Improve Dad's Comfort And Fun
With Father's Day just around the corner, The Early Show enlisted the help of Best Magazine's senior editor David Gregg. He talked about the following gift ideas for dad.
Braun Pocket Shaver Twist Plus 370
Perfect for when Dad needs a quick afternoon touch-up or when you do not want to worry about power adapters when traveling internationally. Includes 2 AA batteries.
Cost: $14.99
Available at: www.braun.com
Senario Texas Hold 'Em TV Poker
Play poker in front of your TV with up to five of your closest real friends, without cards or poker chips. The cards are always shuffled electronically. The video system displays hole cards privately on each LCD screen handset so you can bluff and read your opponents. The fast 16-bit microprocessor keeps the game action fast and accurate while the tournament sound effects add excitement.
Cost: $49.95
Available at: www.senario.com
InVoca Hands-Free Voice-Activated Remote Control
This voice-command remote operates all your video equipment at the sound of your voice. No batteries required; re-chargeable cradle ensures the remote is always on. Easy set-up process lets you program up to 54 commands. Recognizes up to four voices and even remembers your favorite stations.
Cost: $50
Available at: www.invoca.com
Black & Decker Electromate 400
The cordless, portable AC/DC Power Supply/Electromate 400 offers 450 amps of instant starting power, 400 watts of portable power supply, and a built-in inflator perfect for inflating vehicle tires and sports equipment. Use the 12-volt DC and 120 volt AC outlets to power your cell phone, laptop, video game console, TV/DVD, small household appliances and more. It's also a safe and easy way to jump-start your car, truck or boat battery.
Cost: $99.
Available at: www.blackanddecker.com
Gateway 6GB MP3 Photo Jukebox
It is an MP3 player with a more powerful (8-10 hours of playtime on a single charge), removable and re-chargeable battery. It has 6 Gig of storage (1,500 MP3 songs) and allows the user to store and view up to 2,000 digital photos on its 1.6" color display.
Cost: $250
Available at: www.gateway.com
DCR-DVD7 Handycam Camcorder
It features Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround recording; DVD+RW/-RW/-R compatibility, 2.5-inch Hybrid Touch Panel LCD Screen; advanced HAD CCD; super Steadyshot Image Stabilization and the NightShot Infrared System. DVD recordings can be played back using most current home DVD players and PC drives, as well as later releases of PlayStation 2 videogame consoles.
Cost: $674.99 (after $25 mail in rebate).
Available at: www.sony.com
CAL SPAS "The Superman Spa" Model H-901
This outdoor spa has a large foot to ensure ample personal legroom for two persons; a cool-down bench serves as extra arm rests; and two Pillowsage Headrests deliver a Shiatsu-like pressure massage to head and neck muscles as you tilt back and star gaze. A total of 25 jets are powered by a GE Dually 110 pump, which can be conveniently plugged into your household electrical outlet (eliminating the need for specialty wiring)
Cost: MSRP $3,879.
Available at: www.calspas.com