Photos: Graduate gift guide for 2019

Casetify Airpod case skin

Opt for one of Casetify's neon Airpod case skins. It's an inexpensive yet cool tech-focused gift. $25

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Diesel On Full Guard 2.5 smartwatch

Diesel's On Full Guard 2.5 smartwatch has heart rate tracking, swimproof functionality, payment methods, and untethered GPS. It also includes weather filters that change the look of the dial based on local weather. The brown leather version retails at $325, and a stainless steel version retails at $350.

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Edifier noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones

The Edifier W860NB Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones limit outside interference with Bluetooth V4.1 technology that supports NFC pairing and offers up to 25 hours of playback. $169.99

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Edifier's bookshelf speakers

The Edifier R1700BT bookshelf speakers are affordable with high-quality sound. They have a 10-degree angle to direct sound at the listener, and they have a front-facing bass reflex port. $149 for the set.

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Bullfrog BF100 Bluetooth speaker

The Bullfrog BF100 has four speakers and 16 watts of power. There's an AUX jack and a charging USB connection that work with a Bluetooth range of up to 100 feet. $149.95

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Casetify DTLA impact-resistant iPhone case

A grown-up style phone case for the new grad from Casetify. The DTLA impact resistant iPhone case can be personalized with initials or a name. $49

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Cush BT headphones

The Kicker CushBT headphones are optimized for use with Siri and Google assistants and feature up to 20 hours of listening power on one charge. $149.95

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Casetify laptop cases

Casetify has laptop cases for everything from the MacBook Pro Touchbar 15, as seen here, to the MacBook Air lineup. This blue agate 1.8mm hardshell case protects your laptop in a stylish way. Customized cases with your own artwork are also available. $55

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Crosley T100 Turntable System

Anything vintage is big this year, and your grad will appreciate this Crosley T100 Turntable System with a built-in amp, adjustable pitch control, and 30 watts of stereo speaker power. $149.95

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Hyper X Cloud Alpha Purple Edition headphones

The HyperX Cloud Alpha Purple Edition features an all-new white and metallic purple color scheme. Even if your favorite grad doesn't game, they'll enjoy listening to music or watching movies in style. $99.99

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OtterBox USB A-C + Qi Wireless Power Pack

Now that your favorite grad will be on the go more than ever, the OtterBox USB A-C + Qi Wireless Power Pack will give them the ability to stay powered up and charge up to three devices at once. $79.95

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Kicker Bluetooth earbuds

Kicker's Bluetooth, waterproof earbuds have a completely customizable fit and IP7 rating and won't slip out whether you're commuting to work or enduring your most vigorous workout. $99.95

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Nikon COOLPIX B600

The Nikon COOLPIX B600 has up to 60x optical zoom and lens shift vibration reduction for sharp and steady shots. It records full HD videos, and your results can be shared from the camera, or via a compatible smartphone or tablet. $299.95 with $30 instant savings for a limited time.

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Lume Cube AIR

The Lume Cube AIR is a portable LED light for smartphones. The AIR is compatible with iPhone, Android, digital cameras, video cameras, and GoPro and action cameras. $69.95

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Bullfrog BF400 Bluetooth speaker

The Bullfrog BF400 pumps out serious sound and is ideal for a grad's next adventure. It features a 20-hour battery life and is IP66 rated to withstand exposure to sand, dirt, water, rain, and snow without affecting the sound or build quality. $399.95

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Mujjo laptop sleeve

Mujjo's line of laptop sleeves are sleek and stylish. This black and tan version for the 13-inch MacBook Air and MacBook Pro is perfect for a college grad. $66.44

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Series 1 Nextbase 312GW Dash Cam

The Series 1 Nextbase 312GW Dash Cam includes 1080P HD recording, 140° ultra-wide-angle view, GPS logging, smartphone app for Wi-Fi connectivity, SOS data protection, inbuilt G sensor parking mode to record force data, night vision and Nextbase Replay 3 video editing software. $129

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Tapplock lite

The Tapplock lite is a smart fingerprint padlock that unlocks in under a second with the touch of a finger. The lite has the ability to store up to 100 fingerprints in case others need access, and the battery life can last up to 8 months (1,200 unlocks). Users can also utilize the Tapplock app to track the access history of the lock and grant mobile access to others via a Bluetooth feature. $59

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Surge 3D Bluetooth headphones

The Surge 3D immersive wireless Bluetooth headphones are built specifically for professional gamers, with features such as 7.1 Surround Sound and sound localization. $99 on Indiegogo with May 2019 shipping.

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Instant Pot

Consider the Instant Pot, which is essential for a new college student who will be alone in the kitchen for the first time. CNET's Brian Bennett recommends the Instant Pot Lux V3 model. $69

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Banana phone

For the purely whimsical, there's the phone with appeal--the Bluetooth Banana phone. The slogan is "talk more, smile more, save gorillas."

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MyCharge HubMax

MyCharge portable chargers are some of the most convenient on the market. The HubMax 10050mAh portable charger has an integrated Apple Lightning cable, an integrated micro-USB cable, and a built-in USB port. $99.99

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