{"id":12046,"date":"2014-11-17T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-11-17T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/?p=12046"},"modified":"2020-11-24T10:35:35","modified_gmt":"2020-11-24T15:35:35","slug":"top-developer-gifts-tech-geek-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/top-developer-gifts-tech-geek-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Developer Gifts (And Tech Geek Gifts)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Update: <a href=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/gifts-for-programmers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check out the latest 2020 Software Developer Gift list here<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\\n\\nWith the holidays around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to do another round-up of what I think are some of the best gifts for software developers, programmers and other technology geeks for this year.\\n\\nAs you know, it can be very difficult to buy gifts for software developers, because, well, software developers tend to have very specific tastes in gifts.\\n\\nSo, that here is where I am going to help you out:\\n\\nIf you are looking for a gift for a software developer, programmer or other technology aficionado, you&#8217;ve come to the right place.\\n\\nIf you are a software developer yourself, just pass this link on to those gift-givers who are tasked with giving you gifts this holiday season&#8211;or, just buy these things for yourself, like I know you are going to do anyway.\\n\\nI tried to include only new stuff this year or at least updated versions of anything I included last year, but many of the gifts from last year are still relevant.\\n\\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/2015\/11\/30\/software-developer-gifts-and-other-tech-geek-gifts-2015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Updated: 2015 list is here!<\/a><\/strong>\\n\\n<a href=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/2013\/12\/16\/software-developer-tech-geek-christmas-gifts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">You can check out last year&#8217;s gift list here.<\/a>\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00LF10KNA\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00LF10KNA&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=W7E4I7DD5M7ZJWG6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samsung 850 Pro SSD Drive<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>\\n\\nBuying an SSD can be difficult, but this holiday season it is easy.\\n\\nThis SSD drive is clearly the big winner in terms of speed and price. You really can&#8217;t go wrong with this. Plus, it comes with a free copy of Assassin&#8217;s Creed Unity.\\n\\nI have one of these drives myself and it is blazing fast. I can&#8217;t believe how cheap a price for what is basically the best SSD on the market.\\n\\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00LF10KNA\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00LF10KNA&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=W7E4I7DD5M7ZJWG6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12047\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/samsung850pro.jpg\" alt=\"samsung850pro\" width=\"464\" height=\"464\" \/><\/a>\\n\\nThere are a few choices though:\\n\\n<\/p>\n<ul>\\n    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00LF10L02\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00LF10L02&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=CKOKTEIY2N2EQRCY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">128 GB<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\\n    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00LF10KNA\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00LF10KNA&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=W7E4I7DD5M7ZJWG6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">256 GB<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\\n    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00LF10KTO\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00LF10KTO&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=TULVRT5RFB2TUZM2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">512 GB<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\\n    <\/p>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00LF10KTE\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00LF10KTE&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=XRAFVZHX6JVWBBXN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 TB<\/a><\/li>\n<p>\\n<\/ul>\n<p>\\n\\nI&#8217;d recommend either going with the 256 GB or the 512 GB as both are an excellent value. I find the 256 GB to be plenty of space for me, but I know some developers might prefer to have 512.\\n\\nAlso, the software Samsung includes makes it a snap to move your hard drive over to this new SSD drive. I was up and running in less than 30 minutes.\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00GDQDRPK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00GDQDRPK&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=H7BR6LFUX2OCN7EZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kindle Voyage<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>\\n\\nI can&#8217;t even tell you how awesome the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00GDQDRPK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00GDQDRPK&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=H7BR6LFUX2OCN7EZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kindle Voyage<\/a> is. I charged my Voyage before going on over a 10 hour flight and after I came back a week later, I still had more than half of my battery life.\\n\\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00GDQDRPK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00GDQDRPK&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=H7BR6LFUX2OCN7EZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12048\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/kindle-voyage.jpg\" alt=\"kindle-voyage\" width=\"500\" height=\"482\" \/><\/a>\\n\\nThe Voyage is extremely light and actually fits right in my pocket.\\n\\nI used to read books off of my iPad Mini or Android phone, but I am so glad I switched to the Kindle Voyage. Now I can actually read in daylight, which means I can read in a lot more enjoyable places.\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00NC8PMUK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00NC8PMUK&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=XTNSV33LFI7OHAZW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Moto 360 Smartwatch for Android<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>\\n\\nSo, I don&#8217;t actually have one of these, but I definitely want one.