2011 Christmas List

It is that time of year where some of you may be still looking for gifts for that computer nerd in your life. It would be easy to list a lot of expensive gifts, but not everyone has a huge budget and so I will concentrate on gifts around $20.

Gift Cards

1. iTunes gift card. Not only is it good for music, you can get apps with them.
2. PlayStation Network gift card. There are a number of games that come in under $20 and you can let your recipient pick his or her own game.
3. Xbox Live Points Card. Like the PSN card, you can use it to download games as well as watch movies and game add-ons.

Video Games

1. Ratchet & Clank (any of the them). These are always a good choice and now that SCEA has released some of them as "classics," you can find them between $20 and $30.
2. Uncharted 1 or 2. Sure, Uncharted 3 was just released, your recipient may want to play episodes 1 and 2 first.
3. Need for Speed. There are a number of different versions of these games available for a number of platforms and right around $20.

Computer Accessories

1. USB Key Drive. They even have ones that look like keys and you never know when you are going to need one. I keep one in my jacket and it came in handy for a friend two nights ago.
   
2. HDMI Cables. What better way to connect your PS3, BluRay Player, or Computer to that high-end TV or monitor. Nothing ruins Christmas like looking for an open store because you don't have a cable.
3. Solar Charger for your phone. It's green and it can charge your phone.
   

Sure it would be nice if everyone could afford one of those new 3D televisions, but there is no need to take the next 3 years to pay it off. A little online shopping can go a long way. Good luck and Merry Christmas.