{"id":983,"date":"2010-06-03T21:43:50","date_gmt":"2010-06-04T04:43:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=983"},"modified":"2010-06-03T21:43:50","modified_gmt":"2010-06-04T04:43:50","slug":"dads-grads-cool-do-dads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/dads-grads-cool-do-dads\/","title":{"rendered":"Dads, Grads, & Cool Do-Dad's"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Lori Cunningham<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Father’s Day and Graduation Day\u00a0are just around the corner – where did this year go?\u00a0 If you’re looking for some cool unique gifts for Dad or your\u00a0special Grad, check out the WellConnectedMom’s sure bets:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Powermat<\/span><\/h2>\n

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I reviewed this great product earlier in the month.\u00a0 The Powermat has a sleek base with room for three wireless charging stations for your phone, camera, iPod, etc.\u00a0 Attach a Powermat receiver to your device (receivers available for\u00a0most phones), place it on the Powermat and your device(s) will be charged usually within 2 hours.\u00a0 Dads and Grads will love the convenience of simply placing their devices on the Powermat and charging up to three devices at one time – without having to plug in three separate cords into each device.\u00a0 It’s clean, simple, and fun.\u00a0 To read more about the Powermat and see it in action, see the How Many Gadgets Do You Plug In and Unplug<\/a> post.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

PSST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\u00a0 We’re giving away a Powermat + 3 Receivers!\u00a0 See the end of this post to learn how you can score one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n

SAMSUNG TL205 Camera<\/span><\/h2>\n

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What a fun camera this is!\u00a0 The Samsung DualView TL205 is a 12.4 megapixel camera with a 5x zoom lens, still and movie functions, smart face recognition, auto or manual scene displays3″ LCD display AND another 1.5″ front display.\u00a0 Now it’s easier than ever to take self-portraits with a LCD display right on the front of the camera!\u00a0 Dad or Grad will have great fun taking tons of great self-portrait shots like never before.\u00a0 You can even show a clown video with sound that plays on the front LCD to get a child or baby’s attention.\u00a0 Even if Dad is not much of a self-portrait taker, his kids will teach him really quick as this is a feature they won’t get enough of.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The SAMSUNG TL205 camera retails for $179.99.\u00a0 The TL205 camera is available at Target, Wal-Mart, Kmart, etc.\u00a0 For the nearest store\u00a0to find the TL205, click here<\/a>\u00a0and enter your zip code.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Amazon has the best price <\/a>at $159.00.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Black & Decker Stud Sensor<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"Black<\/a>The Black & Decker Stud Sensor <\/a>is the latest must have for any Dad — and Grad — whose life will be full of moving and hanging up pictures.\u00a0 This all-in-one tool helps you to find studs and stay clear of metal studs and live A\/C wires.\u00a0 In addition, the B&D Stud Sensor employs an auto-leveling sensor which projects a horizontal level laser line so you can ensure your pictures will hand straight and even on the wall.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The B&D Stud Sensor can be bought at Sears, K-mart, and Amazon.\u00a0 Amazon <\/a>is having a\u00a0great\u00a0special on the Stud Sensor, listing it\u00a0 for $38.49 – a large savings from the $90+ usual price.\u00a0 Plus they’re including Super Saver free Shipping.\u00a0<\/p>\n

BlackBerry Visor Mount Speakerphone VM-605<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Earlier this year I reviewed the BlackBerry Visor Mount Speakerphone VM-605<\/a>.\u00a0 As much has I liked the BlackBerry Speakerphone, my husband liked it even more.\u00a0 So I knew back\u00a0then that the speakerphone was destined for the WellConnectedMom.com’s Father’s Day gift list.\u00a0 The Visor Mount Speakerphone is very sleek looking, attaches to your car’s visor, and has great clarity.\u00a0 The Speakerphone can also act as a speaker for mp3’s on your Bluetooth enabled phone as well as amplify turn-by-turn directions from\u00a0Bluetooth enabled GPS devices.\u00a0 It worked well with AT&T Navigator from my HTC Tilt2 phone.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The best deal I found to purchase the BlackBerry Visor Mount Speakerphone VM-605 with free shipping is at Amazon.com <\/a>\u00a0for $60.45 with free Super Saver Shipping.\u00a0 This is a great deal, considering the list price is $99.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Oregon Scientific AW131 Grill Right Wireless Talking Oven\/Barbecue Thermometer<\/span><\/h2>\n

\"regon<\/a>Burnt meat and hovering over the grill or oven is a thing of the past thanks to Oregon Scientific’s AW131 Grill Right Wireless Talking Oven\/Barbeque thermometer<\/a>.\u00a0 We’ve all seen those BBQ long handle forks with a digital thermometer to test doneness.\u00a0 Those are nice but who wants to hover over a hot grill all day to ensure the perfect doneness for your meat?\u00a0 The Grill Right Thermometer is inserted in the steak, thick burger, chicken, turkey, pork, etc. and Dad or Grad carries around a wireless LCD screen remote which displays the current temperature of the meat.\u00a0 Chefs can choose the type of meat they are grilling on the LCD and indicate whether they prefer the meat to be rare, medium rare, medium, or well done.\u00a0 Now they can enjoy the game, talk with guests, or lounge in the pool until they are alerted that the meat is done.\u00a0 After the meat reaches the selected temperature, an audio alarm on the remote will alert the chef.\u00a0 The remote can relay doneness\u00a0info. up to 330 feet away!\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Oregon Scientific AW131 Grill Right Wireless Talking Oven\/Barbeque Thermometer is now on sale at Amazon.com <\/a>for $39.99 with free Super Saver Shipping – $20 less than list price.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sony Dash Personal Internet Viewer and Clock<\/span><\/h2>\n

While at C<\/a>\"Sony<\/a>ES 2010<\/a>, Sony introduced me to their new Wi-Fi Sony Dash, Sony’s solution to today’s modern clock.\u00a0 The Sony Dash is an\u00a0Internet enabled smart clock with more than 1000+ free apps including weather, traffic, movies, music, e-mail, social networking, recipes, fun screen savers, and more.\u00a0 Now there’s no need to go into your office to check traffic before you leave to work.\u00a0 Check your Dash next to your bed or in the family room, or in the kitchen.\u00a0 You can keep up with Twitter, Facebook, stream pictures and mp3’s, watch full length\u00a0TV shows & movies, catch up on the news, wake up to your favorite music and keep track of the time straight from the 7″ Sony Dash screen.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0To see the Sony Dash in action, watch the video found on YouTube.com:<\/p>\n

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The Sony Personal Internet Viewer and Clock retails for $199 at Amazon.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

All of these are great unique gifts your Grad or Dad will love.\u00a0 I actually could use each of these items on the list.\u00a0 You know what they say – give a gift you’d like yourself!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

WIN IT!!!<\/span><\/h2>\n

You may recall I when I wrote up my review on the Powermat, How Many Gadgets Do You Plug In and Unplug<\/a>, I indicated that I would be giving one away during my Father’s Day post.\u00a0 Well, now’s your chance to win one Powermat and 3 receivers to fit your gadgets.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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