The holiday season is here! And what better way to celebrate the end of 2021 than with some geeky Christmas gifts? I've always been fairly geeky, proudly wearing my Linux t-shirt when I was 14 and thinking I was rebelling against society. Then reading The New Hacker's Dictionary and aspiring to play college pranks like those performed at MIT. Now a fully grown geek, I don't get enough time to bury my head in code, but any one of these gifts would make me a very happy man! The image above comes from ChurchMag and you can see it, and the whole Merry Christmas Geeks video, here, it's worth a watch!
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Gifts for Geeks Under $20
Coffee++ 11oz Coffee Mug
$13.88
Every geek loves coffee. But making coffee is just the ritual, you then need to drink it! What better way to power your coding than with the Coffee++ mug?
Just make sure you fill it with quality java while you write quality Java.
Buy NowBecoming a Data Head: How to Think, Speak, and Understand Data Science, Statistics, and Machine Learning
$19.59
I've already rated this as one of my favourite analytics books of all time. In Becoming a Data Head: How to Think, Speak, and Understand Data Science, Statistics, and Machine Learning, award-winning data scientists Alex Gutman and Jordan Goldmeier pull back the curtain on data science and give you the language and tools necessary to talk and think critically about it.
Buy NowOriginal Linux Squad Geek Gift T-Shirt
$19.99
Nothing more to say. Harking back to my youth with this Linux t-shirt.
Buy NowLogitech MX Master 3 Advanced Wireless Mouse
$19.59
A good programmer needs a good multi-function mouse. I absolutely love my Logitech MX Master 2S and would highly recommend this to make your hands happy!
I also recommended this in my Financial Modelling Must-Have Accesseories!
Buy NowMarvel Greatest Comics: 100 Comics that Built a Universe
$19.59
Which comic books have helped define Marvel Comics and make them the pop-culture phenomenon they are today? Find out in Marvel Greatest Comics, a compelling showcase of some of the most trailblazing and inspiring comic books ever created. From the groundbreaking original Human Torch and his aquatic adversary Namor, the Sub-Mariner in 1939 to the game-changing 1960s Super Hero icons such as Spider-Man, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four, to smart modern makeovers in the 21st century like Guardians of the Galaxy and Squirrel Girl, Marvel have set the pace.
Buy NowTuring's Vision: The Birth of Computer Science
$18.39
In 1936, when he was just twenty-four years old, Alan Turing wrote a remarkable paper in which he outlined the theory of computation, laying out the ideas that underlie all modern computers. This groundbreaking and powerful theory now forms the basis of computer science. In Turing's Vision, Chris Bernhardt explains the theory, Turing's most important contribution, for the general reader.
Buy NowGifts for Geeks Under $200
LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian Imperial Light Cruiser
$159.95
The Mandalorian fans can recreate epic hero vs. villain battles from Season 2 with the first-ever LEGO brick-built model of the Imperial Light Cruiser. Includes 5 LEGO minifigures: The Mandalorian, Cara Dune, Fennec Shand, Moff Gideon and a new Dark Trooper, plus a LEGO figure of the Child (Grogu), affectionately known as Baby Yoda. An amazing desk toy!
Buy NowBaratza Encore Conical Burr Coffee Grinder
$169.95
I use this grinder at home on a daily basis. It's incredibly easy to use and has 40mm conical burrs that grind 40 different sizes depending on if you're drinking espresso, Aeropress, Hario V60, Chemex, French Press, or from automatic brewers (like I do with my Moccamaster). This is Baratza's best-selling grinder and is an excellent choice for brewing coffee at home.
And if you want some recipes, look no further than my coffee book recommendations!
Buy NowGifts for Geeks Under $300
Oculus Quest 2
$299.00
Virtual Reality or Virtual Insanity? Your geek will go insane over this gift. With next-level Hardware to make every move count with a blazing-fast processor and our highest-resolution display. You can explore new titles and old favourites in the expansive Quest content library. In addition to gaming, get the best seat in the house to live concerts, groundbreaking films, exclusive events and more
Buy NowTechnivorm Cup One Coffee Brewer
$245.00
Another recommendation from my own coffee setup. This pump-free coffee maker heats water to the correct temperature for coffee extraction and performs a beautiful job every time. Exceptionally easy to clean and use, you'll find yourself using this at least once a day! Makes an exceptionally cup of coffee in just a few minutes. What really impressed me about the Cup One is the quality of materials used.
Buy NowGifts for Geeks for those with no budget
Dell UltraSharp U4919DW 49 inch
$1,889.48
This monitor is just epic - I'm staring at it right now! It's equivalent to two 27-inch QHD monitors, you'll get a brilliant uninterrupted view, multitasking features and USB-C connectivity. If you budget extends to $2000, make your geek the happiest geek this festive season.
Buy NowSony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Headphones
$248.00
I have the WH-1000XM3s and they are just fantastic. These are the next generation, with 30 hours of battery life, quick charging and touch sensor controls. The big advantage over the XM3s is the ability to pair to multiple devices. Whether you're taking calls, listening to music or getting into the zone, I highly recommend these headphones.
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