{"id":2988,"date":"2011-06-10T10:27:50","date_gmt":"2011-06-10T03:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=2988"},"modified":"2011-06-10T10:27:51","modified_gmt":"2011-06-10T03:27:51","slug":"dads-grads-cool-do-dads-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/dads-grads-cool-do-dads-2011\/","title":{"rendered":"Dads, Grads, & Cool Do-Dad’s 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Lori Cunningham<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Grad's<\/p>\n

It’s June already! \u00a0That means graduating students are congratulated and Dads are celebrated. \u00a0A busy month indeed. \u00a0Looking for unique gift \u00a0ideas to get the Grad or Dad in your life, that s\/he is unlikely to already have? \u00a0I scoured the Consumer Electronics Show (CES)<\/a> floor to find the best bets for Dads and Grads at varying price points…<\/p>\n

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\"Tablet<\/p>\n

Spiderpodium<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now this is just plain cool. \u00a0The Breffo\u00a0Spiderpodium is a “lifestyle accessory” that gives you an extra hand in holding\u00a0your phone, small camera, or small camcorder…or really, anything else for that matter. \u00a0Made of a lightweight and flexible material, the Spiderpodium works great for standing upright on a desk, attaching to your cars vents for GPS navigation, attaching to a bicycle or stroller, holding a video camera to a fence to film your kid’s baseball game, and more.<\/p>\n

\"Use<\/p>\n

The Spiderpodium Tablet offers even more flexibility with its larger size. \u00a0The Spiderpodium Tablet holds large and small tablets easily, offering the height of customization options. \u00a0Besides offering the ability to stand your tablet upright on your desk or next to your bed, attach your tablet to your car’s headrest to entertain the kids on long rides. \u00a0Use it on the kitchen counter to make new recipes. \u00a0Try it on the workbench to guide Dad through DIY projects.<\/p>\n

The Spiderpodium can\u00a0be bent and reused numerous times without worry of wear. \u00a0It can be spread out completely flat for easy travel. \u00a0The Spiderpodium Tablet sells online at Breffo for $34.99 plus shipping (($5.23 to CA) and Spiderpodium, for phones and small cameras sells for $19.95 \u00a0plus shipping ($3.95 to CA).<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

TRTL BOT <\/span>STAND 4<\/span><\/h2>\n

For those iPhone Grads and Dads who prefer “green” gifts, the TRTL BOT STAND 4\u00a0iPhone 4 case is the perfect accessory\u00a0for their phones. \u00a0Made of at least one recycled plastic water bottle, the TRTL BOT STAND 4\u00a0offers a lightweight case with built-in stand. \u00a0The built-in stands offers much versatility as you can prop it up to watch movies, use FaceTime with others, or as a tripod to take self-portraits.<\/p>\n

If the built-in stand isn’t your Grad’s or Dad’s thing, TRTL BOT also sells the Minimalist 4 for iPhone 4 which holds 1-3 ID\/credit cards along with the phone. \u00a0For guys who don’t like to have much in their pockets, the Minimalist 4 is the way to go.<\/p>\n

The TRTL STAND 4 and the Minimalist 4 is available in black, white, grass green, pink and sky blue for $29.95 at\u00a0www.trtlbot.com<\/a>. \u00a0Minimalist 3G\/3GS versions are also available in black and white for $24.99.<\/p>\n

\"iGrill<\/p>\n

iGrill<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"iGrill<\/a>The iGrill is a cool device for the grill that allows\u00a0you to “enjoy time with family and friends without compromising the quality of your cuisine!* No more burnt burgers or blood red steaks, the iGrill will help your favorite grillmaster grill meat to perfection without stress or worry. \u00a0The iGrill works with the iPhone\/iPad\/iTouch via Bluetooth to alert the cook when the meat has reached the proper temperature. \u00a0The iGrill app for Android\u00a0will come out sometime later this year. \u00a0The cook can be up to 200 feet away and still be notified when the meat is ready. \u00a0However, the iGrill can’t turn the meat for you, so you still need to turn the meat to ensure it is cooked thoroughly. \u00a0The iGrill comes with the iGrill module and one meat thermometer. \u00a0The iGrill supports one additional meat thermometer when cooking steaks or meats for different states of doneness. \u00a0For a demonstration to see how it works, click on this video<\/a> link.<\/p>\n

The iGrill can be purchased online at iGrill.com in either white or black for $99.99. \u00a0If you prefer a second probe, the set can be purchased for $114.99.<\/p>\n

\"Keeps<\/p>\n

DRY CASE <\/span><\/h2>\n

For the Grad or Dad who loves the water, the DRY CASE waterproof vacuum seal case is the perfect accessory for their phone, camera, or mp3 player. \u00a0DRY CASE is the only vacuum-sealed waterproof case on the market. \u00a0It allows you to see images on your gadgets with crystal clarity while at the same time enabling touchscreen functionality.<\/p>\n

Now you can take your phone or camera with you in the water (waterproof up to 100 ft.) while you swim,\u00a0snorkel, jet ski, kayak, surf, sail, or even run in the water.<\/p>\n

\"Can<\/p>\n

Matched with its accessory, DRY BUDS, you can even hear your tunes while swimming or any other favored water sport. \u00a0The DRY CASE is ideal for the beach or pool, when you’re around water and sand but don’t want your gadgets to ruin. \u00a0The\u00a0DRY CASE comes with an\u00a0adjustable, buoyant\u00a0armband\u00a0to keep your gadgets closeby. \u00a0For those with tablets, DRY CASE just introduced last month their new iPad DRY CASE which securely protects iPads, tablets, and eReaders.<\/p>\n

I tested the DRY CASE and DRY BUDS, and it really works. \u00a0I could easily scroll through the screens of my phone, look at pictures, take pictures, and hear my music and videos. \u00a0The DRY CASE sells online at drycase.com<\/a> for $39.99, the DRY CASE iPad for $59.99, and the DRY BUDS for $29.99.<\/p>\n

For more great ideas, see the WellConnectedMom.com’s top products from last year: Grads, Dads, and Cool Do-Dads 2010<\/a>. \u00a0What will you be giving the special Grad or Dad this year?<\/p>\n

During CES, I was supplied with a TRTL BOT 4, Spiderpodium, a DRY CASE, and DRY BUDS after requesting them for my Grads, Dads, and Cool Do-Dad’s article. \u00a0I was given these items in exchange for my honest review.<\/p>\n

* http:\/\/www.igrillinc.com\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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