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It's wasn't so long ago that giving someone a robot as a gift would have been a nutty idea, but thanks to the Roomba, it's now almost normal. iRobot isn't the only company on the block anymore when it comes to giftable robots, though. As consumer electronics get faster and better and cheaper, more possibilities open up for affordable robots that can help make our lives easier and more fun.

We've got 11 'bots for you that you that would be perfect present for the geek in your life who's either lazy, wants to take over the world, or both.

If there was an official Tron car, it'd look like the Astrum Meera. Designed by John Baltazar, the Meera was created with the idea of "practical design" in mind — something that can't be said for a lot of other concept cars.

After being on television for almost 40 years, it's no wonder Doctor Who's fanbase is so large. Beyond all that sweet time traveling, though, are the cool gadgets. Seriously, the Doctors are like time-bending Bat-men, and the new gadgets for 2010 run from "hey, that's actually practical" to full-on geeky gadget bliss.

The best part? Some of them you can actually buy! Oh, and hey, the gift-giving holidays are upon us — convenient.

Today kicks off 12 days of Gift Guides right here on DVICE. For the next three weeks, be sure to check back every day, Monday through Thursday, for more great gadget gift ideas.