Tech and Geeky Holiday Gift Ideas

So you didn't organize and plan your time appropriately for holiday shopping? Don't be too down on yourself. Christmas is a time for giving and giving thanks, which doesn't have to equal extravagant gifts that drain your wallet and start your 2012 off in debt. Give the gift of entertainment with these affordable digital gifts the whole family will enjoy.

There's only a few more shopping days until Christmas, but you don't have to worry about the most-wanted gifts making it to your doorstep in time. These five gifts are totally hot right now, and you can buy them in stores. No shipping required.

Stocking stuffers are a great way to add some humor to Christmas morning, especially if you've added any of these super-affordable add-ins to the mix. Break out the wrapping paper and get to stuffing! Did I mention they're all $10 or less? You're welcome.

Stocking stuffers are like the appetizer to your holiday main course. They are much less expensive and can be really fun to unwrap or uncover in a stocking. No matter what kind of geek you have in your life, we've got them covered in this affordable stocking-stuffer guide.

Space: the final frontier. If someone on your list has always wanted to explore strange new worlds, give a gift worthy of the most intrepid space voyage. Stargazers and those with Milky Way wanderlust will love these odes to the vast Solar System without the rigors of astronaut training or long wait for civilian space flight.

Check out the year's best tech trends, and gift your family member one of the latest phones or tablets.

Got a giftee that's hard to pull away from the confines of his home office? Help make his work digs more comfortable with these must haves for the workaholic. From analog throwbacks like an Office Space red stapler to a chic iPhone dock, don't blame us if they start spending even longer hours at the "office."

You can pretty much bet that everyone is a Star Wars fan at heart, so these gifts — ranging from art to collectibles — will strike a cord with your giftee. Shop our picks in the gallery!

Pamper the workaholic of the family by giving them one of these suggestions to bring a little jazz to their work life.

The frequent traveler needs some quality, techy gifts including an awesome iPad case and a rechargeable battery so their tech is never left stranded en route to the next destination.

Photographers and art enthusiasts will squeal with glee when given art inspired by Instagram, Facebook, and more.

Be the biggest laugh at your white elephant party by bringing one of these hilariously geek-approved gifts.

Have (a lot) of extra cash to spare this holiday? Check out the tech offerings from the Neiman Marcus Christmas Book for some holiday inspiration.

These opulent gizmos and experiences aren't accessible for many people — heck, even most people — but if Santa happened to have a little extra in his bag this year we'll gladly accept one of these five luxury items. A camera as beautiful as the photos it'll take, an iPad case of fine Italian leather, the feeling of weightlessness, a touchscreen table, and a personal flight simulator find places on our list of gifts of a lifetime.

Treat your officemates with a nice gift this holiday season, if for no other reason than to ensure they'll always save you a slice of birthday cake during your monthly office celebrations. Here's a few gift ideas to chew on.

The iPad isn't hard to love, and it's even easier to accessorize. These fun, functional, and sometimes wacky gifts are sure to please the iPad-obsessed in your life.

Shopping for your best friend shouldn't be hard, especially since you know her so well. Take a gander through these great gifts for all personality types that will fit your gal to a T.

It's been over a decade since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone was first published, but the enchantment of the wizarding world is going strong. A series that transcended age groups picked up lots of fans through the years, and it's likely you'll be shopping for one of them this season. Give these gifts of magic without venturing to Diagon Alley.

The science fiction fans in your life are likely already well-versed in the classic novels and movies that made them fall for the genre in the first place. This year, gift them with a sci-fi flavored present they're guaranteed to not already have.

Put the gift card down and send your favorite Star Trek fan a present worthy of placement aboard the Enterprise.

Holiday shopping budget got you down? Don't fret — these tech gifts are stylish, fashionable, and cool, and are all priced at an affordable $50 or less.

Looking to stay on budget this holiday? We have you covered with affordable gifts for your worthy geeks. From DIYers to cyclists to Star Wars fans, give a gift that won't disappoint while keeping your bank account intact.

Keeping your spending in check doesn't mean stockings full of gift cards. Holiday cheer comes with less dollar signs thanks to these present musts that are a little bit geeky and lots of parts fun.

Your grandparents may be senior citizens, but that doesn't mean they wouldn't enjoy a little tech treat this holiday season. Here, five gifts that will help usher them into 2012 in geeky style.

Know someone who's constantly humming a tune, has a mic in their hands, or can sing along to every song on the radio? Turn it up to 11 with these gifts that will keep your music addict happy all year long.

Got a geek on your hands that is impatiently counting down the days until season two of Game of Thrones airs on HBO by reading the George R.R. Martin books again and again? Or have you recently found yourself living with a newly coined "fantasy fan"? These GOT gifts should be just the thing to warm their little hearts this cold, cold Winter.

You don't need an excuse to spoil a good man, but these tech treats will hit the spot this holiday. Whether your guy is a dad, a gamer geek, or a photo nerd, there's at least one gift on this list that will get plenty of use in 2012 and beyond.

Holiday time doesn't mean you have to blow your budget on expensive gifts. If you've got someone on your list that deserves something special (yet affordable), these gifts, all $100 or less, should fit the bill.

These days, more and more photography enthusiasts are ditching their digital cameras in favor of their camera-equipped cell phone. Heck, even photography legend Annie Leibovitz calls the iPhone the "snapshot camera of today." If someone you love uses their smartphone for photography, consider these five gifts that will enhance their everyday shots.

It's only natural that you'd want your kids (or nieces and nephews) to be as geeky as you are. Besides, geek is totally chic. Prep them for the future with these geeky gifts they'll love and learn from.

Books are one of our favorite gifts to give during the holidays. Choosing a book based on your recipient's personality and what you think they'd like to spend their free time curled up reading makes a sweet and thoughtful present. Whether they have their head always tilted toward the stars or is a photography wonder, one of these eight books will find a perfect spot on top of their coffee table.

Apple fans are some of the most dedicated around, which also makes them kind of hard to please if you can't afford a new MacBook Air or iPhone 4S. Don't default to an iTunes gift card — instead, grab one of these gifts that will sure to make your Apple fanatic smile.

The annual Christmas episode of Doctor Who isn't the only thing to get excited about this season. There's enough Who memorabilia to fill the stocking of every name on your list. We're especially eager to gift the complete series six DVD to a Who lover for the added benefit of watching the episodes all weekend long and catching up on the Doctor Who: Confidential episodes included in the box set. Check out all of our Who gift ideas in the gallery!

Surely you have a friend or family member (or two) that isn't as tech savvy as you are. Not to fear — these five gifts are great options for Luddites who run from technology, and will hopefully usher them into the future. Or at least the present.

Hitting the gym, staying fit, and eating right aren't hard once you make them habits, and if you've got a fitness fanatic on your list, these gifts will help them stick to their workout goals all year long.

Of course you shower mom with love everyday of the year, but show some extra heart for the holidays by giving moms of every tech level a gift with a digital nod. Help her bring old family photos back to life, prep for an overseas trip, or watch favorite shows on the go.

Between a public transit commute and the need to concentrate on streaming music while seated in the office, the one thing we hate to forget every day is a trusty pair of headphones. While audiophiles require something to keep the delicate balance between instruments and vocals clear, a casual listener may just need an earbud with style. Here are our seven picks for headphones for every ear on your list.

Hold it! Before you reward yourself with a sweet treat for checking off every name from your shopping list, have you found something for the cuddliest on the list? Don't forget the pets that made you smile all year. These tech choices for pets are eligible for speedy shipping so Whiskers and Fluffy won't miss out on the present action.