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2005 Gift Ideas: Gadgets and Geeky Stuff

Thursday, November 17th, 2005 at 8:37 AM Category: Meryl's Notes Blog No comments

This one took a while to pull together because I found too many things. It’s probably because I’m easily in awe when it comes to geeky things and gadgets. I think the biggest thing I’d like to have is the JVC Everio GZ-MG70 2.12 MP 30 GB Microdrive Camcorder w/10x Optical Zoom. It comes with a built-in hard drive so it would make it easy and effortless to transfer it to the computer and burn to a CD. I could do it with my current camcorder, but I’d have to play the tape and capture it with another device. Too much time and set up.

I didn’t use my first couple of digital cameras very much because of the effort it took to get the photos to the computer. It was easy, but when you’re busy… you can’t get around to it. Now, I have a card reader and use that instead. I don’t wait weeks to get around to downloading the photos. Sometimes I even do it as soon as I get home with the camera.

On to the good stuff!

They’re getting cheaper and bigger in capacity every minute. Flash drives a.k.a. thumb drives and USB drives make great gifts as they’re portable making it easy to move or carry files with you.

I love using a wireless mouse and keyboard as I’m not fighting with the cord that keeps pulling on the mouse. They have their problems especially if you have a wireless network and cordless phones that could interfere. I love the comfort and features of the Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop 2.0 or the Logitech I had in the past. The Microsoft one is wonderful. Its scroll wheels are smooth and go in different directions. I actually use its shortcuts unlike past products. Sadly, my mouse is sick. It takes twice as many clicks to make it take action (tried new batteries, restarting the wireless, upgraded software, etc.). So I’ve ordered the corded version of this same mouse. I tried the Comfort Mouse, but it’s just not as good.

Get a second monitor and the recipient will love you for it. When I first started working with dual monitors, I found it weird and annoying. Now I can’t stand being without them! I’ll have to write up something about it in the future. All you need is a video card that can handle dual monitors like VisionTek VTKRAD7K64P Dual Monitor 7K 64MB and a second monitor.

Give Your iPod Character

Does your iPod scream for stylin’ clothes? Is she a princess or perhaps, a cowboy? Maybe she wants variety? iAttire has clothes for the iPod, Mini and Shuffle.

Prefer fur? Try Fluffpod. Not into dressing up objects? Maybe babies? Rather just have something simple like stars or lines? Sporty folks can make the iPod look sporty with a hoody.

Make it a guy, put it in tights, or removable wrappers. OK, OK, I’ll stop already.

Just about anything from ThinkGeek.