In Pictures: The 2012 geek gadget gift guide

While others dream of sugarplums, here are a dozen gadgets that the true geek is hoping to see under the Christmas tree this year

Apple iPad Mini

Although long-rumored, the Apple iPad Mini is the surprise of the year, with far superior entertainment capabilities compared to a Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD, or Nook HD; plus, it works extremely well as a "regular" tablet. We recommend you get at a model with at least 32GB of storage.

Product: Apple iPad Mini Price: $329 to $659, depending on capacity and cellular options Suggested accessory: iPad Mini Smart Cover ($39)

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