| It's tough to find the perfect gift for a geeky | | | | iPod. There are lots of iPad, iPhone and iPod |
| guy, as you know. Geeks are very cutting edge; | | | | accessories too, like a weatherproof case. |
| they read and research all of the new gadgets | | | | The Gadget Geek |
| well before their release dates, and geeky guys | | | | - could spend several days drooling over the |
| might even camp out for a day or two, in order | | | | latest Hammacher Schlemmer catalog. |
| to be the first to buy the latest gizmo. | | | | - knows what the Hammacher Schlemmer |
| So how do you buy presents for men who are | | | | catalog is. |
| geeks? The first step is to identify what kind of | | | | - dreams of being an international man of |
| geek you are shopping for. See if your man fits in | | | | mystery |
| one of the following geek categories, and check | | | | For the gadget geek, you might find the perfect |
| the gift suggestions for that category. | | | | gift in the spy section of your local gadget store. |
| The Apple Geek | | | | These geeks love gadgets for one reason - it |
| - has a full blown man-crush on Apple co-founder, | | | | makes them feel like James Bond. Don't fight it. |
| Steve Jobs. | | | | Embrace that super spy spirit, and buy your |
| - gets daily updates from Apple on new products | | | | gadget geek something especially spy-worthy, like |
| that are under development. | | | | a pen camcorder or a pop can disguised safe, to |
| - can describe in painstaking detail all the | | | | hold a few of his valuable items. |
| convincing reasons that he needs every new | | | | If he'd rather watch the spy action than be |
| Apple gadget. | | | | involved in it, buy him a James Bond DVD, or a |
| Of course, today's ultimate gift for the Apple | | | | riveting spy novel, like The Bourne Identity. |
| geek is a shiny new iPad. Unfortunately, the | | | | The Computer Geek |
| chances are good that your Apple geek already | | | | - is online 22 hours per day |
| has an iPad, because they were released in April | | | | - can't breathe if Google goes down |
| 2010. If he doesn't have one, an iPad would be | | | | - has a computer with more power than his car |
| the perfect present, so head to the Apple store | | | | Any computer geek will appreciate a new bag for |
| right now. The initial rush is over, so you'll probably | | | | his laptop, with countless pockets, zippered |
| find them in stock, and you won't have to line up | | | | compartments and side pouches. A laptop wrist |
| for one. | | | | rest or USB computer light are also great gift |
| If you don't have the budget for an iPad, you | | | | options. If he's the do-it-yourself type, how about |
| could buy him an iTunes gift card so he can get | | | | a computer tool kit, so he can make minor |
| the latest television shows, movies or songs for | | | | repairs, when necessary? |
| the Apple gadget he already has, like his iPhone or | | | | |