Sprout by HP, $1,900 at store.hp.com Take desktop computing to the next level with Sprout from HP. A mat captures anything that is drawn or written on it, while physical objects that are placed on it are scanned or photographed, creating digital content that can be manipulated and incorporated into a creative project. Photo 10 of 11 in Holiday Gift Guide 2014: For the Tech Geek by William Lamb

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Sprout by HP, $1,900 at store.hp.com

Take desktop computing to the next level with Sprout from HP. A mat captures anything that is drawn or written on it, while physical objects that are placed on it are scanned or photographed, creating digital content that can be manipulated and incorporated into a creative project.