Top Best Geek Gifts In 2010

As the end of the year closes by comes the time for buying gifts for our loved ones. Everyone will agree that the hardest part about gift giving is choosing gifts, and it should be done in time. To make the process easier, some of us try different ways to gently extract the information from the gift recipients.

If you're still in the process of looking, this guide should help you pick a gift for a geek near you, be it yourself or someone else. As a matter of facts these items will be a great gift for any gadget lover or technology enthusiast. There are items in different price ranges listed here so you'll be able to pick something that fits in your gift budget, so let's shop!

At the beginning of 90's LaCie went into cooperation with reputable designers to bring more aesthetics into the world of computer peripherals and adapt to users, which in most part were creative professionals. Philippe Starck in LaCie is known by a rewarded Toaster series of hand polished aluminum external hard drives. The latest series of portable and desktop external hard drives bears his signature, and they offer extremely good looks and excellent functionality. This hard drive is surely a gift with style, with a capacity of 1TB and 2TB, in a beautiful aluminum 3mm thick case.

Alienware M17x is a 17-inch notepad with a High Definition LED display for brave gamers. Extraordinary graphics power and latest generation of Intel i7 processors, the fastest Intel mobile processor Quad-Core Extreme, all packed in this Alienware laptop of beautiful design. The most powerful laptop in the universe will give top gaming experience, so this makes a straightforward choice for a true gamer that is in need for a new laptop.

In its latest version, MacBook is faster, more powerful and comes with more lasting battery. It's equipped with a powerful Nvidia Geforce 320M graphics card, 13.3-inch display with LED backlight, 2GB of DDR3 RAM, 250GB hard drive, and 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor. Without external power, it can keep working for 10 hours. MacBook comes in elegant, white, durable unibody enclosure, has a glass touchpad that supports multitouch gestures and is a gift that many dream about.

Few will remain indifferent if they get a new laptop for Christmas, and a great choice that will delight anyone is HP Pavilion dv7-4180us. This notebook comes in attractive aluminum housing, together with an Intel Core i5-460M running at 2.4 GHz, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, 640GB SATA hard drive and 17.3-inch LED display with a resolution of 1600 x 900 pixels. Graphics power is provided by ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5650, and the total mass of this laptop is 6.9 pounds.

This is a gift that will please all multimedia enthusiasts, and it is a Roku XDS Streaming Player. It will play any multimedia content streamed from the internet including Netflix, Amazon VOD, Hulu Plus, iTunes, Pandora, and more. It's simple to use, just plug it into your TV using HDMI or composite input, and connect it to your home network, be it wired or wireless. And that's it; enjoy multimedia content by the touch of the button!

A really great portable entertainment video system is this Philips TV and DVD combo with 7-inch LCD and DVD drive. It weighs only 2.8 pounds, and enables you to watch free to air digital HDTV in addition to playing DVDs. It also comes with a remote, and for connection composite video out and headphone jack. It has built-in stereo speakers, and it can also play audio CD and MP3 music. While playing video the battery can last up to 3 hours. And it costs under $120!

Most expected gaming title of the year is finally here, creating the best opportunity for a perfect gift for every racing games lover! Gran Turismo 5 will let you try out the world's most famous race tracks in high resolution, so that they seem real, and all behind the wheel of the legendary racing cars – from past to present. Upcoming holidays will be met with great impatience from all passionate gamers.

In stylish black color, one of the most elegant compact cameras that can be bought as a gift for upcoming holidays is definitely Cannon PowerShot SX210IS Black (other color options are purple and gold). It comes with a sensor resolution of high 14 megapixels, a 3-inch LCD display on the back and an excellent 14x optical zoom. The camera is extremely thin, and it comes with a durable battery, with which it weighs 7.48 ounces (212 grams), while creating great pictures.

Digital Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

For more demanding lovers of digital photography Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 compact digital camera will surely be a perfect surprise under a Christmas tree. Fascinating image quality and numerous setup options are combined with outstanding video quality, and 3-inch LCD display, 12 megapixels of resolution, built-in GPS function, and 12 x optical zoom.

This dock is a unique device that will excite any gadget lover considering that besides SATA dock it also has a build-in All-in-One memory Card Reader together with a USB 2.0 hub with 2 ports. That way, you'll be able to access any type of portable memory that you can think of. It also comes with a One-Touch backup button, and it can receive both 2.5 and 3.5 inch SATA hard drives.

Cleverly unique combination of excellent portable scanner and option rich software package make a great gift for those who work with digital images and documents, and even those that are in web design business. In the box, beside scanner and software, you'll find the cradle, travel case, and USB cable. A cool feature is that scanned documents can be saved as PDF immediately. IRIScan scans everything from visit cards to full size documents.