\\n\\nThe <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00NC8PMUK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00NC8PMUK&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=XTNSV33LFI7OHAZW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Moto 360<\/a> seems to be the clear winner in the Android Smartwatch space.\\n\\nMy only hesitation in getting one is that I am not sure if I am going to stick with my Android phone or switch to an iPhone 6 Plus.\\n\\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00NC8PMUK\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00NC8PMUK&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=XTNSV33LFI7OHAZW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12049\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Moto360.jpg\" alt=\"Moto360\" width=\"364\" height=\"468\" \/><\/a>\\n\\n&nbsp;\\n\\nThis watch is pretty awesome though. It looks very sleek and has all the functionality of the Androidwear platform. Plus, it does all the fitness tracking things as well, including heart rate.\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00P2T2WVO\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00P2T2WVO&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=ZYUK6EEFAIBSSMNK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Microsoft Band<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>\\n\\nVery tempted to buy this one as well. Right now, the Microsoft Band looks like it is the ultimate fitness band. It seems to have the most features and works with Windows Phones, iOS and Android.\\n\\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/microsoft-band\/en-us\/sizing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12050\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/Microsoft_Band_Hero_2-2040.0.jpg\" alt=\"Microsoft_Band_Hero_2-2040.0\" width=\"535\" height=\"388\" \/><\/a>\\n\\n&nbsp;\\n\\nI can&#8217;t figure out why Amazon isn&#8217;t selling this. It appears you have to get it <a href=\"http:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/microsoft-band\/en-us\/sizing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">directly through Microsoft<\/a>&#8211;at least for now.\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/mandrillapp.com\/track\/click\/30248239\/getbatterybox.com?p=eyJzIjoiTG55S0FrSzBRWk9TRFVYbTAxUHdnV0RJZjYwIiwidiI6MSwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDI0ODIzOSxcInZcIjoxLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2dldGJhdHRlcnlib3guY29tXFxcLzI0OTk1Njk3NFwiLFwiaWRcIjpcImYxNjYyZDI4MWRkNjQzNDViYTlkNjBiODBhMGEyZGQ4XCIsXCJ1cmxfaWRzXCI6W1wiYWY2MDk1ZDU1ZDI4ZmRjMTM2N2NlMjI5YzU2MmFkMzBkZDNiZGU0YlwiXX0ifQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Battery Box<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>\\n\\nI am super excited about the <a href=\"http:\/\/mandrillapp.com\/track\/click\/30248239\/getbatterybox.com?p=eyJzIjoiTG55S0FrSzBRWk9TRFVYbTAxUHdnV0RJZjYwIiwidiI6MSwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDI0ODIzOSxcInZcIjoxLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2dldGJhdHRlcnlib3guY29tXFxcLzI0OTk1Njk3NFwiLFwiaWRcIjpcImYxNjYyZDI4MWRkNjQzNDViYTlkNjBiODBhMGEyZGQ4XCIsXCJ1cmxfaWRzXCI6W1wiYWY2MDk1ZDU1ZDI4ZmRjMTM2N2NlMjI5YzU2MmFkMzBkZDNiZGU0YlwiXX0ifQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Battery Box<\/a>. In fact, I just pre-ordered one.\\n\\nThe Battery box is a very small external battery \/ charger that will basically give you an extra 6 hours of battery life on your MacBook Pro or 12 hours on your MacBook Air and it can give you basically like 80 hours for your iPhone or Android phone.\\n\\n<a href=\"http:\/\/mandrillapp.com\/track\/click\/30248239\/getbatterybox.com?p=eyJzIjoiTG55S0FrSzBRWk9TRFVYbTAxUHdnV0RJZjYwIiwidiI6MSwicCI6IntcInVcIjozMDI0ODIzOSxcInZcIjoxLFwidXJsXCI6XCJodHRwczpcXFwvXFxcL2dldGJhdHRlcnlib3guY29tXFxcLzI0OTk1Njk3NFwiLFwiaWRcIjpcImYxNjYyZDI4MWRkNjQzNDViYTlkNjBiODBhMGEyZGQ4XCIsXCJ1cmxfaWRzXCI6W1wiYWY2MDk1ZDU1ZDI4ZmRjMTM2N2NlMjI5YzU2MmFkMzBkZDNiZGU0YlwiXX0ifQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12051\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/batterybox.png\" alt=\"batterybox\" width=\"884\" height=\"275\" \/><\/a>\\n\\nIt&#8217;s also small and reasonably price. I have a feeling I am going to use this thing quite a bit&#8211;especially when travelling.\\n\\nI&#8217;ll be glad to throw out all those little iPhone chargers I have and just carry around this one small Battery Box. The best part is that it is really small. I&#8217;m almost tempted to get two.\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/2013\/11\/11\/seiki-se39uy04-39-inch-4k-ultra-hd-review-3840-x-2160\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Seiki 4K Monitor (TV)<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>\\n\\nI am currently sitting at my desk staring at two Seiki 4K Monitors.\\n\\nIt is wonderful to have this much screen real estate. <a href=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/2013\/11\/11\/seiki-se39uy04-39-inch-4k-ultra-hd-review-3840-x-2160\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">I already reviewed my original purchase of the Seiki SE39UY04 39-Inch 4K Ultra HD monitor,<\/a> but I mention it again here, because it is still such a good deal.\\n\\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00DOPGO2G\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00DOPGO2G&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12052\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/110613_1317_SeikiSE39UY1-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"110613_1317_SeikiSE39UY1\" width=\"437\" height=\"315\" \/><\/a>\\n\\n&nbsp;\\n\\nOne of the best values dollar-for-dollar I&#8217;ve ever gotten on a tech item.\\n\\nThe monitor has the same resolution as four 1080p monitors. I highly recommend it. Check out my full review for more details.\\n\\nThis\u00a0<a id=\"static_txt_preview\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00IEZGWI2\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00IEZGWI2&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=4DMHNJMUAH7W6S4P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Samsung 28-Inch Ultra High Definition LED Monitor (U28D590D)<\/a>\u00a0is also another good choice. A little bit smaller of a monitor, but a crisper resolution.