Need a Christmas Gift Idea under $120!

JuryWheel on 21/12/2021 - 21:01
Last edited 22/12/2021 - 06:41 by 1 other user

Hi all, need to find quick Christmas gift and attempting to avoid a gift voucher!

It's for a late 30s guy, enjoys all the normal stuff, especially gadgets and gaming - any good ideas for something a bit out of the box or something that others can now say "I'm so glad I have this" etc…?

Thanks!

Electrical & Electronics

Comments

  • neil on 21/12/2021 - 21:03
    +1

    Check out our Christmas Gift Guide

    Remote Control Poo is a favourite for all.

    • JuryWheel on 21/12/2021 - 21:14

      That's Neil, I had already looked through that and although the poo was tempting, I might until valentines day for that 'gift'

      • jv on 21/12/2021 - 21:58
        +1

        the poo was tempting

        in what way?

  • [Deactivated] on 21/12/2021 - 21:10
    -1

    Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen

    • JuryWheel on 21/12/2021 - 21:16

      He's already got quite a few of the nest minis - not sure I can see much benefit in the hub unless you nee it for calendar etc which I don't think he uses

      • kerfuffle on 21/12/2021 - 21:19

        It comes with a screen; if he likes to cook, he can put it in the kitchen to follow recipes

      • jv on 21/12/2021 - 21:59

        You can stream video to it.

      • [Deactivated] on 21/12/2021 - 22:32

        It has sleep sensing too and works as a digital photo frame

  • Benoffie on 21/12/2021 - 21:15
    +1

    Anything more specific than gadgets and gaming?

    Specific games? Consoles/PC/Board?

    Are they a reader? Is there anything they complain about?

    Do they drink?

  • pharkurnell on 21/12/2021 - 21:16
    +4

    your limited to about 5 billion items… good luck.

  • SF3 on 21/12/2021 - 21:19
    +1

    enjoys all the normal stuff, especially gadgets and gaming

    anything but those items…

    maybe a shaver when he stops the gaming marathon :)

  • Caped Baldy on 21/12/2021 - 21:20
    +1

    $120? can I be your friend?

    Could get a nice power bank with high capacity and PD.

  • CrispyChrispy on 21/12/2021 - 21:23
    +1

    Maybe a new keyboard/mouse combo? Some PC/gaming peripherals of some kind?

  • JuryWheel on 21/12/2021 - 21:32

    Thanks for the ideas so far.
    The mini vacuum looks cool, not sure exactly what the use case is though..
    I know he already has a couple of powerbanks and is good for headphones.
    I guess he is working from home now so something that helps with that/makes it more fun or enjoyable would be cool.
    Re gaming, he is Switch and Xbox guy. Not too sure what games he has/hasn't got but not sure if there is some peripheral or something maybe?
    I had though about some cool coffee table book or similar about texh/gaming but haven't found anything yet.
    He also like a lot of retro stuff if that helps..
    Yes, he drinks but not a lot

    • Melencir on 21/12/2021 - 21:53

      Re vacuum - vac cushions, sofas. Keyboards, or the area around it, especially if the person makes a habit of eating over it and drops crumbs everywhere

      Or if he likes gadgets enough - just that it's mini and it works will be fun enough

    • Caped Baldy on 22/12/2021 - 11:34

      Could get an 8bitdo controller

    • vt on 22/12/2021 - 11:45

      One of these devices where you can display different pixel art.
      https://www.divoom.com/

  • spackbace on 21/12/2021 - 21:47
    +1

    A $119 voucher

    • CrispyChrispy on 21/12/2021 - 22:09

      Need to find quick Christmas gift and attempting to avoid a gift voucher!

      • spackbace on 21/12/2021 - 23:49

        My humour is lost on some people 😛

  • trex on 21/12/2021 - 21:48

    Bring him for a VR gaming session like Zero Latency, Viri VR?

  • miruku on 21/12/2021 - 21:51
    +1

    Some coffee table related ideas:

    Legend of Zelda hardcover art book
    https://www.amazon.com.au/Legend-Zelda-Art-Artifacts-Nintend…

    Vinyl record coasters
    https://www.amazon.com.au/Coasters-Anti-Scalding-Insulation-…

    Bodum double wall glasses - can be used for hot drinks
    https://www.bodum.com/au/en/4559-10-12us-pavina

  • Melencir on 21/12/2021 - 22:01

    Get him a oodie! https://theoodie.com/collections/products?page=1

    Edit - not a quick solution though :(

    • jv on 21/12/2021 - 22:03

      8.40% cashrewards too…

    • JuryWheel on 21/12/2021 - 22:10

      Already has one. Thanks

  • Melencir on 21/12/2021 - 22:12
    +2

    Would he like Lego?
    Gaming themed like the Mario stuff - https://www.lego.com/en-au/product/mario-s-house-yoshi-expan…

    Or some other set. Drop into a Lego store to browse

  • dscott85 on 21/12/2021 - 22:13

    If he likes to read maybe a Kindle. My sister bought one for me & before I wouldn’t have spent what I considered a lot of money for an e-reader, but really changed my tune after a month of use.

    Very lightweight, portable, great battery life, can have so many books on one device, nice to read from (a lot better than reading from an ordinary screen). It’s the kind of present in my case I didn’t think I wanted but one of favourite presents ever now.

    Good luck finding something.

  • tabz on 21/12/2021 - 22:24
    +1

    A pressure washer

  • ShannonN on 21/12/2021 - 22:33

    How about a outdoors activity can you get a drive in a v8 around a track for 120? maybe just a tent and a book no electronics at all ?

  • Hugh G Rection on 21/12/2021 - 23:17

    new mechanical keyboard, or a set of gmk keycaps.

    • CrispyChrispy on 21/12/2021 - 23:38
      +1

      or a set of gmk keycaps.

      You think you can find a set of genuine GMK keycaps for under $120?

      • Hugh G Rection on 21/12/2021 - 23:56

        lmao, i think i met my new best friend. what u got? jelly, mr suit, rama, what?

        i was talking more about the novelties, but yes you won't find one under $120, or in time for christmas. maybe it will be ready for christmas 2022, lol.

  • MagicMushroom on 21/12/2021 - 23:25

    attempting to avoid a gift voucher!

    Cash is the king

  • mshanann on 22/12/2021 - 04:29

    Chess set - $50 delivered from Amazon, decent size, pretty reasonable quality too and traditional Staunton pieces

    https://www.amazon.com.au/Jowisz-Decorative-Folding-Chess-Bo…

    I picked one up for myself a couple of days back - enjoy playing family over Xmas.

  • Rayzorback on 22/12/2021 - 08:30
    +2

    Fleshlight

  • OzHunterNSW on 22/12/2021 - 17:33

    I was just about to suggest something fantastic, but unfortunately in checking the price, it was $120.58

  • rektrading on 22/12/2021 - 19:47

    Hi, 🪙 always makes a good 🎁.

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