The Best Gadgets for Parents

Got a mom who wants to get into gadgets? How about a father figure that could use a little help deciding what tech product to get next? Whether it be wearable devices or something to add to their entertainment center, we've got you covered. Here are some of the best gadgets to get for your parents.

Note: The prices compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.

Your dad may have a trustworthy timepiece that he's kept around his wrist for years, but as we move into a more connected age, he could get so much more from a Pebble. Now available at Best Buy stores, the Kickstarter-borne smartwatch connects to iPhones and Android devices to deliver notifications in real time. And if he's worried about having to plug in yet another device, let him know that the Pebble battery can last around a week between charges.

MSRP: $149.99

See it At: Amazon for $149.99

If your parents have collected stacks of books over the decades, help them out by picking up a new Kindle Paperwhite. Amazon has been evolving its digital reader and building its eBook collection for years, and its new Paperwhite is the perfect device to show your avid reader how great the world of paper-less reading can be. The E Ink display is easy on the eyes and helps the Kindle Paperwhite hold a charge for over a month-something they definitely won't see with a traditional full-color tablet.

MSRP: $119

See it At: Amazon for $119.00

Staying in shape gets tougher as you get older, and keeping track of their daily activities may be just the thing your dad or mom needs to remain healthy. The Nike+ Fuelband SE measures its user's activity throughout each day, and records can be kept and reviewed through the iPhone app to make sure that goals are met and progress is being made. You can even compete with friends to make sure everyone is doing their best to stay fit.

MSRP: $149

See it At: Amazon for $169.95

Apple iPad mini with Retina display

With its robust App Store, Apple's iPads are some of the most useful tablets to ever be made. The smaller iPad mini recently received a notable screen upgrade-now sporting a high definition 2,048 x 1,536 resolution Retina display-and is also equipped with the same hardware found in the larger iPad Air. The portable 7.9-inch device makes no compromises, even with its smaller form factor, and is likely to satisfy anyone looking to venture into the world of tablets.

MSRP: $399

See it At: Amazon for $439.47

Logitech Harmony Touch remote

Is your parents' entertainment center decorated with a few too many remotes? Logitech's Harmony remotes are good way to clean up the clutter. The Harmony Touch features a full-color touchscreen that can be used for quick access to mom and dad's favorite channels, and the remote can control up to 15 devices. Your parents always wanted you to help tidy up the house, do just that by getting rid of unnecessary remotes.

MSRP: $249.99

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See it At: Amazon for $181.81