Christmas Eve is almost upon us and all those of you who are tardy shoppers (and not as organized as the rest of us) are probably scrambling around for presents at the last minute.
We listed some last-minute holiday gift ideas if your still discerning as to what present is best to give to your love ones this holiday season.
1. Gift Cards
While they may not be the most personalized present but they make great presents, especially if you're shopping last minute.
You can pick from a slew of options (depending on the loved one's preferences) such as Google Play Store, Barnes&Noble, Amazon etc. The best bit is that the amount on the gift card can vary with your budget.
2. Microsoft Store Digital Download Games
Nothing like saving Christmas with a last-minute under $60 present from the Microsoft Store for the gamer. Take your pick from a slew of downloadable Xbox One titles and you can even save $20 on some digital version of the games such as Forza Motorsport.
3. Oral-B Pro 5000 Rechargeable Toothbrush with Bluetooth
This toothbrush is so geeky that it is bound to delight any tech buff. The Oral-B Pro 5000 is an electrical toothbrush which is rechargeable and can connect to its smartphone app through Bluetooth.
The Oral-B app has a guide and a timer to aid one brush better. The tracker monitors the brushing, as well as the time taken to do so. The tracker also controls the customized modes for brushing.
This is no ordinary toothbrush and can be charged from a base station. It also comes with its own travel case! Priced at $129.99 the toothbrush is on sale at Amazon and costs $99.97 and will order in time for Christmas if you order timely. Walmart too has the toothbrush on sale for the same price but it will not reach prior to Christmas.
However, you can check the brick n mortar stores of Walmart, Bed Bath & beyond or Target instead.
4. Subscriptions
Another great last-minute gift is a subscription to streaming services such as Hulu, Netflix or HBO now.
Gifting the technophile a subscription to any of the above-mentioned services for six months will set you back between $40 to $75 - depending on the service chosen.
Gifting a subscription is no fuss and you can simply email the details - or print the same! The services offer a gifting option so that makes things a lot simpler. Here are the pricing details and how to grab them!
Netflix: $39.95 for six months
Hulu Plus: $47.94 for six month
HBO NOW: $74.95 for six months
Check out the available digital titles from the Microsoft Store online now!
5. Kindle
The booklover who also is a techie will find the perfect companion in a Kindle. They will have a mini library of their favorite reads all in one place which they can read as and when they please, especially when on the move.
Gift a Kindle ($80 onwards) or the 7-inch Fire ($50 onwards) by ordering it online with the one-day shipping option.
6. Jaybird X2 Wireless Earbud Headphones
These are possibly the tiniest wireless Bluetooth earbuds or headphones around. The Jaybird X2 can be charged through a microUSB cable and supports 8 hours of usage on a single charge. The earbuds work with your smartphone easily and the earpiece contains the battery
The Jaybird X2 comes with six pairs of ear tips and are available in multiple hues. It is a little steep at $179.95. The wireless earbuds can be purchased from Amazon for $140 currently or pick it up from a Best Buy store near you.
