/samsung-gear-vr-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/samsung-gear-vr-768x465.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\"><div class=\"grey-box-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 13px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Pros:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Inexpensive entry into VR, e<span class=\"a-list-item\">asy to use touch pad, low latency when head tracking, large library of games in latest version of hardware.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Cons:<\/span><\/strong> Additional accessories can increase the cost, requires a Samsung Galaxy phone (not ideal for iPhone owners)<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"button green\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samsung-Gear-VR-Virtual-Warranty\/dp\/B01HU3J9QA\/bensbargaicenter\" >Check Price on Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Buy This\u00a0Gift\u00a0for Someone Who Loves to Watch Netflix &amp; Hulu<\/h4>\n<p>Updated for 4K televisions, the Chromecast Ultra is a $69 HDMI dongle\u00a0that plugs into your HDTV and allows you to stream 4K video content from your iOS or Android smartphone or tablet as well as\u00a0computers. It&#8217;s significantly faster than the basic 1080p model and supports tons of great streaming video services like Netflix, YouTube, Google Play,\u00a0Hulu, Pandora, HBO GO, \u00a0Showtime Anytime, Spotify, Plex and Starz Play. (Alternative option: Fire TV 4K stick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Stick-all-new-Remote-streaming-player\/dp\/B079QHML21\/\">can be found for $50.<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><em>MSRP: $69 | Lowest Price on Ben\u2019s: $49<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Chromecast-Ultra.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-33939\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Chromecast-Ultra-1024x612.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Chromecast-Ultra\" width=\"620\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Chromecast-Ultra-1024x612.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Chromecast-Ultra-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Chromecast-Ultra-768x459.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\"><div class=\"grey-box-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"line-height: 13px;\"><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Pros:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Faster than the original Chromecast. Installation takes just a couple minutes. Streams media content from many supported apps with minimal effort.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Cons:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0More expensive than a Fire $K Stick. Not as useful without a 4K HDTV.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"button green\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/search\/chromecast\/?sr=1\" >Check Ben&#8217;s\u00a0for Chromecast Deals<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Buy This Gift for Someone Who Travels With Family Constantly<\/h4>\n<p>But, wait, more dongles! The SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick is basically a twist on the standard USB storage drive. Specifically, the device\u00a0doubles as a wireless network drive compatible with Android and iOS devices. In other words, you could stream high definition video content to multiple devices in an area that doesn&#8217;t have Wi-Fi. This would be perfect for a family on a flight or an extended car ride, for instance.<\/p>\n<p><em>MSRP: $100 | Lowest Price on Ben\u2019s: $40 for 128GB version<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/sandisk-wireless-stick.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21453\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/sandisk-wireless-stick.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"sandisk-wireless-stick\" width=\"722\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/sandisk-wireless-stick.jpg 722w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/sandisk-wireless-stick-300x176.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 722px) 100vw, 722px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\"><div class=\"grey-box-content\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Pros:<\/span><\/strong> Streams HD video to up to three mobile devices at once. Supports\u00a0up to 256GB memory if larger storage capacity is required.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Cons:<\/span><\/strong> Limited to USB 2.0 speeds when transferring files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"button green\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/SanDisk-Wireless-Smartphones-Computers-SDWS4-032G-G46\/dp\/B00ZCFYT5K\/bensbargaicenter\" >Check Price on Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Buy This Gift for Someone Who Loves Shooting\u00a0Smartphone\u00a0Video<\/h4>\n<p>Ideal for\u00a0anyone that&#8217;s trying to get a YouTube channel off the ground, the\u00a0Ampridge MightyMic S shotgun microphone significantly reduces background noise when shooting in noisy areas. This type of mic is ideal for action shots, basically anything that will require quick movements with the camera. (If you are shooting interviews on the go, consider the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rode-smartLav-Lavalier-Microphone-Smartphones\/dp\/B00EO4A7L0\/bensbargaicenter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rode smartLav+ Lavalier \u00a0microphone<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p><em>MSRP: $99 | Lowest Price on Ben\u2019s:\u00a0$45<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/shotgun-mic.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21452\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/shotgun-mic-1024x668.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"shotgun-mic\" width=\"620\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/shotgun-mic-1024x668.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/shotgun-mic-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/shotgun-mic.jpg 1384w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\"><div class=\"grey-box-content\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Pros:<\/span><\/strong> Increases sensitivity compared to built-in mic, unwanted sounds from sides and behind reduced, small size ideal for travel.