Computer Gadgets for ~$50?

nageov3t

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anyone have any suggestions? I'm looking for a good gift to give to my roommate for xmas. he's a total computer nerd; I was thinking of buying him some upgrades for his rig, but anything that he's in need of upgrading (ie: video card, motherboard) is out of my price range
 

3chordcharlie

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Mar 30, 2004
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256mb flash drive.

They're 'cool' and useful.

I have a smaller one that I got for a good price, and it's the most useful single piece of technology I've ever bought.

Edit - I actually saw a 1gb flash drive for under $100 (canadian!) recently; they've got really cheap now... I think the floppy will finally go away soon :)
 

FleshLight

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MX510, LOGITECH Z640, CABLE MODEM, WIRELESS ROUTER, 350 WATT ANTEC PSU, DVDRW, MS ELITE KEYBOARD COMBO, TURTLE BEACH SANTA CRUZ, 160 GB SEAGATE HARDDRIVE
 

AgaBoogaBoo

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Originally posted by: FleshLight
MX510, LOGITECH Z640, CABLE MODEM, WIRELESS ROUTER, 350 WATT ANTEC PSU, DVDRW, MS ELITE KEYBOARD COMBO, TURTLE BEACH SANTA CRUZ, 160 GB SEAGATE HARDDRIVE

ARE YOU KIDDING
 

DaveSimmons

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Originally posted by: 3chordcharlie
256mb flash drive.

They're 'cool' and useful.

I have a smaller one that I got for a good price, and it's the most useful single piece of technology I've ever bought.

Edit - I actually saw a 1gb flash drive for under $100 (canadian!) recently; they've got really cheap now... I think the floppy will finally go away soon :)
Good idea - show him how to back up term papers and other important docs so when his hard drive crashes he isn't whining about losing everything.

Newegg has 256 MB drives for $23, 512 MB drives for $40, plus about $5 shipping. Or look for a Hot Deal if you don't mind rebates.
 

n7

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Jan 4, 2004
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USB flash drive.

They are getting so cheap now, & are handy for everyone :)
 

gflores

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Get a 512mb USB drive, a PC game, mouse/keyboard combo, dvd burner, or a free iPod ;)
 

TwiceOver

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My parents just got me a 128mb USB "Swiss Army" knife. I think they said it was $59.99 and is the ultimate geek gadget.