Top tips for picking the perfect stocking-friendly Christmas gadgets

Getting the perfect gadgety gift this Christmas needn’t cost the Earth. Choosing the ideal high-tech stocking filler is simply about matching the gizmo to the gift recipient. Follow our top tips and we’ll have you buying grin-generating gadgets without emptying your wallet in the process!

Step 1: Accessorise your way to success
Pay attention to your loved one’s current favourites, and then accessorise around them. For example, if they’re glued to their iPod, maybe it’s time they received an upgrade in the earphone department. If they’re always on the phone, how about a Bluetooth headset or car kit? You’ll pick up a neat stocking filler for around £50, and guarantee they’ll actually use it, rather than leaving it at the bottom of a drawer.

Even those with more expensive high-tech pastimes can be catered for without much fuss. Are they a home cinema aficionado? Then top off their expensive set up with a multi-function remote, letting them control all that pricey kit without hunting for the right controller.

Step 2: Sort and filter your finds
Once you’ve decided what to buy your loved one, use PriceRunner’s filtering system to narrow down the selection on offer to suit your budget.

For example, we’ve used filters to narrow down the headphones category from hundreds of options to two products packed with Bluetooth technology and available for less than £50. From this pair, we can easily see the Logitech Wireless Headphones for MP3 are the best on offer, thanks to PriceRunner’s star rating system.

Step 3: Get automatic inspiration
If you’re still struggling for inspiration, use PriceRunner’s related categories feature to prompt your imagination.

Each category is linked to similar ones, so for example, if you know a relative is interested in computers, tap into the appropriate section on PriceRunner and check out the related categories. You’ll see here that ideas such as Software, Printers and Hard Drives are offered up. You’ll get something in each of these categories for less than £50, so you really can’t fail to stuff their stocking with success!

Get chatting about your Christmas gift ideas over at the PriceRunner forum

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