Fathers day gift idea: 5 best tech gifts for dad 2013

Father’s Day is just around the corner (mark your calendar: June 16th). With Father's Day approaching, it is a great time to buy something special for dad, like a new bottle of his favorite cologne or one new Nautica grosgrain watch. But if your father has a taste for the latest and greatest technology, what should you surprise him with? Here we have tried to list out some Father’s day best tech gifts for dad 2013. Just read on to get started.

Smartphones:  Samsung Galaxy S4 or HTC One
Okay, now is the best time to get a new android phone due to Samsung and HTC both released its flagship smartphone several months ago, the Galaxy S4 and HTC One. Both of these two devices are power with strong processor, powerful camera and own a lot of new features. The Samsung galaxy s4 is the most powerful android phone and HTC one is the best HTC android phone, so in my eyes it is the perfect time to get one for your father if your dad has been hinting at for weeks.

Want to see the details about galaxy s4 and htc one, just check my review about these two devices. You can also check my list which shows you a list of Samsung smartphones you can get now.

Tablets:  Apple iPad, iPad Mini or Note 8
Get one tablet for your father is also a good idea on father’s day. So why not get the best tablet? Yes, the iPad, iPad Mini and Samsung galaxy note 8. Sure it's great for all those stereotypical dad things – watching sports through the ESPN app, playing high-resolution, 3D games – but it's also just a great reading companion and perfect for skimming emails before bed.

However, there are other really good options. I have list you the Best 7-8 inch tablets 2013 and Gift guide to Full-size tablets.

Streaming Media Player:  Roku 3

A Roku 3 box is the easiest way to bring broadband television directly into any living room, provided there's an HDTV and a fast Internet connection. Think lightning-quick searches across Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, plus hundreds more. And plugging headphones directly into the remote means he can watch without waking anyone.

Camera:  Canon EOS Rebel T5i
The EOS Rebel T5i is the latest in Canon’s amazing line of Digital SLR cameras. Featuring an 18 Megapixel (MP) CMOS APS-C sized sensor and a DIGIC 5 image processor, the EOS T5i delivers excellent image quality with accurate colors as well as exceptional speed.

The Rebel T5i is paired here with the all new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens. The lens has a 35mm equivalent zoom range of 29mm to 88mm and a minimum focal distance of 9.8”. It features Canon’s Optical Image Stabilization and with a Stepping Motor (STM) it supports the T5i’s Movie Servo autofocus feature for quiet and smooth autofocus while recording video. It has a high-precision aspheric element to reduce chromatic aberrations and a 7-blade circular aperture to ensure soft backgrounds

Headphones:  Bose QuietComfort 15 headphones, Beats by Dre Executive
Yes, they're on the pricey side at $299, but we haven't met a dad who wouldn't mind getting a pair of these headphones as a gift. Thanks to its extracomfortable design, improved sound, highly effective noise-canceling circuitry, device folds for compact storage in included carrying case, the Bose QuietComfort 15s currently offer the best sound and silencing capabilities in a pair of noise-canceling headphones.

And everyone knows Beats Executive™ headphones are designed to take you from boardroom to the tarmac and everywhere in between. These over-ear headphones deliver the legendary Beats sound in a refined premium package that's easier than ever to take on the road.

For cheap headphones, the Panasonic RP-HTX7 Monitor Stereo Headphones is a really good option which only cost you around $50.

So just show your love to your dad with these Best Fathers day Tech Gifts on this Fathers day 2013.

Tablet Faceoff: Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 vs. Google Nexus 7

If an 8-inch stylus-enabled Samsung Galaxy Note wasn't your cup of tea, Don’t worry, Samsung just announced a new addition to its Galaxy Tab lineup several days ago and is expected to hit shelves in this month. The Galaxy Tab 3 sports a 7-inch, 1,024-by-600 pixel display, and runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, etc. So how does Samsung’s latest – the Galaxy Tab 3 – compare to the Google/Asus Nexus 7?

Size

Compared to Google Nexus 7, The Galaxy Tab 3 promises a more sleek and stylish design that is comfortable to hold in one hand. The Galaxy Tab 3’s smaller bezel makes it about six percent shorter and eight percent narrower than the Nexus 7.

