We know that its hard to shop for dad, but that doesnt mean you need succomb to the temptation of a multipack of socks and undies.
Theres a different tack you can take and it doesnt involve his favourite aftershave, the best outdoor barbie or the most convenient gift card you can find.Get him a cool new gadget and you can transform how he spends his free time or gets important stuff done.And while itd be easy to suggest a range of power banks and storage devices to keep things simple, this year we thought wed skip the boring stuff and move straight to the coolest gizmos!Weve selected devices at a range of different price points so you can find something not just special but useful as well.Theres not much time to go before this years Fathers Day in 2018, it falls on Sunday, September 2 so nows a good time to get shopping.
To help you narrow down your selection, weve divided our gift guide into categories.
Just head to the section that tickles your (or rather, your dads) fancy the most and youre bound to find something suitable.Dell XPS 13The latest iteration of the Dell XPS 13 has everything you could want in a lightweight laptop: its amazingly portable, beautifully designed, comes with an optional 4K display and packs a heck of a lot of power under the hood.
Plus theres plenty of battery life to keep dad happy during a long-haul flight.Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar 13-inch (2017)To be honest, our dads could probably use the touch of genius that comes with the Touch Bar on the latest MacBook Pro range.
(Sorry, dad.) The latest 13-inch model is light, thin and features a 227ppi screen at a 2,560 x 1,600 resolution.
And it also packs plenty of oomph inside the chassis as well.Lenovo X1 YogaIt might feature just a 1080p HDR display, but this 14-inch 2-in-1 promises stellar performance and is one of the most superbly built and designed business laptops you can currently buy.
And while its not the cheapest 2-in-1 around, therell be no limit to what dad can achieve with this high performer at his fingertips.Asus Chromebook Flip With a gorgeous screen, tactile keyboard and a classy design thats equally as comfortable to use in tablet mode or as a traditional laptop, this Chromebook from Asus makes an amazing gift, especially since you wont need to shell out a four-figure sum for it although it does carry a slightly premium price tag for a Chromebook.HP Spectre x360If you think a good-looking machine is just all looks and no power, think again.
The latest HP Spectre x360 comes with a stylus, great sounding speakers, a brilliant touchscreen and an all-day battery life that will keep dad happy even when hes out and about.
Its beauty and brawn combined.Apple iPhone XWhen youre on the move, the smartphone is the easiest option to get things done.
And you cant go wrong with Apples latest offering especially if your dads a fan of the Cupertino firm.
It might be pricey, but its fast, its powerful and stands out from the crowd thanks to the original notch that started the revolution.Samsung Galaxy S9 PlusIf your dad is more of an Android fan, then Samsungs latest flagship is definitely worth your consideration.
The Galaxy S9 Plus is arguably the best Android handset available today, with a gorgeous 6.2-inch display, powerful specs and excellent camera system.Huawei Nova 3eDont be fooled by this phones budget price tag Huawei has stuffed plenty of value into this device, including a feature-packed camera system.
Theres stunning craftsmanship which makes it look like a premium device, one which dad will be more than happy to show off.Oppo R15 ProFor an alternative that isnt the usual Apple or Samsung device, the Oppo R15 Pro is a strong all-rounder, offering great camera performance, long battery life and plenty of power.
And its one of the few new flagships that still sports a headphone jack.Motorola Moto G6Balancing features with price, the G6 is the just right option from Motorolas new G6 range.
Now with a glass rear panel, fast charging and a significant bump in performance from its G5 predecessor, this is a great modern workhorse with just the right sprinkling of premium.u5kP2R89tXJmgERqduK75J.jpg#