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5 Great Gifts for Geeks

The geeky gifts just keep on coming. Want to pamper your favorite geek? Feel like decorating your house with geeky stuff? Here are some great gift ideas for you:

5 Great Gifts for Geeks

Heat Changing Arcade Mugs

The Heat Changing Arcade Mugs know if they contain hot coffee and are able to display it graphically… which obviously kicks your mug’s butt as it just sits there doing nothing.
hot mug!

Normally the Pac Boy mug displays an empty maze and the Space Intruders mug displays a blank starry sky. But add some kind of hot beverage and instantly the Pac Boy maze is filled with 8-bit style ghosts and energizers while the Space Intruders shows a retro invaders style battle in action

Enter Key Doormat

Nothing says “Enter” better than, well, ENTER!

Space Invaders Wall Decal

Take down that prosaic and predictable poster of Einstein sticking out his tongue and replace it with these nifty Invader Wall graphics. They are basically giant (removeable) stickers that you can fashion into any pattern that fits your world view.

World of Warcraft Hoodie

Show off your love to the game! This is officially licensed apparel.

iBone iPhone Plush Dog Toy

Keep your tech-savvy pooch updated on the latest gadgets and gizmos with the iBone Plush Dog Toy! Shaped like a snazzy, newfangled device with all the bells and whistles, this plush toy is sure to make your dog the talk of the town, with jealous onlookers wondering where they can get one!

Acer AspireRevo AR3610-U9022 Desktop PC

Acer AspireRevo AR3610-U9022 Desktop PC

Ultra-sleek and about the size of a book, the space-saving and quiet Acer AspireRevo AR3610-U9022 nettop is an easy fit for any room in the house–perfect for use as a fully functional home office PC or as a multimedia hub for casual gaming when connected to an LCD or HDTV. Its compact 1L size makes it easy to stand discreetly on a desk, and you can even attach it to the back of an HDTV or monitor with the included VESA mounting kit.

The space-saving AspireRevo is ideal for streaming movies, TV shows, music and other online media as well as tackling everyday computing needs with ease.

Its compact size makes it easy to stand discreetly on a desk or snap to the back of a monitor with the included mounting kit (monitor not included).

Powered by the low power, dual-core Intel Atom 330 processor that’s designed distinctly for nettops and netbooks, the AspireRevo is idea for online activities such as social networking, VoIP and video chats, and e-mail. It’s also a great entertainment solution for streaming movies, TV shows, music and other online media. And the ultra-low-power consumption processor combined with optimized component placement reduces overall system noise for a comfortable, quiet environment.

The Encyclopedia of Arcade Video Games

Here’s a fun-filled trip back in time to the colorful arcades of the 1970s and ’80s. More than 600 photos present the dot-munching PAC MAN, bomb-dropping SPACE INVADERS, and other favorites. Nostalgic baby boomers have made arcade video games one of the hottest collectibles around.

This comprehensive reference presents photos of every popular video game manufactured, along with some long-forgotten machines and even some you’ve probably never heard of. You’ll also find information about the manufacturers who produced these classic games, a section about video game collectibles, and information on how to locate your favorite games and start your own collection. With many never-before-published photographs, beginning collectors and long-time game enthusiasts alike are sure to enjoy this nostalgic and informative look at the world of arcade video games.

Book: Arcade Mania - The Turbo-charged World of Japan’s Game Centers

Arcade Mania - The Turbo-charged World of Japan’s Game Centers

Covering classic games from Space Invaders to Street Fighter, games that are familiar to Americans in their home console versions (Rock Band, Guitar Hero and Dance, Dance Revolution), as well as the unique, quirky games found only in Japan, Arcade Mania is crammed full of interviews with game makers and star players, and packed with facts about the history, background and characteristics of each game, all lavishly illustrated with photographs and game graphics. This book is a must-have for gamers everywhere.

