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Geek Culture / What xmas gift is best for programmer?

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mr Handy
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Posted: 19th Dec 2007 16:15
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Hi every buddy!

My friend is hardcore programmer... and got stuck on zis!
And his birzday 2jan!
I'm afraid that common group of presents are not compatible with this type of people. By the way, he's got EVERYTHING of PC-stuff type=)!

SO! What xmas and/or birthday gift can you present to your best friends???

A door is a door is a door. Even a swinging one. =0
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Cash Curtis II
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Posted: 19th Dec 2007 16:22 Edited at: 19th Dec 2007 16:23
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zis? Zone Integration Server? The ZIS-110 Limousine? What is your friend stuck on?

Anyway, 1337-speak aside, you've given us no information with which to work. Get him something he likes. Is he into games? What programming tools does he use? Does he make games? Get him something related to something he likes specifically. 'hardcore programmer' just doesn't tell us much.

This should be in Geek Culture. Oh, and I don't care about your friend at all. He can get coal for X-mas.


Come see the WIP!
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jason p sage
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Posted: 19th Dec 2007 16:24
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If he's a Microsoft Guy - a Technet Subscription - though pricey.

A 8-Bit Tie - Joke - but thoughtful - (A silk Tie resembles something out of mario brothers - even shaped in "Squares" kinda - Definately Different and a conversation piece.

Linux Guy? - Tough without knowing him....

He a game maker? Maybe some modeling Software...if he doesn't have it.

Coffee Mug Holder - Coffee Maker that uses those "Coffee" Self Contained things - so you just pop in a little thing looks like a Liquid Creamer Thingy like you see in Conveinance Stores at the coffe area - except they have coffe grounds - and they basically brew a cup at a time - less mess - less fuss.

A Game Maybe? Maybe an Adult Computer Game for laughs - and he might just like it - there must be some stuff like that out there - I know there is a virtual "World" of that kind of thing.

Dunno man... I tried


http://www.jasonpetersage.com/?PAGE=ironinfantry&SECTION=ironinfantry
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Van B
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Posted: 19th Dec 2007 16:28
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Call me a big nerd, but I like game related stuff, like I just ordered myself a Warthog toy from Halo3, but I have a few bits and bobs, a ghost with a Brute sitting in it, Leon from RE4 etc etc. I'm not a collector, I just like to have the stuff from my favorite games.

Personally I'd just go on Amazon or something and find a figure from one of his favorite games - it's much less embarrassing when people buy you them as gifts, they make great desk space wasters .

Something else PC related you might want to look into is these desktop missile launchers, you get a little missile launcher that plugs in to USB, then you control it from your PC, bzzzzzt, bzzzzt, aim, FIRE! - household pets beware!.


less is more, but if less is more how you keeping score?
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jason p sage
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Posted: 19th Dec 2007 18:09
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Quote: "desktop missile launchers"
That's Great!

Oh - Remote Control Anything - Little Heli - etc. I saw a Remote Control "Tank" That Shoot REAL BB's!


http://www.jasonpetersage.com/?PAGE=ironinfantry&SECTION=ironinfantry
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Roxas
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Posted: 19th Dec 2007 19:29
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New computer


Click For Details!

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Homey the Clown
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Posted: 19th Dec 2007 21:29
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desktop missile launcher?! thats so tight! where did you find this? online? im really interested.

Homey

"I don't think so... Homey don't play that."
-Homey D. Clown
Intel Pentium 4 2.4Ghz processor,512MB Ram,GeForce4 MX 4000
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Van B
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Posted: 19th Dec 2007 22:11
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These ones are from Amazon, but I'm sure there's a few variations.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Thumbs-Up-USB-Missile-Launcher/dp/B000KC3YQK/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1198098533&sr=8-1


less is more, but if less is more how you keeping score?
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GatorHex
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Posted: 20th Dec 2007 01:48 Edited at: 20th Dec 2007 01:50
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FSPC/DBP Model Pack 6, well that's what I've asked for



DinoHunter (still no nVidia compo voucher!), CPU/GPU Benchmark, DarkFish Encryption DLL, War MMOG (WIP), 3D Model Viewer
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Zaibatsu
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Posted: 20th Dec 2007 01:54
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if you had any sens, clearly you'd know this is the perfect gift.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190184247295&ih=009&category=154215&ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1

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AlanC
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Posted: 20th Dec 2007 08:13
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Get him a fruitcake.

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Digital Awakening
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Posted: 20th Dec 2007 11:25 Edited at: 20th Dec 2007 11:28
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How come nobody have mentioned Think Geek! This is the perfect place to shop for geeks.

