Tech gifts to buy for Father's Day
NEW YORK (WABC) -- Are you still trying to figure out what to get your husband or Dad for Father's Day?
Our Michelle Charlesworth joined Tech Lifestyle expert Andrea Smith in our studios to discuss the best gadgets to buy for Father's Day. You can follow her at @AndreaSmith.
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HERE'S SMITH'S LIST OF MUST-HAVE GIFTS:
Microsoft Surface 3
The Surface 3 is a tablet that does double duty as a portable laptop when combined with the (extra) Surface 3 Type Cover. It's thin and light and gets about 10 hours of battery life. It runs all Windows programs, has USB ports, a headphone jack and micro USB ports. Detach the keyboard and you've got a 10.8-inch high res tablet for kicking back and watching videos or reading the news.
Price starts at $499
https://www.microsoft.com/surface/en-us/products/surface-3
LG G4 Smartphone
This new flagship phone from LG has even iPhone lovers taking a second look. LG's G4 phone, is a sleek 5.5-inch phone with a quad HD display running on Android 5.1. The phone has a removable battery and an impressive camera.
Its defining feature is a smart-looking hand-stitched leather back cover, available in a variety of colors. Whichever carrier Dad uses, there's a deal through Father's Day for an extra battery and storage.
T-Mobile is offering five times more memory and if Dad is a world traveler, make sure to check out T-Mo's Simple Global Feature which includes unlimited data and texting to the US.
http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/g4/battery?cmpid=lgg4promo.comURL
https://lgg4t-mobilepromo.smsrebates.com/LGG4Promo/Default.aspx
Sengled Pulse Bulbs
The Sengled Pulse Bluetooth bulb is a simple way to get great-sounding music in any room of the house. It's an LED light bulb with integrated JBL Bluetooth speakers. They're super easy to install, just replace the bulb in any standard E26 socket and connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth. Use the Pulse app to control the music and dim the light. The Pulse Solo is $59.99 or pick up a master and satellite set of two dimmable bulbs for $169.
http://www.sengled.com/product/pulse-solo
MyCharge HubPlus
Never run out battery again. The myCharge HubPlus portable charger has built-in Lightning and Micro USB cables for charging devices on the go. Dad can charge up his tablet and phone at the same time - there's plenty of power. And when it comes time to charge up the charger, a built-in wall prong makes it quick and easy to power up the 6,000 mAh battery for the next trip. It's small, fits easily into a bag or backpack and is a life-saver for staying connected on the go.
$99
http://shop.mycharge.com/products/hubplus-1
Knomo Bude Backpack
Dads don't always carry briefcases anymore because their stuff is smaller and more mobile. Laptop-toting dads will appreciate the look and comfort of Knomo Bag's Bude Backpack, made of a lightweight canvas that's both dirt and water resistant - perfect for the city. There's a padded compartment inside that protects up to a 15-inch laptop and a tablet, and lots of compartments for keeping cables and gear organized.
$169
http://www.knomobags.com/usa/bude-backpack-black.html
Parrot Bebop Drone
What's more fun that flying a drone around the neighborhood or on the beach? Flying a drone that that has a built-in camera that captures 1080p video and can shoot 14mp stills. The Parrot Bebop Drone is made of impact-resistant foam, and is lightweight enough for you to take anywhere. No worries about the learning curve; the propellers stop automatically on impact and if the drone gets too far away from you, a GPS function lets you call the drone back home.
$499
http://www.parrot.com/products/bebop-drone/
