The time has come to give your favorite techie a gift, but you have no idea what to give. Luckily, there are a plethora of gifts made from recycled computer parts. Motherboards are especially versatile, and this is the perfect opportunity to rescue an unneeded motherboard from decades of slow disintegration in a nearby landfill.
Recycled Motherboard Photo Frame
Everyone likes putting pictures of family, friends and pets on their desk at work, but workers often choose nondescript frames. You should give the computer engineer a frame that really reflects his or her personality, and a recycled motherboard picture frame does just that. The frames look quite simple to make, but if an afternoon with a miter saw and a set of Dremel tools does not sound like your idea of a good time, it is worth the $18 to $20 as of 2010 to purchase the frames already made.
Recycled Motherboard Menorah
For the Jewish technology specialist in your life, a motherboard menorah is an excellent choice. Traditionally, candles are lit for each night of Hanukkah, but that is the low-tech way to celebrate. The high-tech motherboard menorah has LED lights attached to a small battery, and each individual bulb has its own switch. This sure beats the usual chocolate gelt and plastic driedels.
Recycled Motherboard Business Card Case
Carrying around a stack of business cards in your pants pocket is not very classy. Your favorite techie should be carrying them in a card holder made from an old motherboard. Computer experts can attest to the fact that motherboards come in different colors, such as black, blue, red and purple. This means the giver has the option of choosing whichever color the engineer will like best.
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