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It's good to be the king. Apple's first tablet set a high standard, and probably sits tip-top of your dad's wish list. Weighing 1.5 pounds and sporting a 9.7-inch, 1024 x 768-pixel multitouch display, the iPad is made for on-the-go entertainment and (light) productivity. Of course, Apple offers a compelling selection of iPad-specific apps, including top-notch games. Dad can download books from the iBookstore, organize photos with the built-in Photos app, and keep track of schedules with the Calendar and Contacts features. The iPad also offers Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity.
If it's anytime, anywhere web access he needs, spring for the iPad Wi-Fi + 3G. For $130 more, they'll enjoy 3G access with a data plan from AT&T or Verizon Wireless. Verizon's version requires a separate MiFi mobile hotspot, but you can use it to connect your iPad, laptop, and up to three other devices at the same time.
Price: $499.00 | Read Review
Kodak's latest take on the pocket camcorder craze is the PlayTouch, which features a 3-inch touchscreen that will let Pop view clips and change settings with the swipe of a finger. He can also trim footage right on the device, as well as extract still images from videos. Along with capturing full 1080p HD video, the PlayTouch is web-friendly, letting him share clips on Facebook, Flickr, or YouTube with the touch of a button. The camcorder records videos and 5-MP stills to SD/SDHC memory cards. To better see the 3-inch touchscreen and tweak videos on the spot, the PlayTouch's LCD screen has an anti-glare shield.
Price: $199.00 | Read Review
Another year brings another installment of this much-loved football franchise. This version (for PC and all consoles) offers much more than just a roster update; Online Team Play mode allows up to three players per team to achieve victory, and the new GameFlow option automates plays so you can complete a game in just 30 minutes.
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At press time, this was the largest LED LCD 3D HDTV available so it's perfect for the family room, or, ahem, the household man-cave. It comes with two pairs of 3D glasses, and like all top-of-the-line 3D sets, Samsung's 8,000-series models are web-ready (you need a Wi-Fi dongle) and also support Skype video calling with a separate camera/mic array.
Lowest Price: $2,949.00
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