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Father's Day 2015: A tech gift pack for under $100

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  • AmazonBasics Executive Stylus

    AmazonBasics Executive Stylus

    To begin with the basics, if your father owns a mobile device, a stylus always comes in handy. The AmazonBasics Executive Stylus is a sleek-looking, silver stylus which will only set you back $5.99 and is suitable for a variety of smartphones and tablets.

    Amazon | Total cost of the kit: $5.99

    Published: June 12, 2015 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Charlie Osborne

  • Cube F1 portable speakers

    Cube F1 portable speakers

    With its price sliced from $59.99 to $19.99, the SoundPal Cube F1 is a budget-friendly portable speaker system perfect for Father's Day. Compatible with any Bluetooth-enabled device, the Cube F1 has a 30-feet range, is powered by a 800mAh lithium-ion battery and can be used comfortably in the office or outdoors.

    Amazon | Total cost of the Father's Day kit so far: $25.98

    Published: June 12, 2015 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Charlie Osborne

  • Google Chromecast streaming device

    Google Chromecast streaming device

    When it comes to budget-friendly streaming devices, you can't get much better than Google's Chromecast dongle. Available for $35, the dongle fits into the back of your father's television set and allows streaming from third-party apps such as Netflix, YouTube, HBO Go, Hulu Plus and Pandora via smartphones, tablets and desktop systems.

    Best Buy | Total cost of the Father's Day kit so far: $60.98

    Published: June 12, 2015 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Charlie Osborne

  • A portable charger

    A portable charger

    An external battery charger is always a handy gadget to throw into your bag -- and if your dad is often on the road, he will appreciate this gift in your tech pack. The Anker 2nd Generation Astro mini is an 3350mAh battery charger small enough to fit into your pocket, and capable of charging most smartphones up to full capacity in one go. Better still, you will only pay $12.99 at the moment to purchase one.

    Amazon | Total cost of the Father's Day kit so far: $73.97

    Published: June 12, 2015 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Charlie Osborne

  • Clean it up

    Clean it up

    Mobile device and PC screens eventually suffer smudge marks and dust. To keep your dad's devices looking squeaky clean, add a pack of MagicFiber Microfiber cleaning cloths to the Father's Day tech kit. A pack of two costs $5.99.

    Amazon | Total cost of the Father's Day kit so far: $79.96

    Published: June 12, 2015 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Charlie Osborne

  • SanDisk Cruzer Fit 32GB USB storage drive

    SanDisk Cruzer Fit 32GB USB storage drive

    Coming in at a current price of $13.99, the SanDisk Cruzer Fit 32GB USB storage drive will give your father a handy amount of storage space to take with him while at work or on the road.

    Amazon | Total cost of the Father's Day kit so far: $93.95

    Published: June 12, 2015 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Charlie Osborne

  • A useful keyring

    A useful keyring

    Now we only have just over six bucks to spend, what can be left for a gadget-loving dad? The Swiss+Tech 7-in-1 keyring tool is our final addition, and works as a knife, Philips screwdriver, bottle opener and flashlight. This add-on item at Amazon costs $5.45.

    Amazon | Total cost of the Father's Day kit: $99.49

    Published: June 12, 2015 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

    Caption by: Charlie Osborne

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Charlie Osborne

By Charlie Osborne | June 12, 2015 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT) | Topic: Mobility

  • AmazonBasics Executive Stylus
  • Cube F1 portable speakers
  • Google Chromecast streaming device
  • A portable charger
  • Clean it up
  • SanDisk Cruzer Fit 32GB USB storage drive
  • A useful keyring

On a budget and have a tech-loving dad? These useful gifts altogether will cost under $100 and keep him happy this year.

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AmazonBasics Executive Stylus

To begin with the basics, if your father owns a mobile device, a stylus always comes in handy. The AmazonBasics Executive Stylus is a sleek-looking, silver stylus which will only set you back $5.99 and is suitable for a variety of smartphones and tablets.

Amazon | Total cost of the kit: $5.99

Published: June 12, 2015 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT)

Caption by: Charlie Osborne

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By Charlie Osborne | June 12, 2015 -- 07:00 GMT (00:00 PDT) | Topic: Mobility

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