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Gadgets and Gizmos to Gift your Dad this Father’s Day

This Father’s Day, gift your dad some gadgets and gizmos.

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Apart from being the International Yoga Day, June 21 also happens to be Father’s day. So if, amidst all the Yoga madness, you forgot to buy a gift for your dad, don’t worry. Here are 5 gadgets and gizmos that you can gift him this Father’s day.

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1. Google Cardboard

Virtual reality is the next big thing. While Oculus Rift will launch its VR headset in 2016, there are still way economical ways to enjoy virtual reality. The Google Cardboard project is a VR headset made out of cardboard and lenses. There are plenty of virtual reality apps on the Google Play Store and the VR headset is not at all expensive. You can get your hands on one for as low as Rs 350 on Amazon.

2. Timex Ironman Move X20 Activity Tracker

If your dad is into fitness, then he will love this activity tracker. Timex Ironman Move X20 Activity Tracker captures all-day activity including steps, distance and calories burned. It can also track workouts with real-time distance, pace, calories burned and total time. The Timex Ironman Move X20 is available for Rs 8,995.

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3. Xiaomi Mi 4

After the price cut, the Xiaomi Mi 4 is a no-brainer if you’re on a budget but want to gift your dad a smartphone. Priced now at Rs 14,999, the Mi 4 comes with a 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 processor backed by 3 GB RAM. It sports a 5-inch IPS FullHD display with a pixel density of 441ppi. It supports 4G LTE and runs on the Android 4.4.4 KitKat operating system. It also sports a 13MP rear and an 8MP front-facing camera. The device is backed by a 3,080mAh battery that supports Quick Charge 2.0.

Buy it on Flipkart here.

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4. Canon EOS 1200D

If your dad is planning to try out photography, the Canon EOS 1200D is one of the best entry level DSLRs to gift him. It features an 18.0 megapixel CMOS (APS-C) image sensor and high-performance DIGIC 4 Image Processor for excellent speed and quality. There is also a 9-point AF system (including one center cross-type AF point) and AI Servo AF helps provide necessary options for impressive autofocus performance and accurate results. The camera is available for as low as Rs 27,385.

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5. Xiaomi Mi 16000mAh Powerbank

Powerbanks can be a great gift too, especially when it comes to the powerful battery draining smartphones of today. The Xiaomi Mi Powerbank has a capacity of 16000 mAh and is a great gizmo to give your dad. Priced at Rs 1,399, this powerbank sports dual USB ports and premium Li-ion battery cells encased in a sleek aluminium casing. It can charge an iPhone over 7 times. It can also charge up to two devices at once.

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