Since Christmas is just around the corner, it's that time of the year to go shopping for your loved ones! We know it's a challenge to find that perfect gift for those special tech geeks in your family. What's worse, these popular gadgets are usually ridiculously expensive. So to help you out, here is our modest compilation of some of the coolest yet affordable techie gift ideas, which you can use as your reference guide. Surely, this will guarantee you won't go over your Christmas budget for all those tech-savvy friends and family.

GoPro Hero+	GoPro offers the best value for an action camera with built-in Wi-Fi that shoots at 60 frames per second. Adrenaline junkies can shoot HD video and 8-megapixel stills, controlling the shots via the GoPro smartphone app for Android and iOS. The GoPro Hero+ is also waterproof straight out of the box, so you can turn it on and instantly dive right in. Price: $199.99 at Amazon
Polaroid Zip	The Zip is a super-simple photo printer. Turn it on, connect it to your iPhone or Android via Bluetooth, and hit the print button on a free app. What you'll get -- 2x3-inch instant prints. You don't have to worry about costly ink cartridges, either. The Zip uses special photo paper (a 30-pack costs $14.99) that's ink-free and comes out dry-to-touch. You don't even need to shake them. Price: $129.99 at Amazon
Google Chromecast	Wireless streaming sticks don't get any cheaper or easier to use than the Google Chromecast. This little HDMI dongle attaches to a TV, and using it is pretty simple. Simply open a supported app such as Netflix or Pandora on your laptop, tablet or smartphone, and hit the Cast button. Your content will show up instantly on your TV in full 1080p resolution, without any lag. You can even broadcast from a Google Chrome browser. Price: $35 at Amazon
Amazon Fire TV	You can't talk about media players and streaming devices without mentioning the Amazon Fire TV. It's the perfect balance between value and performance. The Amazon Fire TV can handle all your media needs, taking advantage of Amazon's ample content library. To make the deal even more enticing, this little set-top box can even handle some gaming! Just keep in mind these games will be mobile titles. Regardless, it's a fun little gadget any person looking for a smart TV set-top box will love. Price: $99.99 at Amazon
Amazon Echo	The Amazon Echo is so much more than a Bluetooth speaker -- the Echo can access Wi-Fi, buy products through Amazon and get traffic and weather reports. The Echo relies on Alexa, your own virtual assistant. With voice-recognition tech, Alexa hears and understands your voice commands, even when you're 15 feet away from the speaker. You can ask to check your calendar, add to-do lists, set alarms, check the news, play audio books or music, and more. Amazon also programmed Echo to connect to other smart-home devices such so you can turn on a light with your voice. Price: $179.99 at Amazon
Fuji Instax Mini 70	The retro Fujifilm's Instax Mini 70 was designed with modern selfies in mind. The instant camera features a small mirror next to its lens, a timer, an automatic exposure control and a Selfie Smart mode, which automatically adjusts settings for optimal shots. Price: $124.50 at Amazon