Gadgets For Father's Day 2009

Great Gadgets!

Dads can be really hard to shop for. So if you’re thinking about Father’s Day, which is on June 21, 2009, and drawing a blank when it comes to gift ideas, we’ve got a list of the newest gadgets you can consider getting your dear old dad. They’re all pricey (like most high0-tech gadgets are these days), but if you have a lot of money saved and want to spend big on dad, maybe one of these cool tech toys will spark your imagination.

AQUOS LC-32D43U HDTV
It's a big-ticket item, but your dad will drool over a new wide-screen, flat-panel, high-definition television. This one comes with vivid, colors, crisp details, v-chip parental controls, an ultra-slim design, HDTV, is compatible with virtually any video source and actually uses less energy than an older-style TV set. (About $1,000)

EEE 4G PC
This super-mobile mini laptop with built-in Wi-Fi has a rapid start-up time and the best shock protection. Even though it doesn't have a big hard drive or use commercial software, it does come with its own word-processing software and weighs less than two pounds. (About $400)

EXILIM PRO EX-F1
This digital camera has high-speed and digital functions, perfect for sport or social photography. It'll allow your dad to capture 60 still images per second, and it has high-speed movie recording at up to 1200 fps. It also offers incredible slow-motion playback; he'll love it for your soccer and Little League games. (About $900)

N810 PORTABLE INTERNET TABLET
Let your dad browse the Internet on a full qwerty keyboard, show off family photos and listen to music from the palm of his hand. The device also offers a built-in webcam for video chats and an integrated GPS receiver. It’s bigger than a normal cell phone, but smaller than even the tiniest of laptops. (About $400)

DINOVO MINI
With this palm-size, cordless mini keyboard, your dad can download movies on his PC and watch them on his TV. (About $150)

HT-X810
Think powerful surround-sound in a wireless, mountable design. The built-in DVD player automatically converts standard DVDs to high-def. Plus, it connects to any Bluetooth-enabled headset, so your dad can enjoy the heart-stopping sound of his favorite action films without waking your mom up. (About $700)

PERSONAL MEDIA RECORDER
Getting video onto your iPod or other portable device can be a bit of a pain. With iRecord, your dad can rip video from his cable box, DVD player or any other video source with the press of a single button. (About $200)

OPTIMUS MAXIMUS KEYBOARD
Each of the 113 keys on this keyboard contains a tiny OLED display (organic light emitting diod) that doubles as a tiny screen that can be programmed to perform a function. Your dad can set a key to monitor his CPU usage or display what iTunes track he’s currently playing. (About $1,600)

AT-LP2D
If your dad is a fan of old-school vinyl records, this turntable will allow him to play old albums and convert what he's listening to into audio files, so he can enjoy that nostalgic sound on his iPod or computer system. (About $100)

I-SONIC ES2
What makes this iPod docking station different from others is it's high-definition radio with iTunes tagging. If your dad hears a new song he really digs, he can tag it, then transfer it to his docked iPod, and it'll appear in iTunes the next time he connects his iPod to the PC. And like other iPod docking systems, he can keep this one by the bed to use as an alarm clock. (About $500)

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