The dictionary definition of geek varies but here are some I found on the web:

• A person regarded as foolish, inept, or clumsy.
• A person who is single-minded or accomplished in scientific or technical pursuits but is felt to be socially inept.
• A carnival performer whose show consists of bizarre acts, such as biting the head off a live chicken.

Now taking this into account it seems that Ozzy Ozbourne is the perfect geek!

My definition differs. For me a geek is a person who is in love with technology, uses technology in every phase of their life, is intelligent and perhaps viewed as a little strange by the rest of the world.

If you consider that Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and the likes of Stephen Hawkings are geeks, then it's not such a bad thing.

My favorite saying is 'The Geeks shall inherit the Earth'.

No, don’t worry; you haven’t stumbled into an ABC reading book! Apple’s ubiquitous iPod is a must have for many people these days; their sleek design combined with their ease of use makes them the perfect Christmas gift.

Additionally, Apple also happens to have an excellent range of computers that also are easy to use.

Look around you and you'll see many people wearing earpieces with no wires - they're talking away with no visible cell phone! Don't worry they are not insane, they are simply talking on their blue-tooth headset.

This technology, which is bringing hands free cell phone usage to the car via interenal sound systems eliminates the need for wires - it does have to be charged to work, but as long as you remember to charge your headset then you'll find bluetooth to be very useful.

 A digital camera is a must for all geeks. Whether it's a simple point or click or a fully fledged SLR digital camera, you'll be amazed at the quality of photographs you can now take. Not only that, the digital camera gives you the ability to review your pictures and then select the good ones for printing.

I'm an amatuer and so I chose a top of the range point and click camera. My Can Powershot G9 (no longer available) is a 12 mega-pixel camera - it is very easy to use and has an auto mode that is ideal for most conditions. It has advanced features that allow the industrious to play around and create some decent effects and get the perfect picture. Most of the functions on this are available on Canon's SLR cameras and therefore the transition from point and click to SLR is a lot easier.

What geek can live without his or her Duct Tape? It's on of the most versatile things in the world and has all manner of uses, ranging from simply taping something together, to being an important part of a nuclear shelter.

Why not be romantic and get your loved one the ultimate Duct Tape gift - Duct Tape roses are fun and are sure to become the center of any conversation!

There are two things that most geeks love. Star Trek is the ultimate geek show; having adventure, space, aliens and romance all rolled into one is simply perfect for a geek. Secondly and almost as important is the fact that most geeks love their beer - not the usual Budweiser or Miller Lite, but more exotic drinks such as Old Frog etc.

So why not combine both passions and get them this really cool Enterprise Bottle Opener!

OK so strictly speaking this isn't a gadget - but Facebook has revolutionized the way geeks around the world communicate. Not only can they talk to and create a huge base of friends, but they can also compete in games such as 'Viking Clan' that allow the more egotistical geeks enjoy power!

Facebook is part of the social website revolution, and geeks are at the forefront of this revolution.

 The GPS has become an essential piece of equipment for today's modern geek - they almost cannot get to the bathroom without one these days! For me it is especially useful when I go to Philadelphia; I usually end up going over at least four bridges as I try and navigate the tricky streets of the great city.

This really is become a must-have gadget these days.

Geeks around the world are the fore-runners in the robot craze. From early enthusiasts who used to make robots to compete in TV battles, robot making has always pushed the edges of technology.

Honda have pushed this even further by creating the Robot Asimo. Geeks around the world cannot wait for a true robot that can become a servant, a companion and dare I say it.... a girlfriend!

 Do I have to explain what an iPod or iPhone is? Have you just crawled out of the dark ages and never heard of one? The iPod is the ultimate status symbol for all geeks; while it may not be the best mp3 player, it certainly is the easiest to use and when twinned with iTunes becomes a force that even Luke Skywalker couldn't defeat.

The iPhone took Apple into the cell phone market, and that too is now a force to be reckoned with!

Most geeks have seen every Star Wars movie there is, and their ultimate goal in life is to become a Jedi Knight. Whether it is fighting for good, the cool light sabre or simply the cool outfits they get to where is a mystery; whatever it is, the pull of the force is strong for geeks.

There have been many video games that let you assume the role of a Jedi Knight - perhaps the only way most geeks will ever attain the Jedi Knight status.

Kindle is Kool; when this little gadget was introduced I really wasn't sure if it would catch on; I read a lot of books and like the feel and weight of a book in my hand. However, it seems that the geek world has caught on fire and this little gadget has spawned a whole bunch of clones, as geeks all over the world rush to get their books on an electronic device.

From what I have seen so far, the Kindle still remains the best - but the competition is heating up.

 Recently the Laptop overtook the Desktop as the highest selling form of computer. As the Laptop gets smaller, thinner, lighter and more powerful it will begin to demote the desktop to museums.

With Internet hotspots and satelite modems becoming increasingly popular the humble laptop allows you to surf the web almost anywhere, making it an essential geek toy.