Samsung Galaxy Tab is convincigly the best Android OS tablet, and it will surely amaze anyone who finds it under the Christmas tree. This tablet has a 7-inch diagonal, and can be used for making phone calls. Data are sent by Wi-Fi or by 3G network of the mobile service provider, and the really cool feature is Flash support in the built-in browser.

Tablet: Apple iPad

Of course, I can't talk about tablets and mention the famous iPad. It's display is 9 inches across the diagonal, has lots of high quality tablet apps, and is soo cool, right? I don't need to say much more, all the specs have been said already.

Are you looking for a video camera that looks good, is lightweight, and the price won't knock you out? No need to look any further as Flip MinoHD Video Camera is here! It comes in a really sleek and slim design, has 8 GB of built-in memory for 2 hours of HD 720p playback at 60fps progressive scan. You can watch your videos on 2-inch LCD display on the back, and it also comes with mini HDMI and USB connectors. The mass of the camera with battery is only 8.6 ounces.

Pocket HD video camera: Panasonic HM-TA1

HM-TA1 is the new kind of HD video camera that is pocket-sized and extremely portable. Small enough to fit in the palm, HM-TA1 can easily be carried around in your pocket or purse. With this camcorder you'll be able to shoot Full-HD movies or high quality photos -- anywhere, anytime. With its simple design and easy controlling, TA1 is simple to use from the start, and makes a great gift for the first steps in video filming.

Canon PIXMA MG5220 is an Inkjet printer that combines speed with the top printout quality, and is an excellent gift for the entire family. The print resolution goes up to 9600 x 2400 dpi, and it can print a top notch borderless 4" x 6" photo in about 20 seconds. In addition, it is able to produce photos with the Full HD Movie Print feature from your Canon EOS compatible SLR. Wireless connection will allow you to print photos directly from your iPhone, iPod and iPad.

This version of Bamboo tablet combines comfort and precision of the ergonomic pen with the benefits of multitouch so it will be a great gift for any drawing lover/artist. Multitouch even supports gestures with three and four fingers. The compact size enables you to store it in a laptop case, and it comes with great bundled software, including Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.0 and Nik Color Efex Pro 3.0. Each of these costs hundreds of dollars!

For young ones, or those feeling young at heart, a great surprise for upcoming holidays will be PSP go. This portable console comes with three full game downloads available from PlayStation Store, and there are much more titles to choose from. With 16GB of onboard memory you will never run out of place to store your games, music, videos, photos, and carry them wherever you go.

Gaming Console: Wii Hardware Bundle

If you want to have fun playing video games and be active at the same time, this Wii Hardware Bundle pack is the best choice! It includes a stylish black Wii console, matching versions of Wii Remote Plus and Nunchuk controller, and a copy of Wii Sports and Wii Sports resort games. Stay fit while enjoying your digital entertainment.

With titanium as material used for the band and the case, this watch also comes with touch screen technology so it's one of the most prestigious gifts that anyone would want to receive -- and to give. Simply touch the surface of the watch and activate one of many functions: stopwatch, alarm, time zone, thermometer, compass, altitude meter, and many other features can be found in Tissot T-Tactile collection. Technology developed in Le Locle, a small watchmaker's town in Switzerland, will bring you great pleasure and diverse functionality during your sports activities and the rest of the day.

This portable device with intense illumination is a great tool for every business person, and can also be used for entertainment. It will enhance your business options and enable you to provide information and presentation to the potential customers wherever you are. A great education tool, it's easy to use for parents, teachers, speakers or animators. Create educational environment with large pictures and movies. Enjoy limitless fun possibilities with movies, clips, video games, etc.

The Garmin nuvi 1490T comes with a 5-inch touchscreen display, and it also let's you stay clear of the traffic with the integrated FM receiver. It comes with a lane assist feature that will guide you to the correct lane when approaching exit. The integrate Bluetooth receiver with the speakerphone lets you take your phone calls while keeping your mind on the road. For anyone that spends a lot of time on the road, this is a perfect gift.

If you're an owner of any version iPod or iPhone, or you know someone who is, this is a Christmas gift that you shouldn't pass. It is a dock for mentioned devices that beside speakers is a fully functional alarm clock radio. It can serve as a charger for your iPhone and iPod, and it also comes with two programmable alarms, great design and high sound quality. It can be used with other MP3 players by an aux input. A great gift!

Third in a row expansion of the hyper-legendary PC game, World of Warcraft: Cataclysm will bring happiness to all who have been enjoying this game title of the decade. This expansion has been announced in august 2009, and it's finally on the market. With WoW Cataclysm no one will be bored during winter days and nights, and perhaps even longer...