New Delhi: The festival of lights is just around the corner and after the back-breaking cleaning of the house is complete, another arduous task awaits us all- the Diwali gifts! Most of us have been opting for the usual gifts from years like sweets, chocolates, clocks, and kitchen or home appliances.
When it comes to the nearest and most special of friends or family, we always want to gift something little more special but the very thought of splurging means burning up the entire Diwali bonus on it. Although affordable smartphones and tablets too make for unique gifts, but they have also become a standard gifting item for many. To break away from the usual and yet keep your geeky friends happy this festive season, we bring to you a list of ten quirky tech products under Rs 500 which certainly won’t burn a hole in your pocket.
A very Happy Diwali in advance.
1. Engraving pens
Engraving pens are one of the smartest tools to personalise products at home. Help your friends unleash their creativity with an all-surface engraving pen. From metal and wood to glass and ceramic, one can add a personal touch to their valuables without any hassle. It is available online at Rs 499.
2. LED Shot Glass
Any party is incomplete without shot glasses. But these LED shot glasses don't only need alcohol to light up. These water activated glasses are a perfect pick for your gadget and party lover friend. One can safely use it or keep it as a decoration item. A set of 2 costs less than Rs 500.
3. Printable Party Kit
Talking about a Diwali party; if you are attending one at your friends' place but are not sure what to take along as a good gesture, consider this geeky printable party kit by uncommongoods. You can pick and choose as many items from the entire kit as you like. It contains emoticon hats, quirky straw toppers, placemats and photobooth props. Just right for a geeky gathering. The best part, it is current available for FREE! Don't forget to read the instructions before you use it.
4. Personal Purifier Bottle
It is festive season, but certainly not a reason to overlook the health. Personal purifier bottles are another unusual festive gift that you can give your dear ones. Whether at work or travelling to a different city, one could have purified, drinkable bottle handy. This one by Eureka Forbes comes with an auto shut-off mechanism that indicates when you need to change the cartridge by reducing the flow of water to the minimal. The cartridge comes with a life of upto 600 fills that lasts for about a year.
5.Magnifier Portable Projector
Get your smartphone's small display turn into a mini projector with this cool gadget. The magnifier projector is completely portable, foldable, and lightweight. Simply slide in your smartphone and watch a magnified video. This unique gift item is well within under Rs 500 and is something you can gift even an elder for their better viewing experience.
6.Projection Clock
Why leave the kids behind when it comes to gifts? This projection alarm clock projects night sky in vibrant colours. Let your little one wake up to the different colours projected by this dome shaped battery-powered device.
7.Unique Gadget Potato clock
If life gives you lemons, make a clock! This unique clock is a fun experiment using everyday items like potatoes, tomatoes, or lemons, to make a battery and with this battery you can start your clock. Without getting into the chemistry of how it works (it is mentioned in detail in its listing), you can also use softdrink or other liquids to get the clock ticking. Another gifting item your experimenter friends would love you for!
8. Bracelet plus data sync and charging cable
One of the most affordable wearables out there, this cool accessory looks like a beaded bracelet but acts like a data syncing or charging cable. You can use it to transfer music, charge your device, or simply match it with your dress. Priced under Rs 500, this beaded bracelet makes for a sensible dual-purpose gifting item.
9.Periscope Prism Glasses
For all the reader friends or the avid TV watchers, these periscopic prism glasses will help get rid of the neck pain due to incorrect postures. All one needs to do is wear these glasses and lie down flat on the bed or couch and have a comfortable reading without hurting the body. Available right under Rs 500, it is a great gifting item.
10.Transparent touch calculator
A calculator is one thing that is a must-have for every house or office. Yes, smartphones are capable of doing this and much more but a standalone calculator is always a better choice when you do not want other distractions of a smartphone; especially for students. This transparent touch calculator is not only a perfect quirky gift but also boasts of a beautiful design and is powered by solar energy. It is well under the price limit and listed on HitPlay at Rs 199.
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