Geeky Valentine Gifts? 35
WouldUBMine asks: "My valentine is fairly geeky and instead of boring roses or some other generic gift, I am looking for something that may be a little cooler or at least interesting. The only site I know of that targets geeks is www.thinkgeek.com and they don't stock any valentine-specific products. Does anyone have any good ideas?" Valentine's Day tends to be just another day for me (and I'm sure a few of you are in the same boat). For those of you who still take part, what places, both on and offline, have gifts that communicate those special feelings for your favorite Geek, in just the right way?
You don't want to give something generic... (Score:1)
I'm glad I've got a video game playing Fiancee (Score:1)
*ahh* How easy my life will be to have a wife who likes toys as much as I do.
Re:I'm glad I've got a video game playing Fiancee (Score:1)
a domain name ? (Score:1)
www.XXX-love-yyy.com is not very original, but you could probably imagine something better.
You could also eventually play on the suffix
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Re:This seems fitting... (Score:1)
Seems like a good idea until you see the goatse.cx guy mass posted to every story. Some people just love to ruin it for everyone else.
grrr (Score:1)
bake cookies! (Score:1)
printf("I Love You\n");
or something like that =)
pictures from last year (Score:1)
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Singles Awareness Day Gifts (Score:1)
Anatomical chocloate heart (Score:1)
Also on that site, brain shaped chocolate covered cherries and a heart gelatin mold.
Re:If you have the skills... (Score:1)
have you been to.. (Score:1)
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Spelling by m-w.com [m-w.com].
Re:Check your link buddy (Score:1)
copyleft.net [copyleft.net].
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Check your link buddy (Score:1)
Astronomy!! (Score:1)
updated link (Score:1)
This seems fitting... (Score:1)
This one [copyleft.net] seems like it would suit the occasion nicely!
Too bad you can include pictures in slashdot posts, oh well, you'll just have to follow the link [copyleft.net].
Cyber valentines (Score:1)
If your sweetie is in need of a smile I reccomend a gift from Seattles Archie McPheee, Where else can you get a Voodoo computer doll and x ray glasses! I think a nice screen border of rubber frogs or glow in the dark stars might be neat.
You can find photomount spay at camera shops. If you give the bottom of whatever a spritz with it you can stick stuff to a smooth surface without leaving any stickum when you peel it off later. Its great for photos, hand made cards, gemstones, and anything with flat surfaces. You can re position them as many times as you like to getyour best arrangement.
Have fun and the best to you & your sweetie, I' d like to hear how it goes with every body else as well.
Geek love, eh? (Score:1)
-Daniel
this is PERFECT!!! (Score:1)
LED heart [radioshack.com]!!!
-Daniel
Not geeky really... (Score:1)
Oh and not forgetting the handmade card :)
Aparently both the GF and Jess liked it.
And this is my pathetic attempt to make up for not being around on the day itself. I am not worthy of her.
2 words (Score:1)
Nothing says love like a slashdot T-shirt
anything really. (Score:1)
Just make sure that you don't ignore the opportunity. Any idea is better than being empty handed.
In my case geeky-ness was bravado. And I sincerely doubt anyone would be offended to get a traditional gift. Like dinner out, flowers, or chocolate.
Weirdly enough, I'm irritated that I don't get anything for any of these holidays. I don't even like flowers. What I hate is the idea that I'm not worth the trouble anymore.
Best results I've had.. (Score:1)
One thing that works is you get rose petals and roses, and put them around their room, computer desk, etc. One good thing is that, if they are a geek, they will probably be checking their e-mail as they are trying to wake up. So put some flowers around their computer and change their desktop pattern.
Turning obselete hardware into something nice is always popular, of course.
But you should also just generally do some nice things for your valentine, and this works for even geeks. You just need to change the paramters of what you do. Providing them with what they would consider a nice dinner out is good for just about everybody.
And if you forget about the obligatory valentines day huggle and snuggle, you deserve to be a dateless one-handed IRCer.
Re:Geeky gifts (Score:1)
Re:We call it... (Score:1)
Re:this is PERFECT!!! (Score:1)
Burn em quick.. (Score:1)
An orgasm inducer (Score:2)
orgasm device [kuro5hin.org].
You will have more time for all-night coding sessions.
If you are worrried about the device substituting you, you could add some crypto so that it only runs under the proper authorization.
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Re:We call it... (Score:2)
Geeky gifts (Score:2)
How about jewellery made from computer parts? Years ago a boyfriend gave me a burned-out simm which I made into a hairclip (you can buy the hairclip-backs in any fabric/crafts shop, then add some strong plastic fishing twine and glue, and you're set). This was my favorite hairclip for years, until I cut all my hair off and can't use it any more. Earrings shouldn't be hard to make either - again, the earring bits are available in any craft store. And you made it yourself! Big bonus points.
Does she need any hardware? I got a modem once from a boyfriend for Christmas ... that was another good present. OK, not so romantic in and of itself, but send her lots of loving emails over it and it could be...
One geeky thing I did once was put up a custom web page with a single red rose (animated gif, slowly rotated) and picture of a candle on a wooden crate, with romantic message and invitation to dinner that night (which I cooked) ... went over really well.
(Now if only I could find a nice geeky guy who'd appreciate all that effort! :p The best Valentine's Day I've spent to date was the one I spent in the university computer lab learning web page design.) [sulks]
Whatever you decide on I'm sure it'll be fine. But think about making some part of it yourself - even if it's just a web page - it really shows you took the effort and it means so much more!
... Pentapod
How about your time? (Score:3)
If you live near Washington, D.C., how about visiting the Smithsonian museums? Or any museums in your area? Here in Tallahassee, FL, geeks (and normals) can go on tours of the National High Magnetic Field Lab (full of cool geeky equipment!) Or perhaps even just going to a book store and letting him/her run free to choose any book on any topic, without a budget? And while he/she is looking, how about picking up some sort of game book (like card games, or the like)? It's a great way to kill a day!
I often find that just spending time is often the best gift, and that the material posessions gained along the way are just icing on the cake.
The New Wazoo
("...yes sir, I am 17 years old.")
Re:Geeky gifts (Score:3)
"Girls don't even like that kind of stuff, man. They want RAM. [penny-arcade.com]"
Raptor
If you have the skills... (Score:3)
Make an electronic heart - get a piece of perfboard, a bunch of red LEDs (and other assorted electronic parts - bias resistors, etc) - and wire up a electronic heart.
Use red-flashing LEDs for a trippy effect (might be expensive, but so is a diamond ring). If you are really good set it up to make a rotating pattern with the LEDs (like a marquee). If you want to try something even better, get a 16x1 HD44780 based LCD, a PIC stamp - have the PIC drive everything, put the LCD in the center, and put a scrolling message ("I Love You!" or similar) on it. Or put a picture of you in the middle of it...
One thing I did for Valentines day - because my GF isn't as geeky - was I built an automaton - a box with wheels and belts, pulleys, etc - and waving hearts on the top - powered by a little motor. I made it so you could remove the panels - it was all built out of balsa wood, painted - the whole thing - took about a month to construct and tune. She loves it to this very day (that was a few years back).
Really - anything you take time on, given with your heart - is what you want to give. Something that really says "I love you" - it could be as simple as a card you made - or a piece of jewelry, or a romantic evening out. Take the time and thought - and you will have a day to remember...
Worldcom [worldcom.com] - Generation Duh!
We call it... (Score:3)
Where I come from, it's called bitter singles day. It's usually best spent at home, alone, wallowing in self pity and the anguish of your loneliness.
Have a good one!