Geek Gift Guide Available Now From ThinkGeek

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ThinkGeek, the premier shop for gadgets and geek gear, unveiled their comprehensive Holiday Shopping Guide.
The ThinkGeek Holiday Gift Center not only features gift ideas for male geeks, but also for female geeks and the kids of geek parents.

Examples of Geeky gifts for her include: the USB Aromatherapy Oil Burner, Edible Wild Hibiscus Flowers, Dissolving Travel Toiletries and Colored Flame Tea Lights.
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Posted on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Geek Dream Girl Megan Fox Becomes Armani Underwear Model

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Ever since Hollywood actress Megan Fox appeared in the first Transformers movie, she is a favorite of male geeks around the world.
I guess that is why Giorgio Armani's PR just emailed over the announcement to us that Megan Fox will be the new official worldwide face for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans for 2010. Read more

Posted on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:48:42 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

2009 Halloween Costume Choices For Geeks

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Halloween 2009 is just a month away. Like every year we take a look at the new Halloween Costumes and pick our favorites for geeks. Last year the clear choice was the cool Halo 3 Costume. This year I have a heard time to identify the overall coolest Halloween costume for 2009.
There have been several cool sci-fi movie releases this year and you can choose for instance to dress as GI Joe Cobra Commander, The Joker from Dark Knight, A Star Fleet Member from the New Star Trek Movie, or as Transformers Optimus Prime. Read more

Posted on Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:24:51 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Best Buy's Geek Squad Upgrades Your XP Or Vista PC To Windows 7 For $39.99

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Best Buys' Geek Squad offer full upgrade service for customers moving to Windows 7 from Windows Vista or Windows XP for $39.99. Normally they charge for a Operating System Install $129.99.
If you are not an experienced Windows user this is a great offer. Just remember to backup your data before handing over your PC or notebook to the Geeks.

"Some users will be able to perform the upgrade on their own, once they receive their disc from their computer’s manufacturer," said Geek Squad Agent Alex Smith. "For users with more complicated installations, such as upgrading from Windows XP, the process is more involved. It may be better to leave such computers as is or buy a new machine entirely. We’ve built a couple of basic tools that can help you through the upgrade process - Best Buy Labs. And for those who simply don’t want to deal with the hassle – we’re ready to help."
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Posted on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:18:14 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

eFX Offers Star Trek Collectibles for Geeks

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Collectible manufacturer eFX has announced that it will be adding a full line of Star Trek collectibles to its line of Star Wires collectibles. The company will produce collectibles based on all of the features films and on the TV series.

The collectibles are licensed form the CBS Consumer Products group and will be seen later this year starting with the Mark IX Recorder seen in Star Trek: First Contact. Preorders for the Tricorder will begin in September with a production run limited to only 1000 units. Read more

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Blanket With Gadget Pocket A Great Geek Gift

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Is there a traveling nerd in your life? How about a gadget-geek who lives up in the frosty north and spends all her time wrapped up in blankets and snuggies? If so, I've got the perfect gift for them; the Blue travel set from Patina (via Gizmodo).

Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:44:17 CDT | by Robert Evans

Geeky Scooter is perfect for Personal Transport

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If you are in the market for a battery-powered mode of transport that you can drive on the sidewalk and don’t want to drop the kind of big money it takes to get a Segway, the GoPet Personal Electric Transportation Scooter may be just what you need. The device is a three wheel electric vehicle that is easy to ride according to the maker.

The device uses 48 volt, 350 watt front hub direct drive motor systems to power the scooter at up to 16 mph. the driving range is 25 miles on a single charge that costs about ten cents. A full recharge needs 4-6 hours with the 110V charger that turns off when the battery is topped off. Read more

Posted on Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Do you have the Geek Balls to wear this Cap?

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I love geek stuff, but I do not have it in me to wear the Wi-fi Detector Cap offered by ThinkGeek.
To wear a cap that has a glowing UL display showing the signal strength of Wi-Fi hotspots is as bad as wearing a Propeller Beanie Hat.

Let's not even talk about usability of this Wi-Fi detector accessory. You need to take off the cap or look into a mirror to see if you have a signal. Read more

Posted on Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Why Cry Baby Analyzer Gadget on Sale for Geek Dads

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The Why Cry Baby Analyzer is a great gift for a soon to be geek daddy.
The Why Cry Baby Analyzer is the baby monitor that uses advanced frequency analysis technology to figure out why your baby is crying. It needs 20 seconds to let you know if your baby is stressed, sleepy, annoyed, bored or hungry. Read more

Posted on Thu, 2 Jul 2009 11:04:33 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

ThinkGeek Father's Day Gift Guide

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Father's Day is closing in (June 21st). If your dad is a geek, then you should definitely check out the Father's Day gift guide on the prime shop for geeks: ThinkGeek.
ThinkGeek guesses that your Dad will go nuts about BuckyBalls, Whiskey Stones, Hydrokinetic Adjustable Wrench, Geek Insignia Ties or the cool Original Ring Thing. Read more

Posted on Wed, 3 Jun 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

This Maternity Shirt is a Geek's Mother's Day Gift for Expectant Mothers

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Mother's Day is around the corner. If you need a gift for an expectant Mother, Think Geek just listed the perfect very 'geekish' gift. The Loading... Please Wait Maternity Shirt is only for Geek Moms, others will not be able to wear that one.
These maternity shirts are 100% cotton combed ringspun jersey in black with the words Loading... Please Wait and a progress bar in white across the belly. Read more

Posted on Tue, 5 May 2009 12:53:25 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Star Trek Scene it Game Perfect for Geek Gatherings

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I talk a lot about video games here, but rarely do we get to look at an old school board game like the new Star Trek Scene it game that has been announced. The game is from Screenlife Games and is a DVD trivia game that takes Star Trek fans on a trip down memory lane.

