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WITH Father’s Day arriving on June 15 this year, it’s time to show dad just how much you appreciate all the things he does. Ties are a cliche, wine only works if your dad drinks it and shoes are always tricky to buy for others. But there are a bunch of tech gadgets that may be just the thing for your father.
The following suggestions represent the latest technologies with cool designs. Before making a final decision, know what your dad enjoys the most. Does he love travel, playing sports or listening to music? Show your dad just how special he is.
Video: Xiaomi 4K TV
Xiaomi’s television is designed as the first for families with an affordable price, ultra high-definition screen and Bluetooth speakers, company CEO Lei Jun said.
Xiaomi’s second-generation TV, unveiled in May, features 4K technology, which offers four times the pixel count compared with normal 1,080-pixel HD TVs. With a built-in Android (with MIUI TV skin) system, dads can easily side-load other TV applications. To create a super-thin design, the speakers are separate and can be connected with mobile devices via Bluetooth.
It has a 49-inch screen and 8GB of storage space, which can increased to 64GB via microSD.
Price: 3,999 yuan (US$655)
Healthcare: Jawbone UP 24 band
Keeping dad healthy is often a big consideration among families. If so, check out the Jawbone UP 24, one of the best fitness bands on the market.
The wrist band tracks a user’s movement like monitoring steps, activity and sleep and generates data that can then be synched wirelessly via Bluetooth with iPhone or Android handsets. Then it creates a user-friendly report through software.
It uses iOS’s notifications system to push prompts and triggers to the lockscreen, making suggestions as to what goal you might like to challenge yourself to based on past behavior. For example, if dad consistently misses sleep goals, the band reminds him go to bed earlier.
The design has been enhanced to make wearing it both comfortable and fashionable.
Price: 1,458 yuan
Music: Momentum headphones
Sennheiser Momentum headphones are for dads who love music and are sticklers for high-quality sound. The closed back and over-ear design isolates ambient noise to maximize musical enjoyment. Metal ear cups and slider provide durability and enhance sonic performance. The leather ear pads are comfortable for long listening sessions during flights. A choice of colors like ivory white and leather make it a suitable gift for dads of all ages. The luxurious hard carry case protects the headphones well when traveling.
Price: 2,839 yuan
Sports: Sony Xperia Z2 phone
Sporty fathers who swim, hike or travel often may just love the Sony Xperia Z2 smartphone due to its waterproof and dust resistant functions.
With the waterproof feature, dads can take pictures while swimming in freshwater for up to 30 minutes or diving up to depths of 1.5 meters. The dust resistant function proves practical in cities like Shanghai and Beijing, where pollution can be heavy.
The phone combines 4K video capture with a 20.7 megal-pixel camera, the same quality and performance as a real compact digital camera.
As a flagship model, the phone features a sleek design, Qualcomm’s quad-core chip and 4G network support.
Price: 4,299 yuan
Photography: Galaxy K Zoom camera phone
Samsung’s Galaxy K Zoom may confuse dad at first as he may not know whether it’s a phone or a camera. But he’s likely to be impressed when he discovers it’s both and that it sports a 10x optical zoom lens and 20.7-megapixel camera, which gives it a performance that matches or betters standard family cameras. A xenon flash is housed on the rear to illuminate scenes more brightly than a vast majority of other smartphones that use LED flash units. The 2-in-1 phone seems a good choice for fathers who enjoy photography and travel frequently.
The smartphone features a 4G network, Android system, a 4.8-inch screen and a 1.3GHz quad-core and 1.7GHz dual-core processors. It has a microSD card slot that is capable of expanding storage to 64GB.
Price: 3,699 yuan
Design: Bladeless fan
Dyson’s latest bladeless fans combine cool designs with the latest technology.
The Air Multiplier bladeless fans are safe and quiet. They also provide powerful airflow to help cool down rooms in the stifling summer. The remote control has a timer and additional airflow options. With a great design, these fans appear to be a piece of modern furniture.
Price: 3,690 yuan to 4,690 yuan
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