Gift guide: Tech gifts for the budget-conscious (AP)

- Economic meltdown and financial crisis are not phrases you want to hear as you ponder your holiday shopping. But it is possible to find tech-related gifts on a recession-minded budget, be they handy, entertaining or irreverent.

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from Netflix's Internet library to a TV set. Remarkably, it doesn't cost anything to watch as much as you want, provided you're already paying Netflix at least $9 per month for DVDs through the mail. It's very easy to use, and comes with a remote. The movie selection is limited and the image quality can be iffy, but some of the TV shows actually look better than DVDs. For the best quality, the user should have an Internet connection faster than 1.5 megabits per second. Swiss Army Knife for people who are just as comfortable building a campfire as they are reformatting a hard drive. In addition to the usual blade, nail file with screwdriver, scissors and key ring, the SwissFlash comes with a removable flash drive, and can also include a retractable pen and a mini LED light. Could be a good gift for the MacGyvers in your life, although I can't truly endorse a Swiss Army Knife without a corkscrew.

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