The game has trivia based on actual clips from the movies viewed on your TV screen and is playable by casual viewers to the hard-core fans prone to playing in Klingon costumes. Players race around the Flextime board testing knowledge of the show spanning moments from all Star Trek series and from the feature films. Read more

Posted on Wed, 8 Apr 2009 10:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Xtensor Gamer Hand Exerciser is Geeky

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ThinkGeek is offering a new device called the Xtensor Gamer Hand Exerciser that is every bit as geeky and goofy as it sounds. According to the description, the device is designed to condition your hand, making it strong and fit enough to click the buttons on your mouse.

The product promises biomechanical correctness, is able to stimulate muscles and tendons in the hands, wrists, and elbows that other devices were unable to affect. The device claims to be able to help stretch the ligaments and muscles in the hand to help those with hand, wrist, and elbow disorders from griping the mouse for too long. Read more

Posted on Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Geek Jewelry: Bluetooth Vibrating Bracelet with Caller ID

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Useful jewelry still doesn't come along very often. Brando now offers a stainless steel bracelet with Bluetooth.
The Bluetooth Bracelet vibrates when a call comes in and displays the caller ID on its small display.

Another cool feature of the Bluetooth bracelet is the Link Loss Alert Function, which tells you when your phone is more than 5 meters away from you.
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Posted on Fri, 20 Feb 2009 07:31:32 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Geeks from Official Xbox Magazine Drive the Warthog

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Some geeks from the Official Xbox Magazine were given a chance that many gamers would frag for, the opportunity to drive a real live Warthog right out of Halo. How did the Warthog come to be you ask? The working, life size replica was built for the doomed Peter Jackson feature film based on the game.

I was very sad when I heard that the movie wouldn’t be made, but at least the props weren't destroyed. Along with the Warthog are some slick armor sets right out of the game, alas no Master Chief armor was available. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Feb 2009 13:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Super Bowl 2009 Top 10 Tips for Geeks

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Super Bowl 43 is today! We have been covering everything about Super Bowl 2009 that has nothing to do with Baseball, sorry it is Football, right?
Especially this year Super Bowl is an event for geeks. Despite the economic crisis there will be plenty of cool and funny Super Bowl ads like every year, but additionally there are 3D commercials and lots of 2009 Sci-fi Movie ads.
To prepare you for Super Bowl XLIII, we have put together a Super Bowl Guide for Geeks featuring our top 10 things you should keep in mind. Read our tips below to make the most out of Super Bowl Sunday. Read more

Posted on Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:57:44 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

ThinkGeek ships Gadgets for free on Cyber Monday 2008

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Geek and Gadget shop ThinkGeek offers free UPS ground shipping today on Cyber Monday for their unique offerings.
Along with Asian export Gadget Shops, ThinkGeek is a great shop to find unique gizmos and geek gifts.
Cool Geek Gift offerings this year on ThinkGeek include Personal Soundtrack Shirt, Miracle Berry Fruit Tablets and Slave Leia Poster. Read more

Posted on Mon, 1 Dec 2008 07:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Geek Dad's perfect Gift for his Teenager Kids

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When I saw the Thames & Kosmos Electronics Workshop 1 featured in the Wired Magazine I was immediately taken back to my youth and to my little electronics lab I got over 25 years ago.
The Thames & Kosmos Electronics Workshop 1 looks though so much more engaging than my first circuit board. The 68 page manual actually is written like a Sci-fi story and takes kids through 148 projects with the story. Read more

Posted on Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Japanese Kisai Denshoku LED Watch is a Geek Gift with Style

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Our Watch News site Wrist Dreams just reported about a new Japanese LED watch which a great new design that could be straight out of Star Trek. The Kisai Denshoku has twelve LED bars that tell the time and look cool doing while doing it. This is a great gift for people who love cool things and don't mind style and gadgetry to be more important than function.

The Kisai Denshoku is inspired by the neon skylines of Shinjuku, Denshoku combines high quality materials and advanced technology with intuitive design. Read more

Posted on Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:01:14 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Geek Squad Announces At Home and In Store Game Console Setup

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Just in time for the holiday season and parents buying new game consoles Geek Squad at Best Buy locations around the country are now offering video game console set up in home and in store. Setup options include transferring data to a new system and connecting the systems to the Internet.

Set up can also include installing and enabling parental controls to help keep kids safe online. One of the things that parents often don’t consider when buying games that may be rated appropriately for their kids is that online components can introduce language from other players that is far from appropriate. Read more

Posted on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Gift Ideas for Geeks now available on new ThinkGeek Gift Guide

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Geek Gadget shop ThinkGeek just launched their Holiday Gift Center for this season with lots of great gift ideas for geeks, sci-fi and technology lovers.
Other than Hammacher & Schlemmer ThinkGeek is one of the best shops to find tech gifts. This year ThinkGeek offers interesting gift ideas in the categories Gifts for the Eco geek, Gifts for techies, and Gifts for Japan fans.

There are just too many great gift ideas to mention on ThinkGeek. Here are some highlights Slave Leia Poster, Star Wars Force FX Lightsabers, Wi-Fi Detector T-Shirt, and Sega Pekoppa Robot Plant.
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Posted on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:18:14 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr