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Whether you braved the crowds on Black Friday or joined the horde on Cyber Monday, it's the time of year when the shopping lists come out for our favorite IT guys and gals. IT folks' taste in gifts tends to range from the useful to the silly. Sometimes, getting that special gift is difficult. We hope this guide will inspire you to find that perfect gift for your favorite geek.
Mike Fratto
November 30, 2010
KeyTool.jpg True Utility KeyTool There are times when you can wear cargo pants stuffed with gadgets. But when you're working out or going out on the town, you still want to be prepared to screw in things, open bottles, and maintain your personal grooming standards. The KeyTool is eight tools that wrap around a key, protecting your pockets from pokes and holes. You get four screwdrivers, a bottle opener, tweezers, nail file, and nail cleaner. $9
wenger_giant_knife.png Wenger Giant Knife
If the KeyTool doesn't have what you need, the Wenger (maker of the Swiss Army Knife) Giant Knife will. Packed into its frame are 87 implements and 141 functions. If the Giant Knife doesn't have it, you don't need it. Weighing in at 2 pounds, you will need an extra-strong pair of pants (and a motorized unicycle). At that weight, just stab a blade into the end of a stick, and you have a hammer. Make that 142 functions. $1,499.
acm.logo.jpg Association for Computing Machinery
Professional associations like the ACM offer a variety of benefits, including access to cutting-edge research, special interest groups, and local chapters. Access to the ACM's Safari and Books24x7 book shelves, as well as the Element K online training, is worth the annual fee. $100

Disclosure Statement:
The Editors (me) did not receive any of these products in compensation. We just think these are cool products. We did, however, notify our family and friends of our desires. Happy Holidays.

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