Geek Holiday Gift Guide 2012 - Gadgets

Sol Republic Tracks
A year after we reviewed them, these are still the best sounding pair of $100 headphones we've ever listened to. They also happen to be stylish, comfortable, and virtually indestructible.

Buy.com, $88

N2A (Nook to Android) Card
Want to run Jelly Bean on your Nook Color or Nook Tablet? One of the easiest ways to do that is with a Nook to Android card. It's available in 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB capacities.

N2ACards.com, $30-$90

Razer Tiamat 7.1 Gaming Headset
These are a bit on the pricey side, but they also sound fantastic and deliver punchy bass. Just be warned, a 5.1 or 7.1 capable analog sound subsystem with three outputs is necessary to take full advantage of this headset.

Newegg, $170

PowerSquid Surge Protector: Calamari Edition
The fundamental problem with the average surge protector is that the outlets are too close together. That's problematic when you have large adapters to plug in. The PowerSquid is a clever solution any geek with a lot of gadgets can appreciate!

PowerSquid.com, $60

Corsair SP2500 2.1 PC Speaker System
If you're looking for a subtle speaker system, this isn't it. On the other hand, if you want to piss off the neighbors with tight, well-defined bass, Corsair's SP2500 will oblige.

Amazon, $230

LaCie PetiteKey
A USB stick in the shape of a key doesn't stick out like a sore thumb drive on a keychain, even if it's loaded with secret documents. Plus, it's waterproof and scratch-resistant.

LaCie, $15/8GB, $23/16GB, $40/32GB

Mad Catz R.A.T. 7 Gaming Mouse
Solid, insanely customizable, and packed with features, the R.A.T. 7 is still one of our favorite rodents. Don't let the fact that it looks funky scare you off, this is one capable mouse.

Amazon, $98

Logitech Harmony 900 Universal Remote
There are universal remotes, and then there are Logitech Harmony remotes like the 900. It replaces up to 15 remotes, works with over 225,000 devices, and flaunts a touchscreen that lets you control your home theater with one-touch operation.

Logitech, $350

Wireless Rollup Keyboard
Not only is Scocosche's Wireless Rollup Keyboard a better option than typing on a tablet's virtual plank, it also serves as a fly swatter in a pinch. No more bug guts on your copies of Maximum PC!

Sharper Image, $60

P3 International Kill-A-Wall Load Meter
Worried about electricity costs? Want to know which of your appliances are power hogs? A Kill A Watt Load Meter keeps your gear honest, and is inexpensive to boot.

Newegg, $17

Kingston Wi-Drive
There's a disturbing trend towards non-upgradeable storage in mobile, not just with Apple devices, but even the Nexus 7 doesn't come with a microSD card slot -- boo! Kingston's Wi-Drive provides an end-around to your growing storage needs with up to 64GB of wireless storage.

B&H Photo, $70/32GB, $130/64GB

Asus RT-N66U Wi-Fi Router
A high performance router is the difference between getting the bandwidth you're paying for, or getting the shaft. We've played with lots of routers, none better than the Asus RT-N66U, which we awarded a 10/Kick Ass verdict earlier this year.

Newegg, $160

Raspberry Pi
What if we told you that you could get a single-board computer that's just the size of a credit card? If you haven't heard, such a device exists and it's called the Raspberry Pi. The device features a 700 MHz processor, VideoCore IV GPU, and 512MB of RAM. It's a pretty "sweet" deal for $35.

Allied Electronics, $35

GoPro 3 Camera
Yea, we know. Nerds typically don't go outside much let alone go surfing or snowboarding, but the new GoPro 3 camera is just too slick to pass up. Just check out this beautiful 1080p video.

Target, $200

Nexus 7
Tablets. Everybody seems to be going crazy with them this year! But which one do you choose among the sea of choices? We REALLY like the Nexus 7 ourselves and Google's seven-inch solution has only gotten better with its new Jelly Bean 4.2 update. If that weren't enough, the 16GB version of the Nexus 7 recently got a price drop and can now be picked up for $199.

Google Play, $199