10 unusual geek gift ideas
10 gift ideas that are completely unexpected, even to a geek!
Some people have a tendency to get hooked. They'll get hooked on gadgets, cooking, fixing, or anything exciting that's productive. If you know someone that fits this description, you might find a great gift idea for them on this page. Don't you want to feed them with a hobby that'll keep them hooked on something that benefits you too? :)
First of all, you need to find something that's relevant for the recipient. Is food relevant? Flying? Computers? DIY? You should find something on this list, no matter what type of person!
- Quadcopter kit
- RepRap, or other 3D printer, kit
- A vintage kitchen mixer. Sounds odd, but surprisingly addictive, and good food may follow!
- Some Raspberry Pi microcomputers. These are dead cheap, and great for lots of projects that need a "brain". If unsure, get a few of $35 type with the network plug.
- An Arduino kit is an alternative to the Raspberry Pi. They are cheaper and smaller and less powerful, but for creative uses the applications are endless!
- A sous-vide machine. You'll never look back after all the succulent meats you'll eat after buying a sous-vide. If you're on a budget, get a rice cooker and a thermostat, they work really well too!
- A windmill power kit. Make your own power, and learn while you're at it.
- Vermicomposting kit. Keep worms in a can, and feed them with your organic veg. garbage. A beautiful symbiosis that most people can do without.
There you go. Lots of kits, but that's just what a geek likes. Good luck!