Build

Both of the two devices are made of plastic chassis. The Tab’s backside is smoother, and it also has a removable battery cover. The Nexus 7’s rear has a grippy texture to it, and can’t (easily) be opened.

Weight

Both tablets are light.

Display

The resolution of the Tab 3's LCD is 1024 x 600, which isn't much of a match for the 1280 x 800 display on the Nexus 7. The Nexus 7 is growing a little long in the tooth.

Processor

The Tab3 powers with a mystery processor, but we do know that it’s a dual core chip clocked at 1.2 GHz. The Nexus 7’s Tegra 3 is a known quantity and will almost certainly be faster than whatever mid-grade chip Samsung squeezed into this new Galaxy Tab.

RAM

Both tablets have 1 GB of RAM.

Storage

The tab 3 arrives with 8 GB or 16 GB of internal space, and up to 64 GB of additional space via a microSD card slot. The Nexus 7 comes in 16GB or 32GB of non-expandable memory.

Wireless

Samsung says the Wi-Fi-only Tab 3 will be available beginning in May, followed by a 3G model for making calls and browsing the web untethered sometime in June. Like the Nexus 7, it maxes out at HSPA+ 21 speeds (that typically means between 4-8 Mbps in real world speeds).

Cameras

The Tab 3 features a 3-megapixel rear camera, 1.3-megapixel front facer, while Nexus 7 only has a 1.2-megapixel front camera.

Battery

There probably isn’t much to worry about here. Crappy display + mid-range processor + decent sized battery should mean plenty of uptime for the Tab 3. Ditto for the Nexus 7, only with better speed and a better (but not exactly mind-blowing) display.

Software

Both slates run Android. Samsung gives you its TouchWiz UI slapped on top, but you still get Google Play, and all the fun stuff that goes along with it.

The Nexus 7’s big advantages are that it runs a newer version of pure Android, and it will always be more up-to-date than the Tab 3.

Wrap-up
Samsung didn't reveal how much the Galaxy Tab 3 will retail when it begins to arrive this month. So which do you choose? The Nexus 7 or the brand new Galaxy Tab 3? Or Wait for the 2nd-gen Nexus 7, which might be announced at Google I/O 2013 in a couple weeks. Welcome to show your opinions.

How to Use Kies to back up and restore your Samsung mobile device?

Samsung’s Kies desktop software has ability to sync your Samsung smartphone or tablet to your PC or MAC. If you have never used Kies before, then you may not know that it can also back up the data on your Samsung device. The following is a list of what Kies can back up:  your contacts, call log, SMS/MMS messages, and media files, etc., also it support back up Samsung-specific apps, like S Planner and S Memo, which come on the Galaxy S3.

Notice: Depending on device software, some of the above contents may or may not be available for backup.

Notice: Media that is DRM-protected will not be included in the backup because of licensing reasons. For example, if you purchased a movie from Samsung’s Media Hub, the movie will not be included in the backup. However, you can still retrieve the movie after restoration by signing into your Media Hub account and downloading it.

Prerequisites:

• Kies Software & Mobile Device Support
• Device Connectivity

How to Backup
Step 1: First you should download and installing Kies (Windows | Mac) on your computer, then connect your Samsung smartphone or tablet to your computer via a USB data cable.

Step 2: Make sure that Kies is connected to your Samsung device. Once connected, Kies can recognize the device and you’ll see basic information about your device in the first tab.

Step 3: Click on the Back up/Restore tab and Select the items you want Kies to backup from the device, then scroll to the bottom of the window and click the Backup button. Kies will now initiate the backup process. The time to backup/restore your device will vary, which is depend on your pc. Don’t try to disconnect or turn off your device until the backup/restore process is complete.

Step 4: When the process finishes, click the complete button.

How To Restore
Step 1: Connect the device to your computer and launch Kies.

Step 2: Once Kies has recognized the device, click the Backup/Restore tab , this time Click the Restore tab.

Step 3: Select the data you want to restore, and make sure you want to restore the backup to your device.
This is your last chance to back out of the restore. If you’re sure you want to restore your data, click Next.

Step 4: Once the restore completes, you’ll see a confirmation dialog box, and your device will reboot.