While again not strictly a gadget, the latest iteration of the popular Windows Operating System will make the geek's gadgets run better. Windows 7 is the best OS from Microsoft to come out for decades. It's taken all of the good stuff from Vista, and combined the solidity of Windows XP to produce a sleek and very powerful OS.

While it perhaps isn't quite as good as Apple's OS X, 90% of geeks have a PC - this brings them closer to perfection, and allows those super duper games to run even better on their Alienware PC!

 The Nintendo DS allowed the aged geek to have his or her day. With games like Brain Age, the senior geek is now able to improve their brains and become more like the geek they once were.

The DS is a fantastic little gaming device, allowing all users from young children, to moms, to grandparents to enjoy the innovative games.

Geeks love the Internet; one up and coming technology that uses the Internet is VOIP (voice over Internet protocol). Effectively, you hook up a telephone to the computer and use the Internet to make calls - the cost is far cheaper than traditional land based lines, and generally the sound quality is as good or better.

A lot of cable companies are investing in this; there are several other non-cable / telephone companies out there too - Ooma, Vonage and 'Magic-Jack' - all have their strengths and weaknesses.

Let me wipe the drool from my face; this next generation gaming console is a geek's dream machine. It has everything - blu-ray player, superb sound, hi-definition graphics and superb games to keep you busy for years to come.

This machine is truly a masterful piece of technology - having been around in the days of the Atari gaming console it's amazing for me to see the change that has occurred in such a short time.

The ultimate geek is a builder; he or she sits at home in their little office and builds things. Robots are one of the geek's favorite projects, however many industrious geeks will build their own computers.

Now let me tell you a secret - building a computer is actually pretty simple - you simply buy all the 'bits' and put them together - there's no complicated soldering required, and no really technical prowess needed - it's almost like a geek's version of Lego.

Most geeks will try to build the best computer they can, and this normally involves a high powered graphics card (or two) and a decent Quad Core processor.

Believe it or not but every geek imagines themselves up on stage pounding out hit after hit. Well most of us geeks have as much musical talent as a gecko, so the only recourse for musical stardom is to play a video game that allows us to 'pretend'.

Rock Band fills that gap for us perfectly; it allows us, with our geek friends to play some classic tunes, sing our hearts out and hear the adulation of our fans - with specialized versions such as The Beatles, and AC/DC to name a couple, this game reaches out to geeks of all ages.

With the increase in popularity of sound systems such as Bose, the good old radio is sounding worse and worse; suddenly though, something from outer-space has saved us. No, not alien radio, but Satellite Radio.

While the Satelite Radio is new and still changing, with play lists still very limited, the sound qualiry simply is out of this world - it's a must have for all serious geeks who are music fans.

With the advent of hi-definition DVDs and hi-definition gaming consoles, the cathode ray tube has almost become obsolete being replaced by Plasma, LCD and the latest LED TVs. The picture quality and sound quality on these TVs is incredible, and with sizes ranging from 24 inches up to 104 inches, there is a TV to suit every Geek.

I am spoilt and have three wide screen TVs, but I am jealous of the Geeks who are getting the latest LED TVs that not only save power, but have even crisper and more detailed pictures than my TVs do.

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) is a way of setting up communications betweeen computers and peripheral devices.

However, the biggest use of a USB device for a geek is to store all their personal information on a USB drive - this can be medical records, driving details, address, insurance information etc. Having a USB drive on your keychain can be invaluable, especially, God forbid, if you are in a serious accident.

Geeks have even been know to carry pictures of their etchings on their USB drive *grin*

The days of taking notes in meetings or college courses has gone; these days the modern geek places a voice recorder on a desk, and at times simply catches up on sleep!

The voice recorder is a very useful gadget especially when you're the geek in charge of creating meeting minutes!

All these gadgets make life very easy for the modern geek; so easy that fitness and exercise often get forgotten. Enter the Wii - the Wii revolutionized the gaming industry by making a controller that reacted to movement.

The great thing about the Wii is that it is making the gamer move, and with a whole host of Exersize games, it is making the average geek far more fitter. The Wii is a superb gaming system for the whole family, and is even being used to help rehabilitate heart attack victims.

Another drool making gaming machine. The XBOX 360 boasts Hi-Definition Graphics, superb sound and a whole range of superb games. On top of that, the XBOX currently has the best onlione experience allowing you to play games with other geeks all around the world.

Also, coming soon to the XBOX 360 is Project Natal - this will allow the player to play games without a controller and takes the revolutionary Wii controller idea to the next stage!

Bored with their staid looking gadgets, geeks (especially 'geek chicks') have began to decorate their gadgets with decals.

This is a fun way for a geek to be different from all his friend geeks! My favorite decal is the Ying Yang design - it's fun, but also has a deeper meaning!

The Zune is Microsoft's attempt to capture the mp3 market from Apple. This little gadget is pretty impressive, boasting Hi-Definition graphics, very good sound and the ability to download millions of songs (for free) as long as you pay a monthly fee - it is ideal for the geek that can't afford to buy 700 songs a month!

The Zune isn't as popular as the iPod, but it is one of the best alternatives.

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