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more about #giftguide more comments → Yerzriknot: I have a personal rule: Don't buy gifts for anyone you wouldn't be willing to donate a kidney to. more » Pessimippopotamus: I love scanimation things! I got one of those cards for a friend, but I secretly wanted to keep it for myself... more » Nathan Obbards: And, since everyone has that weird pet obsessed person in their family, you can get a pet Snuggie for the mere cost of $11 and the pet's dignity. more » Nathan Obbards: If you can find one, I recommend the Mr. T Chia Pet. more » thechansen: If you get anybody the Leatherman Wave, make sure to get them the screwdriver bit kit, and the extension bit for the screwdriver. Makes the already m... more » Kaiser-Machead: I don't understand this "have to" stuff when it comes to getting a gift to someone that you'd rather not. If you don't want to, don't bother. It's che... more » Nathan Obbards: Do we share a grandma Rosa? Because my grandma did in essence just that at Thanksgiving last year. more » OCEntertainment: Reasons I wouldn't mind a job at Gizmodo: 1.) Play with gadgets. 2.) Make pictures of one companies' logo eating another companies' logo. But most ... more » shalegac: Since I wouldn't mind some of those things would I be that weird relative? Thanks for making me feel inadequate Rosa : ( more » yantelope: don't forget the bacon salt. Nobody doesn't want bacon salt. more » Navin R Johnson: I bought one of those crayon maker things for my kids (photo #2). I like it and think it's cool. They, however, lost interest after one use. I thin... more » battra92: If ever I have a kid, I plan on buying them the Fisher Price classic toys like the Chatter telephone or Dr. Duck or the Two Tune Television. I had lot... more » chauncy that billups: I don't know....that Mosaic Stone Kit seems like just a spruced-up version of the old SNL "Bag O' Glass"... more » OMG! Ponies!: My kid brother (age 10) is getting a shitton of Star Wars and LEGO. Seriously! Ain't no way any brother of mine grows up without spazzing out with a... more » Jeb_Hoge: Nerf guns. :-) more » -
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Geek Gifts For Weird Relatives You Have To Buy Gifts For But Don't Want To
Ah, weird relatives. The ones whose existence we ignore until there's the realization that we're obligated to get them some kind of gift. Here are a few safe ideas that are reasonable on cost and extra low on effort. More » -
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Toys and Games To Buy Smart Kids Whose Parents You Actually Like
Here they are, 10 toys and games painstakingly selected for coolness and/or inoffensiveness (plus two of the worst ideas), running the gamut in age range and price. Pick through, and you'll find something nice for the brainy little snot. More » -
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Gizmodo's Guide to Other Gift Guides
The swirling vortex of postmodern metacommentary has all led down to this: Our Gift Guide to Other People's Gift Guides. How do you approach Bob Vila's earnest recommendations for household handymen, or OK!'s abstinence-vampire-centric guide for Twilight fanatics? Follow me! More » -
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Gifts for Significant Others Neglected By Tech-Addicted Lovers
Hey baby, look, we all have priorities. For me, my gadgety toys just so happen to fall a teensy bit above you on the list. Don't be offended! Here, look, I got you a present! Now, back to my iPhone. More » -
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Gifts For Pervs Who Like Like Gadgets
Everyone knows a Quagmire or a Masuka that enjoys their gadgets as much as they enjoy themselves—or rather, they enjoy using their gadgets TO enjoy themselves. This is for them, or for you, if you're buying under an alias. More » -
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Gifts for Design Lovers and Jon Ive Wannabees
I go through the world marveling at the objects around us—from lamp posts to toothbrushes to buildings to sailboats—looking for details, craftsmanship, function, beauty, and purpose. If you know someone nutters like that, here are some gift ideas: More » -
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The Four DSLR Cameras for Every Budget
We're in kind of a golden age of DSLR cameras. They're cheaper than ever, so they're affordable, and they do more stuff than ever, so the time's right to jump in. Here's our DSLR picks for every (non-pro) budget. More » -
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Passive-Aggressive Gifts for Geeks Who Are Late to Everything
If I show up for something on time, it's probably an accident. Some of us just weren't born with internal clocks that sync up with the rest of the world—these gifts are for people who're late for everything. More » -
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Gifts For Lazy People Who Could Use a Smarter Home
If you know someone who would benefit by turning more of the day-to-day operation of their home over to gadgets, we have several products you might be interested in (and one you shouldn't be). More » -
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Gifts for Apple Cultists Who've Grown Beyond Shame
If you're reading this, there's at least a 50 percent chance you or someone you know is a complete Mactard. Here's their wish list (SPOILER: It's all Apple stuff): More » -
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Car Gifts Too Dangerous To Actually Use While Driving
Theoretically, we shouldn't drive while playing with gadgets. But at stop lights and while we're waiting for roadtrip passengers to finish buying cornchips at the gas station quickmart, well, OK. More » -
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Gifts For Space Explorers Who Swing Among the Stars
Hey you, Ground Controls and Major Toms orbiting out there! If you're a space aficionado or know someone who'd like to blast into the cosmos, it's time to take your protein pills. Here's the definitive go/no-go holiday gift list. More » -
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Gifts For Pets Owned By Geeks Who Treat Them Like Spoiled Children
In all honesty, this entire list is a "do not buy" for normal people, but I love my dogs beyond reason. So, here are some unreasonable gifts for them, your pets and your pet loving geek friends. More » -
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The Best Smartphones on Every Carrier
For the first time ever, every major carrier in the US actually has smartphones worth buying, meaning you don't have to break up to get a good phone. Here's the best phones on each one, along with the best deals. More » -
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Travel Gifts For People Who Sleep On Airplanes More Than In Beds
There's a certain type of person for whom airports and airplanes cease to be novel, and start to feel like home. This is depressing, on many levels! Which is why these people need gifts. Lots and lots of gifts. More » -
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Gifts for Aspiring Artsy Photographers
Every photographer wants to be artsy, because if their Flickr stream isn't fancy enough to pull in lots of "Oh, you're so talented" comments, what's the point? Here's some gift ideas for aspiring artsy photographers. More » -
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Kitchen Gifts for Amateur Chefs Who Yearn To Be Iron
Geeks love cooking and there's no mystery why: it's science you can eat! We spent a week salivating over food gadgets, gathering tips and wisdom along the way. From that experience comes our list of best (and worst) gift ideas: More » -
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Gifts for Retro-holics Who Yearn for the Old Days
Are you trying to find a gift for one of those crazies who's always going on about the superiority of vinyl, or who dresses like a character on Mad Men? Here are some ideas for the retrophile in your life. More » -
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Gifts for Science Nerds Who Love To Experiment
Meteorites, microscopes, or mixing things to go boom. Your science nerd loves it all. Here are a couple of gift ideas for that space explorer, mad scientist, or engineer in your life. More » -
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Gifts for Apple Haters
There are loads of Apple haters out there (even some among our commenters), and they deserve great tech gifts just as much as that guy who thinks all PMPs are called iPods. Here are some very un-Apple gift ideas. More »



