NEW YORK, June 9, 2007
Gift Ideas For Dad
Beststuff.com's Senior Editor David Gregg Offers Some Father's Day Gift Suggestions
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Play CBS Video Video Father's Day Gift Ideas Father's Day is soon approaching and if you still haven't decided what to get for your dad, David Gregg, the senior editor of beststuff.com, has some suggestions.
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The LawnBott Evolution robotic lawnmower is one of the Father's Day gifts that might make dad's day. (www.lawnbott.com)
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LawnBott
Gone are the days of dad trudging around in circles under the sweltering hot sun behind a noisy, smelly machine thinking of all the other things he'd rather be doing than mowing the lawn. Now, he can become the envy of his neighbors as LawnBott does all the dirty work for him.
LawnBott is a robotic lawnmower that uses a flat blade to mulch your grass as it cuts it, mowing and fertilizing your lawn all at once as it helps to reduce the use of lawn chemicals. Programmable in six different languages, it can be set for up to three zones to trim your grass up to 3-4 hours per session either on a weekly schedule, or as often as you see fit, even putting itself away when the job is done.
LawnBott is quiet enough for a late night or early morning cut without worry of disturbing the neighbors, or yourself, while it mows. It can mow 33,000 square feet while navigating slopes up to 27 degrees for maximum coverage.
LawnBott comes equipped with a rain sensor, which allows it to cut during light rain but stops once it senses too much water, immediately returning to its docking station. Available in four models.
PRICE: $1,749-$2,899; lawnbott.com
Stain and Shrink Proof T-Shirts by L.L. Bean
Mom will rejoice on laundry day now that L.L. Bean has improved its top-quality T-shirt. The company has done it by adding a carefree treatment that shrugs off stains and practically eliminates wrinkles, fading and shrinking. This nearly "indestructible" soft T-shirt weighs a mere 6.3 ounces and is manufactured from 100 percent cotton jersey-knit fabric. The material is comprised of strong, smooth yarn that's ring-spun for durability. Available in 13 colors.
PRICE: $12; www.llbean.com
SONY DSC-W200 Digital Camera
The new SONY DSC-W200 delivers an incredible 12.1 Megapixels along with high sensitivity for shooting without a flash even in very low light. The Super SteadyShot image stabilization keeps blur to a minimum during action shots, and The Face Detection and built-in red eye reduction offers professional grade portrait shots. The HD (high definition) output will let dad share memories on compatible HDTV screens.
MSRP: $399; www.sony.com
Red Envelope Deluxe Valet Storage Box
This classic valet keeps everything tidy, so dad won't have to. There's ample room in the leather-lined top section for his wallet, sunglasses, favorite pen, watch and loose change. Drawers hold cuff links, keepsakes and anything else he wants to keep safe and out-of-the-way. Two cord cut-outs in back panel accommodate wiring for cell phones, music players and a PDA. Chestnut-stained exterior with modern brushed-nickel details, chocolate-colored leather top with beveled edges, and drawers lined with midnight-blue faux suede. Measures 14 1/4 " x 11" x 4" high. Optional plaque may be engraved with up to three initials.
PRICE: $105; www.redenvelope.com
Or, give your dad his dream come true with a gift "Experience" from Excitations.com.
Sample Dream Gift Experience Certificates:
Each Excitations gift certificate is presented in a gift box featuring the individual experience, along with a gift card & gift tag message. PRICE: Experiences start as low as $50 to as high as $10,000; www.excitations.com.
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