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The Gadling 2010 Dads and Grads gift guide and giveaway
Yes - you have just over a week left to pick out a great gift for the dad or grad in your life. This summer is tougher than ever to find the right gift, because new gear is being released at a crazy pace.
We've teamed up with Office Depot to select 5 fantastic (and affordable) gifts - but the best part is that everything in this lineup can be won. And better yet - we'll do our best to get your prize delivered on time for Father's Day!
Flip Ultra Digital Camcorder
The Flip Ultra is the most popular pocket HD camcorder on the market - with its pocketable size and great quality HD sensor, the Flip is ideal for capturing vacation moments, or for you to film your husband try to extinguish the fire shooting up from the grill.
Price: $149
Office Depot product link
Garmin Nüvi 1300 GPS navigation system
Is your dad or grad one of the millions of people who have never believed in the power of maps or asking for directions?
Help them out with a GPS unit. The Nüvi 1300 widescreen GPS unit features spoken street names and EcoRoute
calculations for fuel saving route planning.
Price: $129.99
Office Depot product link
Sony PRS-300SC reader pocket edition
The Sony PRS-300SC is not only one of the most compact ebook readers on the market, it is also one of the most affordable at just $149.99.
The reader has enough storage space for 300 books available from 100's of sources. The PRS-300SC also supports PDF and Word documents.
Price: $149.99
Office Depot product link
Ativa Mobil-IT Ultimate Rolling briefcase
With enough storage space for a laptop, file folders and an overnight set of clothes, the Mobil-IT briefcase is the perfect solution for the one-night traveler. Best of all, the bag features a removable laptop bag, increasing its internal space.
Price: $149.99
Office Depot product link
Ativa Mobil-IT Ultimate Organizer Backpack
With over 10 different compartments, the Ativa Mobil-IT Organizer Backpack is excellent for the over-packer. Its padded shoulder straps provide cushioning, and its internal laptop compartment holds machines up to 16".
The bag has loads of special features - including a headphone grommet, deep front pockets and a weight balancing structure, designed to reduce pressure on your back.
Price: $64.99
Office Depot product link
As we mentioned earlier - all the products in this gift guide are being given away - all you need to do is describe why your dad or grad is the best in the world.
The Flip Ultra is the most popular pocket HD camcorder on the market - with its pocketable size and great quality HD sensor, the Flip is ideal for capturing vacation moments, or for you to film your husband try to extinguish the fire shooting up from the grill.
Price: $149
Office Depot product link
Garmin Nüvi 1300 GPS navigation system
Is your dad or grad one of the millions of people who have never believed in the power of maps or asking for directions?
Help them out with a GPS unit. The Nüvi 1300 widescreen GPS unit features spoken street names and EcoRoute
calculations for fuel saving route planning.
Price: $129.99
Office Depot product link
Sony PRS-300SC reader pocket edition
The Sony PRS-300SC is not only one of the most compact ebook readers on the market, it is also one of the most affordable at just $149.99.
The reader has enough storage space for 300 books available from 100's of sources. The PRS-300SC also supports PDF and Word documents.
Price: $149.99
Office Depot product link
Ativa Mobil-IT Ultimate Rolling briefcase
With enough storage space for a laptop, file folders and an overnight set of clothes, the Mobil-IT briefcase is the perfect solution for the one-night traveler. Best of all, the bag features a removable laptop bag, increasing its internal space.
Price: $149.99
Office Depot product link
Ativa Mobil-IT Ultimate Organizer Backpack
With over 10 different compartments, the Ativa Mobil-IT Organizer Backpack is excellent for the over-packer. Its padded shoulder straps provide cushioning, and its internal laptop compartment holds machines up to 16".
The bag has loads of special features - including a headphone grommet, deep front pockets and a weight balancing structure, designed to reduce pressure on your back.
Price: $64.99
Office Depot product link
As we mentioned earlier - all the products in this gift guide are being given away - all you need to do is describe why your dad or grad is the best in the world.
- To enter, simply leave a comment answering the question posted above.
- The comment must be left before Monday June 14 2010 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
- You may enter only once.
- Five Prize Winners will be randomly selected to receive one item from the gift guide. Our judges will pick what you receive.
- Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, and the District of Columbia who are 18 and older.
- The total value of each prize is approximately $149.99 (Flip Ultra), $129.99 (Garmin Nuvi 1300), $149.99 (Sony Reader), $169.99 (Mobil-IT rolling briefcase) and $64.99 (Mobil-IT Ultra Organizer Backpack).
- Click here for the complete official rules of this giveaway.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 12)
Maggie Jun 10th 2010 10:51AM
I have both a dad AND a grad in my life. I'll talk about both.
My dad is great because he's always there for me - answers all my inane questions, and likes to chat about work (we're in the same field). We love going to baseball games together, and he puts up with my silliness.
My younger brother is graduating high school. He is nearly 9 years younger than I am, but somehow, we get along fantastically. We both like video games (and have a Rock Band band together where I sing, and he plays guitar), love to read, have the same geeky interests (in comic books, movies, puzzles), and love to fight over pirates vs. ninjas. I'm going to miss him when he moves away for college, and I hope that he'll miss me too!
