Buying gifts for the techies in your life may seem like an easy task considering the variety of hi-tech items available but it's actually a much more complicated than you might think. For one thing you can't just give techies any old tablet or mp3 player. They would have their own very specific ideas for their own electronic gear. On the same vein you can't just give a die-hard Apple fan an Android smartphone. You'll risk getting a lecture about why the iOS is superior over every other operating system. So to avoid any unnecessary disappointment and frustration this holiday season here are some safe but still awesome gift ideas for the complicated techie in your life.

For the Gamer

The last thing you want to give gamers is another game. Any game they want they've already bought or they've already pre-ordered it. Unless they specifically ask for a game, you're better off getting them something else.

Get your gamer something nice and comfortable to sit in for hours of gaming. The Boomchair Shark is a good match for a dedicated gaming room. It also folds in half if you don't have a dedicated gaming room. The chair comes with 3-inch stereo speakers down near the seat, 4-inch subwoofer, and a unique ergonomic design. It even has an interactive vibration mechanism for that added gaming experience. The Boom Chair works with computers, personal DVD players, home theaters and consoles. Retails for $100 in Amazon.

For those gamers who like to hold their controllers like a lifeline Power A has a line of Air Flo controllers that are perfect for gamers whose hands are glued to their controllers. The Air Flo controllers have a built-in fan to keep your hands cool and dry. They also have stylish LED lights that give these controllers a more sci-fi feel. Available for $29.99 in Amazon.

For the Smartphone/ Tablet User

The Jawbone Era Bluetooth handset is the perfect gift for those who spend most of their time chatting on their smartphones. It has a built in accelerometer, HD quality audio and noise cancellation. The handset gives you up to 5.5 hours of talk time, up to 240 hours (10 days) of standby time. Available for $79 in Amazon.

Give the iPad owner in your life the gift of a retro arcade. Ion Audio's iCade is a miniature coin operated arcade that looks like the real thing. It has the familiar retro-red joystick and eight buttons to mash. Sync your iPad to the iCade via Bluetooth and insert the tablet and play with the free Atari Classics app with such games like Pong, Asteroids and Centipede. Good for hours of fun. Available for $69.99 in Amazon.