2010 HTCYou Holiday Android Gift Guide

Christmas is nearing and it’s time to start finding the perfect gifts for your family and your friends! We all love Android, don’t we? So, here are some gift ideas for Android fans!

1. Phone cases

There are many kinds of phone cases: side cases, top cases, skin cases, leather cases, hard cases, etc. You can also choose which kind of phone case would be perfect based on the person’s character. Do they like it classy, simple, cute, or simply anything that’s functional?

Check out Android Community’s store, where you can find classy and simple phone cases starting from $6.95. I also recommend you Pure Wireless, an online store specializing in phone accessories. They have lots of hard cases starting from $5.99. The cases come with different designs and patterns for those who like having a stylish-looking phone.

You can also go for handmade phone wallets. They’re usually more expensive but there are a lot of nice handmade ones, I’m sure everybody will love it! They look wonderful and the craft doesn’t seem bad either. Here are the online shops I like the most: kerriannshop and rockitbot, both selling their phone wallets starting from $25.

2. Android goodies

Being an Android fan doesn’t only mean having an Android phone and buy apps from the Android Market. Let your friends show off their love to the cute green mascot! Go to Zazzle where you can find many Android goodies. Here are a few ideas for you!

- Tshirts

Check out these Android tshirts with many different designs, for example this simple tshirt (image: left) for $15. You might also want to check out the official Google Store to get this cool Android Skateboarder Tshirt for $15.10 or go for a classic one for $11.49 (image: right).

- Mousepads

Mousepads are always useful for home or office and it’s also nice to decorate your desk with an Android mousepad! You can get the left one on the picture for $11.60 or the Android Army Mousepad for $12.35.

- Mugs

It will be cold outside and it’s surely nice to have a new mug for hot chocolate, tea, or coffee, you name it. Of course, accompanied by the green Android mascot! You can purchase the skateboarder mug for $15.95, I Love Android mug for $13.95, or the one featuring Android mascots in different appearances for $18.40.

- Keychains

That Android Mini Green Robot Toy Mascot can surely be a nice little gift, right? Get it for $6.95 on Amazon. There is a cheaper and more simple keychain on Zazzle though, which is priced at $3.05. You might also want to get a 4GB USB keychain from the Google Store for $23.88.

Other ideas for Android goodies would be this cap from the Google Store for $5.50, or the plush robot from ThinkGeek for $12.99. You can also get this limited handmade phone charm for $4. By limited I really mean limited, as there’s only one (!) item available. Its maker might make more of them though. Another limited item: Android eating Apple phone sticker for $3.

These Android mini collectibles from Dead Zebra might also be great as little gifts, too bad they’re currently sold out. However, you can stalk the site every now and then, as they’re planning to release Standard Green Androids soon!

We hope this guide can help you get gift ideas. Happy shopping and spread the Android love!