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Great gifts for the ‘tech dad’

The hottest property currently available on the market is the iPad 2.

With Father’s Day fast approaching there is no better gift that will keep your dad entertained for hours than the latest range of tech gadgets.Here is a list of the best phones, tablets, gaming stations and 3D TVs available:Apple iPadThe hottest property currently available on the market is the iPad 2. With two cameras located on the front and back for FaceTime and HD video recording, the 33 percent thinner and 15 percent lighter design makes this popular device even easier to carry. In addition, the dual-core A5 chip ensures faster app loading times and smoother multi-tasking at twice the speed. The new device has the same 10-hour battery life ideal for watching movies and on the go. Meanwhile the iPad smart cover, which comes in 10 colours, can be used to protect the screen and doubles up as a viewing stand. Another of the many features is the LED back lighting to illuminate the screen and a display that adjusts to fit every turn to view it from the best angle.n Available at Audio Visual Electronics from $1,099 to $1,699Apple iPhone 4Wait a little longer and the iPhone 5 will soon be hitting the shelves, but in the meantime the iPhone 4 still makes a great gift. Claiming to be the world’s thinnest smartphone at 9.3 millimetres, the device is encased in two glossy panels of aluminosilicate glass chemically strengthened to be ultra durable and scratch resistant. The 960 x 640 backlit LCD display with 326 pixels per inch is the highest resolution phone available, making texts sharp and graphics vivid, while IPS technology provides top quality colour and contrast from almost every angle. Inside the A4 chip is powerful yet energy efficient, enabling the phone to perform multi-tasking, video editing and make FaceTime calls while maximising battery life. The camera shoots five megapixel photos and HD video and its backside illumination sensor captures great images even in low-light settings, while the built-in LED flash and camera on the front for FaceTime calls and shooting self-portraits add to the experience.n Available at the Audio Visual Electronics from $1,395 to $1,595BlackBerry PlayBookThe 7.6 inch x 5.1 inch PlayBook is truly portable and weighing in at just under one pound with a rubberized backing makes it easy to hold for long periods of time and durable.Movie buffs and video enthusiasts alike can connect the tablet to a television via the HDMI-out to watch everything in full 1,080 pixels on a 16:9 wide screen or simply view them on the high quality PlayBook display itself.The two horizontal speakers produce a clear sound definition even at top volume, while the touch sensitivity and swipe controls are very responsive.Users can also switch back and forward between simultaneously running apps. By swiping a finger to the side of the screen, you can jump from the YouTube video you were watching back to a paused game of Tetris, without having to return to the home screen. The device can also be hooked up to an HDTV to watch video on the big screen at the same time as browsing the web on the PlayBook or you can show a presentation on a projector while swiping through your speaking notes on the tablet.n Available at Audio Visual Electronics from $849 to $999Nintendo WiiFor those dads who are into fun and games treat them to a Ninetendo Wii. You can get just about every game you could think of from sports to action and adventure. Whether he is a Maradona or John McEnroe wanabee or gets his thrills and spills from behind the wheel or hunting down baddies this is the device for him. The Next Generation Wii expected out later this year will use a new motion sensor as well as a host of other exciting features yet to be revealed. Just plug it into your TV and insert your game disc or download online to enjoy a truly great gaming experience.n Available at Leisure Time for $299.95Samsung 3D TVAll the rage at the moment, the 3D TV is the ultimate viewing experience. Coming in plasma and LED screen versions, Samsung and Panasonic are the leading brands. The 46-inch Samsung Smart TV looks like a framed picture and with LED-LCD provides a much sharper picture than its plasma counterparts. The 3D TV technology adds new depth and dimension to create larger-than-life experiences with 3D active glasses used in synchronisation with the TV to produce images that virtually leap out of the screen.n Available at M&M Electronics for $3,150

3D TV is all the rage right now.
For those dads who are into fun and games treat them to a Ninetendo Wii.