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Prezzie ideas for brother's 60th birthday

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    Prezzie ideas for brother's 60th birthday

    As he is something of a gadget freak, I've decided on a gadget, costing up to around £150 or maybe at a pinch £200.

    (He's never bought me much in the way of birthday presents, so not guilty of penny-pinching.)

    I think he has all the satnavs and music ipoddy types of thing he needs. So maybe something a bit more off-field or recondite, without being totally absurd or impractical. Chances are he'll never use whatever I buy him, but something potentially useful would be best.

    Any ideas? TIA

    Last edited by OwlHoot; 1 August 2019, 14:21.
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    #2
    How about a fancy automatic car phone holder/charger. Got one of these and it's pretty darn good. Wireless charging so not dicking about with a cable and the opening and closing action is rather cool.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/BMR-Wireles...77439752&psc=1

    What about a dashcam? Might be a bit boring once it's in at it normally sits there doing it's job quietly but the snazzy ones have wireless hotspots so you can view it real time (never really got why as you have to be in the car with it so pointless but clever), voice commands and the like. Quite cool for a gadget freak for a bit and then once it's in it's also keeping him safe? It's by no means a recommendation but I've just bought one of these. It talks, does the wifi hot spot, voice commands (although it will be yet another ******* thing my Yorkshire accent can't operate )
    No GPS though but it records which is all I really needed. Haven't installed it yet or used in anger so yet to bump in to the reason it's only 35 quid.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xiaomi-70ma...79411625&psc=1

    Might be worth thinking about the wireless charging pads? I didn't see the need for them TBH but now I got one for the bedside I love it. Just put the phone down rather than dicking around with wires. Maybe a bit boring if you are looking for something to amaze and excite though.
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      #3
      A zimmer frame and some wurthers original.

      A holder for his free bus pass.

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        #4
        An EU passport post Oct 30th.
        "Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and beat you with experience". Mark Twain

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          #5
          A gimbal mount for a phone.

          https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07DX15X...i-a=B07DX15XSK
          https://www.amazon.co.uk/DJI-OM170-O...tronics&sr=1-5
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            #6
            Another thing you might think about is a Smart Lock on the front door. Probably something most people won't see was worth it but would be pretty cool to have. So many different options now so you'd have to have a look as his door and do a bit of research. I liked the look of the August Pro but not sure it will fit on my Rock door. I've a lot more research to do first. Just an idea for somewhere people don't look when it comes to gadgets.

            August Home | Your Smart Home Starts at the Front Door
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              #7
              But make sure at the next family party you turn up with your own contractor version.

              Flycam Zest Power Stabilizer (5-15kg) with Vista-II Arm & Vest
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                #8
                If he likes building stuff how about a 3d printer - you can get a basic one quite cheap, but he will need to tinker
                Growing old is mandatory
                Growing up is optional

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                  #9
                  He's probably got all the gadgets he'll ever need.

                  How about a set of Wind-Up Racing Wheelchair Grannies ???

                  Wind Up Racing Wheelchair Grannies Granny Fun Novelty Joke Stocking Filler Gift 4029811342945 | eBay
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                    #10
                    Levitra. Not as hard on the heart as Viagra.

                    Cialis if he is the kind of guy who jams all weekend.

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