Give a gift that can be useful or just fun with these geeky iPhone applications that cost less than $10. Since the only way to give iPhone apps is with an iTunes gift card, you can include a list of apps that you think the receiver will enjoy. You can use this Geek Gifts list as a guide. For the complete review of these apps, read the TechRepublic Geekend blog.
Binary Clock by Peter Elst: This very geeky app shows the time in binary. Cost: $0.99
Geek Purity Test by Scott Falbo: Earn yourself some geek cred by taking the test! Cost: $0.99
For the complete review of these apps, read the TechRepublic Geekend blog.
Sentinel 2: Earth Defense by Origin 8 Technologies: Sentinel: Mars Defense was renowned for its graphics. Sentinel 2 is a tower game that builds off the technologies of the first game and then goes further, pushing the limits of the iPhone’s graphic capabilities. Cost: $2.99
For the complete review of these apps, read the TechRepublic Geekend blog.
Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 3D by Vivendi Games Mobile: The beloved Crash Bandicoot game goes iPhone. Cost: $2.99
For the complete review of these apps, read the TechRepublic Geekend blog.
iZombieland by Sony Pictures Television: A zombie video game based on a zombie movie. Cost: $3.99
For the complete review of these apps, read the TechRepublic Geekend blog.
Dungeon Hunter by Gameloft: A dungeon-based fantasy game that is sure to thrill and entertain the geek on your holiday shopping list. Cost: $6.99
For the complete review of these apps, read the TechRepublic Geekend blog.
The Sims 3 by Electronic Arts Games: Every geek respects The Sims for what it did for video game technology. Now you can play it on your iPhone. Cost: $6.99
For the complete review of these apps, read the TechRepublic Geekend blog.
Appleseed Anime Network by ZooVision Entertainment, LLC: Using a Wi-Fi network, the user can stream the Appleseed anime movie. Other bonuses, including discussion boards and iPhone wallpapers are included in the package. What geek doesn’t love anime? Cost: $7.99
For the complete review of these apps, read the TechRepublic Geekend blog.
Madden NFL 10 by Electronic Arts Games: Because even geeks like football. Cost: $9.99
For the complete review of these apps, read the TechRepublic Geekend blog.
Panorama by iPhone Guys Limited: This app allows you to easily piece together photos taken on the iPhone into panoramic views. It isn’t as geeky as the other apps on this list, but it’s really useful. Cost: $9.99
For the complete review of these apps, read the TechRepublic Geekend blog.
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