Christmas Gifts for Geeks

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 ;)

Comments

Another gaming console?

[Xentax]

So, I have a PS2 and a GameCube from last year's gift-a-thon. And I have a PC as well, naturally.

Based on personal experience, do you readers out there think I should get someone to get me an XBox? I hear wonderful things about the XBox Live experience (compared to PC online games), for example, and there are a couple games I've not had the chance to try because they're XBox only or at least XBox first (like Midtown Madness 3).

I like almost any category of games, first person shooters first, followed closely by TBS and then RTS games, driving games, sports games probably least of all.

Leave the MS bashing at the door, please.

Xentax

Re:Why an iPod? Seriously

[Querty]

The iPod feature list also includes:

• Crappy sound (horrible distortion figures)
• No OGG support (yes, over half my music is ogg vorbis by now)
• Shitty battery life

There are some others players that have the above features, but the Rio Karma and iRiver iHP-1[02]0 are sorely lacking in this regard.

Re:employment

[Rinikusu]

You need to be more specific because as I've found, *anyone* can get a job. I've never been without a job for more than 3 weeks in my entire working life. Why? Low standards. It's like pussy. If you're willing to fuck below your standards, you can always get laid (it may also require a cash deposit). If you really want a job, McD's is always hiring. Now, getting a job you'll love at a wage you can actually live on, that's a whole different ball of wax.