As we navigate that critical time between tryptophan-induced naps and holiday cookie-induced comas it is time to think about those other turkeys besides the ones you just devoured: your kooky office mates. Holiday gift-exchange season is about to kick off in high form and it pays to get your game plan in order, especially if your target is of the geek persuasion. You aren't about to buy your Secret Santa recipient a new Kindle and you'll likely skip an expensive computer accessory for the white elephant gift exchange. Which is why we've run out and found some of the best gifts for under $30 that you can buy to keep your nerdy cubicle mates happy.
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Domino Bots
Your IT security guy will get a kick out of your geeky reference to his battles with botnets with this cutely designed set of dominos. http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/domino-bots $15.00
Novelty Computer Keys
Whether you're the IT guy or just a regular old finance person, just about any computer user on the planet has at some time or another wished they could hit the WTF key. http://www.amazon.com/Novelty-Computer-Keys-Button-Curse/dp/B003WN30OA/ref=pd_bxgy_misc_text_b $13.00
Etch-A-Sketch Case for iPhone
Bring back your gift recipient's more innocent times even when the boss is calling them to complain about network outages with this super cool phone case. http://www.amazon.com/Headcase-Etch-Sketch-Hard-iPhone/dp/B004E2CHE2/ref=sr_1_4 $24
Voodoo Doll Toothpick Holder
Accept the fact that your help desk person has imagined your death along with that of all of your password-forgetting compatriots and roll with that thought with this cleverly thoughtful purchase. http://www.x-tremegeek.com/voodoo-doll-toothpick-holder.html $10.99
Sugru Hacking Putty
If your gift recipient has a modified computer case with any kind of neon lights or owns a soldering iron, bets are he or she will think this putty compound is the bees knees. https://sugru.com/us/buy $18
Equal Measure Measuring Cup
Most IT folks got into technology because of their inquisitive nature. Play to their strengths with a kitchen implement that tells them just how many grains of rice are in that scoop for dinner. http://www.perpetualkid.com/equal-measure-measuring-cup.aspx?utm_source=gdc&utm_medium=cse&utm_content=CUPP-1642&utm_campaign=gdccse $11.99
Like and Dislike Stamp
Let your geek officially voice her opinion on company documents or household bills, Facebook style, with these blue-ink stamps. http://www.amazon.com/Jailbreak-Collective-Like-Dislike-Stamps/dp/B004LUY9TS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1321637835&sr=8-1 $12.99
Zombie Desktop Bowling
Geeks round the world can practice for the zombie apocalypse while managing the network devices with this fun desk toy bowling set. http://www.thinkgeek.com/geek-kids/7-13-years/e93f/ $19.99
Caffeinated Nixie Tools
Who wouldn't love to relive their childhood sugar rush experience with an extra dose of caffeine to keep the buzz rolling longer?! http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/c0bc/ $7.99
Candwich Canned Sandwich
If you're looking to amuse some geeks with the absolutely nerdiest stinker of a white elephant gift, go for the Candwich. This bad boy will be passed around like a canned hot potato. http://www.thinkgeek.com/caffeine/wacky-edibles/e9ed/?srp=2 $4.99
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