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Father’s Day Gift Ideas: Cell Phone Presents for Dad

List includes cell phones with many megapixels and Bluetooth galore

From , former About.com Guide

Men love their tech toys, right?

For Father’s Day on June 21, 2009 and beyond, spoil dad rotten with cell phones packed with many megapixels or a wide array of Bluetooth accessories to make his life more practical and stylish. Follow this guide for the best Father’s Day gift ideas.

1. High-Quality Cell Phone Camera Phone

Sony Ericsson C902 Cyber-shotImage © Sony Ericsson
Sony Ericsson has a couple new gadgets that might do just the trick for dad. We start with the Sony Ericsson C902 Cyber-shot, which rides on the increasing consumer craze to pack higher-quality cameras into traditional cell phones.

While cell phone cameras have been discussed even in the 10-megapixel range, that’s still down the road. The Sony Ericsson C902 Cyber-shot delivers 5 megapixels, face detection, automatic focus, red-eye correction and FM radio.
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2. Bluetooth Stereo Headset Without Dangling Cords

Sony Ericsoon HBH-IS800Image © Sony Ericsson
Dad might also be satisfied coupling a new handset like the C902 with a Bluetooth stereo headset like the Sony Ericsoon HBH-IS800.

Its main sell for dad is doing away with dangling headset cords that often hang in the front. Instead, this one only has a short and lightweight cable that’s attached to its sleek earbuds.
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3. Stylish, Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth Headset

MOTOPURE H12Image © Motorola
As another option, the MOTOPURE H12 from Motorola is a particularly stylish and noise-cancelling Bluetooth headset that dad might enjoy with his cell phone.

4. In-Car Bluetooth Speakerphone for Your Cell Phone

MOTOROKR T505Image © Motorola
For the mobile father who wants his hands free and his cell phone music piped into his car’s speakers, the MOTOROKR T505 in-car Bluetooth speakerphone will almost surely show him your ingenuity through this practical and unique gift.

5. Convert Your Home Phone Into Your Cell Phone

Panasonic Link to Cell KX-TH1211Image © Panasonic
Finally, the dad who wants to use his cell phone wherever he wants at home – even where his cell phone has a weak signal – might benefit from the Panasonic Link to Cell.

Even in his man cave, he can use a standard cordless phone that wirelessly accesses his cell phone from a distance.

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