Valentines Day is coming full speed around the corner I thought I’d offer a list featuring the top 5 Valentines Day gifts for tech geeks. 

1.  Apple iPod and Accessories

The New iPod Shuffle Colors

Let’s face it the hottest gift in the past couple of years has got to be the Apple iPod.  The Apple iPod may not be the best MP3 player but it certainly is the coolest.  Apple has just released a new set of Apple iPod Shuffle colors just in time for Valentines Day.  Sorry Apple fanboys the Apple iPhone won’t be out for a while.

The great thing about ordering directly from AppleStore.com is they provide free shipping and well as free custom name engraving on your iPod.  This makes for a very special and personal gift.  I would even recommending going one step further by loading your significant other’s favorite music on their new iPod.

Already got an iPod?

There is also a good chance that they may already have an iPod that’s still great because there are so many fantastic accessories to enhance their iPod functionality.  Here are just a handful of my favorites and most popular iPod accessories.

Sony MDR-EX51LP Fontopia Headphones - $26.77 at Amazon.com

These ear bud headphones sound much better than the cheap ones that come with your iPod, plus they won’t break the bank at only $26 bucks.  They fit well in your ear and even block out exterior noise.  They provide good clarity and surprisingly  good bass response.

iHome iH5 Clock Radio for iPod - $82.34 at Amazon.com

This iPod speaker system is also a AM/FM radio and alarm clock.  You can even wake up to your favorite songs on your iPod with this thing.  It is priced just right and it’s small size makes it very shelf friendly.

Belkin F8Z060 Sports Sleeve for iPod Nano - $10.76 at Amazon.com (Best Seller).

If you have a iPod Nano and use it to workout then an armband is a must have, especially if you go running/jogging.  This is one of Amazon.com best selling iPod accessories.  Since everybody is trying to get in shape for the new year this should continue to be a very popular accessory.

Belkin F8V3080 TuneCast II Mobile FM Transmitter - $25.49 at Amazon.com

If your car is not iPod enabled this little accessory will do the trick.  With this FM transmitter you can listen to all your iPod music in your car through your FM radio.  The great thing about this FM transmitter is it is so portable you can take it just about anywhere.  What i like to do is listen to my favorite audio books or podcasts while stuck in rush hour traffic.  It sure beats the brainless radio junk on the air.   Check out the current Amazon.com coupons and promotions here.

2.  Nintendo Wii or Nintendo DS Lite

This is the toy everybody wants but just can’t seem to get their hands on.  Nintendo Wii and DS Lite are still in short supply and with their line up of innovative and just plain fun games it looks to be that way for a while.

You can find out about Nintendo Wii availability here.  Another option is to go hunting on eBay.  One thing is for sure if you are able to get one you will score some major points.

Nintendo DS Lite - Gaming Any Time, Any Place

I personally have a Nintendo DS Lite and love it.  I am considered more of a casual gamer and it fits me perfectly.  Nintendo keeps pumping out great DS games.  Here are some of my favorite Nintendo DS games.

• Brain Age - Very addicting game that supposedly makes you a bit sharper in the brain
• Age of the Empires - A fun strategy game that has good game play, very addicting as well.
• Mario Kart DS - The multi player mode is awesome if you have enough people.  A great racing game
• Final Fantasy III - I am playing this game right now, if you enjoy a good role playing game then this is a classic.
• Advanced Wars Dual Strike - I have not played this game but this is definitely the next game I am getting.  Just reading all the review from this strategy game makes me want to hurry and finish my FFIII.

3.  Netflix Baby!

Netflix Subscription is great for last minute gifts, print your gift card instantly.

Who wouldn’t want an unlimited DVD rentals with no late fees.  You can purchase a Netflix DVD rental subscriptions in monthly or even yearly advance subscriptions.  With the outrageous cost of actually going to the movie theater this is a great deal.

I’m a lazy guy, so Netflix is awesome.  No need to drive and pick up or return my movies.  I just choose a bunch of the movies I want online which gets put into a queue and I’m done.  If you already have one of those large LCD or Plasma TVs then this would be a great gift to utilize your home theater.

Want to know the best thing about giving a Netflix Subscription?

Well excuse me for sounding selfish but when you get a Netflix subscription you also benefit from it obviously.  It’s sort of like getting your significant other a trip to Vegas when your the one that really wanted to go.  All the more incentive to pick up a subscription.  They have plans starting at only $4.99 a month and supposedly are going to be rolling out a instant movie download streaming service soon.

Netflix.com

4.  Canon SD600 Camera

Ultimate Point and Click Camera - $213.51 at Amazon.com

Cameras make great Valentines gifts.  By far the most wanted cameras are the Canon SD series.  I have a Canon SD camera myself and it take great pictures with ease.  I’m not a avid photographer but don’t have to be to take great pictures with a Canon SD camera.  If your looking to upgrade your older camera you can’t go wrong with Canon. 

Amazon.com Digital Camera Best Sellers

5.  Audio Books Anyone… Anyone?

Can an audio book help you lose weight?

You must be thinking audio books?  Hell yeah, audio books are awesome.  If you have not dived into the world of audio books you really don’t know what you are missing.

Let’s think about it.  How many hours a do you spend in your car or commuting.  I’m guessing a lot.  All that time can be put into productivity by listening to a great audio book.  I prefer non fiction books but there are so many great fictional books as well.

Audible.com has a very sweet promotion that offer 3 free audio book downloads with no obligation.  Check out my Audible.com free audio books page.

Some of my Favorite Audio Books

• Freakonomics
• A Short History of Nearly Everything - "The title says it all"
• The Da Vinci Code
• How to Win Friends and Influence People - "A Classic"
• Rich Dad Poor Dad - "Robert Kiyosaki’s Famous Book"
• Blink - "Very Interesting Book"

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6.  Don’t know what the heck to get? 

If you read my previous posts then you will know that I love gift cards not only as a gift but also to give to others.  The benefits are they get exactly what they want, when they want and you save time, energy and stress by picking up a gift card.

The Ultimate gift card for any tech geek would be an Amazon.com gift card.  It has the largest selection of products along with free shipping on many of its products.  Want to do your Valentines gift shopping in 5 minutes?  Get a Amazon.com gift card.

Amazon.com Gift Card

Did I forget to include a product or service?  Let me know what I missed, I’m glad to hear your comments.  Happy Valentines Day!

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