{"id":12967,"date":"2016-12-06T16:56:20","date_gmt":"2016-12-06T14:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/?p=12967"},"modified":"2016-12-06T16:56:20","modified_gmt":"2016-12-06T14:56:20","slug":"7-christmas-gifts-for-geeks-under-r800","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/7-christmas-gifts-for-geeks-under-r800\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Christmas Gifts For Geeks Under R800"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Shopping for gifts is never easy.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Gift giving is an art and, often, a very personal gesture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It&#8217;s even more difficult when you&#8217;re buying something for &#8216;the geek&#8217; in your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">What do they have? What do they need? What would they like?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">6 Tech Christmas Gift Ideas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Here are a few suggestions from our resident Tech Geek&#8230;err Tech Guru.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">1. Star Wars Storm Trooper Shoulder Bag<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/compareguru.co.za\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/star-wars-storm-trooper-shoulder-bag3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17527\" src=\"http:\/\/compareguru.co.za\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/star-wars-storm-trooper-shoulder-bag3.jpg\" alt=\"star-wars-storm-trooper-shoulder-bag3\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Who doesn&#8217;t love Star Wars?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Exactly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">EVERYONE loves Star Wars, even if they don&#8217;t know it yet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This Star Wars Storm Trooper Shoulder Bag is the perfect way to show off your love of the Force while carrying around all your daily tech essentials.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Will a lightsaber fight in it? There&#8217;s really only one way to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cost: R329.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/82947165\/Doom+PS4?sst=doom+ps4%2Cfkey&amp;ssp=1&amp;sso=0&amp;rc=rgroup2\" target=\"_blank\">Doom (PS4)<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/compareguru.co.za\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/A937921.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17528\" src=\"http:\/\/compareguru.co.za\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/A937921.jpg\" alt=\"A937921\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Games are always a good idea, especially for the geek in your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">After all, what better way to relieve stress and improve your hand-eye coordination than by playing a game?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Doom, the first person shooter, is back!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The latest version brings the classic gameplay that you loved before, but also adds new game modes and vastly improved graphics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cost: From R690.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=redragon+gaming+keyboard%2C&amp;rc=searchauto\" target=\"_blank\">Redragon Gaming Keyboard<\/a>, Mouse, And Headset Combo<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"fn\"><a href=\"http:\/\/compareguru.co.za\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/3_7af3a48d-9894-4990-bf32-7d45ba98174c_large.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17530\" src=\"http:\/\/compareguru.co.za\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/3_7af3a48d-9894-4990-bf32-7d45ba98174c_large.png\" alt=\"3_7af3a48d-9894-4990-bf32-7d45ba98174c_large\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">True gamers, the ones who use a PC, love a good gaming setup. This\u00a0usually includes having the best keyboard, mouse, and gaming headset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">These gaming essentials work with Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, or later operating systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Keyboard Features:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">104 standard keys; 19 keys without conflict; 12 multimedia keys; splash-proof; interchangeable &#8220;WASD&#8221; keys and &#8220;Arrow&#8221; keys. WIN keys can be disabled for gaming.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Laser-engraved keys; five-foot, high-speed USB cable; 3mm diameter high-strength braided fiber cable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Mouse Features:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">2000 DPI; 4000 FPS; 15G ACC super-fast game engine; long-lasting teflon feet pads.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Eight built-in tuning weights; three DPI settings 1000\/1600\/2000; 8mm width antiskid track-wheel; five-foot, high-speed USB cable; 3mm diameter high-strength braided fiber cable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">GARUDA Gaming Headset Features:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Gold-plated USB connectors; anti-slip textured surface and comfortable ergonomic design.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Redragon Garuda H110 is a\u00a0gamer&#8217;s headset, equipped with a 3.5mm plug and a cable length of 2m. The headset is compatible with any device that has a 3.5mm port for connectivity, as well as Xbox One and Playstation 4 controllers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A single headset is covered with leather for maximum comfort of use.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It includes a sensitive microphone that allows you to enjoy voice chat without any distractions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There is also a reinforced cable length of 2m.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cost: R799.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=SkullCandy+Uproar+Bluetooth+Earphones\" target=\"_blank\">SkullCandy Uproar Bluetooth Earphones<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"fn\"><a href=\"http:\/\/compareguru.co.za\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Skullcandy-Uproar-review.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17531\" src=\"http:\/\/compareguru.co.za\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Skullcandy-Uproar-review.jpg\" alt=\"Skullcandy-Uproar-review\" width=\"300\" height=\"230\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Since everyone seems to be dropping the 3.5mm headphone jack, bluetooth earphones are a great gift idea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Being able to listen to your favourite songs and playlists, without getting tangled up in wires and cables is liberating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Finding a good pair that doesn&#8217;t cost an arm and a leg, however, is not easy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Thankfully, SkullCandy have the Uproar Bluetooth Earphones on a special.