Gift Guide for the Gadget Dad

[jsimenhoff]

These high-tech gadgets are sure to please any hyperconnected gadget dad. The gadget-obsessed dad wants something that will brighten up his day and the home. While many would spring for a Wi-Fi-enabled golf club, you won't find any of those typical gadgets on our holiday gift list. Be the favorite this holiday season with our Community suggestions for gadget-dad gifts.



Roku Premiere+ - $98
These high-tech gadgets are sure to please any hyperconnected gadget dad. The gadget-obsessed dad wants something that will brighten up his day and the home. While many would spring for a Wi-Fi-enabled golf club, you won't find any of those typical gadgets on our holiday gift list. Be the favorite this holiday season with our Community suggestions for gadget-dad gifts.


Peachtree Audio DEEPBLUE2 Bluetooth Powered Speaker - $349
It's hard not to enjoy the sound and features offered by the Peachtree Audio Deepblue2 Bluetooth Powered Speaker. It's not only easy to use, but with a five-driver system, including two 1-inch soft-dome tweeters, two 3-inch midrange drivers and a 6-inch bass driver, this very portable speaker has a gorgeous, deep sound as well.


Amazon Kindle Paperwhite - $119.99
Bring Dad into the 21st century with the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite. With a six inch high-resolution 300ppi display, and adjustable built-in light, the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is essential for serious readers who want to take their entire library with them.


Fitbit Charge 2 - $148.95
Give dad the gift of data with the Fitbit Charge 2 fitness tracker. Dad can now track how he improves over time and use the connected GPS to see real-time stats like pace and distance during his exercise. The Fitbit Charge 2 even has guided breathing sessions, so dad never has to lose his temper again!


Echo Spot - $129.99
Echo Spot is a hands-free, voice-controlled device that uses Alexa to play music, control smart home devices, make calls, send and receive messages, provide information, read the news, set alarms, read audiobooks from Audible, control Amazon Video on Fire TV and more. Dad can use far-field voice recognition to watch video flash briefings, see music lyrics, weather forecasts, to-do and shopping lists, browse and listen to Audible audiobooks, and more. All features are hands-free — just ask. The options are nearly limitless for Tech Dad.

We’ve shown you ours, now show us yours!

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Post your best recommendations for a gift for this archetype, with each recommended item as a separate response to this forum thread. Every response counts as a single entry to win a $25 Amazon gift card for this archetype. Please be sure to include the name of the gift item with link, why the archetype would like it, an image (if available), and how much it costs.

Before posting, please review the thread for potential duplicates (which won’t count!) and to check proper formatting. The Community Gift Guide 2017 Entries must be posted by November 13th, 2017 to qualify for entry. Good luck, and we’re looking forward to seeing all the awesome recommendations!

 

[Below0]

I feel that any father would need a good tool kit, and that counts for bathrooms too. I was gifted a subscription some time back, would highly recommend.

Dollar Shave Club - $9/month

 

[Guest]

One of these was gifted for an uncle of mine, and he actually uses them!!

Waterproof note book: $7.99 - https/www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AS5I0ZS

 

[jafreitag]

https/www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01HPI5AM2/ref=zg_bs_7072563011_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JBTE809EQMKTYHAAM7WW

 

[alexoiu]

A Bluetooth receiver for answering calls or listening music in your car. It can also be used as a mp3 player, or memory card.
https/www.amazon.com/Qicai-Bluetooth-Receiver-Hands-free-Microphone/dp/B075DFSLSV/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1510677968&sr=8-12&keywords=Qicai+H