Spend $25 or less on these last-minute gifts for Android owners

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Published 21 Dec 2013

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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.com 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 Android owner in your life. If you have any others, please share them in the comments.

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Targus Slim Stylus ($10 at Best Buy)

Easily draw or write on the capacitive touch-screen on your tablet or phone 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 offers replaceable tips for $23.

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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 tablet, smartphone and more. The charger has two ports, one with the juice for a tablet, allowing you to charge two devices using only one of your car’s valuable 12v DC power sockets.

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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.

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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.

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AmazonBasics Portable Fold-Up Travel Stand ($13 at Amazon)

The AmazonBasics portable fold-up travel stand is designed for use with most tablets 10-inches and under. It folds easily and fits in most small bags, making it extremely portable. When in use, the non-skid base keeps the stand secure on a desk or table.

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PowerGen Dual USB Travel Wall Charger with Swivel plug ($15 at Amazon)

The PowerGen Dual Port USB Wall Charger charges your Android tablet, smartphone 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 .

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Nite Ize Steelie Car Mount Kit ($23 at Amazon)

The Steelie Car Mount Kit allows you to attach any phone, 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 phone. 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.

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Anker Astro Mini 3000mAh Ultra-Compact Charger ($20 at Amazon)

The Astro Mini is a compact, lightweight charger that’ll power your device in an emergency. It’s small and  fits easily into any pocket or bag. It’s also shaped like flashlight or lipstick so it matches it with your other pocketable items and doesn’t scream “geeky charger” when you pull it out.

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Google Play Store Gift Cards ($25 or less at Google)

Google Play cards are the best choice for the person who has everything. One gift card can be used towards millions of books, songs, movies, apps, and more from the Google Play store.