Nick Jun 10th 2010 11:05AM
My dad has been my best friend, guide, teacher and counselor since my childhood. I'd consider myself successful in life if I can be to my children what he has been to me. This generous offer above would be a nice way to show him my appreciation this Father's Day! Thanks!
Lori Jun 10th 2010 12:10PM
My dad is the best....as an adoptee, I was chosen especially for my dad. We may not be blood related but he didn't love me any less. I have always been a daddy's little girl and to this day I still feel very close to him. There isn't anything that he wouldn't do for my and my family. All I have to do is call and ask, he he comes. I consider myself very lucky to have been "chosen" by such a great man.
Andrew Jun 10th 2010 12:25PM
My dad is simply always there when I need him. He always has worked long hours, and even hours away, so we could live better lives.
Stephen Jun 10th 2010 12:28PM
My father was born in the hills of Virginia and was raised knowing only one thing, how to make moonshine. His mother died very early in life ans was raised by his father. By the age of seven he was driving loads of moonshine in a old ford stick shift, up and down the hills of Virginia. Living in poverty and doing only what he knew.
After turning 18 he left Virginia and joined the Military serving over twenty years for our country, serving three tours in Vietnam and Korea. He left the military as a Master Sergent E-8. Thats when he met my mother, opened a Carpet Business, purchased a home and raised four children.
Years later even with the store closing he managed to keep us all fed and clothed and comfortable in a nice 3 bedroom home by doing side jobs, whether it be roofing, mowing lawns or what ever needed done.
He did eventually gain employment with Schwanns Food for over 12 years and retired at the age of 65. After retiring he opened his own bar and was greatly respected in the community. I would watch him break up fights with a mini baseball bat in hand bouncing it off the chest of 6 foot men, warning them he wasn't going to have this going on in his establishment. Did I mention he was only five feet tall!!!
My father believed in taking care of responsibilities and ensuring everyone around him was happy and enjoying life. If us kids were ever punished we got our punishment and it was over with. He never held a grudge or stayed angry.
Only until a few years ago (Im 37 now) did I find out he wasnt my biological father. This only deepened my love and respect for him. All these years of working hard, keeping me comfortable and making sure I did right by others and the whole time doing this for a child that wasnt his. That alone speaks tons for the mans character and something we dont see this day in age.
Thats why I believe he is truely the best father in the world. I couldn't ask for anyone better.
Shellie Anne Jun 14th 2010 4:34PM
Stephen, I heard today that Virginia might yet be able to have the film "Wettest County in the World" filmed here vs in West Virginia. VA film office is working hard...so ask Dad if he would like or you would like to be an extra. :)
What part of SW VA was he from? I am in Franklin Co (therefore the Wettest County in the World comment). Happy Father's Day to all the wonderful Dads! You deserve more than a day...but alas the lawns must be mowed...esp in SW VA where twice a week is still a shortfall.
Chris Jun 10th 2010 1:36PM
My dad is a true servant leader. Best example I ever had.
ace Jun 10th 2010 12:48PM
my dad has been the best example in how to lead my life. not only has he shown me how to be a good person, but he has recognized and overcome some of his shortfalls to show that you can always become a better person.
dana Jun 10th 2010 9:27PM
My dad is the best because of his giving nature.
Gia Jun 10th 2010 2:52PM
I was born on Father's Day (and this year my birthday falls on Father's Day again), so I've felt that my father and I have always had a special relationship. We haven't always had the best of times, but every day we try to make our relationship stronger.
Alex K Jun 10th 2010 3:27PM
My dad is the best because he sacrifices his own joys for his childrens' joys.
joe Jun 11th 2010 4:15AM
My father taught me to do the right thing.. always.
Self respect is also a major lesson he taught me.
marci p Jun 10th 2010 4:05PM
I'm married 15 years to my husband and father of our three kids. He spends many hours working and rarely has time or money for himself.
He rarely complains about the fact that things are much harder for him than they ever were for his father who retired at 50.
Erik Little Jun 10th 2010 4:06PM
Cool prize.
larry Jun 10th 2010 4:08PM
my son is 10 so all my gifts for him are heart felt.
Drew Jun 10th 2010 4:12PM
My Dad is the man because he sent me to Vietnam last summer. Sick!
barbara wright Jun 10th 2010 7:16PM
My dad is the best because he can fix ANYTHING!
Stephanie V. Jun 10th 2010 4:15PM
My dad is the best because he always provides awesome advice - especially about electronics! Hubby is an amazing father because he gives up so much for the kids - he wants a flip and reader badly but knows it is money the kids need for school or food to feed the family so he does without - never complaining.
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addrienne mertens Jun 10th 2010 4:24PM
my dad is the best because hes smart..little did i know growing up how smart he was...i was smarter right? wrong. geez i wish i knew then what i know now. thanx dad!
Annette D Jun 10th 2010 4:31PM
My both of my sons are graduating! One from High School and the other from college! They are both honor students, Eagle Scout and great sons! I could not be prouder of them both!