Top Ten Gifts for the Computer Addict and the Advanced Computer User

10)A flat panel monitor
So your colleague has not up-graded the monitor at home.
For $99.00, a Westinghouse 15 Inch Flat Panel TFT LCD Monitor you will gain a new best friend! You can get a 19 inch flat-panel from HP for $228.00. The user gets to free up some of the workspace with this elegant addition.

9)A USB hub
Most of us have one or two peripherals that require USB connections. The computer addict/professional must have some more devices. This hub will prevent the user from disconnecting one device to use another with USB connectivity. From $19 to $199.99, you have a wide range of options. A couple of USB cables will help too.

8)An ergonomic office chair
Think hours of work. Think sitting in a chair for most of the day. You or your friend would need comfort. Ergo the ergonomic chair. While the cheaper ones are $29.99, a high-end chair can set you back $199.99. These chairs are adjustable in height and the backrest can be position to suit your posture. They are very customizable. For a one time buy, if you ask me, its a stroke of genius.

7)Back support
So your chair idea has been shelved. Don't want to give such a bulky gift and wait for delivery(in some cases)? However, according to surveys, most computer professionals develop back and posture issues after hours of work at the terminal You can still help with a lumbar cushion. 

A prescription cushion like the Therapist Select Shiatsu Massaging Cushion will cost around $149.95. A lumbar support cushion will cost around $11.99. Either way, you are lending support.

6)A Flash card reader
As if all that work is not enough, some of us opt to work on the road. Get them this Flash card reader for $24.99. A seven in one Flash-card reader from Viking is perfect for all those data that need to be at hand at all times. The best part about the flash card reader is that for some models, you do not have to turn your computer on to insert or remove the card.