Just because some of the tech toys that are worth obsessing over are expensive doesn't mean all gadget gifts have to break the bank. With a little creativity and skill, finding the right tech gift for a loved one can be a simple solution that can make a big impact.

For starters, Bluetooth headsets are fairly inexpensive these days. Smart shoppers can find them online for under $10, and even at brick and mortar retailers they've been seen for as low as $20. More and more states are starting to require Bluetooth headsets when driving a car, so the Bluetooth headset might be a good choice for a stocking stuffer.

Digital picture frames aren't exactly new tech, but this year they've finally started falling below $100. We've even seen the seven inch COBY DP-758 picture frame for $45 bucks at a reputable online retailer. These items are little more than low resolution low cost LCD screens, but they're great to have as a work desk complement for the busy cubicle dweller in your life.

Another gift that goes a long way is storage. For gift recipients who are particularly savvy, look for internal hard drives. We've seen some that are as cheap as $50 for 500GB of space. For the less tech savvy gift recipient, look for an external hard drive. External drives are easier to install, since they simply plug into an available USB port, but the drives tend to give less bang for their buck. Expect to spend about $50 - $100 for a 250GB drive, depending on the brand.

Of course, external storage doesn't necessarily have to come as a hard drive. Instead, think about getting a USB thumb drive. Expect to find flash drives costing about $20 for 8GB of storage. To go the extra mile and add some emotion to your digital gift, think about buying some tracks from the Amazon MP3 store, loading them onto a flash drive, and then giving it to your special someone as a digital mixtape. Mix CDs and tapes may be obsolete, but sharing your feelings with a loved one are always in style. *tear.*

Speaking of things that can fit on your key ring, think about picking up a WiFi hotspot detector. These tiny devices tell users whether they're in range of a WiFi hotspot, and some opt to provide other details like whether the hotspot is encrypted or open. Expect to pay around $20 bucks for this present for the road warrior in your life.

While not exactly as cheap as some of the other gifts on our list, one of the best gifts we've seen that won't break the bank is the Flip Video Mino camcorder. The Flip Video Mino is a simple flash based camcorder that doesn't take particularly grandiose quality video, but instead plugs directly into a computer via the built in USB connector and allows aspiring filmmakers to upload their creations directly to YouTube. The emphasis is on speed and portability, making the camera perfect for capturing quick moments on the go that don't need to be archived.

MP3 players like the iPod may have been the hottest gift for the last few years, but now that most people have some form of music playback, prices have fallen dramatically. Gift givers who can find someone without any form of music playback could pick up an off-brand MP3 player relatively inexpensively. Some MP3 players, like the SanDisk Sansa, even do more than the iPod, which could serve as a doubly satisfying gift for the MP3 player-less technophile in your life.

We've got a few classics to recommend like a Universal Remote Control for your favorite couch potato. Touch screen remotes have come down in price over the last couple years, and while they're not necessarily much more than regular remote controls, the wow factor might be worth it. Expect to pay less than $40 for one. Also, while not explicitly technological itself, a jelly mousepad can always go a long way to show your loved ones you're into saving them from carpal tunnel syndrome.

Lastly, if you're at a loss for things to purchase, gift cards are always a decent standby. iPhone and iPod touch owners will likely appreciate iTunes store gift cards this year more than any other year, since they worth with music and movies, as well as applications from the iTunes store.

Those ideas should get your brain pumping for high tech gift items. Have some recommendations we missed? Be sure to sound off in the comments with your favorite gifts to give, and what you're hoping to get this holiday season.

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