Best Seven Tech Gifts for the Geeks in Your Life
Are you looking for the perfect gift for the geek in your life?
Look no further!
We've compiled a list of the seven best tech gifts to make any geek's heart beat faster.
From retro-style gaming systems to modern (and affordable) 3D printers, there's something here for everyone.
Keep reading to learn more about these fantastic gifts.
1. Retro Gaming Console
Looking for a gift that is sure to trigger some great memories?
If the techie geek in your life is ready to take gaming to the next level, a gift of RetroGaming Haven's 2022 Retropie Raspberry Pi 4 Retro Game Console will get them playing in minutes.
With its powerful Raspberry Pi 4 board, this plug-and-play setup is incredible. It boasts an insane 50+ consoles, with more than 100,000+ of your tech friend’s favorite games for all of them.
And if that wasn't enough?
Two analog controllers, included with the purchase, are compatible with all the games. A fully loaded 256GB micro SD card comes preinstalled, so your friend can get gaming as soon as the console arrives.
With dozens of classic or modern titles from which to choose – Pac-Man to Super Mario 64– techies can customize their gaming experience with multiple profiles.
Designed with authenticity in mind and housing a wide range of exciting homebrew titles, there's something special for everyone here.
2. A Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
Make cleaning fun (or at least easier) with a programmable robotic vacuum cleaner.
Most robotic vacuums can be set to clean certain areas on specific days or left on random mode to roam around the house, vacuuming dust and debris along the way.
The iRobot - Roomba 694 Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum makes a wonderful Christmas present for tech enthusiasts. With the Roomba 694 Wi-Fi Connected Robot Vacuum, your tech friend can kiss their broom goodbye.
That's right - this little robot vacuum does all the hard work in a fraction of the time.
With its unique edge-sweeping brush and powerful suction capabilities, no dust bunnies or dirt can linger in any corners or along edges.
This iRobot can be connected to Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant for easy programming.
Best of all, this robotic vacuum keeps floors sparkling during pet shedding and high pollen seasons due to its intelligent sensors that suggest additional cleaning sessions when needed.
3. An Arduino Starter Kit
If you know someone who loves tinkering and building projects from scratch, then an Arduino Starter Kit is worth considering as a gift idea.
This kit includes everything your special techie needs to get started—including an Arduino board and components like sensors, motors, LEDs, wires, resistors, and more—so they can start building robots right away.
Arduino is the place where learning and creativity collide. With the Arduino Starter Kit, your tech friend will discover intriguing projects that will help them better understand basic coding, electronics, current flow, voltage, digital logic, and programming.
4. An Electric Skateboard
Help your tech friend get around town faster than ever before with an electric skateboard! One of the hottest Christmas gifts today is the WowGo 2S MAX Electric Skateboard & Longboard.
Streetside adventures soar to new heights with this board’s supercharged design that boosted the motors from 500W to 550W, a combined increase of 100W compared to previous models.
The techie in your life will delight in this board’s quick takeoff with a high-speed motor that can reach 28 mph (45 kph).
No country is too far or terrain impossible for the 2S MAX – its exceptional range of 23 km on one charge and 90mm polyurethane wheels allow your friend to set off into unknown territories confidently.
5. A Smartwatch
Your geek friend will enjoy the opportunity to stay connected, while still looking stylish with your gift of a smartwatch!
Most of today’s smartwatch models come equipped with the following convenient features:
Fitness tracking (step count, distance traveled)
Sleep tracking (monitor your sleep patterns)
Notifications from apps (such as incoming calls/messages)
Music playback controls (play/pause songs directly from the watch)
The Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) is the all-encompassing smartwatch that checks off all the boxes on your tech friend's list.
They'll never again have to worry about missing out on a call, text, or music stream when away from their phone — the Apple Watch SE gives them the power to stay connected, even when traveling overseas due to its excellent and comprehensive cellular connectivity.
Health and safety are a priority with this device, which includes the following critical features: Crash Detection, Fall Detection, and Emergency SOS. A simple push of a button sends help directly to your tech friend's location if assistance is ever needed.
This smartwatch is up to 20 percent faster than ever and is compatible with all other Apple devices and services.
6. 3D Printer
3D printers have become increasingly popular over the past few years as people use them to create everything from custom jewelry pieces to miniature sculptures. It's the perfect gift for anyone who likes tinkering around with design projects or creating something unique out of nothing but plastic filament.
One of the most reasonably priced 3D printers on the market today is the Prusa Mini+.
The Prusa Mini+ is world-renowned for its quality and consistency. Its thoughtfully chosen parts are built to last and make 3D printing simple and dependable.
This high-quality 3D printer includes some unusual features at a price point that can't be found anywhere else, including a massive 7-by-7-by-7-inch print volume, a color display, and even 24/7 customer support.
Best of all?
Prusa printers are among the quietest models ever tested – allowing for printing in peace without having to worry about waking up the rest of the family!
The Prusa Mini+ is compatible with a wide range of plastic types, making it ideal for trying new printing projects.
7. A Bluetooth Tracker
Is your tech friend frequently frustrated by lost keys or a misplaced wallet?! Tile Pro is the latest in Bluetooth-enabled tracking devices - hardware and sound technology combine so your tech friend can locate valuable items quickly and easily.
Tile Pro has the most extended range of operations and one of the loudest sounds, perfect for those days when your friend can't remember where they left their valuables.
This Bluetooth tracker has a small yet sturdy 1.7 x 1.7 x 0.3-inch frame that weighs only 12 grams and is easy to hold. All your tech friend needs to do is download the Tile Pro app (only two minutes to set up), and they're good to go.
No matter what type of tech enthusiast you're shopping for this season, there are plenty of options out there that will make them smile– and beyond! From robotic vacuums to smartwatches, and 3D printers to retro gaming consoles – we hope this list has given you some great ideas for finding the perfect tech gift for all the geeks in your life.
We at Paragus IT wish you happy shopping!!
For all of your technology needs, contact the Paragus team now at (413) 587-2666 or Sales@ParagusIT.com We look forward to serving you!