Ask Slashdot: Gifts For a 90-Year-Old, Tech-Savvy Dad? 211
First time accepted submitter Bearhouse writes "My Dad amazes me with (a) his longevity & energy, and (b) his continued ability to mess around with electronics stuff. Since he already has things ranging from valve amps made from war-surplus, via an original IBM PC kit to an Android tablet, I was going to buy him a Raspberry Pi for Christmas. Turns out he's already got one. I saw nothing that really got me excited here, so your ideas would be appreciated."
If he is into tech and cameras.... (Score:5, Interesting)
Get him a Camera Axe. Utterly cool things being done with that toy.
Best gifts for techy people (Score:1, Interesting)
Anything non techy.
If he's into his health and stuff... (Score:5, Interesting)
http://www.indiegogo.com/misfitshine [indiegogo.com]
This is like the Fitbit but new and more durable, longer battery life etc. They don't ship until March but they're leading the CES Last Gadget Standing Contest right now. I got one for my mom and one for myself
Nixie! (Score:4, Interesting)
Oooh, even better... get him the plans and parts for a nixie-tube clock!
http://www.eetimes.com/electronics-news/4396235/Microchip-s-Nixie-Tubes-light-up-Design-East [eetimes.com]
Weather Station? (Score:3, Interesting)
Well wishes to your dad-- If I make it to that age I hope to exhibit the same energy and curiosity he still engages. This is great to hear about!
Re:A couple of suggestions (Score:3, Interesting)
Re:An Arduino kit? (Score:4, Interesting)
Has he converted his home/laptop computer to an SSD? Get him an Intel 160 to 256 gig SSD, with the install kit. It makes a large difference - but, only if he does not have one.
Re:Interview this guy for Slashdot (Score:5, Interesting)