Geeky Gift Ideas - a list by joe

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Here are some techie gift ideas for your favorite nerd. If your favorite nerd is me, you now have no excuse for getting me a tie for Christmas.

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TerraPass

First to recommend

2 people recommended this item

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For about $70 a year, buy the pollution rights that a more-enlightened society would include in the price of the gas you buy. Or buy it as a gift for an eco-friend.

Updated Nov 20, 2006

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Circuitboard Coasters

First to recommend

3 people recommended this item

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I have almost no use for coasters. But what a great holiday gift for my geeky gift guide.

Updated Nov 16, 2006

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Sonos Digital Music System

6 people recommended this item

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This is a plug-and-play music appliance that cooperates with Rhapsody to play any one of millions of songs and Internet radio stations from your home. From Joel Splosky's article, it sounds like it's easier to set up than Slim Devices' Squeezebox. The UI is certainly nicer. My only complaint about the Squeezebox is its clunky web UI.

The particular bundle in my Amazon link includes two amplified bases (the ZP100s), which would be ideal for rooms where you want to be able to listen to music but don't need audiophile quality. You can also purchase ZP80s, which plug into your existing amplifier. (via Joel Splosky)

Updated Nov 9, 2006

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Aerogel

First to recommend

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These people are selling aerogel! But it ain't cheap.

Updated Mar 13, 2006

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The World's Smallest Indoor Remote Control Helicopter

First to recommend

3 people recommended this item

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Maybe this will eat fewer orchids than my other remote control helicopter. (via notcot.org)

Updated Sep 22, 2006

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Bathsheba Grossman - Large Scale

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A 3D model of the known universe. Scale: 2 inches = 200 megaparsecs; includes both bright and dark matter, but not dark energy. How much would you pay? Throw in a lighted stand and, at $93, it's a steal. (via John Baez)

Updated Dec 29, 2005

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In Vitro Orchid

24 people recommended this item

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Probably the closest I'll ever get to cloning my own plants. (via notcot)

Updated Nov 1, 2006

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Spy Video Car

First to recommend

3 people recommended this item

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This may be the next investment in fun... The only question is: one or two? And does the monocle fit someone with a head larger than a six-year-old?

UPDATE: Now with an infrared, night vision camera! (via Blogchild)

Updated Apr 27, 2007

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Håg Capisco

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This chair's unusually-shaped seat and back support what Håg calls "dynamic seating".

Updated Apr 20, 2006

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