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The holiday necktie just doesn't do the trick anymore. In
generations past, even a man working in a hardware store would
wear a tie. But time marches on. Time to enter the 21st century.
Fortunately, many good things came with the advances of the
past few years. The world has become a global shopping mall,
making it easy to find items from all over the world.
There's always the most obvious modern option: a new computer.
Apple has a new line of Mac notebooks that can't be beat. With
dual-core CPUs, fast video and larger than ever memory capacity,
these lightweight and super fast laptops can be near the top
of anyone's list.
Of course computers are used today in many places other than
just the home office. They've gone global. Whether traveling
on the trail or in the car, a GPS unit with mapping ability
can make sure dad never gets lost. Available in a range of
prices, sizes and feature sets, they can chart a course through
the forest or across town. They may be the only cure known
for a refusal to ask directions.
More and more dads are getting into gaming. Official sources
estimate that over 50% of male computer users between the ages
of 25 and 40 play one or more computer games at least weekly.
Computer games can be played standalone, but an increasingly
popular option is an Internet game. Many of them require paid
subscriptions to join a group that provides the kind of competition
dad thrives on.
Golf clubs are still a favorite among many. The new models
may look much like those from the days of Arnold Palmer, but
they're as advanced as any contemporary computer. Calloway,
Taylor Made and other major manufacturers have gone high tech.
Made from materials that in Jack Nicklaus' day would have been
kept top secret, these clubs incorporate the latest composites.
That gives them the kind of solid elasticity that makes a 300
yard shot almost as easy as a 30-foot putt.
Thinking about that watch for the man who has everything?
Even though time pieces are everywhere, thanks to PCs and cell
phones, most men still wear a wristwatch. Today, the choice
of styles is wider than ever. You can reach back to the past
and get a fine antique pocket watch of the type that used to
be the only possible choice. Or, you can go ultra-high tech
and select an atomic wristwatch that synchronizes the time
to within one millionth of a second per century.
Wine or beer is always a good option. Most men enjoy one or
the other, or even both. Go beyond that special single bottle,
though, and get a subscription to a Wine of the Month or Beer
of the Month site. They provide a huge and ever changing selection
from all over the world at prices you can't find at the store.
Of course, there's still the old standby: good socks. Ties
may have gone out of fashion, but most dads still wear something
on their feet besides shoes. Pick a design that will tell him
you know what he likes. If you can just figure out what that
is...
Still stumped? Framed
art, Rock
n Roll T-Shirts & apparel, 2008
calendars, magnets, canvas
art, wall
tapestries, and stand-ups are
all great, fun and unique Christmas gift ideas.
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