Fool friends into thinking you’ve spent a fortune on them with these quirky gadgets…
MASSAGE CUSHION
You’re trying to get a partner or friend to learn to relax, but the prospect of you splashing out on a massage for them is enough to raise your blood pressure. This gadget will leave you both happy! The cylindrical device is powered by two AA batteries and gently vibrates, providing relief to those with aching muscles. It’s especially good for lower back pain – just place it between you and your chair. £10.95 from www.prezzybox.com
ALBA 4GB MP3 PLAYER – SILVER
You’re slowly saying goodbye to your CD collection and loading up on digital music files instead. But why bother spending hundreds on an expensive MP3 player? This tiny little device may not come with a screen or fancy extras, but what it does do – store and play your music – it does well. With 4GB of storage, that’s room for approximately 900 songs and it has six hours of battery life (charged via USB), it’s quite the money saver. £12.99 from www.argos.co.uk
HENRY COMPUTER VAC
Vacuum cleaners can be expensive – especially when you go for one of the high-powered ones. So if you were told you could get a Henry for £12, you’d probably be left open mouthed – until you saw the size of it. This lovely little desk-top version has been created to keep your computer keyboard as clean as a whistle. Just insert three AA batteries and watch it suck up the dust. in and around the keys. £12 from www.hawkin.com
SAT NAG IN CAR NAGGING SYSTEM
This is the perfect present for someone you dearly love – that is, until they get in the car and back-seat drive. They’ll think you’ve bought them an expensive satnav, but instead, when they turn it on, they’ll be greeted by 20 phrases including: “In 25 metres, pull over, so I can get out, slam the door, and walk away.” As a mock satnav, it’s pretty realistic, the image on the screen moves and there are street names on it, too. £8.99 from www.findmeagift.co.uk
LONG LIFE MILK PORTABLE CHARGERS
You might think £8.99 for a pint of milk is actually quite pricey, but this lactose-free carton comes with battery juice rather than dairy goodness. The small charger comes with a 2600mAh battery, so even if your phone is completely flat, you’ll be able to fully charge it up. Just keep an eye out for the “red glow” that means your battery is ready to go. It’s also available in three “flavours”: original, banana and strawberry. £8.99 from www.firebox.com