With Father’s Day around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about gifts. Rather than gifting the same-old tie, why not consider some of these high-tech treats?
BlackBerry Bold 9900
Whether the fathers in your life want to stay connected to their friends or family abroad, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is sure to get the job done. Available on the Rogers Wireless network, the 9900 is one of the thinnest and lightest BlackBerry devices on the market. Featuring the comfy QWERTY keyboard and vibrant displays that users have come to know and love, the BlackBerry is the complete all-in-one device for dad’s busy lifestyle.
Price $129.99 (on a 3-year term)
Panasonic EP-MA70 Massage Chair
For the dad who needs to relax, treat your dad to a thermal ceramic massage after a long day at work! The Panasonic EP-MA70 massage chair features heated ceramic heads, a sophisticated massage and stretch program, giving Dad a full body massages. To achieve the ultimate comfort, the massage chair comes with folding arm and leg rests, and an automatic body scanning system, so you get the most personalized massage from any massage chair on the market today!
Price: $6,999.99
Panasonic ES-LV81K Pro Curve ARC V Blade Shaver
For the clean-cut dad: Add a little luxury to Dad’s morning routine with this shaver that will leave him soft and smooth!
Features:
– Five-blade system can be used wet or dry
– Panasonic’s fastest 14,000cpm powerful linear motor
– Multi flexible active head follows contours of the face
– Pop-up trimmer
– Includes fully automatic self-cleaning and charging system
Price: $399.99
Etón FRX3 AM/FM/WB Radio
Whether you are outback or in the blackout, you can be sure to reach for this radio with a powerful light. It will keep your whole family informed, entertained, and illuminated. It comes with a solar panel for recharging, and a hand turbine that gives you lots of power for minimal cranking.
– AM, FM, NOAA weather digital radio with display.
– NOAA weather alert function.
– Alarm clock and LED flashlight.
– USB jack recharges smart phones and other mobile devices.
– Glow in the dark locator lets you find it when the lights are out.
– Built-in solar panel.
– Can also be recharged via mini USB input or via AC with included wall charger.
– Headphone output.
– AUX input lets you play an MP3 or iPod® through the speaker.
Price: $63.00
Sharp AQUOS Quattron 9 Series 80” LCDTV
Sharp offers the biggest TVs available in Canada with 60, 70 and 80 inch sizes. Perfect for Father’s Day, the Sharp AQUOS Quattron 8 Series 3D LCDTVs with LED backlight have Quattron Four Colour technology which adds yellow to the traditional red, green and blue – meaning Dad will be able to see gorgeous colours while watching the big game.
Sharp’s advanced HD large screen technology allows you to be fully immersed in the viewing experience. The size of the room is less of a factor than ever before. In fact, you only need to have 10 feet of viewing distance from your 80-inch TV to enjoy a seamless, beautiful picture. This HUGE line of TVs will show Dad just how much you love him!
Price: $6499.99
YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!
As Father’s Day approaches, Cityline.ca and BlackBerry want to give you a chance to win a BlackBerry Bold 9900 just for Dad, so he can stay in touch with his family and friends.
Here’s how you can enter:
1) Follow @CitylineCA and @WinstonSih, and tweet us why Dad needs a BlackBerry to stay connected.
2) Be sure to include in your tweet the hash tag #CitylineFathersDay to ensure you’re considered for the prize pack, worth approximately $499.99 CAD!
Deadline: Friday, June 15, 2012, 5pm EST.
The winner will be selected via the dedicated “#CitylineFathersDay” hash tag, so be sure to include it in your tweet!
Giveaway Fine Print:
1. No purchase necessary. Only one (1) entry per person. Any attempt or suspected attempt to enter more than once per person, any use of robotic, automatic, programmed or entry methods not authorized by these rules, shall be deemed as tampering and will void all of your entries. This Contest is brought to you by Citytv, a division of Rogers Broadcasting Limited (“Citytv”) and collectively the “Contest Sponsors” (Research In Motion; BlackBerry)
2. The winner of the contest will be chosen on Friday, June 15, 2012, and the selected entrant will be contacted by Twitter. The selected entrant must email back to claim prize within three (3) business days following the draw,
3. Phone will not come with a working monthly plan. Citytv assumes no responsibility of incurred charges or additional price liabilities. Entrant is responsible for providing cell and data plan for the smartphone.
4. Approximate retail value of the Grand Prize is $499.99.
5. The Grand Prizes must be accepted as awarded and may not be transferred or exchanged.
6. The Contest Sponsors reserve the right to substitute a prize of at least equal or greater value in the event of the unavailability, for whatever the reason, of the advertised prize in whole or in part.
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9. No communications will be entered into except with selected entrants.
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[With information from BlackBerry, Panasonic, Eton, and Sharp.]
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