Fathers Day

Last Minute Father's Day Gift Guide


 Soundmatters foxL v2 Bluetooth

Waited until the last minute, huh? Here are some last minute Father's Day gift ideas for just about every kind of dad - from the artistic, to the techie do-it-yourself dad, and everywhere in between.

For the music loving Beach & BBQ Party Dad: Soundmatters foxL v2 Bluetooth
Soundmatters foxL v2 portable bluetooth speaker is an awesome sounding tiny hi-fi portable Bluetooth speaker for iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, Android or other Bluetooth devices. Created by former NASA engineer/audio legend Dr. Godehard Guenther, Soundmatters foxLv2 Bluetooth is the first pocket-sized wireless speaker that audio purists will love. Dads can take the tiny foxL with them in their bag wherever they go – and dads will love showing off this high-tech device at the beach or BBQ.

Pricing: $199
Website: www.soundmatters.com
Available at: www.soundmatters.com & online retailers, including Hammacher Schlemmer, Sharper Image, Amazon.com and moreRead more

Give Dad the Gift of Multi-Room Music with the Sonos S5


  Sonos ZonePlayer S5

Father's Day is Sunday. Are you still looking for that perfect gift? Music loving, tech-savvy dads will appreciate the Sonos S5 Music System.

The Sonos S5 is a wireless music system which dad can control in any room of his house with his Android phone, iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch using the free Sonos Controller app. He can search for songs, radio stations, and control the volume of the system; listen to his iTunes library and online streaming services such as Pandora and Rhapsody; or browse and listen to more than 100,000 Internet radio stations.

Priced at $399, the S5 features a 5-driver speaker system with two tweeters, two mid-range drivers and a built-in single woofer – each individually powered by a digital amplifier. Analog audio inputs are included, allowing dad to connect to an external audio source (such as an iPod, CD player, TV, DVD, radio) and play music on all S5's (or other ZonePlayers) in the system.Read more

Leica Cameras: Picture Perfect Gifts for Dads and Grads


 Leica V-Lux 2

If you haven't already, it's time once again to think about Father's Day and Commencement Season. Whether rewarding a Grad's diligence or lauding a Dad's devotion, the Leica Camera portfolio offers picture perfect gifts that Dads and Grads are sure to love. Here are a few Leica cameras that will allow Dads and Grads to capture life's special moments:

Leica V-Lux 2
The V-Lux 2 integrates outstanding image quality and a high performance lens with a sleek and compact body. Equipped with a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 4.5 – 108 mm f/2.8 – 5.2 ASPH. 24-fold super-zoom lens, the V-Lux 2 offers an enormous range of focal lengths and captures everything from macro studies at short distances to distant objects and landscapes in breathtaking quality. Additional features such as a 3-inch rotating LCD display and a wide variety of video functions in 1080i-AVCHD Full HD guarantee that the V-Lux 2 is ideal for almost any photographic situation.

Why Dads Love It: If Dad is an ambitious travel or wildlife photographer, the V-Lux 2 is the perfect camera to capture all his adventures!

Why Grads Love it: The 1080i-AVCHD Full HD video feature allows Grads to easily make videos for sharing on Youtube or Facebook! Read more

Give Dad Something "Wicked" this Year


 Wicked Empire

Father's Day is coming up and some of us need a fun, simple gift to give dear-old-dad. A pair of earbuds or headphones makes for a perfect present for every kind of father! We've rounded up a variety of choices from Wicked Audio, one of our favorite companies offering top-notch earbuds and headphones at an affordable price.

These are available in over 10,000 retail outlets in 6 different countries so it will be easy to pick up a pair for your upcoming Father's Day festivities!

Wicked Audio: Wicked Empire
Punk-inspired, noise isolating earbuds cater to a multitude of personal styles

  • Top of the line earbuds feature external design themes for a unique and personalized appearance
  • Modern elements, such as skull and 8 ball figures, allow consumers to promote their individual fashion sense
  • High quality chrome finish offers a stylish look and gold-plated tip prevents damage and corrosion
  • Available in 5 trendy models: Maiden, Lucky, Knight, Bones and Ace
  • 10 mm Driver, 20-20,000 Hz Frequency, 1.2 Meter Cord
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The Best and Worst Things to Buy in June


 money in wallet

June has more daylight hours than any other month, which means you have more time to shop. But don't get duped into buying things at a higher price.

Arm yourself with this list of the best and worst things to buy in June from dealnews.com editor Beth Pinsker and you'll be sitting pretty.

Father's Day
The National Retail Federation says that this year's spending will be the highest in eight years. There are a few bargains to be had, mostly on tools. So if your patriarch is a fix-it guy, you can count on sales at Lowe's, Sears, Home Depot, Wal-Mart and even Meritline.

