Monday, May 25, 2009

Let someone else buy the ties for Dad

Sure you could get Dad a tie, or buy that graduate you know a watch (that's what I got), but you and I both know they'd appreciate a good gadget just a little more. And a watch barely qualifies as a gadget. So why not pick up an MP3 player or a new laptop this year, and bring a good ole geek smile to their faces.
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May 25, 2009
Laura K. Cucullu
Laura K. Cucullu
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Gadgets for grads and dads
Sure you could get Dad a tie, or buy that graduate you know a watch (that's what I got), but you and I both know they'd appreciate a good gadget just a little more. And a watch barely qualifies as a gadget. So why not pick up an MP3 player or a new laptop this year, and bring a good ole geek smile to their faces. Read more

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