Dads, Grads, & Cool Do-Dad’s 2014

Is it June already?  We all know June is dedicated to Dads and Grads everywhere!  Trying to figure out what to get Dad or any grads in your life for Father’s Day and Graduation?  We’ve compiled a list of suggestions we think you’ll find well, rather innovative.  Read through them and give us your comments on what you think… or even what you recommend!

SOL Republics’ Master Tracks

Dad or grad would appreciate SOL Republic’s headphones.  Watch movies on your phone or tablet or listen to music cushioned inside these very comfortable earphones which deliver superior sound.  Great for home, car travel and air travel.   We have tested the quality of SOL Republic headphones and the sound is phenomenal.  We also like the way the headphones are crafted, they include a slider feature, which works great for larger or smaller heads.

SOL Republic’s Air headphones sell for $114.99 at Amazon.

Bactrack Breathalyzer

The Backtrac Breathalyzer is one of those tools you don’t need to often, but when you have it, it can help make clear the difference between life and death.  Hanging out at a club…or even someone’s apartment/house can be fun, but all to often we do not realize how the alcohol we consumed affects our capacity to react.  The Backtrac Breathalyzer can tell you in seconds, simply by breathing into its funnel.  Not only will it tell you your alcohol score (compared against the legal driving limit), but it will tell you extra information about your ability to concentrate, walk, etc.

Backtrac links up with your phone via Bluetooth to give you your score and an education you hopefully won’t forget.

The BacTrack Breathalyzer sells for $149.99 at the Bactrack website.

iGrill Mini

The iGrill Mini sells at Amazon for $39.99 plus free shipping.

Kindle Fire HDX

The Kindle Fire HDX sells for $339 plus free shipping through Amazon.

 

Philips WeCall Conference Speaker

Think it’s a little unusual to give a conference speaker to your Dad or Grad?  Here’s why it’s a good idea.  Wouldn’t be easier to turn set your cellphone down and speak to someone hands free?  Yes, you can do that with your phone’s built-in speaker phone, but it’s limited at what it can do.  Your phone is built with one microphone and it’s not  very directional.  So as you move about your room, you become harder to hear.  With the Philips WeCall, it can pick up your voice from 15 feet away and with its 4 microphones, it can pick up voices from 360 degrees around.  Connecting to your phone via Bluetooth and its rechargeable battery lasting up to 8 hours, the Philips WeCall is handy little device.  And it’s perfect for picking up voices in a conference room or all your family on a conference call.

 

The Philips WeCall retails for $149.99 at Amazon.

 

 

Well Done Dads & Grads!

Congratulations to all the graduates out there…job well done!  And congratulations parents for all of the extra effort you gave to help your kids be successful.  Before you were a parent, you probably never thought you’d be going “back to school” again through your children!

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads (biologically or not).  You play an important role in the family and have more of an impact than you’ll ever know.  Enjoy your day!

 

 

 

* We were given each of these products to test out during the year.  We have personally tested each gadget.  All opinions are our own.