It’s almost Christmas Eve when it hits you like an iPod in the back of the head – you forgot to buy that geeky acquaintance a gift. Fret not, I’ve rounded up nearly every possible idiosyncrasy one might have and chosen their tailored gift. You can thank me later – maybe with one of those gifts on the side.
Dedicated Journalist
Olympus WS-321M T
We journalists live a perilous life of intrigue and danger – as such, we need toys to enjoy before we quit/die. The Olympus WS-321M is the perfect gift to give any aspiring reporter, with its 1GB memory able to record nearly 300 hours of quality sound. “But voice recorders always crap out on me”, you say? Not this one – six different recording modes mean you’ll get the perfect pitch in anywhere from a library to a thunderstorm, while the Voice Filter and Noise Canceller keep it clean.
Best part: It can be set to record only when it senses speech, saving space for that important bigmouth.
Recommended price: $1,000
Burned-Out Parent
Itzbeen Babycare Timer Y
The ultimate depression? Watching your friend’s life fall apart after they have their first kid. Make life easy enough for them to grab the occasional beer with you by giving the gift of the Itzbeen, a timer that keeps track of all your babying needs. From feedings to naps to changing diapers, never again will social services comes.
Best part: The left/right breast indicator, saving moms from painful reminders, and dads from choosing the wrong one for himself.
Recommended price: $200