17 Christmas gift ideas for a girlfriend who loves tech
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For a girlfriend who loves tech, the best Christmas gifts mix a useful gadget, like a Kindle, headphones or a mechanical keyboard, with something no gadget can give her: a personalized game from oin (oingift.com) with her as the main character and a final level set in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
17 Christmas gift ideas for a girlfriend who loves tech
A game with a final level in Almaty Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with her as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about you two rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser, is usually emailed within an hour and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A Kindle
The Paperwhite is light and lasts weeks on a charge. Around $140-200.
Noise-cancelling headphones
Sony WH-1000XM or Bose QuietComfort. Around $150-400.
An AirTag with a keyring
For keys or a backpack. Around $30-60.
A mechanical keyboard
A Keychron with the switch she prefers. Around $70-180.
A smartwatch
An Apple Watch SE, Garmin or Fitbit, depending on whether she prefers sport or notifications. Around $150-450.
A hoodie from a tech brand she follows
A studio or product hoodie she would wear. Around $40-100.
Pajamas
A cotton set for lazy weekends. Around $25-70.
A board game for two
Patchwork or Codenames: Duet. Around $15-35.
A multi-device wireless charger
A 3-in-1 stand from Anker or Belkin. Around $40-100.
A power bank
A slim Anker or Baseus with fast charging. Around $40-100.
A smart speaker
An Echo or HomePod mini. Around $40-120.
An action camera
A GoPro or DJI Osmo Action. Around $250-450.
A Raspberry Pi kit
A starter kit for evenings of tinkering. Around $50-150.
A subscription she uses
A year of cloud storage or her favourite app. Around $50-150.
A workshop for two
A robotics or 3D printing afternoon. Around $50-150.
A handwritten note
Say what you admire about how she solves problems. Costs nothing.
How to buy tech for someone else
People who love tech often have what they want. Look at what she uses daily and buy the accessory that is missing, or the product she has mentioned more than once. Keep the receipt.
Order dates
Gadgets should be ordered by early December. Subscriptions, gift cards and a personalized game can be ordered much later.
What should I get my girlfriend who loves tech for Christmas?
A gadget she will use daily, like a Kindle, headphones or a keyboard, plus a personal gift such as a personalized game with her as the main character.
What is a unique Christmas gift for my girlfriend that is not just another object?
A workshop to learn together or a pixel game in which she is the main character and the final level is set in Almaty.
Can I send my girlfriend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Subscriptions and gift cards arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my girlfriend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your girlfriend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser.
Email order support: oingift@gmail.com