Personal computer gift ideas for geeks and non-geeks

World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse

With 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.

For more details, read Wally Bahny's Geek Gifts 2011 review of the World of Warcraft Cataclysm MMO Gaming Mouse.

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Razer's Naga MMO laser gaming mouse

The 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.

Read the complete Geek Gifts 2010 review of the Naga.

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Cyborg R.A.T. 7 gaming mouse

The Cyborg R.A.T. 7 is the prototypical gaming mouse designed to be mechanically adjustable to fit any hand and any game playing style.

Read the full review from the 2010 Geek Gift Guide.

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Motorola S305 Bluetooth stereo headset

The Motorola S305 Bluetooth stereo headset makes listening to your mobile devices in private as easy as pushing a button.

Read the full review from the 2011 Geek Gift Guide.

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World of Warcraft Wireless Headset

Wally Bahny says any gamer who still uses a 3.5mm style headset will immediately see the benefit of the World of Warcraft Wireless Headset.

Read the full review from the 2010 Geek Gift Guide.

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Logitech G35 Surround Sound Headset

The Logitech G35 headset promises to deliver 7.1 Dolby Surround Sound without the use of seven speakers and the seven plus wires that probably would come with it.

Read the full review from the 2009 Geek Gift Guide.

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Logitech G19 keyboard

The 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.

Read the full review from the 2009 Geek Gift Guide.

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Belkin Nostromo n52te SpeedPad

Wally 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.

I 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.

Read the full review from the 2008 Geek Gift Guide.

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Logitech Wireless Wave Keyboard

The 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.

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Logitech Illuminated Ultrathin Keyboard with Backlighting

The 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.

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Apple Magic Trackpad

Erik 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.

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Apple Wireless Keyboard

Paul Mah had nothing but nice things to say about the Apple Wireless Keyboard.

The 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.

If you have an Apple Mac user, this may be just what they are looking for,

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Celluon Magic Cube Laser Projection Keyboard and Touchpad

The 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.

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Western Digital My Passport Essential SE portable storage drive

The 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. 

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ASUS WiCast EW2000 Wireless HD Video Transmitter and Receiver

The 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.

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