Thinking about getting something cool ’n’ techy for dad or your favorite grad? Gizmo guy has the goods on the best in sights, sounds and accessories.

TV done right

A state-of-the art big screen delivers great thanks to a great dad. The new 65-inch Panasonic VT50 series plasma recently took top honors in a reputable best-of-breed “shootout.” And Gizmo guy can attest to the many charms of its 55-inch sibling, the TC-P55VT50, which boasts the same inky blacks, finite contrast gradations, accurate colors and improved brightness levels that make both 2-D and 3-D images really pop. The onboard speaker system is better than most. Optional 3-D glasses (about $50) are feather-light and charge superfast. Entertainment apps are plentiful. Amazon.com just discounted this baby to an even $2,000. A close relation, the Panasonic TC-P55GT50 sells for about $1,700 at Best Buy and World Wide Stereo.