Don’t know what to get for your father or husband this Father’s Day? Izwan Ismail has some ideas
1. Samsung Gear 2
If he already has a Samsung Note 3 or Galaxy S5, give him an extra edge with the Samsung Gear 2. This smart watch operates a wide variety of functions without having to reach for the smartphone. It gives instant notification of texts, calls, emails and even social media. It features voice control, a built-in camera for pictures and video, a pedometer and heart rate monitor. The smart watch comes with a standalone music player, allowing you to enjoy music on the go with the least amount of hassle due to cables or additional gadgets. At all Samsung dealers. Price: RM899.
2. Nikon D5300
He loves to take pictures but his camera is already outdated. Get him the new Nikon D5300 dSLR camera which has the latest tech such as built-in WiFi for instant photo sharing and remote camera control, built-in GPS with mapping for geotagging and adventure tracking. The new 24.2-megapixel image sensor is more than enough to give detailed pictures. It also comes with a 1080p Full HD video imaginable and a 3.2-inch swiveling Vari-angle display. Price: RM2,899.
3. Jawbone Up
This wristband can keep tabs on his life, literally. The Jawbone Up system consists of the tracker wristband and the mobile app (downloadable). This system tracks everything from how he sleeps to how he moves and eats, and then uses the information to help him feel his best. Designed to fit in seamlessly with his life, Jawbone Up is a thoughtful combination of engineering and design specifically made for our daily lives. It is comfortable enough to wear 24/7. The longer he keeps it on, the longer it tracks. He will like this. Available at Lazada. Price: RM379.
4. My Passport Ultra
Buy him the Western Digital My Passport Ultra 2.5-inch 2TB USB 3.0 portable hardisk for storing all his pictures, movies, documents, etc. It features WD SmartWare Pro automatic backup software for backup to the drive itself or to your Dropbox account. Files are secured with password protection and hardware encryption. When connected to a USB 3.0 port, My Passport Ultra lets you access and save files in blazing speed, reducing transfer time by up to three times compared to USB 2.0 transfer rates. The device comes with a three-year limited warranty and a soft pouch. Available at Lazada. Price: RM398.
5. Microsoft Surface 2
He’s been looking for a light and slim notebook to carry around. Surprise him with the Microsoft Surface 2 tablet. Weighing 680g and just 8.9mm thick, Surface 2 lets you carry less while you do more. It runs on Windows RT 8.1 and comes pre-installed with Microsoft Office 2013 RT, so you get Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote — right out of the box. Surface 2 ups the ante with a more powerful, always-on processor so it’s ready to go when you need it. With an up to 10-hour battery that keeps you charged through the day, Microsoft Surface 2 (64GB) is powerful, yet ultra-thin and lightweight. Available at Lazada. Price: RM1,699.
