Geeky gifts for under $50: Han Solo in Carbonite Chocolate Bar

ntEverybody loves a little Han Solo chocolate in their stocking. Han Solo in Carbonite chocolate bar from ThinkGeek. ($11.99)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Gentoo Penguin Media Case

ntHelp your friend sport his or her love for Gentoo Linux with this penguin media case. At Your Beak and Call media case from ModCloth.com. ($14.99)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Ex-press Yourself Stamp Set

ntHas HR put the kibosh on Facebooking during office hours? Feel connected to the social web with these ‘Like’ and ‘Dislike’ rubber stamps. Ex-press Yourself Stamp set from ModCloth.com. ($14.99)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Marvel Character Aprons

ntGet the guys involved in the science of cooking with a Marvelu2122 apron from Williams-Sonoma ($19.95-$29.90). Options include Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, and The Hulk.

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Marvel Hero Cookie Cutter Set

ntThese superheroes are in your face! Marvelu2122 Hero Cookie Cutter Set from Williams-Sonoma ($19.95).

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Bacon Wallet

ntBring home the bacon with the bacon wallet from ThinkGeek. ($11.99)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Steampunk Wrist Monocular

ntThe perfect stocking stuffer for the Steampunk on your list. Steampunk Wrist Monocular from ThinkGeek. ($44.99)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Doctor Who Call Alert Charm

ntPut this call alert charm on your cell phone and let the Tardis alert you to incoming calls. Doctor Who Call Alert Charm from ThinkGeek. ($9.99)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: R2D2 Folding Chair

ntNeed to stuff a really big stocking? This folding chair will do the trick. R2D2 folding chair from ThinkGeek. ($39.99)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Smartphone Glove Pins

ntDoes the geek on your list complain of cold fingers from using touch screens? Fingerless gloves can help, but the fingertips still suffer. These glove pads turn any pair of gloves into a smartphone compatible pair of gloves. Smartphone Glove Pins from ThinkGeek. ($11.99)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Amazing Christmas Tree Kit

ntGeek kids of all ages will love the amazing Christmas tree from X-treme Geek. Just add ‘magic water’ to make the tree grow into a 3D sculpture. Amazing Christmas Tree kit available at XtremeGeek.com. ($5.95)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Birdhouse In Your Soul Nightlight

ntPut a blue canary in your outlet to watch over your nighttime kitchen foraging. Bird Canary in the Outlet nightlight from ThinkGeek. ($12.99)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Free to Roam Travel Case

ntBe smart about packing cords with this travel case featuring old-style not-smart phones. Free to Roam travel case from ModCloth.com. ($7.99)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Friendly Robot Necklace

ntDazzle your geek lady with a necklace featuring a friendly robot. Perhaps she’ll love it so much, she’ll name it after you. Friendly Robot necklace from ModCloth.com. ($11.99)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Galaxy Socks

ntThese knee-high socks prove that smart is chic. Galaxy socks from ModCloth.com. ($11.99)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Impossiball

ntNot just any bouncy ball, this ball confuses your understanding of physics. Impossiball from XtremeGeek.com. ($4.95)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Star Wars Light Saber Room Light

ntLight up the room with a wall sconce that looks like a real lightsaber. Star Wars Light Saber Room Light from XtremeGeek.com. ($19.00)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: High Score Media Case

ntEverybody feels nostalgic around the holidays. Remember the good old Game Boy days with the High Score media case from ModCloth.com. ($14.99)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Water Signs Ring

ntTry to avoid geeky pick-up lines like “What’s your sign?” but feel free to put joy in her heart with the Water Signs ring from ModCloth.com. ($9.99)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Mforcer Mini Marshmallow Gun

ntDon’t worry about the mess, the dog will love when the kids play with this mini-marshmallow gun. Mforcer Mini Marshmallow gun from XtremeGeek.com. ($39.95)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Star Wars Death Star Planetarium

ntThis Death Star creates stars on the ceiling instead of destroying them. Star Wars Death Star Planetarium from XtremeGeek.com. ($19.00)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: Perplexus 3D Puzzle

ntKeep them occupied while you’re busy in the kitchen with the Perplexus 3D puzzle. ($24.99)

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Geeky gifts for under $50: All My Friends Are Dead

ntGive the gift of geek laughter with this fun book that plays to a geek sense of humor. All My Friends Are Dead. by Avery Monsen and Jory John. ($9.95 hardcover on Amazon.com)

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ntMore gift suggestions

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• nttTechRepublic’s 2010 stocking stuffer ideas for geeks

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• nttTechRepublic’s 2011 Geek Gift Guide (download)

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• nttTechRepublic’s gift guide for Star Trek fans

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• nttTechRepublic’s gift guide for Star Wars fans

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• nttCNET’s 2011 holiday gift guide

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• nttZDNet Holiday Tech Gift Guide 2011

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