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A smaller budget is no problem if the thing is the right one. These are well-made objects with long histories, each at or under $50.
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About $23, and the most gift for the money on this site.
Someone who cooks outdoors, packs a proper picnic, or would rather own one good tool than a drawer of gadgets.
They want something that survives the dishwasher. The wooden handle won't. Check local carry laws, too.
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About $30. Small, quiet and analogue, for someone keeping the phone out of the bedroom.
Someone trying to get the phone out of the bedroom.
They need a big glowing display, or a snooze button. This one is small and analogue. The BC02X version adds snooze and a backlight.
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Right at the limit, and in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Add a box of filters if there's room.
The person who makes the coffee for someone else every morning.
They want coffee at the press of a button, or they won't add a kettle and a grinder. It needs both to shine.
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