Gifts for Dad - Fathers Day Gift Ideas
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Father’s Day is rapidly approaching and dads everywhere are groaning at the prospect of another tie, another wallet or set of screwdrivers. Do your dad a huge favor this year and get him something that he can really use and actually appreciate. Toss the tie, real dads want tech!
Laptops: Dads love mobile technology. Laptops offer the ultimate on the go computing and they can be used just as well in an arm chair as they can in a coffee shop or greasy spoon. There are some fantastic brands out this season, though some stand out as much better value than do others. For instance, Acer has a great line of affordable, durable machines. These won’t set any speed records, but they work great and won’t hit your wallet quite as hard as some other brands with the same specs. The Acer Aspire 7720 offers a 17 inch, CrystalBrite screen and Duo Core processors; the included nVidia graphics card is also another great benefit.
Digital Camera: Dads love to take pictures; getting him a new digital camera can be a great thing for Father’s Day. While there are a ton of great digital cameras on the market, some buying tips are more useful than brand names.
1) Mega pixels are not the end all be all of the camera world. Seriously, after about 7.5 mega pixels, there is not much point unless the intent is to enlarge a small section of the picture to enormous proportions.
2) Currently, digital zoom is no match for real zoom. The higher the actual zoom level of the camera, the better the pictures will turn out.
3) Stay away from wild colors and funky set ups; get dad a rock solid camera that works.
HDTV: HDTV is another hot thing this year. Getting that crystal image, amazing Dolby sound and fantastic resolution is sure to make dad happy! Before your get the TV, make sure that dad can get HD channels from his satellite provider. Direct TV currently has the largest number of HD channels on the market. Then you’ll have to decide if you want to get plasma, LCD or DLP technology. LCD offers the longest lasting, least trouble for your money, by the way.
Sirius: What dad doesn’t love the radio? The commercials drive them nuts, though! Giving the gift of Sirius radio is a great idea. With over 130 channels of commercial free music, talk and sports, dad will find what he wants, every time. In addition, there are numerous ways in which he can listen. Got a hip dad, or one that likes to get out and about? The portable Stiletto series offers Wi-Fi Internet access, the ability to record both mp3s, WMAs and Sirius radio. It can also broadcast directly to an in-car radio or dock at home with a number of great kits. For the sports loving dad, this is a must have, thanks to their GameAlert function that will alert him to any game note, as well as the ability to track games by team.