The Wonder of Tech: Fun tech gifts for Father’s Day
Father's Day is around the corner, and The Wonder of Tech wants to help you find the perfect gift for Dear Old Dad.
Father's Day is around the corner, and The Wonder of Tech wants to help you find the perfect gift for Dear Old Dad.
To prepare this year's list, I consulted with Gazelle's chief gadget officer, Anthony Scarsella, who gave me some great ideas for gifts for dads. I've supplemented his list with some other fun tech gifts your dad might like. There's bound to be a gift here that he will enjoy.
$50 and Under -- Anthony from Gazelle
Zagg invisibleSHIELD
invisible SHIELDs start at $15 from Zagg.
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Apple Digital AV Adapter
Get Dad this nifty gadget and he can connect his iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch up to the big screen. This accessory mirrors the electronic device's screen onto the big screen so he can play games, watch movies and photos or just browse the web. For those who don't have Apple TV and want to get their iPhone or iPad on the big screen, this is the best little gadget to do it.
The Digital AV Adapter is available for $39 at the Apple Store.
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Bushnell 5x20 Golf Scope Rangefinder
This rangefinder can be Dad's new best friend on the golf course. The Bushnell 5x20 Golf Rangefinder estimates the distance to the flag from 50 to 200 yards/meters. It easily fits in a pocket or golf bag too.
The Rangefinder is $20 at Amazon.
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Meguiar's Complete Car Care Kit
This kit is the perfect gift for the automotive enthusiast. From Meguiar's, this car care kit comes with everything Dad needs to get his car back in showroom condition.
This car care kit is available for $40 from Amazon.
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Nokia Lumia 710
Best of all, it's only $40 with a two-year contract at T-Mobile.
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Conair iStubble Beard Trimmer
No, it's not an Apple product, but it is one cool gadget. This trimmer features a motorized adjustable head that can give your dad a fashionable 5 o'clock shadow at the push of a button.
The iStubble is available for $45 at Target.com.
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Case-Mate iPad Pop Case
This case is available for $50 from Case-Mate.
$50 and Under -- Carolyn
Underwater Disco Lightshow
The Underwater Disco Lightshow is available for $12.29 from Firebox.
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Click and Dig! Keyfinder
If your dad is constantly looking for his keys, check out Click and Dig! Keyfinder. This gadget comes with key fobs to attach to your keychain. When you can't find your keys, you hit a button on the transmitter and the key fobs will chime. You can also use this to find lost remote controls, pets, and other items.
Click and Dig! Keyfinder is available for $27.95 from Amazon.
$50 to $100 -- Anthony
Tumi Debossed iPhone 4 & 4S Cover
This stylish case for your dad's iPhone 4/4S blends great protection with good looks. If your dad wants to keep the scratches off his phone but doesn't want a geeky case, this model from Tumi will do the trick.
The Tumi case is available for $65 from Zappos.
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Amazon Kindle
If your dad wants a dedicated e-reader that he can take to the beach this summer, look no further than the Kindle. For under $100, you can get him reading books in no time. I think this could be one of the most popular gifts for Father's Day.
Kindle e-readers start at $79 from Amazon.
$50 to $100 -- Carolyn
Mad Catz Cyborg R.A.T. Gaming Mouse
The Cyborg mouse is available for $57.24 from buy.com.
$100 and Up -- Anthony
Nike + FuelBand
The FuelBand is available for $149 at Nike.com.
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Amazon Kindle Fire
The best selling Android tablet on the market is a perfect gift for Dad. The Kindle Fire is ideal for dads with Amazon Prime who want a tablet primarily for reading e-books and digital magazines and streaming movies. The 7" screen is also great for gaming. It features 8GB of onboard storage with optional Amazon cloud storage, too.
The Kindle Fire is $199 at Amazon.
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HTC One X
The new One X camera from HTC is at the top of its class. This high-powered 4G device features Android 4.0 ICS with the new HTC Sense user interface. It also sports a stunning 4.7" 720p display and amazing 8MP camera for those multimedia-crazed dads out there.
The HTC One X is $199 with a two-year contract at AT&T.
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Playstation PS Vita
The PS Vita is $250 at BestBuy.
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Apple iPad (3rd generation)
The ultimate Father's Day gift has to be the new iPad, which features an all new Retina display, A5x dual-core chip and 5MP camera. Your dad will enjoy Internet, email, movies, e-books and games, all from one sexy device. It's my top pick.
Starting at $499 at Apple (those looking to save some cash can check out the iPad 2 for only $399.)
$100 and Up -- Carolyn
Star Wars Force X Light Saber
The Star Wars Light Saber comes in styles such as Anakin, Darth Vader, Luke ROTJ and others. The Saber is available for $119.99 from ThinkGeek.
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Nokia Lumia Batman Phone
The Nokia Lumia Batman phone is available from Phones4U in the UK for £600 off-contract.
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€11,000 -- Carolyn
iTree
If you want a unique gift for Dad, consider iTree, a custom-made dock that is carved out of a tree. He can choose from cherry, oak or poplar trunks and have it connect to his iPhone, iPod or other MP 3 player. As each dock is crafted according to the buyer's specifications, the iTree won't be ready in time for Father's Day, but you could show him a picture of it!
iTree is available from KMKG.
Carolyn Nicander Mohr is a Chester County resident and the creator of a website, the Wonder of Tech. Contact her at wonderoftech@gmail.com.