November 21, 2007 at 6:02 am
· Filed under electronic gadgets · Posted by Alison
I’m not the sort of person who has to have the latest gadget – far from it, but as someone who is giving serious consideration to updating their laptop in the not too distant future this has really caught my attention. It looks pretty nifty, but I’m not too sure how well I’d get on with navigation with that tiny keyboard!
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November 18, 2007 at 5:19 pm
· Filed under around the house, just plain silly · Posted by Alison
I really fancy investing in a digital photo frame, but have to agree that I wouldn’t want one that’s going to dominate my living room! The frame I have in mind would sit neatly on the shelf, yet still attract attention as the photos change. So, I wouldn’t invest in this one.
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November 17, 2007 at 11:58 am
· Filed under electronic gadgets · Posted by Alison

Are you fed up of the never-ending list of iPod accessories flooding the market or are you always on the lookout for the next must-have iPod companion? There are loads of different iPod speaker systems around, but this one looks pretty cool to my (admittedly inexpert) eye.
Logic3’s i-Station Traveller is the iPod-accessory maker’s latest portable speaker system. With it’s compact and lightweight design, it’s perfect for listening to all your favourite tunes wherever you are. The i-Station is pretty robust and the speakers have a folding design which pulls apart to form a base for your iPod ( or any other MP3 player). Plug the player in using the speakers’ integrated 3.5mm jack and you’re ready to crank up the volume and party!
Available in six vibrant, funky colours, it is powered by four AAA batteries, or a mains adapter and the 32mm neodymium drivers deliver a total of 4W music power. Small enough to fit into your pocket, the i-Station Traveller comes complete with a protective travel case, a mains power connection and a 3.5mm to 2.5mm Stereo converter – all for just £20 (I love it when you can justify a purchase!)
So, if you’re still loving your iPod and on the market for new accessories, check out this great little travel item and let me know what you think.
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November 16, 2007 at 11:57 am
· Filed under electronic gadgets · Posted by Alison

If, like me, you’re not a morning person, the sound of an alarm clock going off must be up there with your most horrible sounds ever! But here’s an alarm clock you’re going to love. Whatever your favourite tune, you can wake up to it every morning with the MP3 Alarm Clock. This is one wake-up call that won’t have you cursing and reaching for the Alarm Clock to chuck it as far as possible across the room!
This cool, compact cube has the capacity to hold up to 6 albums so in the morning you can be gently stirred from your sleep with whatever piece of music you fancy (for some of us deep sleepers you might have to resort to something of the heavy metal variety, but hey at least it’s not an incessant alarm ringing in your ears!)
It’s simple to upload your MP3s via USB and then you can sleep easy knowing you’ll be waking up to a tune that will set the mood for the day, whether that be ‘Just another Manic Monday’ or ‘Friday I’m in Love’!
Measuring just 7 x 6 x 6 cm this stylish cube will sit inoffensively on any bedside table and swearing at the alarm will be a thing of the past!
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November 14, 2007 at 11:50 am
· Filed under electronic gadgets · Posted by Alison

Are you serious about entertainment? Then listen up, because I’ve got something that may interest you. If you really like to embrace the experience of listening to music, watching your favourite movie or you want to get to the heart of the action when you’re playing your top game, then settle back into the awesome Pyramat Sound Rocker. You’ll not only be able to hear the action of your movies and games – you’ll be able to feel it, too!
I know how a quick game can suddenly extend into the early hours, so serious gamers will appreciate the custom contoured headrest and body armour styled breathable fabric which will allow you to really immerse yourself in the entertainment experience. So, you can sit in comfort whilst negotiating and feeling your way through some pretty uncomfortable situations! A built in panel controls the settings so you don’t even need to get up!
Let the Sound Rocker take you a journey – one where you’ll hear every footstep, and feel every crash, punch or gunshot as the speakers pulse and vibrate in time with the on-screen action.
Featuring integrated speakers, the Pyramat Sound Rocker surrounds you in the action of your video games, movies and music to intensify your leisure time! If you’re not a big gamer, but love your tunes, then connect your iPod, MP3 Player, or any device with an audio output and the Sound Rocker will fill your room with sound.
Gamers, movie buffs and music lovers everywhere, get this one on your Christmas list!
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November 13, 2007 at 10:14 am
· Filed under just plain silly · Posted by Alison
Forget messages in a bottle – you can be much more ‘up front’ in today’s modern world and get your message across instantly by displaying it on your chest! I’m not sure about this one.
I’m no feminist, but I think sporting this particular bra on a night out could be attracting the right sort of attention…
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November 12, 2007 at 5:54 pm
· Filed under USB gadgets, electronic gadgets · Posted by Alison