\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00HVLUR86\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00HVLUR86&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=7NCRLD46KZ4KQ4G2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Audio-Technica ATH-M50<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>\\n\\nOk, I know I had the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00HVLUR86\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00HVLUR86&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=7NCRLD46KZ4KQ4G2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Audio-Technica ATH-M50s<\/a> on the list last year, but I&#8217;ve been using mine a lot this year and they&#8217;ve become my primary headphones that I take with me everywhere.\\n\\nThey are that good.\\n\\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00HVLUR86\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00HVLUR86&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=7NCRLD46KZ4KQ4G2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-12053\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/audiotechnica-m50.jpg\" alt=\"audiotechnica-m50\" width=\"317\" height=\"500\" \/><\/a>\\n\\nIt is really difficult to beat the price to quality ratio of these headphones. They sound great and they don&#8217;t cost a fortune.\\n\\nSure, you can buy better sounding headsets, but for the price, this is by far the best headset you can get. They are as good as headsets that cost two-to-three times as much.\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00NK5KER6\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00NK5KER6&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=K6HPB26W7XKW6ELO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone 6 Plus<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>\\n\\nThis is a bit of a strange one, but I put it on this list simply because I think this device can actually consolidate two devices.\\n\\nI am waiting for my contract to come up, but I am planning on getting an <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00NK5KER6\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00NK5KER6&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=K6HPB26W7XKW6ELO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone 6 Plus<\/a> and getting rid of my Android phone and iPad Mini.\\n\\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00NK5KER6\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00NK5KER6&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=K6HPB26W7XKW6ELO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12054\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/iphone6plus.jpg\" alt=\"iphone6plus\" width=\"387\" height=\"457\" \/><\/a>\\n\\nI know some people have said it is too big, but to me it is the perfect sized device. Why? Because it is basically a retina iPad Mini that is also a phone. I love the idea of having one device be able to replace two devices I already have.\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00KRMCMFC\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00KRMCMFC&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=I5BZ53A2K22SDJOE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Betrlyfe 3 in 1 Premium Flat Braided Charging Cable<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>\\n\\nI didn&#8217;t even realize this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00KRMCMFC\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00KRMCMFC&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=I5BZ53A2K22SDJOE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 in 1 charge cable<\/a>\u00a0existed, but it is extremely useful. I am thinking about getting a few more.\\n\\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00KRMCMFC\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00KRMCMFC&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=I5BZ53A2K22SDJOE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12055\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/81x0uzHycEL._SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"81x0uzHycEL._SL1500_\" width=\"469\" height=\"469\" \/><\/a>\\n\\nI was going around carrying multiple different cables when I traveled, so that I could charge different devices. But, this simple cable is all I need now. Very happy to have found this. And this premium version is just the right price for a gift.\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00KMSLHDY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00KMSLHDY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=DBHNZ4SIBBDSC5JM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nespresso Inissia Espresso Maker<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>\\n\\nI don&#8217;t know how I didn&#8217;t know these things existed until now.\\n\\nI was at the mall the other night and they were doing samples from a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00KMSLHDY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00KMSLHDY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=DBHNZ4SIBBDSC5JM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nespresso machine<\/a>. I was blown away. A real, good espresso that is simple to make and not super expensive?\\n\\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00KMSLHDY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00KMSLHDY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=DBHNZ4SIBBDSC5JM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-12056\" src=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/61Zd78i-tmL._SL1500_.jpg\" alt=\"61Zd78i+tmL._SL1500_\" width=\"485\" height=\"458\" \/><\/a>\\n\\n&nbsp;\\n\\nSoftware developers love caffeine and this is basically a caffeine machine.\\n\\nThere are some higher end models as well, but this one seems to have really good reviews.\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00HN2BXUY\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B00HN2BXUY&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=makithecompsi-20&amp;linkId=ZCCIQ63KWJCZHM25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Robot Turtles Game<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>\\n\\nThis on is a good gift for a software developer dad. 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How about a gift that will help you get fit as well?<\/h2>\n<p>\\n\\nHere is a great gift idea:\\n\\nPrint out this article I wrote: <a href=\"https:\/\/simpleprogrammer.com\/2014\/10\/07\/treadmill-desk-walking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Complete Guide to Treadmill Desk Walking While Working<\/a> and get a nice treadmill desk or standing desk set up.\\n\\nI&#8217;ve lost over 50 pounds using one, with little effort.\\n\\n<\/p>\n<h2>Anything I left out?<\/h2>\n<p>\\n\\nWell, that is my list for this year. 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