Coolest Gadgets Under $100

More often than not, the coolest gadgets will cost you over $100. In fact, they are usually a few hundred dollars. This kind of over-$100 pricing makes it difficult for the rest of us who love to collect and play with gadgets, but just don't have the budget to afford those big-ticket items.

Luckily, there are, in fact, cool gadgets for under $100 out there that would make great gifts for you or me or others. Gifting one of these gadgets won't ruin your reputation as an excellent gift-giver, so there's no need to fret. These picks are among the coolest gadgets you can find on the market today that sell for less than a Benjamin! This list has something for everybody. Check it out!


Convert your old and new photographs into digital images and save yourself the fear of losing or damaging these precious memories. The better you can protect, organize and save your photos, the more stories you'll have to share with future generations.

Crosley Radio Pictograph Slide Negative Scanner ($89.99)

Hammacher Schlemmer Portable Photo Converter ($86.99)

Improvements Digital Photo Converter ($99.99)

Brookstone iConvert® Photo Scanner ($79.99)


Don't be bound by wires! Wireless printers allow you to print from any room in the house. And, if you don't happen to be anywhere near you house, print from wherever you are with an ePrint printer. New HP ePrint mobile printing allows you to e-mail photos and everyday documents straight to your HP printer from your smartphone, laptop, or any other e-mailing device. What a perfectly-thoughtful gift for family and friends!

HP Photosmart Wireless e-All-in-One Printer w/ ePrint Mobile Printing ($89)



Good e-readers are generally pricey because e-readers are still a new technology. But, you can find great deals on used ones. Don't fear products marked as "used" -- they look and work like new!

Sony PRS-300SC Pocket Edition E-Book Reader ($95.50)
(Used)


Wireless charging is new, it's exciting, and it's convenient. With the myGrid and Powermat, you can drop-and-charge multiple devices at once. With the Surge charging products, the sun will charge your iPhone or iPod Touch! Cool, huh?

Duracell myGrid ($69.75)

Powermat ($66.94)

Surge by NOVOTHINK for iPhone ($79.95)

Surge by NOVOTHINK for iPod Touch (now $49.95)



Great for capturing spontaneous videos and uploading them directly to YouTube! Beyond fun and antics, it's good for capturing evidence for covert situations or security purposes, and it works well as a nanny or spy cam, too!

RCA Small Wonder HD Digital Camcorder (from $47.99)

Kodak ZxD HD Pocket Video Camera ($99.95)

JVC PICSIO HD Camcorder ($99.77)

Samsung HMX-U10 Ultra-Compact Full-HD Camcorder ($79.96)

Coby SNAPP HD Camcorder ($70.36)

Creative Labs Vado HD Pocket Video Camcorder ($73.99)

Muvi Veho Micro DV Camcorder ($74)



There's hardly anything better than instant gratification! Go retro with these cool and updated instant cameras of yester-year. These make great gifts for hipsters, kids who like documenting their adventures with their friends, and that creative lovable shutterbug in your life.

Polaroid 300 Instant Film Camera (from $80)



Pint-sized projectors make for great get-togethers. Hook'em up to home entertainment devices and you can have huge movie viewings or video gaming on walls or ceilings -- indoors or out! Great on the road, too.

EyeClops Mini Projector ($69.99)

Torpedo Entertainment Digital Projector ($69.99)



Keep it simple with one remote to control them all! Tuning-in to life's entertainments should always be so easy.

Excalibur NFL Football Universal Remote (now $24.99)

MasterControl Learning Remote ($55.10)

Sony RM-VL700 Universal Remote Commander ($39.95)

One for All Kameleon Remote ($66.74)

Logitech SST-768 Universal Remote ($89.99)
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These fun, affordable gadgets like Puppy Tweets and Pet's Eye View camera allow owners to explore the mind and world of their beloved, furry friend. Here's just two more ways to bond with your pet and connect with them when you are away. These are sure to ease the separation anxiety!

