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Valentine’s Day gifts for techies under Php1,000

Louie Diangson Leave a comment

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I’m sure some of you have made special plans for that day which includes gifts. However, not everyone will go for the usual flowers, stuffed toys, and chocolates as some might prefer tech-oriented gifts that can be used everyday. So if you’re aiming for this and have limited budget, here are Valentine’s Day gifts for techies under Php1,000.

Headphones/earphones

Decent headphones or earphones are also available for under Php1K. A couple of good examples are available in online stores like the Xiaomi Mi Piston V2 for Php695 at Lazada and the Coloud Pop in-ear headphones for Php845 which is available at Octagon. If you frequent malls there are other good pairs out there from Coloud, Sony, and Philips that fit the budget as well.

Portable Bluetooth speaker

If you don’t like the built-in speaker in your smartphones and tablets, a portable Bluetooth speaker is one of the best ways to go. One example is the X-mini XA-M3 Generation Speaker which costs Php948 and comes in different colors as well.

Power Banks

Power banks are popular nowadays. But if it’s under Php1k that you want there’s the Romoss Solo 5 for Php999, Pyxis 10200mAh Power Bank for Php890, and a couple from Xiaomi, namely the Mi Power Bank 10400mAh for Php645 and the Mi Power Bank 5200mAh for Php445 at Lazada. You can also check out our 12 Bang-for-the-Buck Power Banks You Can Buy if you want to shell out a bit.

USB Flash Drives / USB OTG

USB flash drives are cheap nowadays. That you can get some with decent memory capacity for under Php1k. A couple of those that we can recommend is the SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 (16GB) for Php699, SanDisk Dual USB OTG Flash Drive (32GB) for Php778, and the SP Mobile X21 USB OTG (32GB) for Php749.

MicroSD cards

If significant other’s smartphone or tablet has limited internal storage, you can also opt to gift her a microSD card. One good choice is the SanDisk Ultra MicroSD card (32GB, Class 10) for Php929.

Feature phones

Yes, feature phones. You can now buy a feature phone for Php1k which can be used as a daily driver or a secondary phone if the recipient already has a smartphone. Read our guide for Feature phones you can buy under 1K.

Steam credits

If you’re boyfriend or girlfriend like PC games you can also choose to buy him / her a game from Steam. There are lots of games to choose from with prices ranging from Php100 to Php1,000. Or, if you’re not sure on what game to purchase, you can just gift a Steam Wallet code which can be purchased from shops like DataBlitz. Based on their website, a $15 Steam Wallet Code costs Php699.

Monopods / Selfie Sticks

Monopods and selfie sticks are very handy tools to compliment your smartphones or imaging devices. Aside from using them for selfies, it can be used to capture scenes at a higher angle. And like the rest of the gadgets on this list, it costs less than Php1k.

Smartphone / tablet cases

Smartphone and tablet cases are still good gifts especially to those who like gadgets. It comes in different materials, designs and colors so you really have a lot to choose from. And if your budget is Php1k, you can purchase multiple cases as most can be bought at around Php250.

Recommended reading:
Ten Tech Gift Ideas under Php1,000
10 Coolest USB Flash Drives to Collect
Seven Must-Have SmartPhone Accesories

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Valentine’s Day gifts for techies under Php1,000

Louie Diangson Leave a comment

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and I’m sure some of you have made special plans for that day which includes gifts. However, not everyone will go for the usual flowers, stuffed toys, and chocolates as some might prefer tech-oriented gifts that can be used everyday. So if you’re aiming for this and have limited budget, here are Valentine’s Day gifts for techies under Php1,000.

Headphones/earphones

Decent headphones or earphones are also available for under Php1K. A couple of good examples are available in online stores like the Xiaomi Mi Piston V2 for Php695 at Lazada and the Coloud Pop in-ear headphones for Php845 which is available at Octagon. If you frequent malls there are other good pairs out there from Coloud, Sony, and Philips that fit the budget as well.

Portable Bluetooth speaker

If you don’t like the built-in speaker in your smartphones and tablets, a portable Bluetooth speaker is one of the best ways to go. One example is the X-mini XA-M3 Generation Speaker which costs Php948 and comes in different colors as well.

Power Banks

Power banks are popular nowadays. But if it’s under Php1k that you want there’s the Romoss Solo 5 for Php999, Pyxis 10200mAh Power Bank for Php890, and a couple from Xiaomi, namely the Mi Power Bank 10400mAh for Php645 and the Mi Power Bank 5200mAh for Php445 at Lazada. You can also check out our 12 Bang-for-the-Buck Power Banks You Can Buy if you want to shell out a bit.

