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Father's Day Gift Guide: 8 Great Gadgets

Father’s Day 2012 is right around the corner, and CIO.com gadget blogger Paul Mah wants to help you find the perfect gift. Check out this guide for a look at his favorite new electronics, all of which are sure to please the dad in your life.

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With Father’s Day around the corner, I decided to assemble a guide to the coolest new tech gadgets I recently reviewed in this blog, in hopes that it will help you find a fitting gift for the dad or dads in your life. My recommendations are meant to be both fun and practical, and they're not only my personal favorites but also the most popular Gadget Navigator posts based on Tweets and Facebook shares. Check out the list below, and let me know what you think.

For the Fun-Loving Dad

Perhaps your dad bought home a couple of remote-controlled cars in the past, and you raced them around the front yard--much to the chagrin of mom. Fast forward 20 or 30 years, and you find yourself with the HELO TC Assault remote-controlled helicopter by Griffin Technology. Controlled by your favorite Android or iOS device, the HELO TC Assault comes with a couple of spring-loaded missiles to up the fun factor. Get locked and loaded and relieve the good ol' days with dad.

Price: $59.99

For the Dad Who Wants to Keep an Eye on Things

The Dropcam HD is a Wi-Fi-connected webcam that offers surprisingly clear 720p high-definition video. Its miniature chassis packs a microphone, speaker and night-vision capabilities that can be set to turn on or off automatically. Video is streamed over wireless networks to a preconfigured accounts on dropcam.com, where it can be viewed in real time for free or archived for a week or a month depending subscription plans. Dropcam HD is perfect for the dad who wants to keep an eye on the house while he's away.

Price: $149

For the Tablet-Loving Dad

Your dad's favorite gadget is a tablet. Instead of getting him another expensive iPad case that'll wear out in a few months, why not consider Ergotron's Neo-Flex Desk Mount Tablet Arm? The tablet arm attaches to a desk or the edge of a flat surface, and it can be adjusted to hold iPads and most Android tablets. The arm lets you rotate your tablet in landscape or portrait orientations, and it twists to the perfect eye-level or placement.

Price: $119

For the Practical Dad Who Loves Tools

A Swiss Army Knife for the digital age, the Victorinox Presentation Master is a multifunctional tool that includes a USB flash drive, biometric fingerprint sensor, laser pointer and a Bluetooth presenter. The gadget also has basic Swiss Army Knife tools, including a small blade, nail file, screwdriver, scissors and a key ring. For the dad who loves practical tools, this classic gadget will make a great keychain companion.

Price: (8GB/16GB/32GB) $148.95/$192.95/$274.95

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