Puppy Tweets (from just under $25)
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Pet's Eye View Camera (from $23.33)



Having an iPod means having fun with music in quirky ways. Check out some of our coolest gadgets for iPods picks!

iCarta iPod Stereo Dock and Toilet Paper Holder ($65.99)

iKaraoke Microphone for iPod (from $33)

Merkury Innovations DJ Mixing Station for iPod ($99)

Sergio iSpin iPod Sound Effect Mixer($84.99)



There's nothing cool about the unsanitary. That's why UV sanitizers are some of the coolest gadgets under $100! Say bye-bye to all those germies.

Violight Cell Phone Sanitizer ($49)

Violight UV Razor Sanitizer & Storage Case ($19.95)

Zapi UV Toothbrush Sanitizer (around $30)
(Under $30 for simple and over $30 for character styles)



This one very obviously gets a category of its own. These shades will have you hearing music and automatically switching over to take phone calls. How cool are you.

1GB MP3 Player Bluetooth Sunglasses ($69.99)



Here's one of the best ways to keep the kids entertained in the car or at a relative's house during a visit. My toddler nephew even uses one to watch his Leap Frog Letter Factory DVD to sleep some nights.

Philips PD700 Portable DVD Player ($90.99)

Philips PET7402 Dual Screen Portable DVD Player ($71)

GPX Portable Boombox DVD Player with Remote ($99.99)

Coby TFDVD7009 Portable DVD Player ($46.54 - $99.99)
(Refurbished or New)

Coby TFDVD7107 7-Inch Portable DVD Player ($69)

Sony DVP-FX750 Portable DVD Player (from about $90)
(Available in Multiple Colors)

Toshiba SDP74S Portable DVD Player ($86)



Charge, play and wake to your own sounds and jams from your iPod or iPhone. There's no better way to say "good morning!"

Philips LED iPhone/iPod Docking Station ($79.99)

iHome iP90 Dual Alarm Dock for iPod and iPhone ($80.84)

iHome Dual Dock 2-Alarm for iPhone/iPod ($98.91)

Audiovox RCA Dual Alarm iPod/iPhone Dock ($60.61)

XtremeMac Luna Voyager iPhone/iPod Dock ($69.99)

HoMedics SoundSpa Fusion Alarm iPhone iPod Dock ($59.99)



Two of the most comforting things in life -- music and something soft to cuddle -- come together to form a speaker pillow. Fun, funky, and just adorable, speaker pillows are love at first squeeze. Nap-lovers, rejoice!

Panda iPod Sound Music Speaker Pillow ($15.99)

B. Duck Music Speaker Pillow ($14.99)

Princess Pink Plush MP3 Speaker Pillow ($7.99)

Hello Kitty MP3 Speaker Pillow Plush ($49.50)

Eureka N!Ergy Pillow with Built-in Speakers ($27)

Disney Wizards of Waverly Place My Secret Pillow ($39.98)

Your Zone Speaker Pillow ($14)
(Available in Multiple Colors)

Ellery Sound Asleep Comfort Pillow ($29.99)



DVDs are being laid to rest alongside DVD players. Watching movies in the highest picture quality available is the new standard -- get ready for an eye-popping experience. The life-like clarity is amazing!

Toshiba BDX2000 Blu-Ray Player with BD Live ($99.96)
Stylishly snap photos with a great new digital camera for under $100.

Canon PowerShot A495 (from $89.95 or $99)
(Available in Multiple Colors, Colors are $99)

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-W310 ($99.42)
(Refurbished)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-F2 ($79.97)

Nikon Coolpix L22 ($76.47 or $99)
(Refurbished or New)

Samsung SL605 ($98)

Kodak EasyShare C142 ($54.99 or from $79.95)
(Refurbished or New)



Find your way around unfamiliar cities and towns like a pro with an affordable, works-like-new GPS device!

Garmin nuvi 205W ($99.99)

Garmin nuvi 1350T ($99.99)
(Factory Refurbished)

TomTom XL 340S ($79.99)
(Factory Refurbished)

Magellan RoadMate ($89.99)
(Factory Refurbished)

Navman N40i ($75)

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