Father's Day Gadgets

Tuesday, 15 June 2010 12:00

It’s the same routine every June. You want to get dad that perfect gift, one he’ll use and one that shows how much you truly appreciate all he’s done for you, but you just can’t put your finger on what that gift may be. Well, look no further. We’ve got the gadget for every type of dad that will leave you smelling like the roses Mom loved last month.

By Jennette Holzworth

MagnoGrip
Dads can get pretty busy crossing items off the Honey-Do List, so give him an extra hand, without having to lift a finger. The MagnoGrip is a magnetized wrist cuff guaranteed to hold nails, screws, drill bits and other tools so he can get those projects done without bothering you for help.
$15, thinkgeek.com

Head Spa
Get dad to relax this Father’s Day with the soothe yourself Head Spa by Aroa Marketing. This sci-fi looking crown claims to alleviate stress and tension by increasing blood circulation. It also can relieve migraine pain, which may come in handy when you show him last semester’s grades.
$50, findgift.com

Post-A-Note Pen
For the busy professional dad, keeping track of appointments and that long to-do list can be quite a feat. But the Post-A-Note-Pen combines his two most valuable assets into one ‘handy’ device. The pen comes with a build-in cartridge filled with yellow Post-it inspired notes, so dad can remember to pay your tuition, replenish your meal plan and pay your credit card bill next month.
$29, geekalerts.com

TV Hat
For the tech-savvy dad who has games to catch and movies to watch while he’s enjoying the great outdoors, the TV Hat offers the movie theater experience everywhere dad goes. With an extra long visor and black-out curtains, dad can slide his iPhone, iPod or most MP3 players into the interior pouch and watch what he wants on the magnification screen.
$30, thingsyouneverknew.com

Pizza Boss 3000
Just because dad likes to cook doesn’t mean he doesn’t like to add a manly flare to his creations. The Pizza Boss 3000 is a hand-saw pizza cutter made from engineering-grade plastics and a stainless steel blade. It even has a removable shield for easy clean-up.
$30, perpetualkid.com

Frozen Smiles Ice Tray
There are few things dads fear more than becoming their father, and losing teeth like Grandpa doesn’t top his chart. Frozen Smiles Ice Tray makes denture-shaped ice cubes, so you can give dad that glimpse into the future he’s been dreading when you bring him his favorite beverage this Father’s Day with teeth staring back at him.
$6, amazon.com