When it comes to buying holidays gifts, not every gift is going to be high-ticket or over the top. Nope, sometimes we just want to give a little token of esteem or complement some other presents with a couple of stocking stuffers. Here are eight suggestions for great iPod gifts that cost less than US$100.
ITunes Gift Cards
image copyright Apple Inc.
Everyone with an iPod wants to fill it with great music or movies that they love. You can help them build their library with an iTunes gift card in denominations of $15, $25, $30, and $50. This way, each person on your list will be able to choose music they like and can avoid waiting in the post-holiday return lines. Read iTunes Store review
eMusic Subscriptions
eMusic
Give the gift of music year-round by subscribing people on your list to eMusic. The indie-music heavy site is a good fit only for those with adventurous or non-mainstream tastes, but subscriptions can start as low as 30 downloads a month for just $9.99. Subscriptions run 3, 6, and 12 months.
iPod Cases
image copyright DLO
There's nothing worse than an iPod with a scratched screen or breaking your iPod when you drop it. Prevent this for your friends and family by giving them iPod cases. From stylish to sporty, there are dozens of great cases to choose from. Read iPod Case reviews
New Headphones
image copyright Sennheiser
Apple's earbuds don't fit everyone well. Though high-end headphones run much more than $100, there are a number of sub-$100 options from Sennheiser, Shure, and others that offer great fits with sound quality better than Apple's trademark white earpieces.
iPod Cassette Adapters for Cars
image copyright Xtreme Mac
Know someone who wants to plug an iPod into their car stereo? Just get them a standard cassette adapter (some companies sell products touted as iPod car stereo adapters, but generic ones have always served me well) and an iPod car power supply and you'll have them rocking on the road – all for less than $50, probably.
FM Transmitter Kits
image copyright DLO
These kits let you broadcast music over FM to your car stereo. They're prone to interference (learn how to reduce interference and get the most out of iPod wireless car adapters), but offer higher-quality sound than cassette adapters. They cost about $25-$50 more than their wired siblings.
iPhone Screen Protectors
image copyright Power Support
Even though the iPhone's screen is high-quality and scratch resistant, it can still take some dings. Not so bad for a free phone, but that's something you don't want to see on your new $400 device. Help friends and family keep their phone scratch free with these affordable screen protectors.
iPhone Screen Cleaner
image copyright Klear Screen
The iPhone's screen can get pretty nasty, thanks to oil from fingers and faces. Help your iPhone-owning friends and family keep their baby clean with cleaning products including sprays and wipes.
