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Salon
Hasblady Guzman and the basis of beauty.
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Spice
The many faces of Chef Lorena Garcia.
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Casa
Making your home more eco-friendly.
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Driver’s Seat
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Style
Products that make great presents for papi.
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Thanks, Dad
Get ready. Father’s Day is just around the corner, on Sunday, June 15, to be exact. There is no better way to celebrate Dad than with a token of your appreciation. And this year, the tokens have gone high-tech. From sleek little cameras that do it all to the sharpest smartphones and the newest ways to watch TV, these gadgets
cover all the bases of dad’s life.
 Panasonic HDC SD5 Digital HD Camcorder
Billed as the world’s smallest, lightest 3CCD HD digital camcorder with super-sharp resolution for recording and playback, this camera appeals to home movie-makers, travelers and amateur directors. Plus, its compact size and sleek look don’t hurt.
Prices vary
www.panasonic.com
BlackBerry Bold
A high-end smartphone, the BlackBerry Bold has all the elements you would expect: IM, e-mail, camera and Internet. This upgrade also includes video recording, built-in GPS and ultra-sharp display. Oh, yeah, and you can talk on the phone, too.
Prices Vary
www.blackberry.com
Polar RS800sd
For the avid runner, this watch, or running computer, not only calculates your current performance such as heart rate, target zone, and more, but also helps you set new goals.
$389.95
www.polarusa.com
 Headplay Personal Cinema System
A wholly personal system, the set is reminiscent of virtual reality sets, but this wearable headset is light years ahead in sound and visuals. Plus, the system connects to all major gaming systems and to MAC and PC systems.
$499.99
www.headplay.com
 Apple TV
Organize all your TV shows, movies, music and more on your set. A great option for viewing and enjoying a variety of media, the system hooks up all your favorites, plus downloads,
YouTube and more, to your television.
From $229
www.apple.com
 Roku Netflix Player
It seems Roku has won the hearts of gadget critics throughout the country. The inexpensive, tiny player that can stream Netflix movies to your set was dubbed ”just shy of totally amazing,” by bloggers on Wired. This is a great gadget to get in on the ground floor.
$99
www.roku.com
Palm Centro
The Palm’s latest smartphone is multifaceted for personal and business use, as seen in the variety of software including Bluetooth, and about a dozen more, and is both compatible with Mac OS10 and Windows. And unlike the iPhone, the Palm Centro can be used with two
different carriers—AT&T and Sprint.
From $99
www.palm.com
Olympus E-420
The world’s smallest SLR camera, Olympus’ small wonder of a camera has a wealth of features: from autofocus live view to a 2.7-inch LCD viewfinder to face detection. And the whole thing will fit in your pocket.
$599.99
www.olympusamerica.com
 Mio Moov 300 Portable GPS Receiver
This user-friendly GPS system has navigation information for the continental U.S. as well as Puerto Rico. Plus it’s complete with a speech to text function, which enables drivers to listen to directions as well as have the visual guide.
$229
www.radioshack.com
 ZipConnect 900MHz Wireless Outdoor Speakers
Sleek outdoor speaker system is compatible with iPod, MP3 players and more, allowing dad to take his personal music selection outside. Cuteness and portability make it ideal for parties and barbecues.
$169.95
www.sharperimage.com
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