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Features:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Wireless on-ear headphone;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Use bluetooth functionality for on-board music control with built-in Mic;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Take or make calls; play \/ pause; move forward \/ backwards;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Navigate music with the built-in mic and easy-to-access buttons on the ear cup;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Listen to a\u00a0full 10 hours of music before charging<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cost: R399.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/87596898\/Lego+Star+Wars+Advent+Calendar?sst=lego%2Cfkey&amp;ssp=8&amp;sso=1&amp;rc=rgroup2\" target=\"_blank\">Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"fn\"><a href=\"http:\/\/compareguru.co.za\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/75056-LEGO-Star-Wars-2014-Advent-Calendar-Toysnbricks.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17532\" src=\"http:\/\/compareguru.co.za\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/75056-LEGO-Star-Wars-2014-Advent-Calendar-Toysnbricks.jpg\" alt=\"75056-LEGO-Star-Wars-2014-Advent-Calendar-Toysnbricks\" width=\"300\" height=\"135\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Yes, the box says 6 &#8211; 14 years, but that&#8217;s really more of just a suggestion than something you actually have to stick to (if you&#8217;re older, that is).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It&#8217;s Lego and a Christmas advent calendar all in one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">That means\u00a0exclusive mini figures, starships, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">What else do you need?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cost: R693.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/86794482\/SanDisk+Ixpand+16gb+Usb+3.0+lightning+Black+Silver+Flash+Drive+16+Gb+3.0+Lightning?sst=ixpand%2Cfkey&amp;ssp=4&amp;sso=1&amp;rc=rgroup2\" target=\"_blank\">Sandisk iXpand<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"fn\"><a href=\"http:\/\/compareguru.co.za\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iXpand_Flash_Drive_angle.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17533\" src=\"http:\/\/compareguru.co.za\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/iXpand_Flash_Drive_angle.png\" alt=\"iXpand_Flash_Drive_angle\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Need to get more storage space on your iPhone?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sandisk has redesigned iXpand plugs into a\u00a0lightning port, bringing more storage to your beloved Apple device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You can transfer content and files between the iXpand and the iPhone \/ iPad \/ iPod Touch, which means you don&#8217;t have to worry about running out of storage space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cost: Starting at R707. Price dependent on storage size of the iXpand<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/offers\/69906693\/Knomo+Knomad+Air+Power+Powered+Portable+Organiser+-+Black?sst=knomo%2Cfkey&amp;ssp=2&amp;sso=1&amp;rc=rgroup2\" target=\"_blank\">Knomo Knomad Air Powered Portable Organiser<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"fn\"><a href=\"http:\/\/compareguru.co.za\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/black-threequater.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17534\" src=\"http:\/\/compareguru.co.za\/content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/black-threequater.jpg\" alt=\"black-threequater\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Keeping your iPad and travel essentials together\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">sounds like a dream for someone who&#8217;s always on the go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Knomo make some of the best, most beautiful tech accessories. So, it makes sense that this is one of their products.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Features:<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fits an iPad Air or 10&#8243; tablet, along with a smartphone, pen, credit card, passport, etc. Includes a 5000ma slim battery pack to keep your devices charged.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Slip your tablet into the protective, microfiber back-compartment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Includes a slim 5000ma battery with integral lightning and micro-usb connectors to keep your devices charged.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"fn\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cost: R799.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"fn\"><a href=\"http:\/\/compareguru.co.za\/7-christmas-gifts-for-geeks-under-r800\/?utm_source=PriceCheck&amp;utm_medium=Referral&amp;utm_campaign=geek_christmas_list\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-12823 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/GuruReadMore-300x681-300x68.png\" alt=\"gurureadmore-300x681\" width=\"300\" height=\"68\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shopping for gifts is never easy.\u00a0Gift giving is an art and, often, a very personal gesture. It&#8217;s even more difficult when you&#8217;re buying something for &#8216;the geek&#8217; in your life. What do they have? What do they need? What would they like? 6 Tech Christmas Gift Ideas Here are a few suggestions from our resident<\/p>\n<div class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"\/blog\/7-christmas-gifts-for-geeks-under-r800\/\" title=\"Read More\">Read More<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12970,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[262,1457,1458],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/christmas-keyboard.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12967"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12967"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12967\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12969,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12967\/revisions\/12969"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12970"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12967"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12967"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12967"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}