USB Flash Drives / USB OTG

USB flash drives are cheap nowadays. That you can get some with decent memory capacity for under Php1k. A couple of those that we can recommend is the SanDisk Ultra Fit USB 3.0 (16GB) for Php699, SanDisk Dual USB OTG Flash Drive (32GB) for Php778, and the SP Mobile X21 USB OTG (32GB) for Php749.

MicroSD cards

If significant other’s smartphone or tablet has limited internal storage, you can also opt to gift her a microSD card. One good choice is the SanDisk Ultra MicroSD card (32GB, Class 10) for Php929.

Feature phones

Yes, feature phones. You can now buy a feature phone for Php1k which can be used as a daily driver or a secondary phone if the recipient already has a smartphone. Read our guide for Feature phones you can buy under 1K.

Steam credits

If you’re boyfriend or girlfriend like PC games you can also choose to buy him / her a game from Steam. There are lots of games to choose from with prices ranging from Php100 to Php1,000. Or, if you’re not sure on what game to purchase, you can just gift a Steam Wallet code which can be purchased from shops like DataBlitz. Based on their website, a $15 Steam Wallet Code costs Php699.

Monopods / Selfie Sticks

Monopods and selfie sticks are very handy tools to compliment your smartphones or imaging devices. Aside from using them for selfies, it can be used to capture scenes at a higher angle. And like the rest of the gadgets on this list, it costs less than Php1k.

Smartphone / tablet cases

Smartphone and tablet cases are still good gifts especially to those who like gadgets. It comes in different materials, designs and colors so you really have a lot to choose from. And if your budget is Php1k, you can purchase multiple cases as most can be bought at around Php250.

Recommended reading:
Ten Tech Gift Ideas under Php1,000
10 Coolest USB Flash Drives to Collect
Seven Must-Have SmartPhone Accesories

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5 Tech Gifts under Php500

Ronnie Bulaong Leave a comment

It’s Christmas day, and for some of you who still hasn’t figured out what gift to give your tech savvy love one, here are 5 affordable suggestions you might want to consider. We’re pretty sure that there are other affordable tech gifts out there that weren’t mentioned on this post, so feel free to share your thoughts on the comments portion below.


USB Accessories

From fans to lamps, there are tons of USB-powered devices that you can choose from that would surely delight your friends. Another cool thing about these gizmos is that they’re wallet-friendly, meaning you give as much 3 items, or maybe even 4, if you know how to budget your PhP500 well enough. Our go-to place for anything USB is CD-R King, but a fair warning though, there’s a big chance that you’ll walk out of the store with more than what you initially planned to buy.

Handset cases

Just like the USB accessories, handset cases are easy to find (especially those cases and holders made popular handsets) and you’ll have a wide-range of options to choose from. You can always go for premium brands such as Otterbox, but if you’re on a tight budget, there are a lot of cheaper options that you can go for.

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Tablet sleeves or covers/Laptop bags

Stores/booths that sell smartphone and handset cases sometimes also offer tablet sleeves for less. Unlike sleeves, however, laptop bags that costs under PhP500 is a bit trickier to find so you’d have to be extra patient and kind to the store clerk, especially when you’re haggling.

Earphones/Portable speakers

Decent audio peripherals such as earphones and portable speakers that costs PhP500 or less are little harder to come by compared to the first three suggestions. But all is not lost, because there are good earphones like the Promac Pro One that we reviewed back in April that will only set you back PhP499.

Other device add-ons

Besides cases and bags, there other affordable accessories that you can give your gadget-loving love ones. If your friend is in to photography then you could probably give him/her a small tripod or a 16GB Class 4 SD Card whichever you think will rock his/her boat. If the person you’re planning to give a gift to has a car, then a portable car charger is viable present.

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If the person is a road warrior then a portable power bank for a Christmas treat will surely make him/her a happy camper this holiday season. The problem with this, however, is that there aren’t too many sizeable power banks to go along with that costs PhP500 and below. But if you have extra dough to blow then you can get that person a portable battery with bigger capacity.

Coming up with a tech gift that costs PhP500 and below is a tough proposition because these things usually cost a fortune and let’s face it; not everyone has enough resources to buy expensive gifts. Cheap as it may sound, let’s bear in mind that in giving gifts it’s not the cost but the thought that counts. And speaking of gifts, don’t forget to join our Gadget Giveaways for a chance to take home one of the many devices we’re giving away in line with the holiday season. Merry Christmas everyone!

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