The buy guide: The nerd

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In our third installment of The buy guide, we are rounding up pitch-perfect gifts for that lovable nerd in your life. Whether it's tech gadgets, music, books or beer, here are our favorite finds for the obsessive in your life.

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See where it all started with the original 1960;s era series, Dr. Who, Lost in Time box set, $20  Amazon.com

When micro brews are too mainstream it's time to check out Beer Making kit from Uncommon Goods, $15-$50 depending on package components

Iconic punk turned author and photographer Henry Rollins made his first literary splash with  Get in the Van $25-$100 depending on used/not used status at independent bookstores nationwide or online at Amazon.

Because everyone knows it's all about analog, but analog needs to hit the road, Crosley portable turntable, $123 at  electronic stores nationwide, or online at Hayneedle.com.

Kraftwerk fans unite: Ten-Key Calculator, $100 at New People World in San Francisco.

They Might Be Giants, Blue Canary in the Outlet Nightlight  $12.99 from ThinkGeek ( so cute we want this one too)