7 Holiday Gift Ideas For Your Father

The holidays are just around the corner, which means it's time to start shopping for loved ones. Instead of getting your dad another tie to add to his pile, why not get him something more unique?
We’ve curated some useful tech gifts and gadgets for the man who deserves them most. Whether your dad loves camping or a great glass of wine, we’ve got you covered.

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Your old man showed you the wonders of the world — the least you can do is return the favor. Check out our gallery above for some ideas to get started.

1. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-QX10

Sure, Dad can take quick snaps on his smartphone, but now you can add quality to that convenience. Sony’s attachable lens turns a smartphone into a 10x-zoom camera, and it's easily detachable so Dad can take it wherever he goes.
The lens syncs with his smartphone so that he can still edit and share photos as he would with any other photo he takes with his phone.
Price: $249.99

2. Philips Norelco Beardtrimmer Series 9000

Just because your old man is getting older, it doesn’t mean his beard game has to be any less precise. This beard trimmer will give him a close cut by projecting a laser guide onto his face, making for a chiseled shave. The trimmer also has customizable settings, such as desired length, and is completely water resistant.
Price: $99
 

 

 

 

3. OCDock

This little dock will clear up clutter and make Dad’s life much simpler. The dock has an ultra-thin iPhone cable that lies flat under an iMac, minimizing the amount of wires on his desk. The OCDock will charge naked iPhones as well as phones in cases.
Better yet, the OCDock syncs your dad's phone with his iMac so that hr can accept calls or text via his computer.
Price: $79

 

 

 

4. Qlocktwo W

Don’t make anything more complicated than it needs to be. Qlocktwo W from German company Biegert & Funk will give your dad the literal time in words. The watch, like the company’s similarly designed clocks, lights up with words, spelling out the time with a touch of a button. Hours and five-minute increments are illuminated, and one of four points at the bottom of the face tell the exact time.
Price: $770 - $880

5. Corkcicle ONE

Next time Dad pours one out, make it a well-chilled one. The Corkcicle ONE chills a bottle of wine while aerating it. The thin rod inserts into a wine bottle and a freezing gel keeps whites chilled for up to an hour and cools down room-temperature reds in a matter of minutes.
Price: $49.95

6. Nomad 7 Solar Panel

If Dad’s an outdoorsy type, get him this solar panel that will charge his devices anywhere using the power of the sun -- even when it’s cloudy. He can strap these panels on his back and charge his digital items on the go, or lay them out in the sun when he's taking a break on a hike.
Along with Goal Zero’s chargers, the Nomad 7 Solar Panel directly charges most USB devices, including most phones and MP3 players.
Price: $79.99
 

 

 

 

7. Motorized Grill Brush

Prep your dad for his next big summer BBQ. This motorized grill brush also comes with steam cleaning power, so it can cut your dad a break after he's finished cooking. Not only will the heavy-duty motor power easily clear off grease, but the steam will also soften up grime and buildup for an easy cleanup.
Price: $29.99
 

 

 

8. NES Controller Case for iPhone 5

Make your dad feel young(er) again with this retro phone case. The buttons may not be real, but the memories sure will be.
Price: $34.99

 

 

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