The second part of our gifts for geeks focuses on those gifts above $100 but below $500. These gifts are sure to make the tech guru or beloved nerd in your family gush with joy this holiday.
Sony BDP-S360 1080p Blu ray player
If you’re in the marker for an affordable Blu Ray player, this Sony model is a great choice. Having a stand-alone Blu Ray system for movies is preferred, as the PS3 consoles tend to be noisy. This particular model has an HDMI port, upscales normal DVDs so they look fantastic, and has an Ethernet jack so you can connect it to your home network for system updates. At a little over $100, you can’t pass up on this machine.
Sony BDP-S360 1080p Blu-ray Disc Player
Kindle Wireless Reading Device
The Kindle is a remarkable piece of hardware that is super-thin and super-stylish. It allows users to subscribe to electronic newspapers, read magazines and books–all through a wireless connection that downloads these publications automatically while you sleep. The best part is, the wireless is provided by Amazon, so you can get access no matter where you are located. At under $250, this 10.2 ounce device will quickly become indispensable in your reader’s life.
Kindle Wireless Reading Device
Garmin Nuvi 765/765T
We love the Garmin Nuvi 765, not because it is a leader in inexpensive navigation devices, but because it has a bright screen and doubles as a Bluetooth receiver for your hands-free calling. The T model also has traffic monitoring built in so you can steer around upcoming construction or accidents that are causing traffic congestion. At around $200, the Nuvi 765 will make sure you never get lost again.
Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS Navigator with Traffic
Asus Eee PC Seashell
Probably considered one of the best-looking of the Netbook class, the Asus Seashell has a larger than usual screen at 10.1 inches and has a whopping 10.5 hours of battery life. It also comes pre-loaded with Windows 7 starter, so you no longer have to run Windows Xp. It also has 1GB of RAM and a nice 250 GB hard drive. If you enjoy surfing the web or checking your email, this 4.6 lb netbook is a great and stylish option for around $400.
If you want other great gift ideas for the geeks in your life, see our under $100 gifts for geeks.
