Why give your computer a boring compact USB drive when you can offer it a delicious bagel drive packed with high quality bytes direct from Bubke’s bakery? This USB 2.0 flash drive available in 1GB and 512MB capacities, includes technical support by Tanta, the wired bubbe herself. While not certified Kosher, all but the most [...]

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Every gadgeteer has their own idea of the best holiday gifts for geeks. It seems only fitting to wrap up my own series of unusual gift guides with this guide to the geek gift guides (with commentary).
ExtremeTech’s Geek Gift guide 2008 starts their list with the Patriot 64GB USB drive at $170. It’s a bit [...]

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Sure IPods, Cell phones and video games are what most kids want. But some gifts have the power to inspire and educate as well. And in tough economic times, if you’re going to spend on a gift, you really want to get your money’s worth.
These are examples of gifts that might spark something – an [...]

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We’re on year 3 of head to head competition between the three ultimate entertainment gadgets – Nintendo’s Wii, Sony’s Playstation 3, and Microsoft’s Xbox 360. Will sales keep up even in today’s tough economy? Who knows? But if you really do want a console for the holidays, you should definitely be looking now.
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Guitar Hero, Rock Band and all the variations of electronic music video games have two things in common: They can make players feel like rock stars, and they don’t teach a lick of music. Ok, maybe the drumming games do a bit, but you certainly can’t compare a Rock Band guitar with a real [...]

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It’s completely useless, and a total waste of money (aside from perhaps helping the economy a bit). But for the Obama fan in your life, this completely useless but possibly inspirational talking bobblehead might make the ideal gift.
It also might make for a good investment. There are currently a limited number of these available (to [...]

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