The point Intel’s Mooly Eden made again and again as he demonstrated the new 2nd Generation Intel Core processor (codenamed “Sandy Beach”) was that it had amazing applications for consumers. The chip, which integrates a graphics processor on the motherboard, was shown side-by-side competing with, and usually out erforming, modern graphics cards.

So now you’re hosed. It’s Christmas Eve and you need a truly last-minute present or stocking stuffer. Now, the simple thing to do would be an iTunes gift certificate, which you can print out or email. Bang presto, problem solved. But suppose you know someone who doesn’t own an iPod (they exist, you know). Or maybe you just want something different. here are some other gifts you can pull together at the 11th hour.