Here we go with a rundown of gift ideas over the next few weeks that have a little bit of a geek bent. This week, gifts for him.
Retro Phone Handset [$9 at Superstore]
For the hipster in your house, this is a great inexpensive gag gift that will have them longing for the good old days when phones were actually attached to the wall. It’s a simple plug in for the headset jack of many smartphones that can make you feel like it’s 1989 again.
Can’t help but notice the distinct Apple slant here. 😉 Personally, I think the shuffle is way overpriced for what it is and if you really just want something super basic, there are way cheaper options that are (nearly) just as small… though, if you’ve already invested in a large iTunes library, I suppose you’ve got to stick with the iPod series.
As an aside, I remember when one of the first “retro” handset/headsets were released and companies were selling them for $100+. Nice to see that they’re down to a much more reasonable price now.