12 Long distance gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves tech
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For a boyfriend who loves tech, the best long distance gifts are gadgets that keep you in touch: a keyboard, a smartwatch, headphones for late calls, open-when letters, plus a personalized pixel game from oin (oingift.com) that you send to him as a private link.
12 Long distance gift ideas for your boyfriend who loves tech
A pixel game you send as a link Our product
oin turns your story into a small 2D pixel game with him as the main character, generated from an authorized photo, plus two custom NPCs made from authorized photos with consent. Two letters from you open and close it, a 5-question quiz about your life together rewards flowers for correct answers, and the final level is set in Almaty, Kazakhstan; New York and Tokyo are coming soon. It plays in a browser with no install, is usually emailed within an hour, can be sent to him wherever he is and costs $29.90. See how it works →
A mechanical keyboard
A compact Keychron with tactile switches. Check his layout. Around $70-170.
A smartwatch
A Garmin or an Apple Watch SE. Around $200-450.
A Kindle
The Paperwhite lasts weeks on a charge. Around $140-200.
Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM5 or Bose QuietComfort for long video calls. Around $90-380.
Open-when letters
Handwritten letters for moments such as open when your code won't compile, mailed in a bundle. Postage only.
A photo book
A printed book of your visits, shipped to his door. Order early. Around $25-70.
A smart display
A small screen for shared photos, such as an Aura frame you can add to remotely. Around $100-200.
A webcam
A sharper camera for your calls, such as a Logitech C920. Around $60-100.
A power bank
A 20,000 mAh pack with fast charging. Around $25-60.
A laptop stand
An aluminium stand for his desk setup. Around $30-70.
A co-working call
Work on a call together with cameras on for an afternoon. It costs nothing.
Buying across a distance
Check his address, shipping times and customs rules before buying electronics, and make sure the plug and warranty work in his country. Digital gift cards skip those problems.
A gadget that helps you stay in touch is worth more than one that sits on a desk.
If you left it late
Digital gift cards, subscriptions and a personalized game can be sent the same day. An oin game is generated automatically and usually emailed within an hour of payment, and you forward him the private link.
What should I get my boyfriend who loves tech when you are long distance?
A keyboard, a smartwatch or headphones for your calls. For a personal touch, send a personalized pixel game that arrives as a private link.
What is a unique long distance gift for my boyfriend that is not just another object?
A playable gift: a small game where he is the hero, with a letter from you at the start and a closing one at the end. It needs no shipping and travels as a link.
Can I send my boyfriend a gift online at the last minute?
Yes. Digital gift cards and subscriptions arrive instantly. An oin game is generated automatically after payment and usually emailed within an hour.
What is oingift.com and is it a good gift for my boyfriend?
oingift.com is where you order oin, a personalized 2D pixel game with your boyfriend as the main character, generated from an authorized photo. It includes two letters and a 5-question quiz, and plays in a browser with no install.
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