5 Awesome Gifts For Techie Dads

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Father’s Day is sneaking up on us here at CRN -- and if your dad has a love for gadgets, we have some great suggestions for gifts that will really make Dad’s day.

Protect your dad’s phone with the new Lifeproof FRE iPhone Power Case, which guards phones against snow, dirt, water and shock. This case also boosts a phone’s battery with extra power from its own battery. The power case is available for $129.99.

Binge on Netflix with your dad using the Amazon Fire TV -- which connects to any HDTV. For $99, the device connects you to Netflix, HBO Go, and Amazon Instant Video.

If Dad’s a bookworm, consider the ultrathin Kindle Voyage -- the high-end e-reader available for $199. The Voyage offers high-resolution e-pages, a new adaptive front light, and a battery that Amazon promises will last for weeks.

Help Dad out in a pinch with the Pebble Smartstick Emergency Charger. This portable battery works with Apple, Samsung, HTC, BlackBerry, and Nokia devices for $22.99, and comes with four power connectors.

If your dad is a real handyman around the house, take a look at the Milwaukee M12 Lithium-ion Drill and Driver Kit. This cordless drill packs a ton of power, and comes with a Bluetooth speaker that connects to portable electronic devices up to 30 feet away. The drill and kit are available for $129 at Home Depot.

Want more ideas? Check out thisFather's Day gift slideshow for more suggestionsto make your techie dad happy.

PUBLISHED JUNE 8, 2015