The Sony Dash personal Internet viewer is a gadget which has really divided opinion. Some think it’s a genius product, while some are very dismissive of the need for it. I’m in the latter camp.

Still, if you, and your dad, like this sort of device then it could make for the perfect Father’s Day gift.

The Sony Dash is, in effect a desktop tablet computer. So it’s kind of like the Apple iPad but not anywhere near as good. Unfortunately. However, it’s also $230 cheaper than the cheapest iPad.

If you have a laptop then there’s really no need to also have a Sony Dash. Unless, of course, you like the idea of an alarm clock which can play media content such as music and television. And are willing to pay $199 for such a device.

Perfect Father’s Day gift? Not for me, but maybe for some people.