Christmas is coming around the corner and the rumor mill is filled with â’Black Fridayâ’ deals. What do you get for your geekiest family member?
There is no need to wait for cyber monday or black friday to get your shopping done for great deal and gift ideas. We have put together a great list of ideas for those nerds, geeks or techies in your life.
In picking out a gift for you geeky loved one – it is not always about a complete gift. Geeks love projects.
Note: Prices might change; use these suggestions towards your search for the perfect tech gift.
Under $100
Roku - The Roku digital video player instantly streams high quality movies from Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, MLB, and much more from the Internet directly to your TV. No monthly fee. $79.99 or $99.99 (http://tinyurl.com/ttroku)
Computer Get a refurbished computer and let your geek install a free Operating System like Ubuntu, Suse, Mint and many more. Refurbished PC $70-80 (http://tinyurl.com/ttgiftpc)
Netflix - Netflix features include watching movies online, and unlimited DVDs (1 DVD out at a time) will make any person happy. 6 Months $53.94, 1 Year $107.88 (http://tinyurl.com/ttnetflix)
Mini Monitor - This handy display is perfect for an IM client, widgets, PC gaming tools, email, a spreadsheet, PhotoShop tools, or even video. $99.99 (http://tinyurl.com/ttusbmonitor)
.Name Domain Package – You don’t want to just give the gift of a domain, a geek needs more. With the right package your geek can have unlimited email addressses, databases, ftp, minimal 10GB of online space and free unlimited subdomains. Make sure when picking out a domain name it isnâ’t too cute. Also, it makes a perfect gift for someone who wants their resume online, start blogging or start your own family website. .Name Domain with Business Package $60.00/yr (http://tinyurl.com/ttdomain)
Netbook – Yes a brand new netbook for under $99.99 - What is a Netbook? It looks like a laptop but slightly smaller. A great gift for a college student or a person who likes to travel.
Tablet – The hottest tech has been and will be Tablet Computers. These are packed with touch screen, apps and all the function of a computer in a portable one-piece technology. You can get an awesome Android tablet for under $99.
Under $50
Classic XBOX - Give the gift of project. Turn the originial Xbox gaming console into an entertainment center with XBMC Media Center. $49.99 (http://tinyurl.com/classicxbox)
Make Magazine – Make Magazine is devoted to DIY technology projects. Published Quarterly. Year Subscription: $34.95 (http://tinyurl.com/ttmakemag)
R2-D2 USB Hub - Plug, up to four, USB devices into a hub Star Wars style. $49.95 (http://tinyurl.com/r2dshub)
Interactive T-Shirts - My picks are the Electronic Rock Guitar Shirt, Electronic Drum Kit Shirt and Personal Soundtrack Shirt. $29.99 (http://tinyurl.com/interactivetshirt)
3 Months of Unlimited Gaming – The service is called GameFly and you can give your favorite geek three months of intense gaming for just $42.95. (GameFly Gift Certificate)
Under $25
Nuts & Volts Magazine – Nuts & Volts is written for the hands-on hobbyist, design engineer, technician and experimenter. Published Monthly. Year Subscription: $24.95 (http://tinyurl.com/nutsvoltsmag)
I Am Not A Paper Cup – $19.99 (http://tinyurl.com/giftpapercup)
Video Games – There are plenty games available for under $25. You just have to know where to look (http://tinyurl.com/gamesunder20) or (http://tinyurl.com/gamesunder25)
Wireless Keyboard – Control and convenience are at your fingertips with a Wireless DeskTop 800 Keyboard and Mouse Combo. The strong and secured wireless signal allows you to choose where you want to work. $24.99 (http://tinyurl.com/keyboardunder25)
Flickr Unlimited Account – A full year of unlimited uploads, unlimited storage and much more. $24.95 (http://www.flickr.com/)
MP3 Player – Music, enough said. $24.99 (MP3 Player Under $25
Under $10
Soda Can Robot Kit – $9.99 (http://tinyurl.com/giftsodacanrobot)
Flying Monkey – $3.99 (http://tinyurl.com/ttflymonkey)
Red LED Scrolling Message Badge – $8.99 (Scrolling LED Name Badge)
Star Wars Plush Toy – $9.99 (http://tinyurl.com/ttstplush)
Shocking Pen – $5.99 (http://tinyurl.com/ttpenshock)
Ultimate 5-in-1 Geek Pen – $9.99 (http://tinyurl.com/ttgeekpen)
Solder Practice Kit – $9.95 (http://tinyurl.com/ttskit)
Zombie Survival Guide – $3.29 (http://tinyurl.com/ttzombie)
Star Maps – $9.36 (http://tinyurl.com/ttstarmap)
PC Drawer and Locking Safe – $9.95 (http://tinyurl.com/ttpcsafe)
Mug Boss 12 Pocket Organizer – $5.95 (http://tinyurl.com/ttmugorg)
USB Flex Light -$2.99 (http://tinyurl.com/ttusblight)
Disc Cleaner – $7.99 (http://tinyurl.com/ttdcleaner)
Digital Photo Frame Keychain – $5.99 (http://tinyurl.com/ttdchain)
