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Best accessories for dads (photos)

Check out these Father's Day-friendly accessory options that won't break the bank.

David Carnoy
Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, including headphones and speakers. He's also an e-reader and e-publishing expert as well as the author of the novels Knife Music, The Big Exit and Lucidity. All the titles are available as Kindle, iBooks, Nook e-books and audiobooks.
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Jawbone Jambox

The Jawbone Jambox isn't a bargain, but it is the leading portable Bluetooth speaker, with a sleek design and good performance for its small size.
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Apple Magic Trackpad

Apple's minimalist Bluetooth Magic Trackpad is a compact wireless multitouch alternative to a mouse for iMac users who envy MacBooks. It rests flush next to existing Apple Bluetooth keyboards for a seamless look and feel.
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3 of 8 Sarah Tew/CNET

Mobee Magic Bar

If the dad in your family has an Apple Wireless Keyboard or Magic Trackpad, the Mobee Magic Bar is a rechargeable charging accessory that replaces the 2 AA batteries that power those products.
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4 of 8 Logitech

Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750

The Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard uses indoor lighting to recharge its built-in battery. It comes in both a Windows and Mac version.
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Plantronics Voyager Pro UC headset

This Bluetooth headset isn't as small as some of the other ones out there, but it offers excellent sound quality and comes with a USB dongle for connecting to Windows and Mac PCs for Skype calls.
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6 of 8 Jawbone

Jawbone Era

We gave an Editors' Choice Award to the Jawbone Era Bluetooth headset in 2011. It comes in lots of color options.
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7 of 8 Sarah Tew/CNET

Logitech Tablet Keyboard for iPad

Priced to compete with Apple's Bluetooth keyboard, the Logitech Tablet Keyboard for iPad is a similarly shaped, well-functioning writing tool with a twist: its case doubles as an iPad stand. Logitech also makes one for Android tablets (with Android-specific keys).
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8 of 8 Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins C5 In-ear Noise-Isolating Headphones

The Bowers & Wilkins C5 earphones offer excellent sound and a unique "loop" design that helps keep the earpieces securely in your ear.

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