Five Hot Gadget Gifts Your Dad Will Love.

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Getting your dad a gadget gift he will love can have him raising his eyebrows in surprised approval or overwhelmed by the intricate technology. Knowing what he will embrace will go a long way as well as avoid annoying return procedures. Below are 5 hot gadget gifts your dad will love whether he is a technophile or just trying to figure out how to use a cell phone.

iPhone 4S vs. Droid 

These two cell phones are almost head to head in what they offer however the iPhone still comes in as the easiest to use. If your dad is still walking around with a retro flip phone see how he will fare with the iPhone. Get it setup beforehand and download some appropriate apps such as: GolfCard, iHandy Carpenter, GasCubby or even iTunes filled with a few of his favorites. Plus, the Siri voice activation is top notch. The Droid series may do well with more gadget geek dads that can handle some intricate interface use.

Find the Car 

Dads are notorious for forgetting where their car is parked or how to get back to the hotel because they will not ask for directions. This BackTrack homing GPS gadget by Hammecher Schlemmer fits on any keychain and easily locks into a nearby satellite signal, even in cities or canyons. Simply press the button when you leave your location and it will direct your route back when you press another button on your return trip. He will be thanking you for it from mall parking lots and trips out of town.

iPad2

This tablet surpasses so many other devices it will virtually transform how your father approaches the electronic world. Rather than struggle with small print newspapers your dad can adjust the font, light and direction of his favorite periodicals. Add a stand-up cover and he will be following a YouTube video propped up on his workbench to fix the item he lost the manual for. The possibilities are endless.

Health Helper

The FitBit Ultra wellness monitor can be just the thing to catapult your dad out of his recliner and into a health program that is fun and informative. This device tracks step activity, measures your sleep and also tracks stair climbing to name a few. Each real time log shows goals met or missed which are easy to follow and adjust.

LP to CD Recorder System

If your dad has a room full of stacked up vinyl with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Beethoven or even dusty Grateful Dead albums this is the perfect opportunity to offer him a project of easily transferring them to CD's. Include some high end blank CD's to get him started.

    Other great gadgets include the Power Squid cord organizer, Flying Alarm Clock and the voice activated BlueAnt S4 hands-free cell phone communicator. Any gadgets you feel may take time to activate, set them up beforehand and put them back in the box. Dad will appreciate it.