Geeky Gift Giving Guide for 2007

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20 Dec 2007

Got a geek you need to please for the holidays? Are you a geek and afraid you might get a present for someone else that is TOO geeky? Well, fear not my friends! This is the list for you! In this post, you will find some gifts that bridge the gap between the geeky and the not so geeky. Let’s get started!

  1. A Pro Flickr Account: for just $24.95, you can give someone you love, the magic of Flickr. Flickr is an online photo management website that allows you to do some pretty neat things with your photos, along with sharing them with others. To learn more, click here.
  2. A book from Blurb: Got some photos that you want to make copies of and share with someone else? Why not take those same photos and make a nifty little book out of them! A Flickr partner, Blurb.com offers free bookmaking software to help you upload your photos right from Flickr, (or your desktop), create amazing page layouts, and they put it all together in a HIGH QUALITY binded book and ship it off to you or your friend! It makes an amazing gift that they can keep and share forever. Books start at $12.95 each.
  3. A Layers Magazine Subscription: Got a designer in your life? Do you know someone that loves Adobe and Macromedia applications? Well if so, this is the perfect gift for them. Layers magazine is stuffed full of all things Adobe. From Photoshop to Dreamweaver, this magazine provides tutorials, shortcuts and design inspiration for everyone.
  4. Wacom Intuos3 Special Edition: Next to a Flickr account, this is probably my favorite item on this list. If you have a REALLY special geek in your life, you can give them a present they will never forget. This special edition pen tablet is great for digitally retouching photos, painting, creating masks or anything else you can dream up to do in Photoshop. It comes with the tablet, two wireless pens (one more than usual), a transparent overlay, an accessory kit, etc. Its not a cheap gift but it sure is a great one! The 6″ x 11″ model goes for around $399.95.
  5. Microsoft Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000: If any of my friends are reading, THIS is the present for me :-) This keyboard and mouse combination is great for gamers and designers alike. This combo has a rechargeable mouse and docking station, back lit keyboard, 4 USB ports, Bluetooth technology and a great design.
  6. Western Digital 320 GB Portable Drive: Any geek with a laptop would appreciate this gift! Its light, portable, durable and the perfect size to take with you! They range in size from 60 GB to 320GB and the prices vary by size as well. The 320 GB goes for $229.99. Not bad for the value your geek gains by having this nifty little toy; plus, around the holidays, your chances of finding it on sale are pretty high. Go for it I say! Go!
  7. Nike+: Got a geek in your life that actually exercises? Well, take at look at the Nike+ system. Nike+ is a combination of things, an upload for your iPod, a chip in your running shoes and of course, the SHOES! You place the chip in one of your shoes and the Nike+ system on your iPod provides you with feedback on how you are running, how fast, your distance, time, calories burned and much more. Plus, you can create your own workout music mixes, or choose from the Nike Sport Music selection on their site. The Nike+ Runner’s Gift Pack – Small. Includes everything you need for the ultimate Nike+ experience: the Nike+ iPod Sport Kit, a 30 minute Nike Sport Music Mix iTunes gift card, and a $100 Nike Store gift card. For $129.00 this present is healthy and just techie enough to pass the geek test. This thing is amazing. It just might make a runner out of you!For those of you looking for a great gift for UNDER $25, the next three are for you!
  8. Mach Speed 1GB MP3 Player w/ Voice Recorder: If your geek is not quite iPod ready, but wants a few tunes to keep them busy on the subway or bus, check out this tiny music box. Its a cute gift and you cannot beat the price!
  9. Matsunichi PV110 1″ Digital Keychain: digital pictures on your key chain! Neato! It is really easy to use, just load your favorite photos from your PC and Bam! The key chain holds up to 56 images.
  10. Transcend 2GB JetFlash V10 USB Flash Drive: What geek doesn’t need more storage space? This compact flash drive is 2GB of storage goodness that any geek would love.

Well that is all folks,…Have a great Holiday!

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