Father’s Day 2009: Tech Dad

JVC Everio GZ-MG630 – Ultra-compact HDD/microSD hybrid Everio featuring 60GB HDD for up to 75 hours of recording, with KONICA MINOLTA LENS, 40x dynamic zoom, Laser Touch Operation, and convenient “One Touch” buttons for easy sharing and carrying. All 2009 Everios make sharing and watching videos easier than ever. New for this year is the One Touch Export function that allows Everio videos to be imported into iTunes and loaded into an iPod or iPhone. All 2009 Everios also offer One Touch DVD burning and the One Touch Upload function that JVC introduced to users in 2008 as a new and convenient way to upload videos to YouTube.

Insignia GPS Personal Navigation from BestBuy : Travel on road trips with ease with the new 3.5” Insignia™ GPS Personal Navigation Device. If you take a wrong turn, this system automatically recalculates a new route to get you to your destination. It also lets you hit the road with two-way Internet connectivity to deliver the latest real-time traffic reports. Sending addresses directly to your device from Google Maps is a cinch with the Insignia GPS navigation system.

Vat 19 Fogless Shower Mirror: If you’re in the market for something fun, stylish, and functional this Father’s Day, check out the Z850 Fogless Shower Mirror at Vat 19. This is a must-have for any man who enjoys a close, comfortable shave. The steam and humidity of the shower make it the most ideal place to shave. And with the Zadro fog free shaving mirror, shaving in the shower will forever be quick and easy.

Flip Ultra: With the brand new version just recently launched, dads will find it easier to shoot and share videos of their family. The Flip Ultra camcorder offers 120 minutes of record time so he’ll never miss a moment. It’s easy to use, portable, and affordable at only $149.99.

Living in HD: LiHD is a community for digital video, photography and HDTV enthusiasts seeking and sharing peer-to-peer knowledge to improve their digital life. LiHD is powered by people who have answers with those who have questions, and unlike sales people who tend to be biased, the LiHD community members are all about sharing and helping each other learn and grow. Panasonic’s SD memory cards start at 1 GB which means he’ll have plenty of storage space for files, pictures, and more.

Nintendo has just launched two new games, New Play Control! Pikmin and New Play Control! Mario Power Tennis.
New Play Control! Pikmin: Life under a microscope fantasy world, Pikmin delivers a unique experience like few before it with a blend of real-time strategy, adventure, and puzzle elements. You control Captain Olimar, a lovable little astronaut, who crash-landed on a planet inhabited by even more lovable little plant creatures known as Pikmin. Olimar can command these creatures RTS-style, assign them tasks, make them attack foes, and gather resources. The ultimate task is to rebuild Olimar’s space ship before a 30-day time window elapses. Command lovable little creatures RTS-style Rebuild Olimar’s space ship before a 30-day time window elapses.