Move Your Geek Husband to Tears of Joy With 11 of the Most Sought After Gifts for Geeks in 2018

Being married to a geek has its perks. They can fix the computer in a jiffy, set up your Wi-Fi and basically make your life a whole lot easier. Living with a geek is not a problem but sometimes when you are buying a gift for a geek husband it can be a bit difficult to stay away from the children’s section. So he likes collecting action figures, or is addicted to video games? Well we all have our little quirks.

Finding birthday gifts for geeks can be a bit of a challenge if you are a novice. Apart from that there are various other occasions like anniversaries, holidays and festivals. Your husband is a software engineer and you are looking for the best gift for computer lovers. It is possible to do so even if you are not an expert. If you want the best gift ideas for your geek husband then you can do that without the spending confusing amounts of time at the toy store or the gadgets section at the supermarket.

Understanding your geeky husband better is the key to buying him the perfect gift. You need to know where your husband’s interest lies. You just can’t do a Google search for ‘best gifts for nerds’ and hope to come up with the answer. Geeks are very particular about their likes and dislikes. Therefore get to know your husband better first. Find out about his favorite movies, pay attention to him when he is excitedly talking about some new video game that he likes.

Inquire around, take his friends into confidence. Ask them about his likes and dislikes. Find out whether he is a fan of the Star War movies or whether he prefers Star Trek or something different altogether. Inquire about his favorite childhood heroes and icons. You husband may be a science fiction fan or a hardcore gadget freak; he may be into collecting comics or a fan of fantasy books. The choices are varied and can be confusing for a person who does not know exactly what to get. Whatever it is, once you know your geeky husband inside out then buying a birthday gift or an anniversary present for him won’t seem like such a difficult task anymore.

Go to the shopping website he visits most and check out his wish list. You will get a pretty fair idea about the things that he is looking to buy or is currently coveting. Don’t know which website your husband visits often? Then check his search history or better yet ask him about a good place to buy some gadget online, and see which one he suggests. If he suggests multiple websites then check out all of them. See what he has in his shopping cart. Usually you will find a pattern. Try to settle on a gift which he really likes but is least likely to buy for himself. Be a little creative in your approach. Your husband will appreciate that.

Before you settle in on a nerdy gift for your husband, you need to put in a bit of an effort though. Check the reviews for the particular product that you have chosen. Read both user and expert reviews. Compare various sellers and prices. You can always go for a better version depending on your budget. For example if you are buying a tablet for your husband, then go for the one which has been recommended by experts. Price alone does not determine whether a product is good or not. Read the product specifications and features. Check out top review websites and blogs. A little research goes a long way. At the end of the day what you are learning will only get you closer to your dear nerdy husband.

Some hot new stuff has been released in the market in the year 2018.The Amazon Fire TV Stick is a pretty cool piece of technology which connects to your HDTV and streams online content directly into your television set, and your husband will be thrilled to get his hands on this. It gives you instant access to online streaming services like Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Music, Hotstar, Netflix, YouTube, Eros Now, Gaana, music, games and more. With the Firefox and Silk web browser you can access all web content on your television. It’s a tiny portable device; therefore you can carry it with you anywhere you go.

Be it a friend’s house or hotel room, all you need is an HDTV to open up a world of entertainment. It comes with its own voice remote, enabling you to search, navigate, play, pause or fast forward web videos with the touch of buttons or with your voice. Buy it for Rs.3999 on Amazon.

Smartwatches are the hottest new obsessions and on every techie’s wish list. A number of well known brands are manufacturing Smartwatches. Some of the best smart watches on the market are the Samsung Gear S3, Apple Watch Series, Huawei Watch 2, S928 Sports Watch, and the Pebble Time Smartwatch. Smart watches have varying features, some come with infra-red sensors, while others may pack in a heart monitor. A lot of them support apps and cellular connectivity. While choosing a Smartwatch it is wise to do a comparison between models. Smartwatches can cost anything between Rs.3,000 to 30,000. The prices will vary from brand to brand and depending on features. Select one that best fits your husband's needs.

Wireless speakers are a great gift for not just geeks, but anyone who listens to music or enjoys good quality sound. There are plenty of brands manufacturing wireless speakers on the market. Depending on your budget the best you can buy is either Bose or Sonos. Look at different models and choose the one which suits your needs. Both of these produce excellent quality sound and therefore hard to differentiate between.

