30Nov2009

Some people have said that, “laughter is the best medicine.” Well, today’s geek gift idea is the gift of laughter; the kind that appeals to geeks in particular. xkcd is described as a webcomic of romance, sarcasm, math and language. This book, xkcd: volume 0, is the first book that combines selections of the first [...]




27Nov2009

Why not start off the Geek Gift Ideas 2009 edition with a Despair, Inc. 2010 Custom Calendar. Every geek loves geek humor and Despair Inc. has been dishing out the sarcasm for years now. Not only does this calendar provide a hilarious demotivator for each month, but it also contains important dates in geek history. [...]




22Jan2009

Let this be a warning to you. You must use your ThinkGeek points or you will lose them! I just happened to check mine this morning and I guess I don’t purchase often enough. Oh well.




17Dec2008

The Lil Guppie Multi-Tool is a different sort of multi-tool that is both unique and useful. The adjustable wrench on the Lil Guppie Multi-tool opens to 10 mm so it can be used for light repairs and assembly jobs. The carabiner is great for attaching to a D-ring, belt loop or backpack. The high-carbon stainless [...]




16Dec2008

Remember that awesome geek movie, Office Space? Well, here is The Office Space Kit, which has some items to take you back to the hilarity of the movie itself.
Kit Includes

Red Stapler (mini, 2″ long)
Initech Mug
“Is this Good for the Company?” Sign (29″ x 9.75″)
Starter “Flair” (1.5″ diameter)
“PC Load Letter” Copy Machine Sticker
Your Very Own “Jump [...]




15Dec2008

Now that the high definition format war is over, why not grab a Sony Blu-Ray Disc Player?
Features

True 1080p Output
Dolby TrueHD compatible
Ethernet connection for BD-Live Compatibility and firmware updates
USB Port Allows More Storage for Access to More Special Features, Like Bonus View
Higher Bit Rates mean less video compression
Emmy-Award Winning Xross Media Bar Interface
Bravia Sync [...]




13Dec2008

Here’s another great idea to get a geek (or really anyone) this Christmas. A portable GPS (global positioning system) unit that can be plugged into your car and mounted on the dash. These neat electronic devices can tell from satellite signals where in the world you are and can give you directions! Most allow you [...]




12Dec2008

Have you ever forgotten to turn your alarm clock on for Monday morning because you had a busy weekend? Wouldn’t it be nice to just have it always be on for Monday morning? Well, now you can with the Neverlate 7-Day Alarm Clock. This alarm clock allows you to set a different alarm for each [...]




11Dec2008

Remember that great, cult-classic move The Princess Bride? Well there was one (of many) great line in that film that almost anyone slightly familiar with the story will recognize. “Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die!” Here is the great quote put on a t-shirt as if it were [...]




10Dec2008

Since I brought up gaming consoles… there are more options than just the Wii. This is a holiday bundle of the Xbox 360 Console that includes a 60 GB hard drive and two games (LEGO Indiana Jones and Kung Fu Panda).