Today we’re going to take a look at five awesome gadgets under £50 – all of which would make brilliant Christmas gifts if you’re looking for some! Let’s get started.
5. Six-Axis Mini Quadcopter Drone with Camera
We’ve got to start with the drone. This mini quadcopter is surprisingly advanced given its £40 price, with six-axis movement, video recording and live broadcast of your flight to a small LCD integrated into the remote control. The size of the quadcopter makes it safe to fly indoors, with a frame that covers the rotors to prevent injury. If you want a cheap introduction to the fun of flying a quadcopter, this is it.
4. Remote Pillow
This one is amusing in its simplicity – it’s a pillow that actually works as a universal remote control. It’s hard to lose, works with TVs, DVD players, satellite and cable boxes, and of course it’s comfortable too. Not bad for £20, eh?
3. Mini Camera with LED Flash
I imagine this mini camera being wrapped in a series of increasingly large camera boxes, so that the gift recipient / victim gets ever more confused as they find out just how small the camera they’re getting really is. The only thing more impressive than the size of this camera is the fact that it actually works. Slip in a microSD card, and you can take 2-megapixel photos or 720p videos… and you can even use the integrated LED flash. Amazing stuff for a camera that measures just 35 x 30 x 27 millimetres.
2. MiPow Playbulb Candle
The MiPow Playbulb is quite novel: a smart candle. You get a beautiful warming light, just like a traditional candle, but you can choose its colour and intensity on your iPhone or Android smartphone. It’s safe for indoor and outdoor use, and of course with no flame it’s much safer than the real deal. The best part? You blow on it to turn it off. Brilliant.
1. Binatone The Brick Retro Bluetooth Mobile Phone
Our final choice is perhaps the most useful gadget of the bunch. The Brick is a retro handset that can work as a mobile phone or a Bluetooth headset. It comes complete with comfortably large buttons and the ultimate mobile game: Snake. Its massive integrated battery provides 470 hours of standby time, and 14 hours of talk time. It works with standard-size SIM cards and 2G networks – no data required here! There are still a few modern touches, with a built-in flashlight, a microSD slot for your music and a speaker for the same. If you want to bring back the glory days of early mobiles, pick up The Brick.
Conclusion
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