Christmas Gifts for Geeks

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Posted by ryuzaki0 on Monday December 15, 2003 @04:17AM from the what-do-folks-want dept.

scottfi writes "The shopping season is just about over and I'm always on the lookout for the cool geek gadget to get friends and family (or myself). What cool items are on your list this year or you have wrapped up for others? There are a ton of gift guides online, but I always like to see what the slashdot crowd would like under their tree." I recommend the Harmony Remote, an iPod, and of course a Slashdot Subscription ;)

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Something for the geek girl... by tuxette · 2003-12-15 04:31 · Score: 5, Informative

Linux jewelry!
For example, the swinging Tux pendant is simply adorable! She'll love you forever for it!
:-)

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Re:new leatherman by cjustus · 2003-12-15 04:34 · Score: 5, Informative

I have a Leatherman Micra that I end up using just about every other day... Lend it to co-workers all the time too... Carry it everywhere (fits on a key chain)... All the basic tools in a tiny package -- rock solid... I got it as a gift from the in-laws... Truly a great gift idea...

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Re:DVD Burner by Oopsz · 2003-12-15 04:35 · Score: 5, Informative

I had the same problems, and decided to go with DVD+RW (Just for video, not data storage.) Dual format burners are coming down in price, too, so you don't have to settle for one side.

An FAQ
Useful link

have fun, nothing like getting a new geek toy :D
My shopping list by Ellen+Spertus · 2003-12-15 05:23 · Score: 5, Informative
I considered a USB coffee cup warmer for my husband until I read that it only keeps coffee lukewarm. I also considered the WFS-1 wifi detector, which is far superior to the Kensington model, but I nixed that because it doesn't distinguish between open and closed networks.
If we were filling stockings for grown-ups, I'd have gotten a bunch of Cyberguy Power Strip Liberators, which double your outlet access and are only $2.39 each. I have some and love them.
I was going to get my puzzle-loving brother-in-law a Shmuzzle Puzzle, but the U.S. rerelease, which had been scheduled for Dec. 3 on QVC has been postponed indefinitely. Canadians can buy them over the counter.
Some of the geekier presents I ordered for my nieces and nephews, all of whom are of course brilliant:
- Harry Potter Wizard Chess and Chess for Juniors for 8 year old.
- Skyrail Suspension Marble Run for artistic 9yo and engineering 5yo.
- Smart the Dog LEGO set for 9yo (also considered Motor the Monkey set.
- Techno Blocks, "the world's only preschool remote-control construction toy", for my 5yo engineer.
- Terry Pratchett's delightful Bromeliad (fun for ages 5 to adult) to begin reading aloud and then leave behind.
- Grow-a-Frog kit for 8yo naturalist.
- Geometric and creative Images coloring kit for artistic 6yo.
- Cattus Petasatus [Cat in the Hat] and a Latin dictionary for a sister-in-law.
- 500-in-1 electronic project lab for grown sister-in-law because you're never too old to learn. (Note the large discount over the Amazon price.)
- Disney's Princess Magical Dress Up software to encourage my 6yo niece to wrest the family computer from her 8yo brother (although that may be futile, since we're also giving him a Real One Arcade subscription).
Slightly less geeky gifts:
- Family Classics 50 Movie Mega Pack 12-DVDs at only $29.99