CNET.com's Dad and Grad Gift Guides Help Consumers Find the Hottest Tech Gadgets for Upcoming Celebrations; Focus on Personality Types and Interests Help Shoppers Find the Perfect Gift.SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- CNET (body) CNET - Centre national d'Etudes des Telecommunications. The French national telecommunications research centre at Lannion. (www.cnet.com), the trusted, unbiased resource for people interested in enhancing their life with personal technology and a property of CNET Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:CNET), today announced its annual Dad and Grad Gift Guides. With consumer electronics devices like TVs, MP3 players A digital music player that supports the MP3 format, which was the audio format that started a revolution in online music downloads and distribution. All portable music players, the iPod being the most popular, support MP3 along with one or more other audio formats. , digital cameras, and cell phones hotter than ever, the editors at CNET.com offer this year's gift givers expert opinions and unbiased advice on the best products for graduates embarking on a new journey or dads who simply deserve some special attention this Father's Day. Products like MP3 players, cell phones and flat screen TVs are cheaper than ever, making them realistic gift options. Many of today's MP3 players are available under $150 and offer features like long battery life, huge storage to capabilities, FM tuners, and recording options. Cell phones that take and send pictures, and allow users to view streaming and downloaded video, are also becoming increasingly affordable. Even flat screen TVs like 42-inch Plasmas can be bought for under $1500. Each guide is organized by most popular products, as well as by personality type so that shoppers can find the right gift based on a person's hobbies, interests and tech expertise. The Dad's Gift Guide (http://dads.cnet.com) includes categories such as "Gadget Hound hound, classification used by breeders and kennel clubs to designate dogs bred to hunt animals. Most of the dogs in this group hunt by scent, their quarry ranging from such large game as bear or elk to small game and vermin; ground scenters trail slowly with the head ," "Big Screen Dad," "Mr. Frugal fru·gal adj. 1. Practicing or marked by economy, as in the expenditure of money or the use of material resources. See Synonyms at sparing. 2. Costing little; inexpensive: a frugal lunch. ," "Sugar Daddy sugar daddy n. Slang A wealthy, usually older man who gives expensive gifts to a young person in return for sexual favors or companionship. ," "Cool Dad," "Coach Dad," "Gamer Dad," and "Do-It-Yourself Dad." The Grad's Gift Guide (http://grads.cnet.com) takes a different approach, helping shoppers determine the right product for grads who want to be successful in their future endeavors. It is categorized cat·e·go·rize tr.v. cat·e·go·rized, cat·e·go·riz·ing, cat·e·go·riz·es To put into a category or categories; classify. cat by interests including business, design, travel, music, economics, gaming, media and photography. "Father's Day and Graduation often make you think of ties and golf balls, so with CNET.com's gift guides, we tried to take the guesswork out and help folks find ultra-cool gadgets that will impress Dads, grads and everybody else," said Tom Merritt, editor at CNET.com. "Technology isn't just for geeks. We're reviewing tools you use in your daily life and part of the fun is showing them off, whether it's a new portable game device or a smart phone. CNET.com's gift guides help you narrow down your choices and find that perfect gift." Here is a sampling of the valuable editorial advice these guides offer: --Portable Audio -- When choosing the right MP3 player, consider the recipient's likely usage needs. Flash-based players, such as Creative's Nomad MuVo line, are tiny and known for their shockproof shock·proof adj. Constructed or designed to withstand blows or jarring. shockproof Adjective capable of absorbing shock without damage shockproof adj operation making it ideal for athletic types Noun 1. athletic type - muscular and big-boned mesomorphy body type, somatotype - a category of physique , says James Kim This article is about the CNET editor. For the Korean guitarist, see Kim Se Hwang. For the Korean-American physician, see Jim Kim. James Kim (August 9, 1971 – December 3/4, 2006) was an American television personality and technology analyst for the former , CNET.com's MP3 players and digital audio product editor. --Cell phones/handhelds -- When selecting a cell phone, make sure to hold the phone in your hand and close to your ear, to see how it fits. A flip phone, such as LG VX7000, is great for those who want to prevent unintentional calls, says Kent German, editor covering cell phones at CNET.com. --Laptops -- If you spent a lot of your days traveling, consider weight and size. Ultraportables, such as the Dell Latitude Dell's Latitude laptop brand is specifically targeted at the business market which means that standardized parts are used throughout the line and are available for several years for support purposes, as opposed to the Dell Inspiron which is aimed at the consumer market and whose X1, can weigh less than 4 pounds and don't take up too much space in your carry-on baggage, says Justin Jaffe, editor covering laptops at CNET.com. Members of the media interested speaking with a CNET.com editor about technology products for dads and grads should contact Jenifer Concepcion in the CNET Networks public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most department, 415-344-2441 or jenifer.concepcion@cnet.com. About CNET.com CNET, a property of CNET Networks, Inc., is dedicated to helping people buy and use personal technology to enhance and enrich their lives. CNET's award winning editorial staff reviews thousands of products each year, providing expert and unbiased advice on what products to buy. The site also offers help and how-to features enhanced with video content that visually shows consumers how to get the most out of technology once they own it. And, with an extensive directory of more than 400,000 products and price comparisons, CNET also gives consumers the most up-to-date and efficient shopping resource on the Web. About CNET Networks, Inc. CNET Networks, Inc. is a worldwide media company and creator of content environments for the interactive age. CNET Networks takes pride in being "a different kind of media company," creating richer, deeper interactive experiences by combining the wisdom and passion of users, marketers and its own expert editors. 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