The Bose SoundTouch 20 Series III Wireless Music System is a popular choice, priced at Rs.33,638 on amazon.in. Though it is a compact sound system, the sounds fills the whole room. It works through Bluetooth and can also connect wirelessly through your home W-Fi network and has one touch access to music services like Spotify. It can also be linked to other Bose speakers to create a complete home sound system.

If money isn't a concern then you can buy your husband one of the most coveted cameras on the market. For all photography enthusiasts out there the Leica M240 is a desirable product. It is the world's second full-frame mirror less camera, and a successor to the world’s full-frame first mirror less camera, the Leica M9, which was launched in 2009. This camera is for people who want more than just good pictures. The sharpness of the photos taken using the Leica M240 is incomparable to any other. it also has the quietest shutter.

The camera doesn’t come cheap though. It is priced at around Rs.4,40,000 on amazon.com and will will burn a big hole in your pocket. If this is far more than what you had in mind, other cameras by Leica are also valued by geeks and photography enthusiasts; you can also consider a good camera by any other brand as well.

The Oxygenics Darth Vader Handheld Shower Head is a gift for hardcore Star Wars fans. It has three powerful spray settings with patented Oxygenics technology rinse and a convenient comfort control lever which can be used for adjusting the water pressure. It has a non-slip rubber grip and a 72" hose. It is priced at Rs.4,360 on Amazon.

If your husband is a diehard comic book fan then The League of Regrettable Superheroes: Half-Baked Heroes from Comic Book History will be an interesting gift for him. It provides a colorful insight into every era of comics’ history and brings to light previously unknown superheroes like Doll Man, Dr. Hormone, Spider Queen and many more, complete with their back stories, vintage art and colorful commentary. The book is available for Rs.1,065 for the hardcover version and Rs.1,132 for the kindle version on Amazon India.

Almost everyone is obsessed with Game of Thrones. Chances are that your geeky hubby is too. Therefore gifting him a replica of the infamous Iron Throne is not a bad idea. There are various sizes available online and prices start from Rs.897. The official HBO merchandise version is 7 inches tall and is priced at Rs.6,499 on Amazon.

Star Wars Millennium Falcon Model Kit Construction is a fantastic detailed DIY modeling kit which can be used to build beautiful 3D models. It requires no glue or paint and comes with detailed instructions. Perfect for fans of the Star Wars franchise. It’s priced at around Rs.3,960 on Amazon.

The Circuit Board necktie is a perfect gift for computer lovers. The green microfiber with an intricate pattern of computer circuits will be a lovely addition to the wardrobe of any true geek. It’s priced at Rs.3,757 on Amazon India.

The Google Home is the latest launch in virtual assistants and is gaining popularity due to its affordable price. At Rs.4,499, it really can’t get any cheaper than this. Both of you can use it to run online searches, play music, get reminders and alerts, make hands free phone calls, and so much more. It is voice activated and lest you sail through the day without worry. Buy it on Amazon.

Logitech G633 Artemis Gaming Headset is a great gift for gaming enthusiasts. It has superior sound, multi platform compatibility, programmable g-keys and many more attractive features. It is available in both wired and wireless varieties. The former is priced at Rs.10,999 and the latter at Rs.16,965; both are available on Amazon.

If you want to really surprise your geeky hubby on his birthday, then throw him a theme party. Nothing shows him that you care more than a grand celebration involving his favorite fantasy characters. Get a special cake, themed décor, ask the guests to put on costumes and pay attention to every little detail. It could be based on his favourite movies, comic character, science-fiction or a little bit of everything combined if he has more than one favourite. Pull it off well and this birthday will go down as one of his all time favourites.

Geeks are greatly imaginative; therefore the best gift that you can give your geeky husband is to make his fantasies come true. Dress up in costumes and reenact some of his favorite movie scenes. Get some kinky costumes and just get into the mood. When it comes to role playing the choices are unlimited. You can take ideas from porn movies and switch it up by adding your own spice to it. You can play a stripper, or try some light BDSM. Don’t be afraid to try new things. Your husband will thank you for it.