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Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Geek gifts ideas

Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Geek gifts ideasGift list...Nope, sorry I am not "[i]just[/i]" a computer geek, but I am also a [b]DIY[/b] geek. On my list? Parts: Transistors (small signal, UHF, silicon switching, FET's, UJT, Hall effect, etc), IC's (timers, drivers, voice modules, quad and decade counters, etc),...

Tags: Semiconductors, Geek gifts idea, Geek Gifts, Holiday Gift Guide 2008

Discussion threads 2008-12-09

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TechRepublic's Geek Gift Guide 2009

Regardless of their current economic situation, technology geeks love to give and receive electronic gadgets. And, it is not just any gadget they want, but the best electronic gizmos. TechRepublic once again brings together our unique perspective reviews of some of the best geek gifts on the market, all just...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Geek, E-books, Ethernet, Quality, Personal Technology, Networking, Business Operations

Download resources 2009-11-18

The Toybox in 2008: A retrospective

It's been an incredible year. This blog was launched, ZDNet Reviews was overhauled, and a whole lot of news 'n' reviews came through The Toybox pipeline. And through it all, you readers were here with us. Here's a recap of the best stories: January:...

Tags: ASUS, Apple iPhone, Sony Corp., T-Mobile, Apple Inc., RIM BlackBerry, Blu-ray, ZDNet Reviews, CES 2008, Josh, Andrew, Firefox 3 Beta 5, Flip Mino Camcorder, MSI, BlackBerry Storm, Barack Obama, CES 2009, Handhelds, Hd Dvd, Hardware, Personal Technology, DVD, Home Entertainment, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2008-12-19

News to know: Microsoft; Linux failure; Mac clones; Chip shortfalls

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Mary Jo Foley: Does the Windows 7 team have too much Apple envy? Readers weigh in Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Argentinian Mac clone makes an appearance ...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Apple Macintosh, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Chip, Linux, Apple Mac OS X, Operating Systems, Wiki, UNIX, Desktops, Open Source, Network Technology, Software, Apple Mac OS, Online Communications, Hardware, Networking

Blog posts 2008-12-09

Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Geek gifts ideas

Lists ... if there's one thing that people seem to what at this time of year it's lists. In the run up to the Holidays I've planned on posting several kit lists for the Holiday season covering a wide variety of different kit. Today allow me to...

Tags: Hardware, Geek, Find, Gameplay, Corporate Governance, Games, Security, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Personal Technology, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-12-08

Holiday Gift Guide 2008: Geek gifts ideas

Lists ... if there's one thing that people seem to what at this time of year it's lists. In the run up to the Holidays I've planned on posting several kit lists for the Holiday season covering a wide variety of different kit. Today allow me to...

Tags: Kit, gifts, geek, holidays, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Image galleries 2008-12-08

Gallery: Top 10 holiday gifts for the tech team

Silicon.com has come up with a list of 10 new products that are guaranteed to bring out that touch of geek in you. by Andy Smith

Tags: Team, Team Management, Management, gifts, tech, consumer electronics, Andy Smith

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TechRepublic's Geek Gift Guide 2008

Even when economic times are tough, technology geeks love to give and receive gadgets. And despite budget constraints, geeks still want the best gadgets. TechRepublic has brought together reviews and photos of some of the best geek gifts on the market for the 2008 holiday shopping season. From...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Geek, Cloud Computing

Download resources 2008-11-19

Geek Gifts 2008: Flip Mino

Pure Digital Technologies latest entrant into the world of pocket-sized camcorders, the Flip Mino, is light, easy to use and a seemingly perfect gift from geeks to grandmas. If you're looking for production-quality clips to wow the film critics, this isn't it; however, if you're want is to shoot a...

Tags: Video, Geek, Mandy Wolf Detwiler, Corporate Communications, Marketing

Download resources 2008-11-10

Geek Gifts 2008: The Acer Aspire One netbook

2008 is the year of the netbook ultraportable computer. These small computer devices have become all the rage with consumers. But off all of the netbooks TechRepublic has looked at so far, the Acer Aspire One is the only one to get high marks for usability. Mark Kaelin explains why...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Acer Inc., Computer, Mark W. Kaelin, Productivity

Download resources 2008-11-05

Geek Gifts 2008: The 2nd generation Apple iPod Touch

The Apple iPod Touch is more than just a media player. With built-in GPS and WiFi capability this media player can keep you connected to your social network. And with the additional benefit of downloadable third-party applications, the iPod Touch is capable of much more than merely playing MP3s. ...

