'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the store, shoppers are rushing like never before
Your list was made with the greatest of care, but now the big day — we're almost there
You need an idea to finish your spree, a gift to wrap and put under the tree

If you've put off shopping, or suddenly need to pick up one last item for someone you forgot (or were given a present and now have some unexpected reciprocation on your hands), fear not: Our Holiday Gift Guide has a few last-minute suggestions. So don't re-gift that fruitcake or try to pass off your stapler as a present, here are a few ideas for that probably not-so-special someone who somehow slipped your mind.

 

For the old-school video gamer, what's a better gift this holiday season than a pocket full of change and a trip to the arcade? How about keychain versions of the classic Atari games including Asteroids, Missile Command, and Centipede? They come packed in a retro-looking mini-sized Atari 2006 Paddle or Joystick, which connect to any TV and let you try to recapture that high score!
Price: $14.95 each, basicfun.com

 

 

 

 

Even if your friend already has an iPod — hell, even if they've already got an old-school iPod shuffle — she'll still appreciate getting Apple's baby iPod as a gift. Not only is it quite an impressive bargain at $79, but the built-in clip one-ups the previous model by not requiring she get an armband or wear some silly lanyard. And if she's already 'Poddin', the shuffle is an ideal secondary player for the gym.
Price: $79, apple.com

 

 

Driving while talking on a mobile handset isn't a good idea, especially during the holidays when everyone is rushing around and often being too festive. Here's a hands-free headset that will let you keep both hands on the wheel and still carry on with your holiday conversations. This Bluetooth-enabled wireless earpiece headset fits comfortably yet securely on either ear and offers up to four hours of talk time, as well as voice-dialing and mute functions.
Price: $49.99, logitech.com

 

 

The blinking red light on this hand-crank radio might look festive, but in an emergency it'll surely be a welcome sight. Being able to tune into FM, AM, VHF TV audio channels, and NOAA weather channels during a blackout may even seem like a minor miracle. A crank powers an internal rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack and can also be used to get juice to many cell phones. There are gifts people love to use, but this is one gift that they'll truly appreciate when they need it most.
Price: $50, etoncorp.com

 

 

Seems like everyone has an iPod these days (see above), but you can let your friends show some of their individuality with some of the various aftermarket skins that are out there. These help protect the player while providing a bit of style along the way. Decal Girl (decalgirl.com) offers a range of covers including "Creation" ($6.99), so you can bring your own piece of the Sistine Chapel with you, while GelaSkins (gelaskins.com) features covers with original artwork ranging from Japanime to a Steve Daily design for your Goth friends ($12.95). And if you'd like to customize an iPod cover, check out iFrogz (ifrogz.com) where you can choose from a number of colors, icons and designs that show off your personal attitude!

— Peter Suciu

For more great gift ideas, check out SCI FI's comprehensive Holiday Gift Guide for something for everyone on your list.