Finding the right Christmas gift for colleagues or acquaintances can be surprisingly stressful. You want something thoughtful enough to show you made an effort, yet practical enough that it will not gather dust on someone\u2019s shelf. And when the budget is capped at around S$30, the hunt becomes even more interesting. Still, there are plenty of smart, fun and genuinely useful options if you know where to look.<\/p>\n
This year, the Hardware Zone team decided to put together a list of what we would actually buy for a Christmas party gift exchange. These are the things we would not mind receiving ourselves: small but meaningful items, clever gadgets, everyday tools and little indulgences that bring joy without blowing the budget. The kind of gifts that make people smile and think, \u201cOh, that\u2019s actually useful,\u201d instead of politely pretending they love another random novelty trinket.<\/p>\n
What we would get<\/h2>\nApple Polishing Cloth<\/h3>\n
S$29<\/b><\/p>\n This is the cloth that Apple sells to users to clean the displays of their devices. Specifically, it\u2019s marketed as the cloth that should be used to clean devices that come with the optional nano-texture displays, like the Pro Display XDR, Studio Display, MacBook Pro, and iPad Pro. That aside, it\u2019s also great for cleaning your spectacles, watches, and jewellery. In short, it\u2019s a handy piece of cloth to keep around you.<\/p>\n $22.27<\/b> An escape room in a book where you need to write, draw, search, fold, cut pages, and submit answers online to solve the puzzles and escape. Play as a secret agent trying to save the world before disaster strikes. <\/p>\n $28.89<\/b> Singapore is famously known to be a hot and humid country, that is why this portable rechargeable JisuLife fan would be the perfect under $30 gift to keep cool under the sweltering heat.<\/p>\n S$25.50<\/b><\/p>\n You don\u2019t know panic until you need some AA batteries and can\u2019t find any in your house. These rechargeable AA Eneloop Pro batteries from Panasonic can be recharged up to 500 times and come pre-charged for convenience. What about the charger, you ask? Well, that exceeds the budget, so I guess we\u2019ll just have to be forced to attend next year\u2019s party.<\/p>\n $6.56<\/b> Few things are as festive, thoughtful, helpful, and affordable as a proper USB-C to USB-C 100W charging cable that lights up like a Christmas tree. You can even buy a bundle of these for the countless Secret Santa gatherings you need to attend in the name of \u201ccompany bonding,\u201d or risk tanking your performance appraisal for \u201cnot being a team player\u201d (based on a true story). Also, buying a bunch won\u2019t break the piggy bank, and you can even throw in two pieces to make your attempt look slightly more sincere. Be sure to select the correct variant before you add it to the cart.<\/p>\n $20.63<\/b> Feeling nostalgic and missing the old retro arcade games from decades ago? Now you can play them on this! Its small size easily fits your pocket, and you can bring it along with you wherever you go. Very handy for staying occupied on the bus or MRT, but don\u2019t forget to alight at your destination.<\/p>\n S$29.00<\/b><\/p>\n It may seem clich\u00e9, but who can argue against having a bit of physical storage to back up their Google Drive? While any USB thumbdrive will work in this case, SanDisk\u2019s Dual Drive Go has a male USB-A and USB-C port on either end, making it an almost universal option.<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s note and disclaimer: The deals are not an endorsement or recommendation of the product from the editorial team. Instead, the listed items present themselves as a good deal based on the novelty factor and how much of a discount it is being offered from standard retail pricing at the time of publishing. Please note that we are not responsible in any way if you\u2019re unable to secure the listed offer due to errors on our part or should the offers expire by the time you\u2019ve checked them<\/sub><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n
The Cypher Files: An Escape Room\u2026 in a Book!<\/h3>\n
$32.70<\/s> 32% off<\/i> <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
JisuLife Life9 USB Rechargeable Handheld Fan<\/h3>\n
$30.90<\/s> 7% off<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Panasonic Eneloop Pro Rechargeable AA Battery<\/h3>\n
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SVFIREK 100W Super Fast Charging Cable RGB<\/h3>\n
$11.12<\/s> 41% off<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
Playpop Retro Arcade Handheld<\/h3>\n
$21.49<\/s> 4% off<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Go USB Type-C, 128GB<\/h3>\n
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