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Dads & Grads Gift Guide
July 4, 2009
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A Word From Our Editor
Steve Fox, Editorial Director, pcworld.comThere's one thing most fathers and kids can agree on: that the right tech gear can make their lives easier, more productive, and even more fun. Of course, figuring out exactly which tech goodies a Dad or a recent graduate wants is tricky, since both parties are likely to have widely divergent wish lists. If you find yourself in this predicament, why not browse the expert buying guides and reviews you'll find here? You'll find the products that are sure to please even the most particular family members or friends--or even yourself, as long as you're looking.
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With the wide variety of laptops available, your lifestyle -- or the person you're shopping for -- should be the starting point in determining what you buy. Do you travel a lot? Are you rough with your stuff?
If it's time for you to upgrade this year to an 802.11n router, your options have become more complicated than ever because the standard covers a lot of ground that lets vendors issue a dizzying array of product options, with literally dozens of models ranging in price from $50 to $250. 
If you're looking to buy a flat-screen plasma or LCD TV for the summer, you'll be pleased to find many high-end features included in more mainstream sets.
Apple's iPhone may be generating a lot of buzz, but it's certainly not the only smart phone around. These days, nearly all cell phones do more than simply make calls: they let you check e-mail, surf the Web, play MP3s, and--in some cases--edit documents.
Today, even the lowest-of-the-low-end system can perform everyday tasks like browsing the Web, e-mail and word processing; so $1000 or less will buy a Value Desktop that suits most people's needs.
This year many pocket-size point-and-shoot models are available in snazzy colors--red, black, pink, blue, and purple, so you don't have to settle for a boring old silver one. 
For snap happy families interested in producing 4-by-6 photos away from the PC, new snapshot models include surprising features like 3.6-inch displays and tempting prices starting at $100.
Looking for cool gear? You've come to the right place. We've assembled some of the snazziest gear around, from the useful to the gee-whiz gadgets that the tech fiend on your shopping list is clamoring for. Latest News
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