Inspired by 6 Geese a-laying, today’s post focuses on some golden eggs of geek gear gifts.

Remember, golden eggs aren’t always cheap. But there’s quite an assortment in this half dozen.

1. The Copenhagen Wheel

I call it the ‘Freshencycle’ because it’s so fresh. The Copenhagen Wheel turns any regular bike into a hybrid e-bike controlled by your smartphone. Go ahead. Read that sentence again. That’s right. It captures energy while pedaling and braking to propel you on your way when you need some extra oomph.

This puppy was developed by MIT and made its public debut earlier this week. as you ride, you can read data about temperatures, humidity, carbon monoxide levels, noise levels, and more. This data is available to read on your smartphone or on the web.

CNET is reporting that the Copenhagen Wheel should hit the market within the next year and is anticipated to be priced between $500 – $100. So, maybe its really a gift for next year.

But in the meantime, think of all the money you could save someone on gas.

2. Micro Professional Projector

Need an on the go projector for small meetings, or to share pics, videos, or games with friends and family?

Enter the 3M MPRO. The this line of pocket projectors can connect with a range of devices — including smartphones, videocams, cameras, and gaming devices — to project sound and VGA quality video content. You can find the MPRO110 on Amazon for $169.99 and the newer MPRO120 for $299.00. The MPRO12 offers higher quality video images, larger projection sizes, and longer battery life.

3. bodybugg

There’s always someone vowing to get back into shape in the new year.

Help them on their way with the bodybugg — the ‘intelligent calorie management system’ that tracks every calorie you take in and burn — every minute of the day.

Where Nike+ and other iPhone apps might track distances, bodybugg provides a complete program. The program includes a private initial phone conversation with a bodybugg coach, a 6-month subscription to the online food logging and custom meal plan program, and the armband device itself.

Pricing starts at $199. Learn more by visiting your local 24 Hour Fitness or at bodybugg.com.

4. Chamberlain Fingerprint Keyless Entry

Want to keep your garage secure but allow access without the need for that garage door opener remote? How about a keyless entry system that reads fingerprints? With the Chamberlain Wireless Keyless Entry device, you can give up to 10 people access and all they need are their fingerprints. Which are tough to lose. Pretty cool.

Currently selling for $37.97 over at Chamberlain.

5. Barnes & Noble nook

The Amazon Kindle is one hot seller as an eReader, and more are surely on their way to enter the fray, but for now, the Barnes & Noble Nook might give you the most for your money.

Why? At for the same price as the Kindle ($259), the nook offers a color touchscreen, an iPhone-like ‘cover flow’ of book covers, free 3G wireless and wi-fi capabilities, expandable memory, and the ability to plug in your headphones and listen to MP3s, all on one device.

6. Tauntaun Sleeping Bag

I feel this Tauntuan sleeping bag is in many ways the ultimate geek gift. Fun, practical, and just hugely clever in concept. ThinkGeek has come up with a product so Jedi-like in coolness, that even if you never use it, you’d be incredibly proud to consider it part of your Star Wars collection.

While it might seem like something more geared for a child’s gift, I know many full grown men that would love to cuddle up in that Tauntaun belly and dream Hoth-like visions — with their head resting on the built-in Tauntaun head of a pillow.

At $99.99, this is a steal!

More to Come

Tune in tomorrow for more of the #Gaucho12days — we’ll be highlighting gifts of social goodness.