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Edmund's Top 5 Father's Day Gifts under $100

On Sunday, June 21st get Dad a meaningful gift without breaking the bank. Looking for a great gift for the man who has everything, but you don't have much money? I have compiled a list of the 5 best gifts under $100 for dear old Dad.

1. Guitar Hero World Tour Wireless Bundle $89.99

Join Dad as he lives his dream of being a rockstar with this great family freindly game. This bundle includes the game and the guitar! Available for all major game consoles (Xbox 360, Wii, PS3, and PS2). Take a further look here.

2. Seagate Free Agent Go 320GB External Hard Drive $89.99

Give Dad a gift that will allow him to organize all his photos, music, movies and other multimedia in compact, stylish place. Ample storage space, USB 2.0 for fast data transfers, and bundled software for data encryption and synchronization. Cool gift for the tech savvy Dad. Click here for full specs. Visit Seagate.com to take a closer look.

3. Insignia Portable Speaker w/Bluetooth $59.99

An economical choice for the Dad who needs music "everywhere". The ability to connect to any portable device via Bluetooth makes this an invaluable purchase. Great sound for a small well priced speaker. Click here for more info.

4. Kodak EasyShare LCD Digital Frame $99.99

Great gift for all Dads. 300:1 contrast ratio, WiFi enabled, Mp3 player, wirleless picture mail, abd media card slots for easy photo uploads and it even plays mini-movies! A good idea to load it up with memorable pictures before presenting it to Dad.

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5. Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 $70.95

Small, clips to virtually any flat panel easily and it captures HD quality video and pictures. Skype is bundled free to give Dad a great way to video conference with loved ones. Buy one here

As you can see there are great gifts you can get Dad for under a $100; so you don't have to resort to magic beans. Of course if buying a gift is not possible, spending quality time with Dad is priceless.

--Edmund

Edmund's Technoblasts

Top 5 Father's Day Gifts under $250

Father's Day is June 21, 2009. Show dad some love and appreciation by foregoing the uninspiring tie and opt for a tech gift that is sure to leave an impression and a smile on dear old dad's face.

1. Sony BDP S350 Blu-Ray Player $209 @ Best Buy

Regularly $249.99 this Blu-Ray player boasts 1080p, support for Dolby TrueHD, and BD-Live makes this a bargain from the company that invented Blu-Ray. Unbridled picture quality and impressive digital sound make for a truly cinematic experience. Click here to purchase and read reviews.

2. Microsoft Xbox 360 Arcade Bundle $199

As the #2 selling console in America the Xbox 360 offers gaming entertainment for all ages. A vast library of games, unbelievable graphics, and the award winning Xbox Live experience will make Dad a happy camper. Access to Netflix, and soon facebook are features that will make the Xbox 360 a device that the whole family can enjoy. Click here for more info and purchase options.

3. Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote $179 @ Best Buy

This item also retails for $249.99 but is currently on sale @ Best Buy for $179.99. Do you hate having 10 different remotes laying around, cluttering up everything? The Logitech Harmony One is a great solution to your multi remote loathing. Rechargable battery, support for up to 5,000 brands, usb connectivity for online updates and troubleshooting, compatibility with Windows and Mac, and CNET.com's editor choice award; need I say more?!

4. Samsung SL620 12.2 Megapixel Digital Camera $199

Sleek, compact, and lightweight. 5x digital and 5x optical zoom gives you up to 25x total zoom. High resolution with up to 8GB external storage can't be beat. Click here for a full spec of this execptional economic camera.

5. Garmin-nuvi 265WT GPS $204.99

First the price is $204.99 after a $125 instant price cut. Integrated maps, expansion slot, bright 4.3" touchscreen, turn by turn directions with voice and automatic re-routing when Dad misses the turn on his shortcut. Great accessory to bring on family trips and get-togethers and best of all it's portable so you can take with you on hikes or when you're exploring a new city! Click here for more info.

Just a few suggestions for those frustrated or at a loss on what to get Dad for Father's Day. Be on the lookout for my next post when I list the top 5 Father's Day gifts under $100. Happy Shopping.

--Edmund