Samsung Galaxy 3

Father's day is just around the corner. Have you been scratching your head like I had in trying to get your dad something? My dad's been using this keypad Nokia phone since the beginning of time and could probably take it to an antique shop. Time to upgrade, dad!

I'm currently spending the summer in Hong Kong. Not only am I swamped with the sea of people I see in every shopping mall, but also somewhat brainwashed by the numerous adverts and commercials from the Korean company, Samsung, trying to tell me that we all need a Galaxy 3 if we don't already own a Galaxy Note. Does my dad need a Galaxy 3?

Operating on Android 4.0.4, it gives hands down a top speed internet browsing experience. My dad is a private speculator in the stock exchange and, hence, is immobile from his desk-top computer from when he gets up at 9.30am till four in the afternoon. With the best of luck, I hope Android's stock apps, which are free of charge, will help him battle the current crisis. Here are some apps that may be of use to traders:

• Stock watcher
• Stocks
• Stock alert

How will Galaxy 3 feel in my dad's fat hand? Admittedly, the 133g feels light weight. And the paper thin polycarbonate battery cover makes it seem less robust than what I'm used to: an iPhone. Galaxy 3 has its redeeming qualities though. Its Gorilla Glass front shows off its slick 4.8 inch display and its stubby-finger-friendly interface.

Samsung's pride in the new Galaxy rests primarily upon its ability to react to human gestures. Remember how annoying it gets when your laptop or phone switches to screensaver mode in the middle of you watching a movie? Galaxy fixes this with 'Smart Stay' - the screen remains on as long as you are eye-balling the screen. Another feature is 'Direct Call'. If dad is texting me but decides that he isn't text-messaging-proficient enough, he simply needs to bring the Galaxy 3 up to his ear - it'll dial my number automatically.

Did I pay HK$5580 (US$719, £463) to get the Galaxy 3? I did.