Plush Sushi

Plush Sushi

When hungry Japanese teddy bears have rumbly tummies their dining options are limited. They could snack on stuffed Hello Kitties or furry Domo Kuns, but that doesn’t make a meal. We’ve offered plush zombies, but the teddy bears rejected these because the undead give them indigestion.

Then we hit on the perfect food for stuffed bears… Plush Sushi! The cuddly texture and cute faces of these oversized sushi have our teddy bears salivating with anticipation. Choose from classic shrimp, tasty tuna, rosy salmon roe, or palate cleansing wasabi and ginger. All are huggable and beg for your love, just buy a few extras if you have a lot of teddy bears in your home.

Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard

Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard

An ideal partner for any high-end computer, the ultra-slim Logitech diNovo Edge delivers the ultimate in feel and response. The revolutionary TouchDisc with hyper-speed scrolling and pixel-perfect control makes trackpads obsolete. A slim recharging base doubles as a keyboard stand. Work longer thanks to the longer-lasting Li-Ion batteries, and more securely via Bluetooth wireless technology. Combine it with the world’s most advanced mouse, the Logitech MX Revolution, for a premium desktop experience!

The world’s most advanced keyboard, the ultra-slim diNovo Edge delivers ultimate feel and response with the PerfectStroke key system that eliminates slippage and makes every keystroke precise and fluid. A new take on cursor control, the revolutionary TouchDisc extends your control over the digital desktop with hyper-speed scrolling and intuitive navigation. Advanced Li-ion batteries charge faster and last longer in combination with a slim charging base that doubles as a stand. Hidden controls and one-touch access to your digital media make diNovo Edge the perfect companion for your Media Center PC. Bluetooth wireless ensures seamless, secure operation from up to 10 meters.

Christmas Gifts for Geeks | Gifts for Geeks

Geeks love gifts as much as the next person. Geeks are human, you know! :)

Here’s a list of great Christmas gifts for Geeks. Don’t be shy. We know you are one, too.

Christmas Gifts for Geeks - Gifts for Geeks

Tauntaun Sleeping Bag - Slumber in the Belly of the Beast! This high-quality sleeping bag looks just like a Tauntaun, complete with saddle, printed internal intestines, and a plush lightsaber zipper pull. Now when your kids tell you their favorite Star Wars movie is “Attack of the Clones” you can nestle the wee-ones snug in simulated Tauntaun fur while regaling them with the amazing tale of “Empire Strikes Back”.

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Cute Plush Microbes - Most folks never realize how cute microbes can be when expanded 1,000,000 times and then fashioned into cuddly plush. Until now, that is. Keep one on your desktop to remind yourself that there is an “invisible” universe out there filled with very small things that can do incredible damage to much bigger things. Then go and wash your hands. Lather, rinse, repeat.

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LED Binary Watch - This watch displays time in binary format. It uses LED lights to display the time. Need we say more? Okay, we will. The watch face contains 10 blue LEDs that are used to indicate the numbers of the binary sequence (1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32) and the values of the lighted LEDs are added to determine the time.

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Caffeine Mug - The now famous caffeine molecule emblazoned on a swell glass mug is the perfect addition to your caffeine collection.

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Mini Business Card File Cabinet - This little file cabinet looks like a shrunken version of the real thing, but holds up to eight hundred business cards. Two drawers pull out, letting you shuffle through your entire collection. We’ve even included lettered-tabs to help keep everything organized.

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USB Fiber Optics Christmas Tree - The perfect geeky way to celebrate Christmas! This Christmas Tree is powered by USB or 2 AAA batteries and will add color, beauty and Christmas spirit to any office or cubical.

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HUGlight Flexible Hands Free Book Light

HUGlight Flexible Hands Free Book Light

Wear it. Wrap it. Pose it. Point the light where you want - however you want - and keep your hands totally free! Regular old book lights - move over! The new kid on the block has 2 super-flexible arms with two high-intensity LEDs on each end. Excellent reading area illumination is accomplished by one wide-angle LED and one spot LED located on each arm.