I just can't get enough of...free iPod engraving

Father's Day gifts are much harder to think of than Mother's Day presents, so new ideas to replace socks and tool kits are always welcome.

This year, Apple are offering free engraving on any of their new iPod products. Granted, you still have to pay for the iPod but you can choose from the second generation iPod shuffle at £31 right up to the 32GB iPod Touch at £283 and everything in between. Make your own message or choose from the gallery which includes lines such as: 'It was this or a World's Best Dad mug', 'See, there's a reason you always liked me best' and 'Hope this makes up for me not becoming a doctor.'

iPod engraving is available via the Apple Store here.