Christmas Gifts Ideas for Software Programmers

If you have a software programmer on your 2010 Christmas gift list, then you may decide to choose a gift that is related to computers. There are many gifts that you can consider, including the following.
Satirical t-shirt
You will find many humorous t-shirts that are geared towards people who are very adept with computers such as a software programmer. They say things such as “No, I will not help you with your computer.” You can purchase these from many sources such as the catalog Computer Gear as well as online.
Photo mouse pad
If you want to get your software programmer something that is both customized and useful, then you could consider a mouse pad with a picture on it. This would be good if you have young children. These are also generally inexpensive. A software programmer probably has several computers that he uses at work and at home, so he may be able to use it for one of them.
Book gift card
A lot of software programmers might like to get reference books. There are always new things coming out with computers. Of course you could pick out the exact books that you think they would find useful, however, if you do not know which ones these are, then a book card may be a good gift.
Gift of experience
A software programmer generally spends a lot of time in front of the computer working. Instead of giving them something material for Christmas, you can give them something that they can do. For instance, if you think that they would like it, then you can get them a membership to a museum, zoo or even a gym so that they can get out some of their physical energy. You could take them out to their favorite restaurant. You could even send them on a vacation. Think about what they would like and what they could use.
Gift basket
You can get your software programmer a variety of gifts in a gift basket. For instance, you could include a bookmark with a computer saying on it, something for their computer such as a new mouse or web camera if they need one (and you know exactly what they would like), something for their desk such as a little figurine, and so forth.
There are many great gifts for the software programmer for Christmas of 2010. Try the above ideas for your programmer.