Christmas gift guide: stocking fillers

Christmas gift guide: stocking fillers
With less than one week to go we imagine some of you are panicking. Fear not -- here are some last minute gift ideas that wont cost an arm and a leg.

Need a last minute gift for that wont break the bank? The following gadgets are just a Google click away.  [Note: some of these products are only available overseas, so be mindful of shipping times and added costs.]

Angry Birds: Knock On Woodangry birds board game best stocking fillers

Sling three real life (well, toy) Angry Birds against building blocks and pigs with this board game version of everyone's (once) favourite app. Works best if you have kids that you can pretend to buy it for.

Holga Retro Lens iPhone Case

holga iphone rotary retro lens filter case best stocking fillers

Yes we have heard of all those excellent – sometimes free – photo apps on the App Store. But just look at this rotating retro lens case from Holga – it's better looking than other ugly lens offerings for the iPhone and has a bunch of fun filters to spice up your smartphone snaps.

Star Wars Moleskine notebook

star wars moleskine notebook best stocking fillers

We're not sure what happens to the balance of the universe when two ambassadors of cool meet – but a surefire way to find out is to pick up these limited edition Star Wars Moleskine notebooks. Used by Hemingway, Picasso and Vader.

Gear4 Pocket Loops keyboard

gear4 pocket loops keyboard best stocking fillers

Get your DJ kicks on the cheap with this Pocket Loops keyboard and free iOS app. Tinkle away at some melodies on the keys then record them using the four track sequencer – you'll have a mix quicker than the time it takes to read a pro music-making gadget manual.

Space Invaders reflectors

space invaders bike reflectors best stocking fillers

Road safety is important – then again, so are retro video games. Combine the two with these Space Invaders reflectors – but don't blame us if they cause more accidents as fellow cyclists stare at you in envy.

SmarTouch Gloves


Frozen fingers or an unusable touchscreen? That's the conundrum posed by gloves and Arctic temperatures. Attempting to use a touchscreen with hand furniture is akin to trying to scratch your nose while wearing a balaclava. And there's only so many times you can resort to using your nose to answer a call and garner bewildered looks from fellow commuters. The solution? Conductive SmarTouch Gloves.

Gametel

For those who like the idea of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, but don't want an actual gamepad built into their sleek smartphone, there's this button-laden controller. It's not the prettiest peripheral, but will connect to any Android device via Bluetooth for full control and has loads of potential as a handheld console killer. It also works on iOS devices, controlling any games that are compatible with the iCade gaming dock.

Camera Lens Cup


Photographers need plenty of caffeine flavoured fuel to keep them going and this quirky mug disguised as a camera lens is about $2,000 cheaper than pouring boiling water into a real lens. The perfect gift for the photo fanatic in your life.

iPod Shuffle


It's hard to get excited about an MP3 player, but when the Shuffle got its buttons back there was cause for celebration. It's all about the buttons – and those physical controls made a triumphant return with large, clickable volume and track skip buttons, complete with a dedicated VoiceOver button to compensate for the lack of a screen. It's stylish, simple and perfectly suited to the gym.

Proporta Turbocharger 7000


Running out of juice when you're on the move is an undeniable pain in the backside we could all do without. A portable charger is a godsend when your gadget is close to empty – especially one that will charge your device at least at least four times over. With a variety of connectors, you'll be hard pushed to find a non-compatible device – unless your gadget happens to have one of those annoying proprietary ports.

The Bungee

How many times has your phone fallen out of your pocket, only to crash land on the floor – or worse, down the crapper? It may look like a thong for your phone, but this expandable contraption will ensure you're not a victim of any of the above again. Just clip or hook it on to your clothing or man bag and never worry about your butter fingers again.

32GB SanDisk Micro SD card

Getting a Micro SD card for Christmas is on par with getting a Christmas jumper from your Gran – but it's undeniably useful. And let's face it, it's something we rarely buy for ourselves, but will make for a practical multimedia shaped gift for someone else. 

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