It’s crunch time with only a few days left for you to polish off your holiday shopping list. Time is short for shipping, which means you must turn to a power shipper like Amazon or a local store like Best Buy where you can do in-store pickup to save time. Below you will find ten small gifts that won’t break the bank for the iOS owner in your life. If you have any others, please share them in the comments.
Targus Slim Stylus for iPhone or iPad ($10 at Best Buy)
Easily draw or write on the capacitive touch-screen of your iPhone or iPad with this Targus slim stylus. It’s a basic model that gets the job done and feels good in your hand. If you can afford a bit more, then the Wacom Bamboo Stylus ($23) has the same feel and offers replaceable tips.
Scosche reVIVE II Dual-USB Auto Adapter ($25 at Best Buy)
With the reVIVE II, you can easily charge most USB powered devices including your iPad, iPad and more. The charger has two ports, one with the juice for an iPad, allowing you to charge two devices using only one of your car’s valuable 12v DC power sockets.
Skullcandy Ink’d 2 Earbud Headphones ($16 at Best Buy)
If you want some decent-sounding ear buds to throw into your bag, then grab these Ink’d 2 headphones from Skullcandy. They’ll get the job done, and you won’t be out big bucks if lose them in transit. I have a pair that I use for running, and they’re great for casual listening.
Sony – Over-The-Ear Headphones ($20 at Best Buy)
Sometimes all you need is a basic set of headphones to listen to music at your desk. These over-the-ear models are perfect for those who don’t like ear buds because they just don’t fit properly. As you can see from the photo above, these headphones feature some cushy ear pads for comfortable wear.
Glif Tripod Mount and Stand for iPhone 5 ($20 at Amazon)
The Glif is a handy iPhone 5 accessory that does two things — it mounts your iPhone onto a tripod and props up your iPhone at various angles. It’s perfect for new and experienced iPhoneographers. There’s also a version for the iPhone 4/4S at the same price.
Griffin A-Frame iPad Stand ($12 at Amazon)
The Griffin A-Frame is a solid desktop stand that’ll hold your iPad upright to watch videos or prop it up at a lower, wrist-friendly angle if you need to type out a tweet. It has an aluminum design and a non-slip cushioned cradle that’ll fit a naked iPad as well as one in a lightweight case.
PowerGen Dual USB Travel Wall Charger with Swivel plug ($15 at Amazon)
The PowerGen Dual Port USB Wall Charger charges your iPad, iPhone and more. It includes an LED indicator to make sure the USB charger is properly connected to an outlet and a swivel plug that makes it easy to store. It produces an output of 15W or 3.1A .
Nite Ize Steelie Car Mount Kit ($23 at Amazon)
The Steelie Car Mount Kit allows you to attach any iPhone, with or without a rigid case, to any vehicle dashboard. best of all you can swivel it in any direction, allowing you unlimited viewing angles. One caveat — It does require you to attach a magnetic socket to the back of your iPhone. If you can get past the piece of metal on your phone, the mount works well for viewing your phone in your car, especially when you are using navigation.
iPhone 3-in-1 USB Retractable Cable (30pin + Lightning + microUSB) ($22 at Amazon)
Some iOS owners are still living or working in a mixed charging environment. You know those folks — they have an iPad 2 kicking around their coffee table, an iPhone mini in their bag and a Mophie case-enclosed iPhone 5 in their pocket. This 3 in 1 data transfer/ charger cord is all they need for charging. This retractable cable includes a 30-pin charger for an older iOS device, a lightning charger for a newer iOS device and a microUSB plug for everything else.
Apple Store and iTunes Gift Cards ($25 or less at Apple)
The gift of a gift card is perfect for the iOS owner with everything. You can grab an Apple Store Gift Card so they can buy a new accessory at Apple’s Online Store or at an Apple Retail Store. There’s also an iTunes Gift Card for purchases on the iTunes Store, iBooks Store, App Store, or Mac App Store.
