Buying a gadget as a Christmas gift doesn't have to break the bank. Here are our favorite picks for Christmas 2011.

1. Kindle
- for the bookworm

Amazon’s Kindle e-book reader is even lighter and more compact than a pocketbook, and it can carry over 1,000 books. Including delivery to the Philippines, you can get the Kindle for just under PhP 5,000.

2. iPod touch
- if you want an iPhone

With rumors of an iPhone 5 abound, don’t get the iPhone 4S this Christmas. But if you want the 4S’s features stat, make do with the iPod touch, which also comes in white. SRP PhP 11,490.

3. MiLi Power Miracle
- for the person with too many gadgets

Never experience another low-bat moment again with the MiLi Power Miracle. If you remember to charge and bring it, of course. SRP PhP 1,650.

4. Sony PlayStation Vita
- for the gamer

For the affordable price (estimated PhP 15,000), this handheld gadget packs a lot of power under the hood. Sony is releasing the Vita just in time for Christmas.

5. Alcatel OneTouch Blaze 990
- for the savvy smartphone user

This Android-powered smartphone is a good deal for its features (5 MP camera, FM radio, etc.) and power. Retails for PhP 9,999.

6. Xbox 360 + Kinect Bundle
- for family fun

Consider this video game console as a single gift to a family with kids or kids-at-heart. Prices vary, as low as PhP 15,000.

7. Sony Walkman W Series
- for the runner

It looks like a pair of headphones, but it’s a wireless and water-resistant music player that comes in four cute colors. SRP PhP 3,999.

8. LapDance laptop bags
- for the laptop owner

Gadgets need to be carried around too. LapDance offers a selection of stylish and discreet laptop bags for both men and women. Prices range from PhP 2,000-3,000. www.lapdancetechgear.com

9. SanDisk Memory Vault
- for the digital media hoarder

This hard disk is said to last up to 100 years, perfect for treasured digital photos and videos. PhP 2,500 for 8GB model.

10. Phyliss Body Analyzer
- for gym rats and gym rats to-be

Give this to a friend or relative who has just joined the Bon Appétit Diet with Dr. Jean-Michel Cohen. Available from Deal Grocer for PhP 2,150.