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TechRepublic's guide to geeky gifts for under $50

By // November 30, 2011, 5:17 AM PST // HuTerra

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  • Geeky gifts for under $50: JOYSTICK-IT iPad Arcade Stick

    The holidays are upon us and perhaps the most difficult presents to find are the stocking stuffers, the office gifts, and the small items for Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. We found some of the best gifts for under $50 that are sure to please the geeks on your list. If you prefer, you can view these gifts in list format.

    Disclaimer: News reports tell us that holiday shopping is way up this year, and we are seeing the proof of that. Some items are going in and out of stock very rapidly, and while we tried to only list items that are still available, we just can't keep up with the shoppers! Our apologies if you find items on this list that are no longer available.

    Give the joy of easier game play on tablet computers. JOYSTICK-IT iPad Arcade Stick from ThinkGeek. ($17.99)

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

    Everybody 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

    Help 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

    Has 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

    Get the guys involved in the science of cooking with a Marvel™ 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

    These superheroes are in your face! Marvel™ Hero Cookie Cutter Set from Williams-Sonoma ($19.95).

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  • Geeky gifts for under $50: Bacon Wallet

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

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  • Geeky gifts for under $50: Steampunk Wrist Monocular

    The 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

    Put 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

    Need 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

    Does 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

    Geek 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

    Put 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

    Be 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

    Dazzle 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

    These 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

    Not 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

    Light 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

    Everybody 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

    Try 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

    Don'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

    This 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

    Keep 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

    Give 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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Geeky gifts for under $50: JOYSTICK-IT iPad Arcade Stick

The holidays are upon us and perhaps the most difficult presents to find are the stocking stuffers, the office gifts, and the small items for Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. We found some of the best gifts for under $50 that are sure to please the geeks on your list. If you prefer, you can view these gifts in list format.

Disclaimer: News reports tell us that holiday shopping is way up this year, and we are seeing the proof of that. Some items are going in and out of stock very rapidly, and while we tried to only list items that are still available, we just can't keep up with the shoppers! Our apologies if you find items on this list that are no longer available.

Give the joy of easier game play on tablet computers. JOYSTICK-IT iPad Arcade Stick from ThinkGeek. ($17.99)

Image courtesy ThinkGeek

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