The ultimate gift guide for Geeks

December 7, 10:37 PMProgressive Politics ExaminerKaren Harper

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Is there a Significant Geek in your life?  Looking for a gift that will make him or her happy and can't or won't buy him an iPhone?    You're in luck.  The gadgets shown here are available to purchase in time for Christmas. 

Einstein Shirt:       $16.95 

MySKY by Meade: Navigate the night sky by pointing the device at any object in the night sky.  Multi-media hand held guide to the universe.  Turn it on, pull the trigger and identify planets, stars, nebula, galaxies and more.  No user input needed so you don't even have to be a geek to use it.  $149  with free shipping.

Super Sized Light Doodler: With LED technology, manipulate and freeze light beams, make dazzling animation images and mesmerizing light shows.  Amuse friends with this cool device for only  $29.95



Static Electricity Light Bulb: A brilliant stocking stuffer.  Does the geek in your house shock you every time you walk by them?  GIve them something else to do with their extra electrons.  This Static Electricity Bulb is powered by human static electricity for only $4.95



Temperature Controlled Faucet Light: Tell them you're getting it for the kids so they won't get burned when their washing their hands but then sit back and watch your favorite geek "install" this fascinating and useful device.  Running on two small button cell batteries, this gadget replaces the aerator on your faucet to turn the water red when it's over 89 degrees and blue when the water is cold. 

$19.95
 



Dalek Cell Phone Alert Charm:  If you don't know who or what Dalek is, don't worry, your favorite Geek will if he or she has ever watched an episode of Dr. Who.  Hook this up to your cell phone and even when the phone is set to silent, Dalek will start spinning when you receive a call.  At only $9.99, what a fun stocking gift!

Staple Free Stapler:  Kind of describes itself, doesn't it?  If you've ever been the victim of a stray staple, you know that society is ready for the stapleless stapler.  And it's only $5.99.  The device cuts a tiny flap in the corner of your paper and folds in on itself making a tiny paper pocket.  Everyone should have one of these and they come in three different colors, black, blue and clear.


Static Electricity Eliminator:  Winter is here and with it is the build up of electrons that attach themselves to you when you slide across a car seat, shuffle across carpeted floors or pull a sweater over your head.  Tired of being shocked everytime you accidentally walk past a plant or touch metal?  This gadget will keep you electron free and shock free.  Since it's powered by your own electricity, it doesn't require batteries.  Touch the rubber end to a piece of metal when you think you're charged and you will see a little face flash on the screen to let you know you're now electricity free and can proceed ahead.   Only $9.99



AlcoHawk Digital Alcohol Detector:  This gadget does just what you think it will do.  About the size of a USB thumb drive, it is small enough to carry in your pocket.  It's very accurate and screens for alcohol so you know if you've had too much to drink and need to call a cab instead of driving home.  Test your alcohol level before proposing marriage, diving into unknown waters and other adventurous things you wouldn't ordinarily do if you hadn't had that last Long Island Iced tea.  Only $44.99, it's a lot cheaper than bail.



ScanGage II Automotive Computer: Simple to install and mount below your car's dash.  Plug it into the diagnostic OBD-II connector (for cars made since 1996) and this gadget automatically tracks data for trips, reads engine trouble codes, displays your battery voltage, coolant temperature, engine speed, and most importantly, your fuel economy.  At $159.99, you could spend $50 more and get an iPhone but can an iPhone tell you what's wrong with your car?




Resistance is Futile T Shirt:  The perfect shirt for geeks.  It says they watch Star Trek and are into physics all in one t-shirt.  Obscure enough to make your Geek happy.  Only $15.99



Bluetooth Laser Virtual Keyboard: The ultimate in cool.  This tiny device laser-projects a keyboard onto any flat surface.  Start typing on the generated keyboard and you'll think the future has finally arrived.  Simulated clicks will accompany your typing.   $159.99