Tags: Apple iPod, Apple Inc., Apple iPod Touch, Media Player, Mark W. Kaelin, Digital Music, Digital Media, Media Players, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Download resources 2008-10-24

Geek Gifts 2008: The 2GoPC ultra-portable Classmate netbook

The 2GoPC from Computer Technology Link CTL is a ruggedized ultra-portable computer designed to be carried around and used on the go. TechRepublic Senior Editor Mark Kaelin files this review for the Geek Gift Guide 2008. This download is also available in the TechRepublic Geekend Blog. ...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Computer, Mark W. Kaelin, Productivity, Blogging, Internet

Download resources 2008-09-26

Geek Gifts 2008: The RC Battle Tank Type 90

Think Geek sent us the RC Battle Tank Type 90 to review for our annual Geek Gift Guide. The tank is obviously based on the U.S. battle tank the M1 Abrams. We took our battle tank for a little field testing and came away more than a little disappointed. by...

Tags: Mark Kaelin, TechRepublic Inc., Tank, Geek Gifts 2008, off topic, geekend

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Geek Gifts 2008: The RC Battle Tank Type 90

Think Geek sent us the RC Battle Tank Type 90 to review for our annual Geek Gift Guide. The tank is obviously based on the U.S. battle tank the M1 Abrams. We took our battle tank for a little field testing and came away more than a little disappointed. ...

Tags: Tank, Mark W. Kaelin, Blogging, Internet

Download resources 2008-08-14

Geek Gifts 2008: The Roku Netflix Player fulfills the promise of streaming video

Sometimes simple design and small packages can deliver a knockout. This is the case with the Roku Netflix Player. This small set top box delivers streaming video over the Internet into your living room in a manner so easy even your grandparents could understand it. This download...

Tags: NetFlix Inc., Streaming Video, Video, Roku Inc., Mark W. Kaelin, Web Site Development, Web Technology, Digital Video, Corporate Communications, Tv & Home Theater, Internet, Personal Technology, Marketing

Download resources 2008-06-25

News to know: AMD; Oil and telecommuting; Verizon's EV-DO modem; Linux

Notable headlines: Jason O'Grady: Review: Verizon UM150 USB EV-DO modem Gallery right. Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft Live Mesh to get more competition -- from Sun News.com: AMD revises server road map Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: How long can AMD...

Tags: Facebook, Larry Dignan, Oil, Telecommuting, Sun Microsystems Inc., EVDO, Verizon Communications Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Linux, Modems, WiMAX, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Federal Government, 64-Bit, Microsoft Windows, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Components, Wireless, Government, Processors, Semiconductors

Blog posts 2008-05-08

News to know: Red Hat's new CEO; RIM; FTC on privacy; Best PC components

Notable headlines: Red Hat names new Whitehurst CEO; Szulik stays chairman. A message from Matthew. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Hardware 2.0 "Best Kit List" for Dec 07/Jan 08. Without competition from AMD, Intel starts to put the brakes on releases Podcast: A look back at 2007 ...

Tags: Google Inc., Research In Motion Ltd., Red Hat Inc., PC, Privacy, RIM BlackBerry, DoubleClick Inc., FTC, Mergers & Acquisitions, Handhelds, Investment, Finance, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2007-12-21

TechRepublic's Geek Gift Guide 2007

Geeks love to give and receive gadgets, but what are the best and most geeky gifts of 2007? TechRepublic has brought together reviews and photos of some of the best geek gifts on the market. From digital photo frames you can update remotely to a t-shirt that detects Wi-Fi hotspots...

Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Digital Cameras, Digital Photography, Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology

Download resources 2007-12-18

Are you prepared for holiday PC repairs?

In the U.S., the holiday season is about to begin. This Thursday is Thanksgiving, which begins a six-week cycle of travel, parties, and family gatherings that won't end until the last bit of confetti is swept up after New Year's. For IT professionals and computer support people, however, the holidays have a...

Tags: Memory Card, PC, USB Flash Drive, Cable, Murphy, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Tools & Techniques, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Management, Ed Bott

Blog posts 2007-11-19

Zune 2 vs. iPod, by the numbers

Zune 2 vs. iPod, by the numbersThe intangiblesSigh. The geek crowd just can't get past specs. The "specs" are low on the list.Hold an iPod in your hand. How does it feel? Use it for ten minutes. How does it feel?Now repeat with the Zune.One is elegant and enjoyable. The...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Zune Software, Microsoft Corp., Zen, Microsoft Zune, Apple iPod, Zune 2

Discussion threads 2007-10-03