No iPods or cell phones though. He already has one.
2006-12-20 15:01:25 · 11 answers · asked by I run with scissors 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
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2006-12-20 15:12:44 · answer #1 · answered by tiny_tim 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How is he on is Ipod or Cell phones??? Does he take good care of them???
...If so then I would go with a PSP just because it is very well put together device. It's beats the DS hands down. He can play games, watch movies and videos, listen to music, and save files on it for school.
Plus the device is geared for more "professional" gamers. So it might make him think that you think he is a grown-up or growing up or responsible. My nephew recieved one for christmas and it was hard to get it away from him.
The UMD's will be going down in price if not becoming extinct because consumers don't want to pay $20 dollars for a PSP movie and pay the same price just for the DVD version.
Does he do a lot of exploring? If so there is a 6-1 flashlight of sorts at Wal-Mart. It has a low beam, high beam, blinking light, siren, radio, compass, and it doesn't require batteries. You just wind it up steady for 30 seconcds and it gives you 1 hr. of power. This also depends on what function is used more.
What about a swiss army knife??? These can come in handy!
Does he like planes or helicopters? Maybe a build it yourself model plane or car will interest him.
Does he have a lot of friends and do they come over a lot? If so I saw a game at Hastings bookstore for upto 4 players. Each one grabs a control and watches the center. When it lights up the first person who presses the button doesn't get zapped and the others will. A LOT OF FUN!!!
What about some walkie talkies? These are rather inexpensive and can make for a lot of fun.
2006-12-20 15:34:37 · answer #2 · answered by demiltja 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try this web site:
http://www.thinkgeek.com
one of the top 100 websites of all time...perfect for smart and geek kids
For a 14 year old i'd go for the Laser Game:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/lights/7eaa/
or the LED Binary Watch:
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/watches/6a17/
2006-12-20 15:29:20 · answer #3 · answered by curious 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PSP, Trust me im 12 :D Got Windows 98 On it MUHAHAHAHHAHA
If it's a graphic's card get him one with atleast 512 MB I was stuck with 128 :( And the DS suck's plus you can't play videos and Mp3's on it :P Also, Here is documented proof the DS sucks lol
Screen Resolution:
PSP - 480 x 272 pixels
DS - 256 x 192 pixels
Colors:
PSP - 16,800,000
DS - 260,000
Memory:
PSP - 32MB - 4MB DRAM (plus memory stick)
DS - 4MB
Media:
PSP - UMD - 1.8GB capacity
DS - Cartridge 1 gigabit (Note: 8 gigabits = 1 gigabyte, so PSP UMD discs hold about 14 x as much as the DS cartdridge)
Wireless:
PSP - IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi) up to 11Mbps - 16 players
DS - IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi) up to 2Mbps - 16 players
The Psp also Acts as a USB Storage Device
Features:
PSP - USB 2.0 port - Analog stick - JPG pics - MP3 music - MPEG4 video
DS - Touchscreen - Compatible with Game Boy Advance - Built in microphone
also i just Play DS On my PC LOL
Litterly not gonna tell you how lol
2006-12-20 15:05:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
PSP, MP3 player, spy gadgets, gps, removable USB drive, computer games
2006-12-20 15:06:30 · answer #5 · answered by C R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
PSP or a DS is what I would do, depends on how geeky they are, if they are a real geek get em' an expensive graphics card, just DON'T GET THEM A ZUNE!!!
2006-12-20 15:05:39 · answer #6 · answered by darkmaster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gget them a video game like Nintendo or something.
2006-12-20 15:04:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a gift card to circut city or radio shack
2006-12-20 15:05:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
translator hand held!
2006-12-20 15:03:00 · answer #9 · answered by djtzclark 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.firebox.com
2006-12-20 15:08:42 · answer #10 · answered by whitenight639 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