what is a good birthday present for a computer geek?
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a bar of soap and a shirt with buttons.
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Check local thrift stores and consignment shops.\nTalk with those who deal in electronics.  I've discovered many useful computer systems (Gateway 2000s', PowerMacs) for around $20-$50 each.  Even bought a few.  They work great with old software from ebay with the kids' ages you have.
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items for the home/electronics/gifts\nliterature/books\nCDs\nclothing\nessential items
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The age doesn't matter, it's the planned usage you will want to know.  What do they plan to use the computer for?  Web surfing, music, word processing, etc does not require a powerful system.  Gaming, digital imaging, conquering the world - these are what require power machines.  \n\nI would get them a decent, but budget, prebuilt system.  Preferrably an HP, Compaq, or EMachine (all HP basically since Compaq builds Emachines and HP owns Compaq).  They will come with a recovery partition that will reset the computer to the "out-of-box" setting should anything go wrong.  Some even allow you to keep software and personal files.  Much easier than reformatting, and quicker.\n\nGateway's are crap.  They gave me faulty RAM modules, then when I asked about the type (since it wasn't included in the documentation) they said I HAD to buy it from them to insure compatibility and it would be $184 for a 128MB stick.  I said I have something you can 'stick' somewhere.  Anyway, I went to Circuit City and got some RAM that works fine.  Turns out it was 128MB 100/66MHz RAM in their system.  Not sure about the other specifics.\n\nThat is my parents' computer BTW...they are mid-40s.  They need a new one, too - so while you're at it if you could pick up a decent Celeron-based PC or something for them. - j/k.
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excellent ideas for presents here: www.surprise.com
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Well first of all, what does he like? If he likes sports, you could give him a basketball, or a hockey stick. Does he like music? Almost everyone does, so you could get him a c.d. How about a computer game. Warcraft? Maybe a movie. Or you could go out to dinner at his favorite restaurant. How does that sound? A romantic evening on his birthday... Take a walk on the beach...... There are a lot of things he would like.
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Perhaps you could give him a usb drive (thumb drive) so he can save his class notes on any available computer and always have them available, without toting a lot of extra weight.  Many are on sale now from $20.00 (256 MB) and up.
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Get him a gift certificate from Best Buy!
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that depends on who he is. i suggest a card. maybe a cute stuffed animal. a new hat. a T shirt that says something funny.
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You could subscibe him to a computer magazine or you could get him some new computer game.
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An i-pod? A gift card for music downloads? Accessories for his cel phone? DVDs? Jewelry?
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woah..excuse me, DOWNLOAD it? obviously, you're obsessed w/the PC, that explains y he has'nt learned his counting yet! pay more attentin to him, however old he is. tell him i say hi!
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A video game/two, cd's (make sure it's good with the teen in question), if geeky, books or the sort, shoes (if first accepted by teen. You can do this by going shopping and trying on shoes "just for fun" and seeing what she/he likes and buying that.) or a combination of the above or others. Just go with what the teen in question likes/enjoys to do. If he/she likes skateboarding, get him/her a cool helmet or a skateboard. If he/she likes art, get him/her sketchbooks (top of the line) or paints or good art pencils. If he/she likes fashion designing, get him/her interesting patterns or fabric or something like that. It depends on the teen.\nHope this was a bit of a help.\n~Me\nP.S. if you need help just ask...
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Congrats to your cousin on his commissioning!\n\nA gift is not mandatory, but is always appreciated.  What does he like?  You can treat this very much like a second birthday, so think of the things he likes. Is he a pilot?  Perhaps a model of the type of plane he flies.  Or does he like history?  Books about airpower or historic aircraft would be good.\n\nYou know him/her better than I do.  Something special will make it more memorable.
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Here are some ideas...\n\nThrow her a Surprise Birthday Party She Will Never Forget!\n\nBath & Body Works ~ great selections, mix n match or gift baskets~\n\nMake her a CD of your Favorite Songs\n\nHand Make Her Something Special ~ maybe a beaded necklace or bracelet.  Or Paint her a picture, sculp something out of clay or something else showing your creativity & thoughtfulness.\n\nBurts Bees line of products is one of my personal favorites.  They have lots of great items... that anyone would love to get.\n\n~Spending Time with Her Friends On Her Birthday is probably the best gift she can think of~\n\nBest Wishes to You.  Hope this Helped.
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since you did not post his age and I guess you know what he likes... a gift certificate for $50.00 would be a great gift, because there is no way you can go wrong on that. Whatever he gets with them will be your gift.
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Birthaday Express. They are fantastic. Browse online or order their catalog!\n\nhttp://www.birthdayexpress.com/bexpress/