Handy Dad

• If your father is a handyman, maybe he's looking for an addition to his toolbox. Popular Mechanics, in a slide-show article specifically about buying tools for dad, recommends an oscillating multitool, saying that the market is growing for attachments and bits for this handy tool. Or for a less heavy-duty tool, maybe the new redesigned Dremel rotary tool for smaller jobs. The OC Register suggest buying him a new toolbox altogether, recommending the Kobalt steel rolling toolboxes.
  
  

Stylish Dad

• If your dad's into fashion, you may be tempted to buy him clothes, but the Los Angeles Times has other ideas. In an article about shopping for dads at Christmas, they recommend a few fashion-related items. First on their list is the "Nordstrom Guide to Men's Style." As you would expect, the book gives a good idea of how to pick out clothing, but it also tells how to take care of it.
  
  

Geeky Dad

• Electronic tablets are big lately, and this seems to be the gift of choice for dads with a hint of technophilia. Even if you have an aversion to Apple products, whether due to the price or anything else, there are plenty of new Android tablets to choose from with much of the same functionality as the iPad. The Orange County Register recommends the Samsung Galaxy tablet for those who aren't eager to purchase Apple's iPad.
  
  

Movie Dad

• If your dad is big on watching long marathons of old trilogies or TV shows, then you know what to get him already. If he has a Blu-ray player, keep in mind that many of those older classics have been upgraded to the HD alternative. If you're unsure of what he'd like specifically, give him the choice by funding a Netflix account. Netflix can stream movies to various devices, so there's a chance that depending on just how geeky he is, your dad will spend all day catching up on past seasons of his favorite shows.