Gifts for Geeks that Won’t Break the Bank
Shopping for your geek can break your budget. As a species, they tend to flock to things requiring your wallet be full of monetary foliage. Don't worry though, there are a few choices that your geek will love and you won't be paying off all year.
Utili-Key Six in One ToolThe Utili-Key is by far the most useful gift for a geek, hands down. My resident, live-in geek uses his Utili-Key every day. It's lightweight, with six useful tools and easily sails through airport security without a second look. The screwdriver is just the right size to open the sides of computer cases, and removing the screws that hold the now-outdated video card. The knife is ideal for cutting open the box with the rare Spiderman comic your geek bought on eBay, or your geek can be a hero by removing the tricky ribbon from your grandma's Christmas gift. The Utili-Key's bottle opener will make your geek the hero at any unprepared picnic. Unlike those larger tools, your geek will use all the tools in the Utili-Key. Include things for cutting, screwing and opening so your geek knows how useful it is right away. The Utili-Key runs about $9.99 and can be found at better geek websites and now available at department stores like Target.http://www.jazebra.com/utili-key.html?src=google&gclid=COKCgKacgJACFRdPagodIF6-tA
The Annoy-a-Tron and Sonic GrenadePerfect for cubical warfare, the Annoy-a-Tron and the Sonic Grenade are sure to give you a strategic advantage. The Annoy-a-Tron is a small magnetic toy that lets off a random beep at irregular intervals. It'll keep running until the battery dies. Positioned correctly, the Annoy-a-Tron can seriously bother your geek's worst cubical enemy. The Sonic Grenade is far less subtle as it requires a geek to throw it at the enemy, and screams as your geek laughs wickedly. Ear piercing loud, the only way to make it stop is to reinsert the pin, which means your geek will have all the power. Make sure to include a pair of ear plugs to protect your loved geek's ears. The Annoy-a-Tron will set you back about $9.99 and the Sonic Grenade will cost you $12.99.http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/warfare/8b46/http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/electronic/8c52/
Fun USB Flash DrivesFlash Drives are like a badge of individuality in the geek world. Find the one that best fits your geek's personality. There are ones are made of wood, Star Wars themed, rubber duckies, surf boards, fingers, Barbie and sushi. If your geek loves it, some other geek has shoved a thumb drive in it. Depending on the size and the coolness these thumb drives can run you between $5 and $150 bucks. Remember, the more gigabytes (gigs), the better! You can round this gift off with a carrying case for all your geek's flash drives.
A ShaveMost geeks can't be bothered to shave their own faces, so why not give them a professional shave? They may resist the straight razor at first but I promise, they'll ask for a shave for every gift giving holiday afterwards. My very own geek wildebeest loves a professional shave and he wasn't gung ho about it at first. For most male geeks a professional shave is the closest thing to luxury pampering they will ever experience. Ludwigmad, my geek, leaves the chair after his nap, completely relaxed and ready to naked face the day. Include the MP3 files of Godfather songs and the gift is complete. Bonus gift: all the extra kisses the geek lovers will give. Mowing your geek's face will costs you about $25 bucks including tip at most places but ask before you buy the gift certificate. Make sure your salon offers this service or ask your local barber.
