Dec 17
2012 is a great time to be a kid — or an adult who’s a kid at heart. With computer technology and miniaturization accelerating at an exponential rate, gadgets and toys are becoming more powerful and sophisticated every year. This is especially true with geek gifts, which tend to exploit the latest technological advances.
Following is a list of our favorite geek gifts, all available now for purchase online:
Rii Mini Wireless Keyboard
This miniature keyboard is a great accessory for your PC, laptop, PS3 or home theater PC. Only 6” long and 2-1/4” high, this QWERTY full-function keyboard fits in your pocket and works from up to 90 feet away. The keys are backlit for easy use in the dark. The touchpad works well when holding the keyboard horizontally or vertically. It has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. View Product
Apple iPad Camera Connection Kit
Easily download pictures from your digital camera to view on your Apple iPad. The kit includes two connectors: The Camera Connector features a USB interface to connect your digital camera or smartphone to the iPad. The SD Card Reader imports photos directly from your camera’s SD card. Then when you sync your iPad to your PC or Mac, the photos on your iPad are added to your computer’s photo library. View Product
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Dec 01
It’s holiday time, and what better way to reward your favorite programmer geek than with a T-shirt? Following are some of my favorite programmer T-shirts:
Java Programmers Change Lightbulb
Front: How many Java programmers does it take to change a light bulb?
Back: You’re still thinking procedurally. A properly designed light bulb object would inherit a change method from a generic light bulb class, so all you’d have to do is send a light bulb change message.
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