13 Gifts for the Gadget Obsessed
Hip gadgets make covet-worthy holiday presents for brothers, boyfriends, BFFs, and everyone in between. Elevate the day-to-day with animal-print computer keyboards, iPhone fisheye camera lenses, and sleek tablets that are perfect for streaming old episodes of Gossip Girl. Best of all, these tech gifts don't just look cool—they're all as functional as they are fashionable.
1/14From floral headphones to fuchsia turntables, geek has never looked so chic.
2/14Give your iPod a rest. This retro turntable is totally portable and way cooler—just fold up the colorful briefcase, grab your favorite records, and take the dance party wherever you go.
Crosley Cruiser portable turntable $85. Fredflare.com.
3/14Combat your perpetually drained iPhone with a portable backup battery that will revive your gadget when you’re on the go. Bonus: In patterns like animal print and polka dots, this add-on is an accessory in itself.
J. Crew Printed backup battery for iPhone, $40. Jcrew.com.
4/14This seemingly-magical contraption allows you to stream movies and television shows from Netflix, Amazon Instant, Hulu, and more, from any TV set.
Roku 2 XD Streaming Player, $70. Amazon.com.
5/14Modeled after a retro phonograph, this cute and colorful amplifier more than doubles the sound on your phone. Best of all, it charges your battery while you jam to music.
CB2 CB2 Phone-ograph, $10. Cb2.com.com.
6/14For budding photographers, Lomography’s Diana camera is a classic that takes gorgeous pictures (and looks just plain gorgeous, too).
Lomopgraphy Diana Mini in Latitude, $109. Modcloth.com.
7/14This touchscreen PC looks like a sleek desktop computer but has the functionality of a tablet. Best of all, it’s cord-free and completely portable.
Sony VAIO Tap 20, $999. Microsoft.com.
8/14For the times when Instagram just won’t cut it, this photo printer churns out snapshots wirelessly straight from your iPhone or Android.
Canon Selphy CP900 wireless compact photo printer, $100. Canon.com.
9/14Turn cellphone snaps into artsy fisheye photos with this detachable clip-on lens that gives an iPhone camera a 160-angle view.
Urban Outfitters iPhone Fisheye Camera Lens, $30. Urbanoutfitters.com.
10/14Replacing a tired ol’ keyboard with this yellow cheetah gem (matching mouse included!) is sure to refresh any desktop computer.
Rebecca Minkoff keyboard and mouse set, $110. Shopbop.com.
11/14Perfect for the jetsetter in your life, this fancy travel adapter encased in embossed leather takes the guesswork out of traversing abroad with electronics in tow.
Mulberry leather case and travel adapter, $250. Netaporter.com.
12/14Combining a laptop and tablet in one handy device, this sleek computer is totally convenient—and seriously cool.
Dell XPS 12, $1,199. Microsoft.com.
13/14Flash drives don’t have to be boring. MMJ’s colorful USB key fob keeps computer files—and keys—safe and stylish.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Katie Bunny USB stick key fob, $42. Netaporter.com.
14/14Bored with Angry Birds? This app-plus-accessories kit turns an iPad into an actual air hockey table, complete with itty-bitty pucks.
iPieces iPad Game, $15. Urbanoutfitters.com.
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