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| Gotrootdude's Geeky Techy Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide! During this time of year, most of us tech types are so busy fixing other peoples machines, that we don't get time to think about Christmas gifts. So, for that reason, and without further ado, I give you. Gotrootdude's 2006 Geeky Techy Stocking Stuffer Gift Guide ! or GGTSSGG !  Realizing that most americans are up to their ears in debt, this guide should suit most budgets. These Gift ideas are meant to be small and thoughtful. Hopefully it will help. For DAD: HDTV GPS (Probably the best gift if your dad doesn't own one.) Media Center (MCE, MYTHTV, MediaPortal, SageTV, BeyondTV) [b]Car stereo Upscaling divx compatable DVD player For MOM: Roomba vacuum (You'd be surprised how much it's appreciated) Kitchen under counter entertainment center, CD player Shower spa mp3 player Digital Camera (Who doesn't love these.) For Gamers: Nintendo Wii Xbox 360 Saitek Eclipse II keyboard Saitek P3000 wireless gamepad (TIP: Trim the plastic from the positive terminal of the batteries to prevent charging problems) gaming mouse Belkin Nostromo n52 SpeedPad For Tweakers: NEUROS OSD - Open Source Linux embedded media center Media Portal MythTV Chumby Gumstix Asterisk PBX GP2X For Modders: Fan Grills Cold Cathodes EL Wire (to often ignored) Fan filters Dremel tools and bits Modders Mesh Primer (to often forgotten when painting) Black and Decker mouse sander Plastic Drill Bits. ( Special bits made for drilling plastics) For those who like to solder: cool touch soldering iron volt meters SpokePOV miniPOV momolight Subscription to Makezine For the Kids: LEGO Mindstorms NXT Nintendo Wii Nintendo DS lite Remote control planes, helicopters Bicycles or electric motocycles. For woodworkers: Any cordless power tool ! General gifts: Tire Pressure indicators (turn red when pressure is low), 100pk DVD or CD media (Taiko Yuden, Ridata, or Fuji only please), USB flash drives, mp3 players. Other Ideas: Set up a family blog website for sharing photos and events! , Get a family portrait printed on canvas for a family keepsake , distribute USB IP phones to your distant relatives. Money is always nice, better if it's in a CD account or money market. Skip the gift cards, layaway, and extended warranty, they're gimmicks. Please, no ties or clothing. If you want to insist on buying clothes, then give money and take us shopping to pick them out ourselves. Lastly, Don't forget the batteries!
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