Last minute Father’s Day gift ideas for the techie dad

In case it’s slipped your mind, this Sunday is Father’s Day. You’re getting down to the wire if you haven’t picked up anything for Dad yet, so you’re basically down to two options: pay for the rush shipping online, or get out to the store and grab him something ASAP.

We’ve put together a list of some of the best gifts out there for the technology-minded father, in a range of prices. And if your dad isn’t a tech head? Well, we can’t help you, but check out Yahoo! Canada Finance's list of gifts for Dad for under $30.

MIMOBOT 8GB Character USB Drive

$25.00

Is your dad a Star Trek fan? How about a history buff? No matter what your dad is into, any fun-loving dad will enjoy an 8GB USB drive with his favourite character on. MIMOBOTS come in a huge range of designs, from real people like Elvis and George Washington to characters like Batman and Darth Vader. You can order directly from the Mimoco website (where you can get 20% off on select designs until June 16), or you can visit your local Chapters or Indigo to pick from their selection (some of which are also on sale, like Lieutenant Data here).

SensoGlove Digital Golf Glove

$89.00, plus 20% off with discount code

Dad’s golf game needs a little help? Give him a technological “hand” with the SensoGlove, a device that reads the pressure of your grip to help you improve your golf game. The glove includes a built-in digital computer that monitors your grip with sensors placed throughout the glove, and gives you audio feedback when you’re gripping too tightly. You can order directly from the SensoGlove website and if you place your order before June 17, you can get 20% off the price with the coupon code “FathersDay13.”

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 3020 3D 1080p 3LCD Projector

$1,999

Okay, so this may be more of a Father’s Day, birthday, and Christmas gift rolled into one – for the next couple of years – but if your dad is really, really into movies, then it might be worth splurging on him just this once. This projector should satisfy just about every movie-watching whim he may have, offering a bright picture (with 2300 lumens of colour brightness and 2300 lumens of white brightness and using 3LCD technology). But what dad will really care about is the remarkable 3D capabilities: you can project 3D movies, or even convert 2D movies into 3D. And he will will never wish for a bigger television, since this can project up to 300 inches. Just hook up your laptop, Blu-Ray player or other media player and you’re ready to go.

Panasonic Wireless Bluetooth Speaker System

$299.99

Whether dad is into music, podcasts, talk radio or all of the above, he can enjoy his media in high quality with a wireless, wall-mountable Bluetooth speaker. The Panasonic SC-NE3 can stream music via DLNA, AirPlay or Bluetooth and can play high quality sound wherever you place it. That means you can play music from your computer via iTunes, or from your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone. Because of its compact size, dad can have his music play in a small space, or hang it in a shallow wall space. It includes a nano-size bamboo speaker to give direct vocal surround sound and a dynamic sound range.

Freetalk Conference HD Camera for Skype

$129.99

Perhaps dad isn’t actually nearby, and you’ll have to settle for talking to him long-distance this Father’s Day. That’s okay, we’ve got something for him, too. Freetalk manufactures accessories for video chat service Skype, including a range of cameras designed to be used with your television. Some smart TVs now come with Skype and a camera built in, but if not, all you have to do is find the correct camera for your brand of television here, place your order (with free worldwide shipping), and then hook up the camera through your compatible Blu-Ray player. Note that it will likely need a firmware update before you can start chatting, but once you’ve done that, you’ll be video conferencing with dad in no time.

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