Adventure
June is a month when people start to think about visiting nature, and the National Parks have been making it easy by giving out free admission passes.

Movie Tickets
With Memorial Day comes the release of the first wave of summer movies. Be on the lookout for movie theater ticket deals from Regal, AMC, Fandango, and Groupon. Read more

Samsung's High Tech Gifts for Dad this Father's Day


 Samsung LED 8000 Series

Looking for a high tech treat for dad this Father's Day? If he's the type of guy who knows more about the universal remote than anyone in the family, Samsung offers a variety of home entertainment options for him.

Featuring the latest in slim and sleek design features, Samsung's LED D8000 TV and BD-D7500 Blu-ray player add cutting edge style to any living room. Plus, whether he's a music buff, movie addict, or sports fanatic, they're fully customizable with hundreds of downloadable apps to fit his passions.

Samsung LED D8000 TV

  • New ultra-slim bezel design increases screen size for a more immersive viewing experience
  • Samsung's Smart Hub with hundreds of Samsung Apps to choose from
  • 2D & 3D in full HD 1080p, 240 Hz refresh rate
  • Ultra Clear Panel and Micro Dimming Plus technologies provide the richest, most realistic pictures with deep blacks and pure whites
  • 55" LED D8000 – $3,599.99 | 46" LED D8000 – $2,799.99
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PlayStation Network Gives Dad a Free Weekend of MLB.TV


 Free Weekend of MLB.TV

Dads and baseball fans, pay attention! PlayStation Network is giving all PlayStation 3 owners a free weekend of MLB.TV for Father's Day. Beginning today through Sunday, June 20, 2010, anyone with the MLB.TV app on their PlayStation 3 system can stream all the live Major League Baseball games for free. You can even catch up on past games! Now tell me, what baseball loving dad wouldn't want to spend his weekend kicked back, watching all the free MLB games he can get?

Don't have the MLB.TV app? Go to the "Media" category in the PlayStation Store to download the free MLB.TV app. PlayStation is (of course) hoping that you'll love this free weekend enough to subscribe to MLB.TV so you won't miss out on the remaining 2010 MLB Season.

T-Mobile to Offer Free Phones One Day Only


 T-Mobile HTC HD2

T-Mobile this week announced that for one day only – Saturday, June 19 – every phone in every T-Mobile store is free. Starting at 8 a.m., go to a T-Mobile retail store and switch to any family plan, or add a new line to an existing family plan, and walk out of the store with a new phone for every new line with a two-year agreement.

No phones are excluded from the promotion. Over 30 devices are offered, including the new myTouch 3G Slide, HTC HD2, and Garminfone. Additional phones are available from Motorola, Nokia, RIM, Samsung, SonyEricsson, and Sharp. All phones will be available while supplies last, so you better arrive early to get the phone you want!

T-Mobile's free phones promotion is one day only, June 19, 2010 in every T-Mobile store across the country. For additional promotion details and a list of participating stores, visit www.t-mobile.com/celebratefamilies.

TiVo Premiere Gives Dad Netflix, Internet Radio and More


 TiVo Premiere

Father's Day is this Sunday. Are you still looking for the perfect gift for dad? Consider the latest from TiVo. The TiVo Premiere is not just a DVR, it replaces his cable box and lets him do much more than record his favorite television programs.

With TiVo Premiere (and a broadband connection) dad can download a movie from Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, Blockbuster On Demand, or even watch YouTube videos. TiVo Premiere also acts as a digital picture frame, allowing him to share photos and home videos. All he has to do is visit One True Media, Photobucket or Picasa, create his digital photo or video montage, and then show it off on his big screen TV. But that's not all. Dad can also listen to Internet radio through Rhapsody or Live365, and soon he can listen to Pandora too!

TiVo Premiere can hold more than 45 hours of HD programming or up to 400 hours of standard-definition content, so dad never has to worry about missing his favorite progream again. He can even schedule recordings on-the-go with online and mobile scheduling. Read more

Give Dad the Gift of Reading


 Kindle DX

Just as they offered for Mother's Day, Amazon.com has announced a free shipping offer for Kindle, just in time for Father's Day. Customers who order a Kindle or Kindle DX anytime before 4:30 pm PDT on June 17 will receive free shipping within the continental United States for delivery on or before June 19. Kindle sells for $259.

"Kindle is a great gift choice for Dads and we're thrilled to help make it even easier for customers to give the perfect gift," said Jay Marine, director, Amazon Kindle. "Kindle weighs just 10.2 ounces, has a crisp electronic ink display that makes it easy to read whether indoors or in bright sunlight, and comes with free 3G wireless access to a vast selection of over 600,000 titles."

Kindle and Kindle DX are available with immediate free expedited shipping for $259 and $489 respectively at www.amazon.com/kindle.

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