Posts Tagged ‘Amazon’
For The Insanely Nerdy Dad In Your Life
Let’s say you know a dad who is, shall we say, really nerdy. Geeky. Whatever term you prefer. Their particular brand of nerdiness is Star Wars.
If you really love them, have a couple hundred bucks to drop, and they are indeed insanely nerdy about Star Wars, consider the Officially Licensed Star Wars Luke Skywalker Ceremonial Jacket with Medal Of Yavin.
Yes. This is a replica of the jacket Luke Skywalker received at the end of the movie that I call Star Wars, but my children refer to “Episode IV: A New Hope.” It took many years but I have finally come to terms with this fact. It no longer makes me angry. No really. It doesn’t. See? I’m fine. (Deep breathing, deep breathing…)
Here’s the scene where Luke gets the medal in case you somehow don’t know what we’re talking about here.
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For an interesting (and yes, very nerdy) discussion of the fact that Chewbacca does not receive a medal, read the comments on this version of the same clip on YouTube.
Officially Licensed Star Wars Luke Skywalker Ceremonial Jacket with Medal Of Yavin, $196.70 at Amazon.com. Unless dad is a bit on the large side — an extra-large version will run you $275.
Coraline Blu-Ray Gift Set on Sale at Amazon
If you’re looking for a nice gift for an animation fan, you could do worse than the Coraline Blu-Ray Gift Set, currently on sale at Amazon.
The regular price is $44.99, the limited time Gold Box price is $28.99.
I know the last night of Chanukah is December 8, but still — such a deal!
Click here to buy the Coraline Blu-Ray Gift Set at Amazon.
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Harry Potter Years 1-6 Giftset on Sale
Can’t remember what happened in the first six Harry Potter movies? Amazon has your back with the Harry Potter Years 1-6 Giftset.
Pricing is pretty fair considering this is six freakin’ movies. $39.99 for Blu-Ray, $23.99 for DVDs. Also includes bonus features, yadda yadda yadda.
Harry Potter Years 1-6 Giftset [Blu-ray] $39.99 at Amazon.com
Harry Potter Years 1-6 Giftset (Widescreen Edition) $23.99 at Amazon.com
Non Kiddie CD Player Is, In Fact, Good for Kids [DaddyShop]
Guess what? That Sony CD Boombox with Digital AM/FM Tuner is, in fact, a non-kiddie CD player that is good for kids.
My youngest has the ability to break almost anything. If you don’t believe me, try this — internal power supply on a desktop computer. Beat that!
But this Sony CD Boombox? We’ve had it since June of 2010, and so far it’s still working. It even looks good, which is rare. I think the reason is the controls. They are located on top of the device and easily accessed by little hands, particular the volume dial, which turns like buttah. We mostly use the CD player but there is an AM/FM radio and a line-in jack for an iPod or other music player.
This is an item that I bought and have used, so this is a real world review based on actual usage. The model number of the device I own is ZSE5RED. Highly recommended.
Sony CD Boombox with Digital AM/FM Tuner (Red) at Amazon.com
Cheap USB Flexible Keyboard [DaddyTech]
The name of this product is Foldable USB Keyboard, Black. That’s a little misleading, since it’s not foldable as much as it is flexible. (It does appear to be black, although I’m color blind so who knows.)
What is nice is the price – $5.68 at Amazon.com. Could be a good item for when your little Edward Stickyhands wants to mess with your laptop and you’d rather he not touch the same keyboard that you use.
Foldable USB Keyboard, Black $5.68 at Amazon.com
Non Kiddie CD Player Good for Kids? [DaddyShop]
The Sony CD Boombox with Digital AM/FM Tuner is a non-kiddie CD player that may be good for kids.
I was looking for a kiddie CD player and went to BestBuy. They had the Sony CD Boombox with Digital AM/FM Tuner (ZSE5RED) on display, but not in stock. (This is because I found the one I wanted, which is never in stock.) The other CD players were either too expensive or seemed too cheaply made to withstand my kid, who can break anything. (Including the internal power supply on a desktop computer. Without opening the case. Seriously. I’ll tell you about it sometime.)
I looked for a kiddie CD player, but soon realized that CD players, even those made specifically for children, are getting more and more scarce. Why? Because everything is MP3, bay-bee. I mean, your 6-year-old has their own iPod, right? Amirite?
Well, my kid doesn’t have an iPod, and he broke both of the old CD players I’ve given him the past couple of years, so it was time for something new. I wanted something that would be easy to use and would hopefully withstand the rigors of Destructo The Magnificent. Despite the fact that it is not, technically, a kiddie electronic device, the Sony CD Boombox with Digital AM/FM Tuner (ZSE5RED) appears to fit the bill. It’s big and colorful and seems well-made. At $38.94, it’s a little more than I’d like to spend, but the cheaper options are so cheap as to be D.O.A. (Including the morceau de merde that we bought at Target which was broken even before Destructo got his adorable, if destructive, hands on it.)
Anyway, I haven’t bought the Sony CD Boombox with Digital AM/FM Tuner yet, but I’m going to because it appears to be the type of CD player that is good for kids even though it was made for adults. In theory. Will keep you posted.
Sony CD Boombox with Digital AM/FM Tuner (Red) at Amazon.com
A Kindle For Mothers Day [Mothers Day Gifts]
Here’s an idea — get mom a Kindle
Why a Kindle? Well, despite the fact that the iPad got all the media attention, the device is not for everyone. The Kindle is much more like a book. The screen has no illumination, and before you say “but that’s a bad thing”, remember what else has no illumination — paper. The reading experience is much closer to the way us old folks have been reading for years, despite the iPad’s nifty page turning animation.
Also, if you’ve waited this long to get your mom or the mother of your children a gift, Amazon is offering free overnight shipping for Mothers Day. So it will actually get there in time. Something to think about.
