Tech Geek Holiday Shopping Guide – 2009
With the holiday season quickly approaching, time is running out on finding a gift for the geek in your life. Us geeks can be very difficult to shop for because when it comes to electronics/computers, we are very picky! We know what features we want, we know all the best review sites on the web, and we know how to comparison shop to get the ultimate deal. Luckily, I have done a lot of the homework for you and put together a small list of items that even I would want to have!
Under $25
Kill-A-Watt Electricity Usage Monitor
Find the power usage of household appliances and electronics by using this meter. This item is guaranteed to provide weeks of enjoyment for geeks!
Sanyo Eneloop Battery Charger with 4 AA Batteries
Shopping for a good battery charger can be intimidating. This is one of the best out there and is perfect if you have devices like a Nintendo Wii (or other battery-operated devices).
Around $100
Western Digital 1 TB USB External Hard Drive
This large external hard-drive is an excellent way of increasing the storage capacity of your laptop or desktop computer. Use this to store photos, home movies, music, and backup your files!
WD TV Live Network-ready HD Media Player
Do you have music, videos, photos, that you want to see on your TV? This device lets you play media that is on your laptop, desktop, external hard-drive, or NAS!
Around $150
This pocket-sized, easy-to-use camcorder can record up to 2 hours of HD video. Effortlessly connect it to your PC using the USB interface to edit and share your videos!
Panasonic DMP-BD60 Blu-ray Player
This affordable, yet high-quality Blu-ray player allows you to rent and buy movies directly from the player and integrates with YouTube, Picasa, and Weather.
Around $200
Apple iPod Touch
This is the latest model iPod from Apple. With an 8 GB capacity, it can hold plenty of music, photos, and video. It also features up to 30 hour battery life!
Canon PowerShot SD1200IS Digital Camera
This mid-level, compact point-and-shoot camera offers 10.0 megapixel resolution, a 2.5-inch screen, and 3x optical zoom. I have owned several Canon cameras in the past and you cannot go wrong with them!
On a Larger Budget?
Post a comment below with your budget and I’ll give you some additional suggestions!
If all else fails….
Give him/her the freedom to purchase anything with an Amazon.com Giftcard!
You can never go wrong with Sanyo Eneloop batteries, they have very low self-discharge rate and it is a bang for the product.”"~