Best Father's Day Ever! Gift for Every Kind of Dad
From tech-savvy to jock, here's what to get for Father's Day.
June 16, 2010 — -- Look, it's time to ditch the tacky ties and golf balls. To make your dad really feel special this Father's Day, you have to know what he might want. The question is, what kind of dad is your dad?
Luckily, we've got great gift ideas for any kind of dad.
The PowerMat Charger - $69.99
Instead of having a mess of wires, the PowerMat allows dad to wirelessly charge his iPhone or Blackberry. Plug the Mat into the wall, put the PowerMat case or inline battery replacement into the phone and then simply place the phone down on the Mat to charge; no cords to plug into the phone.
Slide Scanner - $50 (refurbished), $95 (new)
Does dad have a closet full of slides or maybe the photos have faded in the albums and he wants to scan the negatives? Slide and negative scanners convert these formats into digital files that never degrade or fade. These scanners aren't new, but what has changed is that they've become more affordable and easier to use.
On June 19 T-Mobile is offering every phone in the store for free if you sign up for or switch to a family plan. Every line on the plan is eligible to get cool phones that normally cost a pretty penny with a contract. You get a sweet smartphone for dad and the whole family benefits.
Mug Boss - $4.99
Office dads need a touch of macho on their desks, and nothing says manly-man like a tool belt for your coffee cup. Mug Boss is made of a tough fabric that fits over your coffee mug, making even the geekiest accountant feel like a lumberjack.
Create a Tie - $18.95
OK, so I'm not all against ties for Father's Day. Some dads like them. But make it good. Customized ties use your own digital photo or scanned kids artwork to create a cute and funky tie.
Rotating/Motorized Tie Rack - $39.95
But if you've worn the tie gift thin, a motorized tie rack is a nice change for a dad who has an extensive tie collection and likes to stay organized. It mounts onto most closet rods and holds up to 54 ties and four belts.
