Get some last-minute tech gifts for around $50

— -- Great technology gifts don't need to cost a fortune. You can find fantastic tech toys for everyone on your list for about $50. Here are some of my favorites.

Let's start with the kids. They love remote control helicopters. So, why not give the child on your list something even better? Wowwee's Bladestar ($40) flies and hovers like a helicopter. But it's designed for indoor use. Sensors prevent it from crashing into walls.

It can even be guided with your hands. Pair two Bladestars and you can have an in-air dogfight.

What do road warriors want more than anything else? Something to remind them of the comforts of home. HP's DF300A1 portable photo frame ($55) features a sharp 3.5-inch screen. It accepts a variety of memory cards and has a rechargeable battery.

Go the extra yard and include photos with the frame. Load the internal memory with up to 45 photos. Or, put the photos on a memory card.

Shopping for a true geek is never easy. So, get them something they'll use. A Mimobot flash drive combines fun and practicality. These designer flash drives are shaped like fictional characters. Many are limited editions.

I recommend a Star Wars Mimobot. For example, choose a 2-gigabyte Luke Skywalker or Boba Fett for $50. Nothing appeals to geeks like Star Wars.

Few things improve photographs like a tripod. Tripods prevent blurring associated with shaky hands and allow long exposures. Your favorite photographer probably has a full-sized tripod. But, you can give one that attaches to virtually anything.

Joby's Gorillapod has flexible legs that wrap around objects. There are several versions of the Gorillapod for different camera types. Buy one for a point and shoot for about $20. You'll spend $45 on one that works with an SLR and zoom lens.

Give your favorite runner the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit ($30). It connects to an Apple iPod Nano to track running time, calories burned and more. If your runner doesn't have a Nano, consider the Nike+ SportBand ($60). It offers the same features, but no iPod is required.