Father's Day 2009 Tech Gift Ideas

In your search for Father's Day affordable gift ideas you may want to consider that affordability and quality may go sometimes against each other. Greg Mondshein from maxborgesagency.com believes that he has found a great match between incorporating quality components with affordability in the follow gift ideas for Father's Day 2009.

Speakal: iBoo
The scariest iPod® docking station on the market with a built-in subwoofer and sub-$100 price point

* 15 watts of high quality sound featuring 3 speakers, including a 4 inch subwoofer
* Touch volume & music navigation controls, remote control & multiple iPod® docking cradles
* AUX input jack for extensive compatibility with almost any audio source
* 1 Year Manufacturers Limited Warranty

Applications: Home, office & dorm audio, Gift Guides, Mother’s Day, Dad’s & Grads, Gaming, Computer
Available at: Speakal.com, Amazon.com
Price: $89.99
Website: www.speakal.com
MSI: Wind Top AE1900 All-in-One Desktop PC
Nettop PC featuring an 18.5-inch touch-screen, eco-friendly operation, built-in webcam and microphone; all at a sub-$600 price

* Features the latest Intel Atom processor and a 160g hard drive, 4 USB ports, 4-n-1 card reader and a wireless modem
* Utilizes 80% less power then a traditional PC and never consumes more then 50 watts power
* Ultra-quiet operation at less then 36-decibels at full operation
* Sleek and stylish design looks great in any room

Available at: Buy.com, Amazon.com, TigerDirect.com, NewEgg.com among others
Price: $529 - $589
Website: www.msicomputer.com/msiaio
Scosche: passPORT
First-ever car charging adapter for iPhone 3G, and new iPod nano 4G

* Utilizes a female pass-through connector to attach to any in-car iPod integration system specs
* Works with all iPhone and iPod models, including the iPhone 3G nano 4G and touch 2G

Applications: iPod Users, Travel, Auto Trades
Available at: Apples stores and Scosche.com
Price: $ 24.99
Website: www.scosche.com
Booksfree
Booksfree is the #1 online paperback and audio book rental service

* With over 150,000 paperback and 23,000 audio books
* Booksfree offers its members a larger selection then any other rental service
* There are no due dates or late fees ever and members can cancel at any time
* Plans starting at just $9.99 per month, members may rent unlimited paperback books

Applications: Back to School, Green, Holiday Gift Guides, Men’s Interest, Teen/Youth, Travel, Women’s Interest
Available at: www.booksfree.com
Price: $9.99/month+
Website: www.booksfree.com
Ten One Design: Pogo Stylus
First Stylus Designed Specifically for the iPhone and iPod touch

* Faster typing, greater comfort/control and a familiar input method for navigation
* Advanced technology tip is compatible with the multi-touch, capacitive screen
* Ultra-light aluminum body with a matte anodized finish
* Four color options: black, silver, gunmetal and cranberry
* Travel Clip secures the stylus allowing quick accessibility

Applications: Women’s Interest, Men’s Interest, Gift Guide, iPod Accessories
Available at: TenOneDesign.com, ThinkGeek.com, J&R Music and MacMall.com
Price: $14.95
Website: www.tenonedesign.com
Hercules: XPS 2.150 Multimedia Speaker System
The Perfect Gift for a Contemporary Home Featuring a Modern Glossy Look and Powerful Sound

* 2 Slender speakers with a black glossy finish, orange driver cones and an orange backlit volume knob, removable feet for flexible positioning
* Vented wooden subwoofer for an intense bass response, bass control and an on/off switch
* 32 Watts RMS (8 watts per satellite and a 16 Watt subwoofer)
* Wide band speakers give well-balanced, homogeneous sound output for mids and treble
* Headphone jack and a line in connector, allowing users to connect an MP3 player directly to the right satellite speaker

Applications: Music, Men’s Interest, Entertainment, Teens, Women’s Interest, Gaming
Available at: Dell.com, Amazon.com, Buy.com and NewEgg.com
Price: $69.99
Website: www.hercules.com
Thrustmaster: T-Fitness Pack Pro NW
The ultimate pack of 9 accessories for the Nintendo® WiiFit™ Balance Board™ has everything you need for a quick, fun-filled workout

* Trendy and stylish fitness bag – the 2 internal pockets are great for storing and protecting your Balance Board™, 1 game and all your accessories.
* Floor Mat in woven foam-rubber for floor exercises
* 2 Flexible wrist or ankle dumbbells for exercising like a real pro
* A matching anti-perspiration headband
* An around the neck shoulder strap to hold your MP3 player
* A rechargeable battery and a USB recharging cable for recharging the battery directly on the Wii™ USB port

Applications: Teen/Youth Interest, Gamers, Women’s Interest and Fitness
Available at: Amazon.com, NewEgg.com, Buy.com and Dell.com
Price: SRP $49.99
Website: www.thrustmaster.com
Radius: Atomic Bass Earphones
These Japanese designed earphones deliver the highest level of sound quality

* Ultra-light Aluminum earbuds with high bass response
* Unique shape - lengthened sound chamber for proper sound wave development
* 32 Ohms provides more efficiency, enormous sound and reduces battery usage
* Tailored made to deliver high bass response
* Designed to fit all size ears with S, M, L silicone caps

Applications: iPod Accessories, Music Accessories, Teen, College, Women’s Interest, Men’s Interest
Available at: Amazon, Buy.com, Electronic Express, JR Music World
Price: $39.99
Website: www.radiusearphones.com
Samson: Go Mic
Portable USB Condenser Microphone

* Professional quality performance, with multidirectional recording options
* Folding, compact design that allows for easy laptop attachment or desktop placement
* Frequency response of 20Hz – 18kHz
* Plug & play MAC and PC compatible with no required drives
* Available in black or white

Applications: Podcasting, Field Recording, Music Recording, Skype, iChat, Lecture Recording
Price: $49
Website: www.samsontech.com
YUBZ: TALK MOBILE
Retro headset plugs into mobile phones for a fashionable way to talk

* Retro design pays homage to "old school" days
* Plug and play functionality makes hook-up quick and easy; adapter may be required for certain mobile phones
* Features volume slider and one-touch answering
* Reduces cell phone radiation, on average, by upwards of 95%
* Available in Sky Blue, Orchid Purple, Army Green, Lemon Yellow, Florida Orange, Fire Red, Jet Black and Chalk Pink; also in Limited Edition Rock Gold

Applications: Fashion/Style, College Students, Women's Interest, Men's Interest, Health
Available at: www.YUBZ.com and online at Neiman Marcus, Pottery Barn and Urban Outfitters
Price: $44.95
Website: www.YUBZ.com

be.ez: LArobe Netbook
New sleeves protect and add flair to today’s most popular netbooks

* Made of Low Resilience Polyurethane (memory foam) to absorb shock
* Reinforced interior lip for extra protection
* 10.2" available in the following colors: 2Pink, 2Blue, 2Green, Black & White, RedKiss
* 8.9" available in the following colors: Cannelle, Chocolat, Poivre, Black & White

Available at: Amazon.com
Price: $19.99
Website: www.be-ez.com
FuzzyCube Software: iQuarterback
iPhone/iTouch football game allows you to be the quarterback and hit targets that race across the field

* Fast-paced action as you race against the clock in 1 minute rounds
* 3 Difficulty levels to challenge you: College, Pro or All Star
* The closer you are to the center of the target the more points you score for that target
* Practice Mode to build up your skills before you compete online
* Stellar graphics, easy to learn gameplay, intuitive controls and a cheering audience for motivation

Available at: iTunes
Price: $.99
Website: www.fuzzycubesoftware.com