Stumped on which phone to get your dad for the holidays? We've picked five handsets that are sure to please, including ideas for sporty dads, business-minded fathers, music lovers, and more.
Editors' note: Check out our entire series of Holiday gift picks.
For the fisherman: Verizon Wireless G'zOne Type-V
Is your dad a sucker for the great outdoors? He'll thrill to the G'zOne, a rough-and-tumble clamshell that isn't afraid of a little water. This 3G handset is water resistant up to about a meter, which means if Pop drops it in the creek (a shallow creek, that is), he'll still be able to phone home. The G'zOne will also let Dad watch streaming videos via V Cast, although he won't be able to download tunes or chat with a Bluetooth headset. Read full review...
For the businessman: Palm Treo 700wx
Your workaholic of a dad will love the no-nonsense, easy-to-use Palm Treo 700wx. With features including push e-mail, a speakerphone and Bluetooth, all running on Windows Mobile 5.0, this smartphone will keep him connected to home and the office while he's out of town or just working late. The Treo 700wx also boasts Outlook scheduling to make sure that he's on time for meetings, dinner, and junior's game. Read full review...
For the music lover: Sony Ericcson W810i
If your dad spends more on speakers than he did on his first car, then the Sony Ericcson W810i is the phone for him. Whether it's Sinatra, the Stones, or the King, Dad can rock out for hours with the W810's MP3 player featuring dedicated buttons, solid battery life (four hours of talk time) and a bundled 512MB Memory Stick Duo. If he's in the mood for something a little more current, Dad can enjoy the latest tracks on the handset's FM radio. Read full review...
For the couch potato: Motorola KRZR K1m
Fathers who stare at plasma and LCD TVs like they're works of art will love the Motorola KRZR K1m. The sleek clamshell features a shiny reflective front cover, giving it that eat-your-heart-out look for showing off to friends and colleagues (finally giving Dad a reason to get up off the couch). The KRZR includes Verizon's V Cast services so Dad can easily browse through music and television titles. Read full review...
For the style hound: Nokia 8801
Is your dad's closet filled with Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and other Italian couture? Then he needs a cell phone to match, and the Nokia 8801 makes a nice fit. The stylish, luxury slider dons a stainless-steel shell and packs in a plethora of features such as an MP3 player with an FM radio, a speakerphone and Bluetooth. Read full review...
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