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For many people, Father’s Day looms ominously on the calendar. They watch it as they inch closer, day by day, while flop sweat starts to bead at their hairlines. Why so dramatic? It’s a date to be feared when your dad refuses to tell you what he wants. Left to figure out a gift on your own, you feel cast adrift and overwhelmed by your options. But no longer! Here’s a list of dad-worthy tech that will help you find the perfect gift. Celebrate dad with gifts intended to spoil this Father’s Day and splurge on something neat.
Samsung’s 4K HD TV
If he’s like most people, dad likes to spend some quality time in front of the boob tube. And like most parents, he probably still has a full cable subscription that lets him watch his favorite shows without the need for streaming. Though his Netflix package is proof enough that he’s a part of the 21st century, the tube TV in his living room says otherwise. Catapult him into the present day by getting him a Samsung 4K HD TV. Its picture quality will revolutionize his viewing experience, whether he settles himself in for Sunday football or an epic binge-watching odyssey.
A Streaming Dongle
If a brand-new TV wasn’t enough to enable your dad’s viewing habits, a streaming dongle like a Roku stick or Chromecast will. Accepting minor variances in size and shape, both Roku and Chromecast plug into the TV’s HDMI port. The Roku stick aggregates all his streaming services into one place on his TV. With a simple click of the Roku remote, he can flick between Netflix, Amazon Prime, and more. Chromecast works slightly differently. It casts pictures, videos, and other programs running on other devices (like his iPhone or laptop) to his TV without the use of unwieldy cords. Whichever dongle you wrap this Father’s Day, either Roku or Chromecast will make it easier for him to stream to his heart’s content.
A Kindle Paperwhite e-Reader
If your dad’s more cerebral then he would probably prefer a portable e-reader than a streaming service. An e-reader lets your favorite bookworm carry hundreds of titles around with him without tweaking his back. Lightweight and portable, the Kindle Paperwhite fits easily into a briefcase or backpack. The Paperwhite has twice as many pixels as the original model, offering a crisper, cleaner page. And it comes equipped with adjustable backlighting, eliminating glare should he take his reading outside in the sun and reducing eye strain when he reads right before bed.
A dbrand Skin for Each Device
If dad’s a bona fide techie, he doesn’t need any help collecting various gadgets. His car, bedside table drawers, and pockets are full of electronics. Rather than contribute to his out of control habit (or what your mom calls a problem) get him a selection of vinyl skins for each of his devices. The people at dbrand work hard to stay on top of the latest gadgets, so they can deliver a tailor-made skin for most popular gadgets, like the iPhone X, Audio-Technica headphones, Dell computers, and more. Browse through the newest collection from dbrand to see why its fans keep coming back to outfit each new device. Known for its unlimited customization with genuine 3M materials, the skin provider offers exclusive colors and textures to personalize your dad’s gadgets.
Electrohome Classic Turntable Stereo System
Your dad may be a family man now, but there’s photographic evidence proving he was once a rebellious rocker in his youth. If your dad would rather rock out to Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin than anything making its rounds on the airwaves now, get him an Electrohome Classic Turntable. Its design harkens back to his glory days with retro radio dials and a vinyl turntable. Its USB ports bring it up to date in the 21st century, giving your dad the ability to rip rare tracks off his favorite album and put it on his iPod.
A Fitbit Flex 2
If your dad strikes the sort of figure that the original “dad bod” was based on, then he may or may not have set fitness goals in 2018. If he hasn’t, don’t mention anything about his physique, but if he has, you can help him meet his goals with a Fitbit Flex 2. The calorie counting wristband can help him keep track of his activities, giving him a chance to join step challenges and — maybe — even win them. The Flex 2 synchs easily with any Android or iPhone, so he can check in on his progress over the months he stays committed to his health. It’s also what Fitbit calls swim proof, so he can count his calories after a few laps in the pool.
Dad may be hard to buy for, but that doesn’t mean you can’t surprise him with a perfect selection of gadgets this Father’s Day. Honor dad this June by wrapping up any of the gadgets mentioned in this list. Your dad will know he raised you right when he opens something as thoughtful as a TV, skin, or vinyl record.
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