![6247577-501-380[1].jpg](https://assets.techrepublic.com/uploads/2011/11/6247577-501-380[1].jpg?w=512)
\n\tAccessories and peripherals for the personal computer can make great gifts for just about anyone, not matter how geeky they may be. Here are just a few accessories that caught our eye.
\n
\n\tMicrosoft Touch Mouse
\n
\n\tThe surface of the Touch Mouse, is populated with a multitude of sensors that are designed to track movement of your fingers and allow you to take advantage of Windows 7’s touch-based, user interface features.
\n
\n\tSee Greg Shultz’s full review of the Microsoft Touch Mouse.
\n
\n\tThe complete 2011 TechRepublic Geek Gift Guide is available in a free download.
\n\tWith the ability to configure each button either in the downloadable software or in the World of Warcraft game client, gamers – especially World of Warcraft gamers – will enjoy this mouse’s functionality and layout. Also, with the Deathwing stylization, it adds some extra decoration to your desk top.
\n
\n\tFor more details, read Wally Bahny’s Geek Gifts 2011 review of the World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse.
\n
\n\tThe complete 2011 TechRepublic Geek Gift Guide is available in a free download.
\n\tThe Naga MMO laser gaming mouse is part of a vast line of gaming devices from Razer. The contoured mouse is designed to fit comfortably in your hand for long periods of time — perhaps for World of Warcraft Icecrown Citadel raids or marathon sessions of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
\n
\n\tRead the complete Geek Gifts 2010 review of the Naga.
\n
\n\tThe complete 2011 TechRepublic Geek Gift Guide is available in a free download.
\n\tThe Cyborg R.A.T. 7 is the prototypical gaming mouse designed to be mechanically adjustable to fit any hand and any game playing style.
\n
\n\tRead the full review from the 2010 Geek Gift Guide.
\n
\n\tThe complete 2011 TechRepublic Geek Gift Guide is available in a free download.
\n\tThe Motorola S305 Bluetooth stereo headset makes listening to your mobile devices in private as easy as pushing a button.
\n
\n\tRead the full review from the 2011 Geek Gift Guide.
\n
\n\tThe complete 2011 TechRepublic Geek Gift Guide is available in a free download.
\n\tWally Bahny says any gamer who still uses a 3.5mm style headset will immediately see the benefit of the World of Warcraft Wireless Headset.
\n
\n\tRead the full review from the 2010 Geek Gift Guide.
\n
\n\tThe complete 2011 TechRepublic Geek Gift Guide is available in a free download.
\n\tThe Logitech G19 keyboard, with its backlit keys, large programmable built-in gamepad, and programmable LCD represents the culmination of technological advances in gaming keyboard design.
\n
\n\tRead the full review from the 2009 Geek Gift Guide.
\n
\n\tThe complete 2011 TechRepublic Geek Gift Guide is available in a free download.
\n\tWally Bahny had this to say about the Belkin Nostromo n52te SpeedPad: The best thing about this device is that there are essentially 27 different buttons and toggles to program for each of three keymaps. That makes for a very versatile device that can be used in nearly any application that does not require a full keyboard.
\n
\n\tI say, I can’t play computer games without the darn thing anymore – that’s how dependent, and how important the Belkin Nostromo n52te SpeedPad has become to my game playing.
\n
\n\tRead the full review from the 2008 Geek Gift Guide.
\n
\n\tThe complete 2011 TechRepublic Geek Gift Guide is available in a free download.
\n\tThe Logitech Wireless Wave Keyboard has not been featured in on of TechRepublic’s Geek Gift Guides, but that is not a reflection of this keyboard’s quality or usability. Jack Wallen cites the Logitech Wireless Wave Keyboard as one of 10 high-quality keyboards.
\n
\n\tThe complete 2011 TechRepublic Geek Gift Guide is available in a free download.
\n\tThe Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin Keyboard with Backlighting has not been reviewed by TechRepublic, but you can read a review from CNET Reviews. This is going on my list for the 2012 Geek Gift Guide.
\n
\n\tThe complete 2011 TechRepublic Geek Gift Guide is available in a free download.
\n\tErik Eckel describes the multi-touch gestures allowed on Mac OS X Lion and gives his reasons for recommending the Magic Trackpad to take advantage of them.
\n
\n\tThe complete 2011 TechRepublic Geek Gift Guide is available in a free download.
\n\tPaul Mah had nothing but nice things to say about the Apple Wireless Keyboard.
\n
\n\tThe Apple Wireless Keyboard is the wireless variant of Apple’s aluminum range of keyboards. With its exceptionally small footprint and chiclet style keys, the keyboard proved to be a pleasure to work on.
\n
\n\tIf you have an Apple Mac user, this may be just what they are looking for,
\n
\n\tThe complete 2011 TechRepublic Geek Gift Guide is available in a free download.
\n\tThe Celluon Magic Cube Laser Projection Keyboard and Touchpad is one of those ideas I remain very skeptical about, so I am going to add it to the 2012 Geek Gfit Guide wish list for next year. I want to see it in action. However, if you just can’t wait for us to render our review, check out Amazon’s page for the Celluon Magic Cube Laser Projection Keyboard and Touchpad. And, if you do get one, tell us about it.
\n
\n\tThe complete 2011 TechRepublic Geek Gift Guide is available in a free download.
\n\tThe Western Digital My Passport Essential SE portable storage drive, which comes in various memory capacities, is not the most glamorous gift around, but everyone needs more hard drive storage at one time or another.
\n
\n\tThe complete 2011 TechRepublic Geek Gift Guide is available in a free download.
\n\tThe ASUS WiCast EW2000 Wireless HD Video Transmitter and Receiver and the VIZIO Universal Wireless HD Video and Audio Kit, both reviewed in the 2011 Geek Gift Guide, represent the future of multimedia. In the not so distant future, every multimedia device you buy will be able to transmit a high definition video and audio signal wirelessly to display devices equipmed to receive the signals. The wire is so 20th Century.
\n
\n\tThe complete 2011 TechRepublic Geek Gift Guide is available in a free download.
Mark W. Kaelin has been writing and editing stories about the information technology industry, software, hardware, gaming, finance, accounting, and technology geekdom for more than 30 years.
