Saturday, June 20, 2009

Top 10 affordable gadgets for Father's Day [gift guide]

That time of year is almost here. That’s right: it’s almost Father’s Day, and the time to has come to show your appreciation for Dad.

Whether your Dad is a technocratic BlackBerry power user who can out-text a teenager with glee — or is a curmudgeonly fellow whose latest tech upgrade was touch-tone dialing and who thinks Ubuntu is an ancient African tribe (almost!) — this year brings a fantastic crop of goods that are sure to put a smile across Pop’s face.

TomTom ONE 125 GPS receiver
When it comes to giving Dad directions on the cheap, this TomTom’s a winner. Available for as low as $110, this personal navigation device is easy to use and accurate, and it’s small enough to use on foot, bike or car. Best of all, it won’t break the bank.

JVC Everio GZ-MS120 digital camcorder:
It’s not easy finding a good camcorder for less than $300, but the JVC latest Everio handheld fits the bill. With good video quality for its class, flash memory, a 35x optical zoom and a traditional digital camcorder profile, the GZ-MS120 will please Dad’s hands and eyes the way a straight-to-YouTube, candybar-shaped mini camcorder might not.

Dell G2410 24 in. desktop monitor
Dad’s been using that funky old monitor that came with his original computer for years, and his eyes aren’t getting any better. Make sure he can see all the family photographs you send him with a bright, new monitor. At $209 $299, Dell’s 24-in., 1920 by 1080 pixel display is worth every inch.

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