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Cons:<\/span><\/strong> Doesn&#8217;t provide the same sound quality of an actively powered mic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"button green\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Ampridge-MightyMic-Shotgun-Microphone-MMS\/dp\/B00HRM1KN0\/bensbargaicenter\" >Check Price on Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Buy This Gift for Someone Who Loves to Work Out<\/h4>\n<p>There&#8217;s no reason that you should be physically tethered to your mobile device by a headphone jack in 2018. Resistant to water and sweat, the Skullcandy Ink&#8217;d Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds with Mic offer 8 hours of playback on a single charge and include volume \/ playback controls along the sports band as well as a microphone for voice calls.<\/p>\n<p><em>MSRP: $50 | Lowest Price on Ben\u2019s: $30<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/inked-headphones.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-33940\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/inked-headphones-1024x1024.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"inked-headphones\" width=\"620\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/inked-headphones-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/inked-headphones-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/inked-headphones-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/inked-headphones-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/inked-headphones.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\"><div class=\"grey-box-content\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Pros:<\/span><\/strong> Ideal for cardio exercise. Includes controls for altering volume \/ voice control, lightweight and comfortable.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Cons:<\/span><\/strong> Neck band may irritate some. Earbuds, while crisp, won&#8217;t cater to audiophiles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"button green\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Skullcandy-Method-Bluetooth-Wireless-Earbuds\/dp\/B01DWHPMEG\/bensbargaicenter\" >Check Price on Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>Buy This Gift for Someone\u00a0That Isn&#8217;t Great with Wi-Fi\u00a0Tech<\/h4>\n<p>Taking all the worry out of setting up a Wi-Fi network for the home, the\u00a0Securifi Almond includes a touchscreen that walks someone through the process of setting up wireless access. Installation only takes a few minutes and all security settings are pre-configured to avoid open network issues. For anyone more familiar with home networks, it also doubles as an excellent Wi-Fi range extender if you are having trouble using Wi-Fi on the opposite side of your home. (Alt Option: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TP-Link-Extender-Touchscreen-Interface-RE590T\/dp\/B018017S8W\/\">TP-Link Router with Touchscreen<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><em>MSRP: $99 | Lowest Price on Ben\u2019s: $65<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/securifi-almond.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21459\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/securifi-almond.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"securifi-almond\" width=\"930\" height=\"824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/securifi-almond.jpg 930w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/securifi-almond-300x266.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\"><div class=\"grey-box-content\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Pros:<\/span><\/strong> Provides Wireless N access for compatible devices. Wi-Fi signal will likely be extended a couple hundred feet.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Cons:<\/span><\/strong> More expensive than a basic router. Doesn&#8217;t support the latest\u00a0802.11ac standard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"button green\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Securifi-Almond-Touchscreen-Wireless-Extender\/dp\/B0087NZ31S\/bensbargaicenter\" >Check Price on Amazon<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Buy This Gift for Someone Who Loves to Read<\/h4>\n<p>The standard Amazon Kindle got a boost last year and is still a solid choice for a starter e-reader. It continues to receive positive praise due to the ability to read books in sunlight as well as its storage capacity. You can easily load up 1,000+ books on the device and take your entire library with you while on the go.<\/p>\n<p><em>MSRP: $79 | Lowest Price on Ben\u2019s: $50<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/kindle.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-21449\" src=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/kindle-1024x576.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"kindle\" width=\"620\" height=\"349\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/kindle-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/kindle-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bensbargains.com\/thecheckout\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/kindle.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"grey-box\"><div class=\"grey-box-content\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: green;\">Pros:<\/span><\/strong> Weighs less than 7\u00a0ounces. Typically battery life lasts about one month. Amazon Prime users can find significant discounts on Kindle books.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Cons:<\/span><\/strong> You won&#8217;t be able to read books in the dark. Costs an additional $20 to remove advertising from the device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/div><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"button green\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/All-New-Kindle-reader-Glare-Free-Touchscreen\/dp\/B00ZV9PXP2\/bensbargaicenter\" >Check Amazon for Basic\u00a0Kindle<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While expensive tech toys like the Nintendo Switch and PS4 Pro always get lots of attention, there are a ton of awesome tech gifts that won&#8217;t bust your budget. We have put together a list of ten\u00a0of the best gadgets under $100 that will keep your holiday spending to a minimum. 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