The Ultimate Tech Gift Guide

David Anders

Reporter

“Going with a gift card? Make that your last resort. A personal gift with some thought involved is always better.”

Samantha Cossick

Managing Editor

“Price check and hang on to your receipts. Many stores offer a price-match guarantee if the item goes on sale elsewhere within 30 days.”

Taylor Gadsden

Reporter

“Some of the best deals are found online, so I like to save some gas, skip the crowds and do all my shopping at a few trusted online retailers.”

Lisa Iscrupe

Reporter

“Always make a list! ‘The Christmas Gift List Lite’ in the App store is a great way to keep track of each person you are shopping for and your budget.”

Trey Paul

Editor

“The sooner the better. I used to think I got my best inspiration in the final days (hours?) before gift-giving time … but I was wrong. Don’t delay, get it done early.”

Mark Prigg

Editorial Director

“Don’t be afraid to cancel your order if you find a better deal — you can usually do this without any problems right up until your order ships.”

Sr. Reporter

“I’m a big fan of the Chrome extension Honey. It automatically finds and applies promo codes to your cart order. Most of the time, you end up saving a few bucks. “