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Tech Gifts Ideas for Your Dad

Dads love toys BIG and small, and Verizon Wireless is your perfect one-stop-shop for the smart dad, the grill-master, the entertainer and the kid-at-heart. This week, I had the chance to talk with Verizon’s Consumer Data Consultant for Central Texas  James “Husky” Searles.

The Samsung Family
· Samsung Galaxy S4 – Capture photos with the new, innovative 13 megapixel camera. Dad’s friends will have to believe his hole-in-one accomplishment by looking at photos on the smartphone’s 5-inch full HD display screen.
· Samsung Galaxy Note II – The S Pen gives Dad the ability to sketch and take notes on the smartphone’s 5.5- inch HD display screen. Dad will never forget his great ideas and you’ll never have to hear “Write this down for me”.
· Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 – Want to help your dad improve his work-life balance? The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 works for both business and leisure. With the 4 G LTE network, his tablet can access documents from his email and stream his favorite team’s game.
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· iGrill – This app-enabled wireless Bluetooth meat thermometer runs on Apple and Android devices and is a must-have for grilling season. The 200 foot range eliminates the need for Dad to stand by the grill gives him the opportunity to mingle with guests and cheer on his favorite baseball team. He can also set the desired temperature using his smartphone and get an alert once the temperature is achieved.

Entertainment Technology
· Belkin’s @TV Plus – Dad will never miss his favorite TV show or spots game with thi accessory as gives user the capacity to watch live and recorded programs anywhere on a tablet, smartphone or laptop that can access Wi-Fi or a 3G/4G wireless network.
· Logitech UE Mobile Boombox – This portable Bluetooth speaker will give dad the ability to wirelessly stream music from their handheld device. Its compact, easy-to-carry size makes the Mobile Boombox the perfect companion for outdoor activities, like camping. It also offers exceptional audio clarity and a rechargeable battery that can handle the longest playlists.
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· Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 – Dad can soar above the city with this quadricopter and control its movement with his smartphone or tablet. The AR.Drone 2.0 captures aerial footage that’s shareable on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other social media networks.

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