Any suggestions for tech gifts under $25?

[Hulkbert]

So, I have some secret santa thing. I can't give gift cards. What is something really useful and cool? And, possibly ham radio gear (but this is probably the wrong forum for that question).

[Guest]

$25 isn't much... Maybe some new LED fans?

[Clanscorpia]

5 minutes ago, Hulkbert said:

So, I have some secret santa thing. I can't give gift cards. What is something really useful and cool? And, possibly ham radio gear (but this is probably the wrong forum for that question).

4GB of RAM, a few custom cables, 

[it_dont_work]

Bit driver set.

[Jonathan W]

11 minutes ago, Hulkbert said:

So, I have some secret santa thing. I can't give gift cards. What is something really useful and cool? And, possibly ham radio gear (but this is probably the wrong forum for that question).

Logitech desk speakers?
Or maybe those speakers that have the dancing water fountains and the lights?

[Thony]

Go check last years videos, every youtube channel and their mom has one of these videos

[Bananasplit_00]

I5 2500K...

[SPARTAN VI]

Ratcheting screwdriver set: https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Kobalt-32Pc-6X-Speed-Drive-Screwdriver-Set-x-1-5-in-Variety-Pack-Screwdriver/50289427?cm_mmc=SCE_PLA-_-ToolsAndHardware-_-Screwdrivers-_-50289427:Kobalt&CAWELAID=&kpid=50289427&CAGPSPN=pla&store_code=1591&k_clickID=95744210-41b5-4be9-af39-02bbe1dd942a

 

I have this one and love it. It's double action, so you can hold the top grip to make left and right twists torque in 1 direction. Only complaint is that the bits are magnetic enough to snap into the bit holder, but not strong enough to pick up screws. Had to couple this with a magnetizer to strengthen them enough to hold screws.

 

Steel Series 4HD Mouse Pad: https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Professional-Gaming-Mouse-Black/dp/B002J9G5AE/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1478536635&sr=1-4&keywords=steelseries+gaming+pad

 

I have 2 of these on my own personal PCs, and just picked up a 3rd for my bro-in-law's gaming rig. My first one was purchased over 3 years ago and it still looks as new as the one I got last week. Best mouse pads ever. 

[W-L]

3 hours ago, Hulkbert said:

So, I have some secret santa thing. I can't give gift cards. What is something really useful and cool? And, possibly ham radio gear (but this is probably the wrong forum for that question).

Power banks are always a good gift I've given a couple of times. 

[Bouzoo]

1 minute ago, W-L said:

Power banks are always a good gift I've given a couple of times. 

The good ones or the ones from ebay, 300000 mah for $17?

[W-L]

Haha if you wanted it to be full of lead weights sure  

[Bouzoo]

1 hour ago, W-L said:

Haha if you wanted it to be full of lead weights sure  

Now on a serious note, which one would you recommend? I got myself a MS Tresor with 5200 mah for $2.5 on a "garage" sale, but it has only 1A out and 0.8A in. I have googled it but I always value direct input more. Personally I'm leaning towards Jackery Bar. 

[W-L]

4 minutes ago, Bouzoo said:

Now on a serious note, which one would you recommend? I got myself a MS Tresor with 5200 mah for $2.5 on a "garage" sale, but it has only 1A out and 0.8A in. I have googled it but I always value direct input more. Personally I'm leaning towards Jackery Bar. 

I usually recommend Anker's batteries they are quite well equipped for the pricepoint.

https://www.anker.com/products/taxons/107/Portable Chargers

 

https://www.anker.com/products/A1263011

[TheStigsChineseCousin]

Going off the suggestion for a screwdriver set (which is a great gift, btw), ifixit offers tools and toolkits that are very useful for PC and smartphone related work, one example is the essentials toolkit, which goes for $15 https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Tools/Essential-Electronics-Toolkit/IF145-047