Great Techie Gifts for Non-Techie Dads

You don't have to be a techie to enjoy geeky gifts! There has been no better time than now to pick up a cool new gadget for that special Dad (or even Grandpa!) on your holiday shopping list. Hot new gift ideas for the holidays are emerging rapidly as the season approaches, while at the same time, many of the existing gadgets are getting smaller, more powerful, and are sporting price tags with all-time lows.

Digital Camcorder - There's nothing like being able to record home video footage directly on DVD media. With a DVD camcorder all Dad has to do is point, shoot, and play; just pop the DVD out of the camcorder after recording and watch it immediately in a standard DVD player.

Portable Multimedia Player - Give Dad the gift of music and video at his fingertips this holiday season with a portable multimedia player. These come in all shapes and sizes so make sure to pick one that matches his style. Make it extra special by pre-loading it with a bunch of his favorite songs and home video clips to enjoy!

Video Glasses - Hook Dad up with a pair of these puppies for his portable multimedia player and he'll have it "made in the shade"! These glasses allow him to watch movies, television shows, and home videos on a huge virtual screen while on the go.

Digital Camera - Help Dad capture his favorite moments this year with a new digital camera. Now more than ever, digital camera prices have plummeted to rock-bottom prices while ease of use and quality have continued to rise. If Dad has an ancient camera (yikes, film?) or no camera at all, this one's a no-brainer!

Digital Photo Frame - The everlasting nature of photography has taken a new turn in recent times with the advent of the digital photo frame. This season, let Dad enjoy the latest incarnation of this device with its drastically improved resolution and storage capacity. Pre-loading this one with Dad's favorite vacation pictures will get you extra brownie points too.

Portable GPS Navigation Unit - Dad will always know where he is and where he's heading with an ultra-cool digital navigator for his car. Most of these come preloaded with maps for the entire United States and feature turn-by-turn voice commands. With one of these bad boys, he'll never have to ask for directions again!

Bluetooth Headset - While you're at it, keep Dad safe too with a hands-free Bluetooth headset for his cell phone. He'll be able to talk on the phone while keeping both hands on the steering wheel. The catch here is to sneak a peek at his phone while he's not looking to make sure it supports Bluetooth devices.

Wireless Internet Access - If you've got high-speed Internet access in your home, adding a wireless access point for Dad is an inexpensive way to take his surfing to the next level. He'll be able to access the web in comfort from the living room or even from the back yard. Just make sure you secure the new wireless access point or you could end up with pesky intruders looking for personal information stored on your computer.

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Loren Brewer is the President of Wingenuity, Inc., a computer service and repair company for business and residential customers in the Michiana area. In his spare time, Loren enjoys fishing, hanging out with his beautiful wife Kimberly, and visiting with family and friends.

Originally printed in:

Michiana Family Magazine

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