By Stephanie Gwee

BEING finicky gadget users does not mean you have to fork out a huge chunk of your pay cheque just to snag some high-end systems.

Here are some wallet-friendly gadgets that you can land.

Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220 Noise isolation Earphones
S$99 (usual price: S$129)
Booth: 6311

Ultimate Ears has tickled our ear bones with its cutting-edge design (think: tiny bullet-shaped earbuds) and eardrum-numbing bass.

What really sets these gems apart from its rivals is the low price point - at under S$100, you are treating your ears to awesome output and solid noise isolation.

It comes with three silicone ear-cushions and a titanium-coated speaker to let you enjoy more musical detail.

Creative Inspire S2
S$119
Booth: 6121

Creative has sprinkled pixie dust on this space-saving speaker system which delivers balanced and dynamic audio. A solid subwoofer also belts out pumping bass for your musical enjoyment and gaming action.

Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000
S$99 (receive S$10 instant cashback)
Booth: 6376, 6101, 6868, 6111 and 6801

This compact keyboard not only looks good, but its spill-resistant technology means you will not regret it when you tip over your can of coke.

Its quicktouch function also lets you enjoy one-touch access to commonly used applications.

The keyboard comes with a rodent that boasts the BlueTrack sensor - letting it track on surfaces like marble, carpet and wood.

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