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Griffin’s Elan Form Chilewich for iPhone 4 and 4
I remember way back in 2007 when it was enough to simply have an iPhone and people’s eyes would raise in wonder. However Apple’s smash hit phone has been so successful it’s borderline ubiquitous. If you love attention as much as I do, you will have dipped into the weird and wonderful world of iPhone cases. However, not all iPhone cases are created equal. The iPhone 4S is a wonderfully…
Gadget gifts for travellers
If your friends are heading off on a round-the-world adventure, or you just know someone who loves their holidays, here are some ideas for the perfect present. Nikon AW100 rugged camera Climbers, divers and skiers, can grab all the best shots with the Nikon AW100 – a ‘rugged’ camera that is shockproof, waterproof and freezeproof. It has a 16-megapixel back illuminated CMOS image sensor; Action Control to allow one-handed operation…
Acme MP-01 Media Player delivers Oscar-winning performance
Multimedia Players are the next evolutionary step in the home entertainment arena that started decades ago with the humble video player. The Acme MP-01 Portable Media Player is by all accounts an external hard drive that boosts 1TB capacity. By plugging the MP-01 into any compatible TV, you can play both films, programmes and video clips. Not only that, but it lives up to its multimedia billing allowing you to…
Scandyna Minipod gets a make-over
The original Scandya Minipod was Heralded as a design classic upon its release two decades ago now, boosting sale of over 100,000 units across the globe. So with that in mind, knowing they have a success story on their hands, maybe it is a surprise it has taken the Danish loudspeaker company so long to release a revamp of the product. Maybe they just spent a really long time perfecting…
Logitech Mini Boombox – the ultimate portable speaker set?
We all know what poor quality most built-in speakers are, especially when it comes to mobile phones. The tinny sound output can become grating at best, and if you are someone who likes to listen to music or take calls on your speakerphone, but don’t wish to subject your ears to aural torture each time you do so, then Logitech may has come up with the perfect solution. The Mini…
Create your own Hot Spot with the TL-MR3020 Portable 3G Wireless N Router
So imagine the scene, you’re hosting a stand at an exhibition, or you want to conduct a group seminar in the countryside, or better still, you’re on holiday and the whole family needs internet access. We’ve all been there, scrabbling around for a decent wifi connection or having to put up with sharing someone else’s notebook or iPhone. Now you can create your very own wi fi hot spot with…
Watch those Christmas flicks on Acme’s Digital Media Centre
The Christmas holiday season is something we all love and loathe. On the one hand, the traditional movies and festive songs seem so familiar and welcoming and then on the other after a couple of days you’ve had quite enough of that thank you very much. Here’s a nifty gadget for making those long festive hours in front of the telly a little more bearable. If it all gets too…
Orbitsound T12v3 soundbar interchangeable fronts
Let’s be honest, an Orbitsound T12v3 soundbar makes a stylish addition to the home. Launched by the acclaimed British audio technology brand, Orbitsound back in August, the T12v3 soundbar delivers the ‘spatial sound’ experience that Orbitsound are renowned for, and in doing so, has proved highly popular. And highly popular technological gadgets, it seems, cannot escape being ‘milked’ for every penny, and are usually followed by a series of accessories…
Keep those flu viruses away with ECO DD322FW Dehumidifiers
This winter there are apparently more flu and viral strains than ever before. It’s bad enough to have to put up with contagion during commuting let alone getting infected when you’re in the comfort of your own home. So why not make sure you don’t give them a chance to get near you by installing a dehumidifier. During the dehumidifier season from September to March when the temperatures are low,…
New Drobo/Pogoplug collaboration: A seamless hybrid cloud solution
There is no escaping the fact that as our reliance on gadgets to execute work duties, be entertained and stay connected with people grows, so do our files and data, and whilst I have so far managed to avoid buying a ‘cloud data solution’, with so many files and data stored in my computers that I am actually causing them to run at probably a tenth of their potential efficiency,…