How a bout a glowing Wi-Fi detector t-shirt? I would love one but hand washing is quite a bother...

Or this jumbo binary clock. Geeky and silent, I don't like ticking clocks. Also available in smaler desktop versions.

A portable laser keyboard as the more expensive present.


Cheaper T-shirts I recomend:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts/science/2891
http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts/frustrations/5aa9
http://www.thinkgeek.com/tshirts/coder/5d6a <-- my personal choice

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CREATE games with ease! NO programming required!
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Libervurto
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How about this:

You plug it into a USB port and the hamster runs when you type!
The faster you type, the faster it runs! hahaha

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jason p sage
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Posted: 20th Dec 2007 13:19
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Quote: "How come nobody have mentioned Think Geek!"


That's where they have the 8bit ties I mentioned I forgot who sold them - I THINK it is THINK GEEK


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Insanity Complex
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Posted: 20th Dec 2007 13:26 Edited at: 20th Dec 2007 13:26
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Digital Awakening totally hit the site I was gonna say...so I'll just go over some of my favorite items from there that I'd recommend lol...

I never finish t-shirt
The chain mail t-shirt! <-That's gotta be one of the coolest items they have
Caffeine Mug or Caffeine T-Shirt because everyone knows caffeine is the greatest molecule that currently exists...


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dark donkey
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Usb Pole Dancer: http://www.amazon.co.uk/BV-Leisure-USB-Pole-Dancer/dp/B000UTO2V4/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&s=kids&qid=1198154971&sr=1-9

Usb Cup warmer:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Needapresent-com-USB-Cup-Warmer/dp/B0009VEL1O/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=kids&qid=1198154971&sr=1-6

Usb foot warmer:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-Foot-Warmers/dp/B000WIYM1S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=kids&qid=1198154971&sr=1-1

Usb Bouncer
http://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-Bouncer/dp/B000R2B8YS/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&s=kids&qid=1198154971&sr=1-12

Usb panic button:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Laughing-Donkey-USB-Panic-Button/dp/B000WLOOXG/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&s=kids&qid=1198154971&sr=1-22

usb whack it
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Paladone-USB-Whack-IT/dp/B000SOBE8U/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&s=kids&qid=1198154971&sr=1-21

usb massage ball
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Needapresent-com-USB-Massage-Ball/dp/B0009VEL1Y/ref=sr_1_25?ie=UTF8&s=kids&qid=1198155200&sr=1-25

Usb Fan
http://www.amazon.co.uk/USB-Retro-Desktop-Mini-Fan/dp/B000ZROTIM/ref=sr_1_40?ie=UTF8&s=kids&qid=1198155200&sr=1-40

Usb circus cannon:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Laughing-Donkey-USB-Circus-Cannon/dp/B000SIYP46/ref=sr_1_57?ie=UTF8&s=kids&qid=1198155272&sr=1-57

Usb Lounge:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Needapresent-com-USB-Lounge/dp/B0010YPTYW/ref=sr_1_64?ie=UTF8&s=kids&qid=1198155272&sr=1-64


What have we done to usb!
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mr Handy
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Posted: 20th Dec 2007 15:04
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Wow! So much advises!

@Cash Curtis II zis is this =) i was tired...
He uses all sorts of Basic (Dark,Visual)
He's gamecreator.
And his choice of games is weird... He buys like RND(game list) and only games is sort of thing he buys only by himself. er... So game is not best present until you definetely know that THIS game's he ALWAYS wanted =)

USB fun stuff... how can i forget?! wonderfull!!!

On these days i've found interesting things - different PC coolers and cables that glows in dark. Friend's PC case has big air holes and glowing cooler will be nice there. Or cooler Fatality painted with glowing paint. Modders take note! =)

And idea about minifigures of game chars is wery good too!
GO! GO! Online shopping - wee doggy!

A door is a door is a door. Even a swinging one. =0
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RalphY
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Could get him a PICAXE if he's into electronics.

Tempted to buy that I Never Finish Anyth t-shir

Oh boy! Sleep! That's when I'm a Viking! | Super Nintendo Chalmers!
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Keo C
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Posted: 21st Dec 2007 01:26
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Give him money


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Phaelax
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Posted: 21st Dec 2007 05:46
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Quote: "Something else PC related you might want to look into is these desktop missile launchers, you get a little missile launcher that plugs in to USB, then you control it from your PC, bzzzzzt, bzzzzt, aim, FIRE! - household pets beware"



I found one of those a few weeks ago. Here's a link to it with a cool video of it in action!

http://www.usbgeek.com/prod_detail.php?prod_id=0561


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