The future
New-generation gadgets that are as clever as they are good looking
MULTI-TASKING GADGETS YOU’LL WONDER HOW YOU EVER LIVED WITHOUT
Words: Camilla Chafer
Hitachi T-Series HD-Ready iDTV
The Hitachi T-Series is available in three large-screen formats, all offering dazzling “Picture Master” detail, while integrated digital tuners (iDTVs) allow you to access free digital broadcasts where available.
From £1,500 (approx); www.hitachidigitalmedia.com
Sumvision Platinum Pro MP4 player
This sleek MP4 player is loaded with features: a 1.8-inch colour display, movie player, e-book reader, MP3 player, digital video recorder, game player, USB flash drive and 2GB of memory for all your songs and documents. Its rechargeable lithium battery can be charged via a USB port or 
power adapter. £49.99; www.ebuyer.com
SanDisk 2GB Cruzer Micro
This USB flash drive with retractable connector lets users access their personal desktop and Outlook from any computer, plus there’s Skype for instant or video-phone messaging and SignupShield so you don’t have to remember all your passwords. £25; www.sandisk.com
Palm’s Treo 750V smartphone
The Treo smartphone boasts MS Word and Excel, email capability, web browsing, Bluetooth and IR. Of course, there are all the usual phone functions plus MP3 player and
1.3 megapixel camera.
Price dependant on contract; www.palm.com