I think this is an absolutely fantastic idea! As someone who gets through countless batteries and has put rechargeable into the charger overnight only to discover in the morning that it wasn’t switched on (yes, ok, I’m a fool!), the concept of recharging your batteries using USB gets nothing but the thumbs up from me!
Flat batteries are the bane of my life and my frustration mounts as I race around the house trying to find the battery recharger which I put away in a ‘safe place’ after I used it last! I’d like to shake the hand of the genius who dreamt up these ingenious eco-friendly AA batteries that are recharged via USB. Hey, I use my computer everyday, so it’s not normally a problem to find a spare USB port to step up for recharging duty. These amazing batteries flip open to reveal a USB connector which simply plugs into the USB port of your PC. No bulky chargers or cumbersome cables are necessary. You can recharge your batteries as you catch up on emails or finish that important report for work.
With Christmas fast approaching and the possibility of lots of new battery operated toys and gadgets, I think this USB battery charger is the ideal stocking filler.
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November 6, 2007 at 10:07 am
· Filed under timesavers · Posted by Alison
I think that anything that even raises awareness of how environmentally sound the gadgets we’re choosing are has to be a good thing. Ok, it won’t make everyone go for the most eco-friendly option every time, but if it makes them stop to think about what they’re buying and how products are made and recycled then that’s surely progress?
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November 6, 2007 at 9:35 am
· Filed under gift ideas, timesavers · Posted by Alison

I was watching Dragon’s Den last night (yes, I do tune in every week) and there was one idea I absolutely loved. Ok, the Dragon’s may not have been entirely convinced by the concept of Tipsy Feet, but as someone who a couple of years ago (how life has changed!) would’ve been in the market for such a product, the ladies pitching the innovation had my full attention.
Basically the idea behind Tipsy Feet is that on a girl’s night out we often squeeze our poor feet into ridiculously pointy toed killer heels that we can barely walk in by the end of the night. So, how fantastic would it be if we could slip into some comfy slippers a la Cinderella to make our way home at the end of the evening? But who wants to take their slippers on a night out? That’s where Tipsy Feet come in. They fold up into a purse that’s small enough to put into your handbag and then when you fold them out at the end of the night and slip them on your feet, the purse then magically transforms into a handy little bag that’s big enough to op your high heels into to carry home – pure genius!
You can put on your highest heels and pop your slippers in your bag in case you run into trouble later in the evening. The Dragons didn’t invest, but I’ll certainly be keeping an eye out for them in time for my next big night out!
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November 5, 2007 at 6:04 pm
· Filed under electronic gadgets · Posted by Alison

If you are one of those good, good people who gets plenty of exercise and enjoys nothing more than going for a nice long run then this might be a gadget you’ll be putting on your Christmas list. The Garmin Sports watches will enable you to keep a close eye on time – your personal time that is. Whether you’re in training for the next marathon or you simply want to tone up and get in shape whilst keeping an eye on the progress of your fitness then don’t go running without strapping this to your wrist.
This GPS enabled watches allow you to keep track (not an intentional pun!) of how far and how fast you’re running. You can even use the USB adaptor to transfer the data to your computer so that you can analyse your performance. So, you can be your own personal trainer, pushing yourself to beat your personal best!
The Forerunner 50 is a more affordable version which comes with a heart-rate monitor instead of GPS. So, it may not plot your route like the pricier watches in the range but you will be able to make sure your heart is healthy and can still produce PC training reports. You can even add an optional pedometer (for a little more cash) and make sure you’re always a step ahead!
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