Giving the gift of tech doesn’t need to empty your wallet. You can get your family and friends gadgets they’ll really love at a reasonable price. We’re talking fun stuff, here, like a helicopter you can control with your smartphone. And practical stuff, like a keyboard for their iPad. And then there’s a high-tech beer tender–just because. Whether they’re mobile aficionados, budding chefs, or family photographers, here are 25 great gift ideas for less.

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Apple iPhone 4 ($99)

Know someone who’s been pining for the iPhone 4? In light of the upcoming iPhone 4S, Apple has lowered the 8GB iPhone 4’s price to a very reasonable $99. Give the gift of a beautiful 960 x 640 display, iOS 5 and iCloud, and the design that set the smartphone standard—just remember there’s a two-year contract they’ll have to keep.

$99; www.apple.com