Saturday, November 08, 2008
Gift Ideas for the Techie on Your List
 (ARA) – If you have a techie in your life, you know it. Because they’re often on top of the cutting edge in technological advances, the techies on your list can be difficult and expensive to buy for. But there are affordable and creative gift options to delight even the most wired (or wireless) people on your list. A splurge like a new laptop or a high-end MP3 player will almost certainly be appreciated, but true techies will want to customize their computers and electronic equipment to meet their needs. If you want to go with a big ticket item, a gift card to an electronics retailer is the gift that keeps on giving. But if you want something to wrap for under the tree, remember the accessories that always accompany the larger pieces of technology. Upgraded Stocking Stuffers * All that time at the computer can be harmful to wrists and arms, potentially even causing health problems like carpal tunnel syndrome. Designed by an orthopedic surgeon, IMAK ergonomic Wrist Cushions for the keyboard and mouse feature “ergoBeads” to massage wrists, providing comfort and promoting healthy hands and wrists for less than $20 (www.imakproducts.com/cushion). They can be put in the freezer for extra cooling relief and the beads inside make them squeezable for stress relief. * A USB drive (also known as a flash drive) is a portable storage device that uses flash memory and is light enough to attach to a keychain. A flash drive is a convenient way to store data and make it portable between multiple computers. The drives are available with different data storage capacities and at different price points. * A Webcam is a great way to chat with far away friends and relatives over the Internet. You’re not only giving a piece of technology, you’re giving a connection. Medium Frequency * Prevent “hot lap syndrome” and give a lap desk or rolling desk for your techie’s laptop computer. * A digital photo frame allows users to upload a number of digital photos into the device and plays through them like a slide show. These frames are a great way to meld technology and memories of everything from vacations to pets. * Anyone working at a computer for long hours needs a break. Put together a coffee break gift basket with a mug, gourmet coffee, chocolate covered espresso beans and cookies. Big Bytes * Whether working on computers during the day or in the dark of night, an eye-strain reducing desk light will be appreciated. These lamps feature full-spectrum bulbs to enhance color perception and reduce the strain on technology tired eyes. * An ergonomic desk chair can look sleek and modern while reducing fatigue and stress. If the techie on your list sits for hours-long stretches on an ordinary chair, this present can make all the difference. Whether you’re looking for a big, blow out gift or several smaller surprises, with a little creativity, you can make the technology enthusiast in your life smile during the holidays. Courtesy of ARAcontent |
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