It may be a cliché, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t true –
men love their toys. And for many guys, that means the latest in electronic gear.
So this Father’s Day, give dad what he really wants.
From personal
music systems and laptop computers to big screen televisions, technology gifts
come in all sizes – and can fit any budget. And if you shop around (don’t
forget to check the Web), you can be assured you’re getting the best price
on your purchase.
Here’s a roundup of some of the hottest gifts for
Dad, courtesy of Mark Dobberstein, senior electronics buyer for ShopNBC.
Mini
DVD Camcorder – Camcorders have come a long way from the big, cumbersome
versions we all remember. The new mini
DV camcorders weigh in at under a pound, and can easily fit in the palm of
your hand, making it easy and convenient to preserve memories, whether it’s
baby’s first step or that dream vacation.
Look for a powerful zoom
lens to give great close-ups, an LCD monitor that reduces glare and the live slow
feature that lets you capture critical moments in slow motion.
Portable
Satellite Radio – The satellite
radio phenomenon goes portable. Satellite radio lets Dad listen to over 130
channels wherever he goes – when he’s working out, doing yard work or
carpooling. XM2GO is designed to work as both a portable player and a plug-and-play
receiver, and the memory mode lets Dad record up to five hours of his favorite
programming and listen to it any time.
LCD Flat Panel Television
– Dad won’t miss any of the action of his favorite shows or sports with
the slim, high-quality LCD
TVs that are now in the stores. As slim as only 3.75 inches deep without a
stand, these TVs will fit in the tightest spaces. Dad can even mount it on the
wall to save more space.
DVD Player – The perfect DVD
player provides a high-quality digital viewing experience, including up-conversion
resolution of conventional DVD discs to improve the resolution and super audio
DC for high-resolution audio in either two-channel stereo or multi-channel audio.
In-Dash
CD/MP3 Player
– This gift idea provides easy control over in-car audio, look for a model
featuring a display touch-panel screen with voice support that can be personalized.
Make sure it’s MP3/WMA compatible and Sirius-ready, too.
So this Father’s
Day, forget the tie, the socks, and the golf ball washer and give Dad a gift he’ll
use every day (and if you’re lucky, you might get to use it, too). Visit
www.shopnbc.com for electronics and other great Father’s Day gifts.
