It's Christmas!
Yes, it’s that time of the year. Some of you may already have your Christmas shopping under control, but others might be struggling to find the perfect gift. Over the next few weeks we’ll be bringing you our pick of the many goodies available in categories that suit all budgets. First up, gifts for less than $55. Yes, they exist! We’ll look at iPhone accessories and general Apple gear that might just be the thing you’re looking for for loved ones, or even yourself. Hit the link!
Power-Support Anti-Glare Film for iPhone 3G / 3GS. $24.95.
This could be just the ticket for those that use their iPhones outside a lot — no more annoying reflections!
Power Support Crystal Film set for iPhone 3G / 3GS. $24.95.
If you want to protect your iPhone but don’t want to lose the form factor then this is an ideal solution.
Apple iPhone 3G Dock. $55.
If only these came in the box! Not only do these just look cool, but they protect your iPhone from lying down on surfaces that can scratch. Oh and they charge your phone of course!
Belkin Dual Auto Charger. $49.95
This car charger features two USB sockets – one for your iPhone, and one for anything else. It also comes with an iPhone USB cable and a mini-USB cable. This is perfect for those who share their car with another person who needs to charge a device, or for those with a need to power other USB devices at the same time as their iPhone.
Speck Pixel-Skin Case. $49.95
OK so this case might not win any prizes for being sleek and discrete, but for those who use their iPhones in demanding environments where the phone is in danger of being dropped or knocked about, you can’t go past a good rugged case like this. Ideal for tradesmen or going camping / biking etc.
Apple Remote. $29
If you want to enjoy your iTunes library at home, this inexpensive Mac accessory is worth every cent and oozes Apple style and simplicity. Recently refreshed, this is just about the cheapest official Apple accessory you can stuff a stocking with! Note – this controls a Mac, not an iPhone.
Belkin Silicone Sleeve. $39.95
$40 for a reliable-brand soft case is a pretty good deal. These fit nice and snug and there are lots of styles to pick from.
Kensington Car Mount for iPod / iPhone. $45
OK so this may not have a built-in GPS chip like the TomTom mount, but for those that are happy with the iPhone’s own GPS hardware and just need a way to comply with the new amended road laws, $45 for a good quality solution is a great stocking filler. Because the clamping mechanism is adjustable, this mount will accomodate iPhones with cases.
Griffin Smartshare Headphone Splitter. $37.95
These are really useful for those that want to share their music without going down the one-earbud-each route. Ideal for travelling or to keep the kids quiet on long car journeys, each outlet also sports its own individual volume control so both listeners can enjoy their music or movies at their preferred volume level.
iPhone headphones. $55
Fact: headphones die. Fact: when it happens, it sucks. So a spare pair as a backup is a great idea. This is a great stocking filler that I guarantee will earn you great brownie points when they’re needed!
These items are all available via the Apple Store NZ.
Got some gift ideas in this price bracket to share? Hit the comments!
Great list
Might wanna check the prices on the Kensingonton cradle $59 on the NZ web site.
http://store.apple.com/nz/product/TX423LL/A?fnode=MTY1NDA0MQ&mco=MTUxMTc5MjU
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Hi Richard. That’s actually a different model to the one I was talking about — you’ve found the cradle with amplified sound – has a built-in speaker. The one for $45 doesn’t have that. http://store.apple.com/nz/product/TN053LL/A?mco=MTQ2MjExOTQ
Steve – cool, thanks
Didn’t see that.
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