Father’s Day gift ideas for technophiles

From the utilitarian to the whimsical, here are some last-minute gift ideas for dads who are gadget geeks.

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Some dads like to travel light and for the father who can't be bothered with bulky pockets — or a murse — this combination phone and card case from CM4 is an elegant solution. It will add bulk to his sleek iPhone, but the convenience will win him over in the end.

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In keeping with the all-in-one theme, an iPhone bottle opener case from Opena will help Dad relax whether he's popping open a beer on the beach or helping his kids slug back root beer in the back yard. And it's perfect for grill masters who don't mind being a little cheesy.

/ Opena

For the dad who's still a kid at heart, the Black Swann helicopter gives him a chance to indulge his inner child. And, without having to haul around a tell-tale remote, he can make sure he at least looks like an adult when he wants to.

/ Swann

Looking to spoil your dad? Give him an IOU and spring for the new $2199 MacBook Pro, which isn't out yet but would be worth the three- to four-week shipping wait for any dad who's an Apple fan. The retina display means Web surfing, photo-editing and video-watching will be clearer than ever.

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If your dad's not so into Apple, there are still several techy options that may tickle his fancy. Consider the HTC One X, a sleek, fast phone from AT&T that runs on a version of the Android's latest system, Ice Cream Sandwich and is blazingly fast.

/ Courtesy of HTC

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