| You've probably started noticing the graduation card section at your local card shop or drugstore filling up over the past couple of weeks. That's right, it's graduation season once again. It's the time of year when we gather to celebrate accomplishments, move on to new stages of life, and, yes, give gifts aplenty. Oh yeah, and don't forget you only have about a week left for Father's Day, too. Here's a primer on the hottest techie presents around to help take the stress out of your gift hunting. 
| Gifts for Grads of All Ages | | Sure, it would be nice if there were a one-size-fits-all graduation present--that one thing that will brighten the eyes of a graduate, be it someone moving on up to middle school or heading off into the real world. Never fear, though, our annual graduation gift guide helps you sort out who wants what. From the age-appropriate Sanyo Katana II for an elementary grad to a slick Fuji FinePix digicam for the college bound or a workhorse Lenovo IdeaPad for those headed off to the real world, our complete guide and full product reviews are something you should check out for more cool shopping ideas. | Sanyo Katana II
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| Get Fit with a Video Game  Okay, so you've finally come to terms with the fact that the graduate in your life will not be giving up his or her video games anytime soon, but that doesn’t mean you have accept his or her remaining a complete couch potato. At least not anymore, thanks to the Wii Fit. With entertaining mini games like skiing, snowboarding, and dancing, the Fit is the perfect way to get a gamer moving and sneak a little exercise into study breaks.
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Help Dad Go Hands-Free  There are tons of reasons why your Dad might want to go hands-free, whether it’s having a chance to chat while playing handyman around the house or just being able to move around while he's on the phone. The New Jawbone is slicker, lighter, and more comfortable to wear than the previous model, yet has amazing noise suppression and sound quality.
Tech for the Travelin' Man Dads nowadays are always on the go, so it’s essential he have tech that doesn’t keep him tied down. There's no shortage of gear that’s ideal for helping Dad get where he's going and staying connected, productive, and entertained once he gets there. Start off with a top-of-the-line GPS like the Garmin nüvi 880 to keep him on track, then a slick slider like the Motorola Z9 to stay in touch with home, and finally a slick ultraportable PC like the Sony VAIO VGN-SZ791N for business. Check out more travel-centric tech and reviews on PCMag.com, too.
Gear Up the New Pad  What new apartment would be complete without a big, bright HDTV? After all, that college graduate has worked hard for four (or more) years and deserves to be spoiled a bit, right? Right. The Westinghouse TX-52F480S is the best 52-inch LCD TV value we've seen, boasting 1080p resolution, superb contrast, and crisp images — perfectly suited for gaming, watching movies, or rooting for the alma mater in the big game.
For more Dads and Grads gift ideas, visit our gift guide.
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